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INTRODUCTION Hartlepool Borough Council, with funding from the National Lottery and other grants, held a design competition which was won by Newcastle based Rockworks. The boulder park was completed in January 1999. There are eight boulders set out in five areas, on the south-western slopes of Summerhill. The situation can be a fantastic sun trap even in winter. Due to the nature of this sprayed concrete boulders no leading is permitted. However, “natural” threads are situated at the top of each boulder to permit rope protected climbing where this is thought to be appropriate. ACCESS AND APPROACHES Parking for the boulder park is at the Summerhill visitor centre, which is situated off Catcote Road in Hartlepool. The Elephant boulder can be seen on top of a small hill to the west and can be reached in less than five minutes.
For more information visit the Hartlepool Borough web site.
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