With the clocks about to plunge us into semi-permanent darkness, opportunities for outdoor adventure after work are in short supply. Unable to face the prospect of re-joining the gym, bouldering suddenly caught my fancy. Now more popular than rock climbing in the wilds, bouldering offers all the thrill of the great outdoors but with crash mat, café and central heating included. What’s not to love?
man bouldering at the Arch climbing wall in Burnt Oak