Ever wondered how many people go mountaineering in England?

Well, over 110,000 people regularly pack away their outdoor gear and head out for a climb, according to Sport England's fourth Active People Survey.

The study measures how many people in England participate in sports and whether participation has increased.

It found that mountaineering has grown in popularity, from 86,100 adults in 2007/8 to 11,300 adults in 2009/10, ukclimbing.com reported. That's an increase of other 25,000 people.

Participating in a sport was defined as the number of adults who have taken part in it for 30 minutes or more at least once in the last week – and at moderate intensity.

Thinking of getting into mountaineering? Why not equip your trip and get out and about?

Next weekend is a perfect opportunity – the Peak District National Park is celebrating its 60th birthday and is hosting a range of outdoor events, for the skilled to the uninitiated.

Take a look at the full list of events here. Why not head along?