Great post! Hopefully it'll persuade a few more of your countryman to brave the rain and head for our shores! Was really psyched you had such a good time and enjoyed the grit so much too - really was as a pleasure to show you round! :-)
Since you posted, I thought of some other things to do with the logistics of a trip over here that might be of help to your readers too..
Firstly, aswell as many of the flights into the London airports being slightly cheaper for those coming over from the States, you can often get direct flights from many of the big cities in the States into London too.. worth bearing in mind as it can save a lot of hassle.. plus I'm sure the 180 mile drive north would be pretty much nothing to you guys! :-)
Secondly, camping is a little bit different over here, and it's generally a lot harder to live the dirtbag lifestyle.. For instance we have nothing to compare to BLM land and many of our crags are on private property.. also it's not a good idea to try and park up overnight in supermarket car parks such as Sainsbury's or Tesco's..
That said there is camping available close to the main Yorkshire and Peak climbing areas..
For the Yorkshire Crags;
Stubbings farm: +44 1943 464 168
Located only a few minutes from Caley and Almscliff... pretty basic facilities, though reasonably cheap (about £5 a night I think..)
For the Peak crags;
North Lees Campsite: +44 1433 650 838
Located just outside Hathersage and perfect for all the peak crags, especially the Plantation and Burbage etc. Again pretty basic facilities but reasonably cheap (about £6 a night I think - though it may be an idea to call / book in advance...)
There are also plenty of Bed and Breakfasts throughout both areas, and some pubs do rooms aswell, though these can often be quite expensive.. that said readers might want to try the links below if looking for something a bit more luxurious...
Hope some of this helps.. would be good to see you over here again sometime soon, as far as I'm aware the Keel has yet to have a FFA, let alone one by an American, and Brad Pit should be no match to someone of you heel hooking abilities..! :-)
Steve.
ps. Interesting to note that winning fair and square at cork shooting is considered 'cheating' in your country.. ;-) just sayin.. :-)
WasatchGirl
· 5 months ago
Steve, Thank you so much for all this additional information. Watch out, if I have any friends who want to visit Leeds, I am sending them your way. =)
As for cork shooting.... oh boy.... that is all I am going to say... OH BOY! Best. Rach =)
laurenyant
· 5 months ago
Always love your wrap-ups. I think we should travel together sometime.
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Great post! Hopefully it'll persuade a few more of your countryman to brave the rain and head for our shores! Was really psyched you had such a good time and enjoyed the grit so much too - really was as a pleasure to show you round! :-)
Since you posted, I thought of some other things to do with the logistics of a trip over here that might be of help to your readers too..
Firstly, aswell as many of the flights into the London airports being slightly cheaper for those coming over from the States, you can often get direct flights from many of the big cities in the States into London too.. worth bearing in mind as it can save a lot of hassle.. plus I'm sure the 180 mile drive north would be pretty much nothing to you guys! :-)
Secondly, camping is a little bit different over here, and it's generally a lot harder to live the dirtbag lifestyle.. For instance we have nothing to compare to BLM land and many of our crags are on private property.. also it's not a good idea to try and park up overnight in supermarket car parks such as Sainsbury's or Tesco's..
That said there is camping available close to the main Yorkshire and Peak climbing areas..
For the Yorkshire Crags;
Stubbings farm: +44 1943 464 168
Located only a few minutes from Caley and Almscliff... pretty basic facilities, though reasonably cheap (about £5 a night I think..)
For the Peak crags;
North Lees Campsite: +44 1433 650 838
Located just outside Hathersage and perfect for all the peak crags, especially the Plantation and Burbage etc. Again pretty basic facilities but reasonably cheap (about £6 a night I think - though it may be an idea to call / book in advance...)
If niether of the above are available or suitable a useful link could be..
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk
As you mentioned there are also a few youth hostels dotted about, especially in the Peak..
http://www.yha.org.uk
There are also plenty of Bed and Breakfasts throughout both areas, and some pubs do rooms aswell, though these can often be quite expensive.. that said readers might want to try the links below if looking for something a bit more luxurious...
http://www.peakdistrictonline.co.uk
http://www.yorkshireholidays.com
Hope some of this helps.. would be good to see you over here again sometime soon, as far as I'm aware the Keel has yet to have a FFA, let alone one by an American, and Brad Pit should be no match to someone of you heel hooking abilities..! :-)
Steve.
ps. Interesting to note that winning fair and square at cork shooting is considered 'cheating' in your country.. ;-) just sayin.. :-)
Thank you so much for all this additional information. Watch out, if I have any friends who want to visit Leeds, I am sending them your way. =)
As for cork shooting.... oh boy.... that is all I am going to say... OH BOY!
Best.
Rach =)