Ben Loveday

Ben bouldering at Hutton Roof (Photo: Pippa Cowley).

Ben Loveday discovered climbing in his early twenties when he went bouldering with friends around his home county of Cheshire. This soon developed into trad climbing and a move to Devon to be an outdoor instructor, which he did for four years, enjoying an abundance of climbing, with personal highlights including Moonraker (HVS 5a) on Berry Head, as well as deep water soloing, and on those occasional wet days, white water kayaking.

Since moving to the Lakes (and into retail), Ben is making the most of his climbing whenever possible and days off are largely spent out on the crags; personal highlights so far being Tophet Wall (HS 4b), Prana (E3 5c) and Eliminate A (VS 4c). He also enjoys climbing in Scotland, Wales and the Peak District, as well as further afield, such as trips to the Costa Blanca for some sunny Spanish sport climbing.

On those rare Lake District days of inclement weather, Ben makes full use of his mountain bike.

Ben climbing the classic Moonraker (HVS) at Torbay (Photo: Matt Thomas).

Ben attempting London Bridge (7b DWS) near Daddyhole in Torquay - he fell in! (Photo: Trevor Oats).

Ben setting out on the brilliant Aphasia (E2), Sergeant Crag Slabs (Photo: Sam Arthur).

Ben making the most of one of those rare wet days in the Highlands (and about to get even wetter!) on the River Etive (Photo: Mick Burke).

Ben Loveday and Pippa Cowley on the superb Bernia Ridge in the Costa Blanca, Spain.