Explore the Climbing and Bouldering World

Boulder Monkey is revolutionising the bouldering experience by showcasing 3D models of boulders crags and climbing routes.

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The models displayed here are highly detailed 3D replicas of real boulders and crags located in the

Peak District National Park, one of the most celebrated climbing regions in the UK. Each model

has been created using cutting-edge digital scanning technology, which captures the shape,

texture, and surface details of the rock to an incredibly fine level of accuracy.

The scans have then been transformed into precise 3D prints, producing miniature versions that

faithfully reproduce the original formations. This process allows climbers and enthusiasts to

appreciate the natural architecture of the Peak’s gritstone in a completely new way

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This same technology is widely used in advanced engineering design, AAA video game

development, and the Hollywood film industry, where realism and precision are vital. By

applying it to the world of climbing, Boulder Monkey and Crag Monkey introduce an exciting

new three-dimensional way to view and explore climbing routes and boulder problems. Using

advanced 3D scanning and modelling, these interactive replicas bring the rocks of the Peak District

to life with remarkable accuracy and detail.

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With the interactive digital app climbers can study and engage with routes from every angle analysing holds, overhangs,

and features in ways that aren’t possible from traditional photos or guidebooks. Whether you’re

planning a new ascent or revisiting a favourite climb, these models offer a fresh and immersive

perspective on the art of movement and problem-solving on rock— merging modern technology

with outdoor adventure.

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You can explore the digital versions of these boulders and crags online. Simply scan the QR code

(or view the example below)

using your smartphone or tablet to view the interactive 3D models you can view, rotate, zoom and

pan, press on the numbers to see descriptions and grades of the routes . These digital versions

display all the climbs that have been completed so far, showing established routes and problems

mapped onto the rock.

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