Welcome to The Foundry Blog....

Opening its doors back in 1991, The Foundry has been at the heart of the Sheffield and UK climbing scenes ever since. Almost two decades on, the centre continues to provide a world class environment for climbers, whether you're new to the sport or about to tick your first Font 8b!

The blog will keep you up to date with the activity and achievements that are going on in and around The Foundry.

Hope to see you soon! - Neil Bentley (Centre Manager)

Tuesday 3 February 2009

Complete Reset of the Wave & Bleaustone Bouldering Wall...

Following the third and final round of the Foundry Bouldering League, the Wave and Bleaustone Bouldering walls have now been completly reset with over 60 new problems set from Font 3 to Font 7c+, including a replica of Brad Pit.....

Setting of The Wave & Bleaustone Bouldering walls in progress....

A selection of these can be climbed as Fontainebleau style circuits, with 3 circuits of 10 problems within varying grade ranges.
Similar to the Yellow, Orange and Blue circuits found in the World Famous Bouldering Mecca of Fontainebleau, they provide a varied selection of problems in different styles, for all abilities.......
Brad Pit, come and give it a try.....