Books and Maps

The new edition of Lake District Rock covers the best that Lakeland has to offer the climber, it is the book of choice for visiting climbers. Published under the Wired brand by the FRCC this guidebook is the first of an exciting new series that will cover the whole of the United Kingdom.

This book is every climber’s essential companion to one of Australia’s most popular climbing areas. Extensive coverage of the region, combined with comprehensive coverage of each area and the best information available, make it key to maximising your enjoyment of this huge climbing area.

This book includes the top 25 locations where all of the blocs are close together and easy to access. Every bloc in these areas is covered comprehensively. They are all included on precise aerial maps for a perfect overview, and most have full photo topos which make problem identification easy

Trail and Mountain Running is a practical guide for runners designed to help those who are already running off road and wanting to improve their performance, to try longer or rougher terrain with confidence, and those who simply want to venture from roads onto trails and mountain paths for the first time.

This 2-volume set provides all the information required to complete the main ridge traverse on Skye's Black Cuillin. Strategy, gear, training, navigation and logistics are covered, and 10 classic scrambles are described. A lightweight second guidebook gives the scrambler detailed maps, topos and route description for the ridge traverse itself.

Wild, harsh and featuring an exceptional landscape, Finale and its hinterland are magical and unique: white limestone cliffs that emerge from the luxuriant and deep green vegetation where it is easy to get lost without a guidebook, rocky terraces that suddenly open up the horizon with backdrops that often end with the sea.

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

The guidebook for rock and ice climbs on Arran, Arrochar and the Southern Highlands, extending from Stob Ghabhar in the Blackmount in the north, to the crags of the Mull of Kintyre in the south.

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.

Guidebook to walking Italy's stunning Cinque Terre. Describes 16 routes in and around the five famous fishing villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Breathtakingly beautiful, this UNESCO World Heritage coastline is a walker's (and foodie's) dream destination.

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.

North Wales Trail Running is a comprehensive guide to off-road running across North Wales, including Snowdonia, Anglesey and into the Llŷn Peninsula and the Clwyds. With 20 runs from 4km to 20.4km in length, this book is suitable for runners of all abilities.

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.

Walks for all ages include 20 walks of up to 6 miles. They have been carefully chosen to give you an enjoyable day or half day out in the countryside and are suitable for all the family.