This is the second fact file article to sport climbing in Antalya, Turkey. Whilst the first centred on Geyikbayiri to the west , here we look at the climbing and logistical knowledge required for climbing at the prime spot of Olympos, which itself is situated on the coast, 85km south of Antalya.

Antalya, in south west Turkey, has become an increasingly popular sport climbing destination, thanks to reasonable prices, good winter weather and, of course, a wealth of top drawer bolted rock climbs. This is the first of two fact file style articles, each focusing on the two main centres of interest.

Situated on the banks of the Ardèche river, in southern France, is the impressive well featured cave of hard white limestone, Grotte des Branches. This is one of many crags situated in the Ardèche Gorge, but the locals enthuse that it is their most prized cliff...

Dinas Rock is a superb limestone sport crag in close proximity to Swansea, offering a varied selection of over 100 sports routes on a clean, compact and user friendly cliff face. The crag also features almost 50 boulder problems (including links), making a fine destination for both visiting and local climbing athletes alike.

Situated near Buis les Baronies in the south of France, Baume Rousse is a compact limestone crag that is far less frequented than some of its better known neighbouring crags, making an ideal venue to escape the crowds yet still climb some top notch lines.

Over the last 20 years the Isle of Portland has been a consistently well known and well visited sport venue, offering over 900 'proper' bolted sport routes from 2 to 8b, as well as around 200 boulder problems. Located on the south coast of England, the Isle is connected to the mainland via the unusual feature of  Chesil Beach, an 18 mile natural 'barrier beach'.

A miniguide to the popular hardcore sector, of Ferocity Wall, at Devons top sport arena, Anstey's Cove. The best of the routes are described in photo-topo format, as well as approach details, some useful tips and the gear required for a successful day out...

I have more than once fought the corner for south west climbing. Along with Sharpnose, Ansteys Cove provides the core of my ammunition. What it lacks in quantity it sure makes up for in quality, as the guidebook puts it “if Carlsberg did climbing crags”...

The companion "Printer Friendly" PDF download for Tom Newberry's "Tintagel North, Cornish Coastal Bouldering" article.

The rugged and atmospheric coastline of North Cornwall provides many a trad classic to lure in those who seek adventure...

The rugged and atmospheric coastline of North Cornwall provides many a trad classic to lure in those who seek adventure and adrenaline rushes, but until now has had very little in the way of pure power pulling. Bouldering in this part of the world is limited and searching for more has always been fuelled by optimism...