Climbing In An Overlooked Bouldering Paradise

In this episode, we go on a bit of a tour of some of the classics at Wharncliffe. This area used to be a bit of a backwater when it came to bouldering, but in recent years, there has been a substantial amount of development and now it has one of the best bouldering circuits in the UK.
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Featuring:
Jim Pope
Jon Fullwood
Sam Lawson
Thumbnail Picture: Sam Pratt

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Long live the Pope!

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These videos are the best bouldering videos on the whole platform. Never change

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[@phillewis3108]

I'm trying really, really hard to get to the point of climbing V2 or V3. Doesn't sound much, but I'm coming up to 58, and struggling with weight. I used to climb British 6a/b, so there's a little technique in there somewhere, but very little upper body strength.
Last year I got to the point of attempting a couple of V3s, but then had a bit of a setback.
These videos are what inspire me to keep plugging away.

[@sebastian-ez1dj]

just fingerboard and be really really careful with it. tendon strength can be developed easier than muscular strength at that age. just do a little everyday

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Thanks Phil, it really means a lot to get comments like this. I'm glad the vids help keep you psyched! Keep at it and I'm sure you'll overcome any setbacks 💪

[@TesterAnimal1]

Fingerboard for finger strength. It’s not as dangerous as has been suggested because you don’t shock load fingers like in campussing. You just lift your feet.
And pull-ups leading to weighted pull ups.
I’m 62 and been doing v5s indoors. On routes, my last was a 7b+ sport route in the Toulourenc gorge.
You can get back in your 60s.

[@M0dElite]

Lovely nature and beautiful climbs. Looks like a great place to visit for sure! 😊

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Glad you liked it 😁

[@danwest8914]

Mr Pope with the biblical sends

[@henrygilbert3798]

Love this chilled out style of boulder film

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Thanks!

[@BlackdownBlocs]

Definitely the worst winter we've ever had.
Epic sends here, thanks for the stoke!

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Glad you liked it!

[@johannessporer]

I live in the south east of Germany and I feel this so much. Our winter has been so wet you couldn't climb anything. Even the big overhangs were seeping so much...

[@joolsgrommers1466]

Lovely chilled vibe, need to explore that crag more, plenty of quality for sure! Guess when I'm back....

[@pdude1911]

Great video, very inspiring! You guys are awesome, salute from Holland 😊

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Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

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Guaranteed Quality! I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks!

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[@fndmaioli]

Just watched Alex Megos's video and this one, my mind is at peace..

[@TbsFrnlb]

„Up to a point“ looks stunning!

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It's a beauty 👌

[@aidanscarffe5256]

Stunning as always thanks guys

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Thanks!

[@harryking4810]

Amazing video! I’m very lucky to live a 5 minute drive from Wharncliffe. In fact I could even walk there in about 30 minutes from my house! Has been my local ever since I started climbing and I love it!

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Thanks Harry!

[@Polnedrane]

Where ard you based fella? I'm greno?

[@middle-agedclimber]

This has been the worst bouldering season I've ever seen in my country as well. Beautiful boulders!

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It's been so wet hasn't it 😫
Glad you liked the boulders 😁

[@richardbradley1532]

Very good

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Thanks!

[@Max_Hi_193]

beautiful video. Really good work, tahnks!

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Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@klimmersimon]

This reminds me of Berdorf in Luxembourg! Thanks for sharing this wonderful area!

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Love the atmosphere you create in your videos

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Love the Jim Pope without Rope!

[@robertcreer8826]

Great video as always. Had to pause it to add up to a point to my wishlist!

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Thanks! It's a banger 👌

[@conserve_climber]

Very cruise(y) video of some very fun boulders…brilliant product placement as well 😏

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Thanks!

[@jonbarford]

Great video! Nothing more to add :)

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Just beautiful.

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The bouldering Evangelist ❤

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Just, sooo good.

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[@dougosullivan8012]

Lovely chill video, got me psyched to get outdoors again sometime soon!

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Thanks! Hopefully you get out soon 💪

[@tts3397]

What a great vid, thanks!

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You're welcome, glad you liked it!

[@calebainsworth7247]

Wharncliffe renaissance; Fulwood never stops does he. Some class looking stuff, I'll have to nip over the border for a look.

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Definitely worth a visit 👌

[@Polnedrane]

We'll fight you at the border,bring back the 80s 😂

[@victormunch2862]

Love your vidoes man. So good!

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Thanks so much!

[@paulmitchell5349]

Amusingly, the richest bouldering potential is often in popular bouldering areas. Just needs a bit of scrubbing and looking round corners. Maybe change the name of very active badgers as some locals like to fight dogs against them.

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How is this channels videography so dam good! The picture clarity and colors are always stunning! What camera do you guys use?

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Thanks! I use a Sony A7Siii 👍

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Another gem from this channel and the perfect bedtime sweet after a nice boulder session this evening 👍.

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Thanks!

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nice music

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I'm glad you liked it!

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What u talking bout?
Everybody knows "bouldering paradise" is the Wedge Climbing YT channel!

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[@badbunnyTUBE]

Beautiful video as always ❤ thank you again for this.
Personally i love climbing in all difficulties and find that often climbs i can do with relative ease are a lot more enjoyable. Hence, i typically want to climb them many times, playing around with betas and holds. More often climbs i first thought were avarege turn into wonderful climbs. A lot of more popular areas are popular for a reason be that easy access or beginner friendliness but also get a reputation of being quite poor, avarege or "nothing special".
Then there is also the fact that enjoying something is mostly about your own expectations. A beatiful scene, good company or atmosphere can make a avarege "rightleftrightlefttop" problem into a really goo experience which often effects the rating of a climb.
Also i feel like some climbers just enjoy climbing more and don't let smaller things effect their positive experience. I know a lot of people who would be turned off by a few nasty crimps even though everything else would be perfect on a climb and bash about it afterwards. Shame...

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Thanks!
I agree, often there are a number of factors outside of the climb itself that effect how much you enjoy it 👌

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Psychedd!

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👍

[@PIinian]

Anyone have the name of the guitar piece at the end?

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Jamie Rutherford - For Old Times

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Broo looks like you have lost so much weight while training or it's just your hairstyle