Climbing

The definitive gritstone guide book that covers the best areas of the Peak District and has a wide range of grades and venues.

Amongst the various sectors of the main gorge you'll find some of Norway's most famous ice routes, from the intimidating test-piece climbs in the majestic Upper Gorge, to the fantastically accessible icefalls at Vemork Bridge, and the pleasant cragging in the Lower Gorge.

Located in northern Italy, and representing a true mix of Italian and Austrian culture, the Dolomites contain climbing of every shape and size. Single pitch sport crags lie beside kilometre-long traditional routes, with climbs which are steeped in history running parallel to modern bolted lines.

Gary Gibson has made the first ascents of over 4,750 rock climbing routes. This biography shares some of his memories and insights over his many climbing years! Gary Gibson has made the first ascents of over 4,750 rock climbing routes. Bedevilled by controversy, mostly of his own making, Gary has gone his own way and clashed with the climbing establishment of the day. Love him or loathe him, here Gary shares his thoughts and memories giving the reader a personal insight into this `controversial' man.

A guidebook that brings to light a compilation of most of the up to now “hidden” Portuguese rock climbing potential; a big update of what has been written and further developed in the last ten years. From the western tip of Europe comes an extensive list of climbs to be enjoyed along 700km of beautiful Atlantic coastline and 200km of inland, charming landscapes.

The third title in our series of local guides for local climbers. Put together by Great Western Rock and published by Dick’s Climbing. This is the first guidebook to give the minor crags in the Bristol area the proper, modern, full colour guidebook treatment.

Margalef's new climbing guide, structured in 3 areas: Pantá de Margalef, Barranc de Sant Salvador and Poble de Margalef, with more than 40 sectors and hundreds of full-color sketches with complete descriptions of the routes.

Climbing guide for South Devon- Torbryan, Plymouth, Exmoor and Inland crags. South Devon has a plethora of climbing crags, from Exmoor down to Plymouth with many more crags in between! The rock varies from granite to limestone, from bouldering and trad to sport and deep water soloing, it has it all! This book includes details of 74 crags and over 1,800 routes including many recent developments developments.

The Steep Stone Central Wales, guide to Climbing and Bouldering in Elenydd covers areas for bouldering, sea level traversing and winter climbs. It features full colour images and useful maps to make using the guide easy. Features 620 routes and 240 boulder problems, from mountain crags to sea cliffs in areas from Pembrokeshire all the way to Cader Idris.

The is the second instalment of the Climbers Club Cornwall and covers areas including the Chair Ladder, the South Coast and The Lizard. The area has been extensively researched by local activists with years of rock climbing experience of the coat of West Cornwall. The guidebook includes 2000 routes at all grades, plus detailed maps and access information.

Scotland’s Winter Mountains with one axe is a book for anyone who loves the Scottish mountains. It will take you into the deep Torridonian gullies of the Northwest, along the narrow ridges of Skye’s Cullin and across the high arctic plateau of the Northern Cairngorms.

The perfect guidebook for bouldering and trad climbing in the Peak District. Features the classic climbs in the area such as Brad Pitt and Crescent Arete. These will lead even the most jaded Stanage devotee to areas and problems they have never seen before, giving unique and tiring days out.

The definitive guidebook for the North Coast of West Cornwall, including Land's End, Sennen and Bosigran. The area has been extensively researched by local activists with decades of climbing experience in the region and the book has been thoroughly revised for the latest edition.

The definitive guidebook for the Avon Gorge area, including Leigh Woods Nature Reserve and suspension Bridge Area. This guidebook is a great asset to anyone looking to get on the rock just West of Bristol. This book covers all areas in the Leigh Woods Nature Reserve and along the East wall of the gorge from the suspension bridge area to the sea walls.

This rock climbing and bouldering guide to Dartmoor covers the granite boulders in the South West of England. Descriptive guide to the classic routes! The eagerly anticipated new definitive Dartmoor guide is packed with tongue-in-cheek Devonian wit and banter plus some 600 routes and 1200 boulder problems with full photos. These are partnered with stunning action shots showcasing this unique and fantastic area at its finest.

Highlights his speed records and history on the big wall rock climbing capital of the world: The nose, Yosemite, USA. A great and inspiring read Hard back