Bowles Rocks, Sandstone climbing area in Rotherfield, England
The south-facing sandstone crag contains over 230 climbing routes of different grades, extending across multiple walls and surfaces.
The location functioned as a military firing range during World War II before John Walters transformed it into a climbing facility in the 1960s.
The Bowles Rocks Trust manages this outdoor center, providing climbing programs and educational activities for thousands of young people each year.
The rock formation requires specific climbing techniques due to its soft sandstone nature, with rules against rope lowering to prevent surface erosion.
Square holes from former pig enclosures and bullet marks from wartime activities remain visible in various sections of the rock face.
Location: Rotherfield
GPS coordinates: 51.07560,0.20012
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:51
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