Books and Maps
Versante Sud Arco Rock
The 2022 edition of Versante Sud Arco Rock is the ultimate climbing guide to Arco, one of Europe’s top sport climbing destinations. Nestled between Lake Garda and the Sarca Valley, on the edge of the Dolomites. Arco offers world-class limestone routes with breathtaking scenery. This updated edition includes exclusive interviews with key figures in Arco’s climbing history, QR codes with GPS coordinates for easy navigation, and specially curated videos showcasing the region’s most stunning crags. Designed for all climbers, this guide makes exploring Arco’s incredible rock faces easier than ever.
Rockfax South Wales Sport Climbs
Rockfax South Wales Sport Climbs covers the area to the south of the Brecon Beacons, spanning the land and sea cliffs from the River Wye on the Welsh border to Pembrokeshire in the west. The area is home to a wealth of sport climbing on a multitude of venues ranging from small inland quarries to extensive limestone sea cliffs.
Rare Breed Productions Moving the Needle
Rare Breed Productions: Moving the Needle chronicles the journey of pursuing a deep curiosity that led to the groundbreaking first ascent of Rhapsody at Dumbarton Rock - the world's hardest trad climb and the first to achieve an E11 grade. This autobiographical narrative delves into the highs and lows of the climber's apprenticeship, offering insights and inspiration for readers to transform their own climbing skills. A must-read for those seeking to push boundaries and elevate their climbing journey.
Wild Things Publishing Magical Britain
Explore the hidden, sacred landscapes of Britain with Wild Things Publishing Magical Britain. This captivating guidebook unveils 650 enchanting sites steeped in folklore, myth and ancient pagan traditions. From stone circles and sacred groves to tales of fairies, giants and dragons, delve into the stories that shaped Britain’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Featuring stunning photography, detailed folklore insights and 36 never-before-published secret locations, this guide invites you to reconnect with Britain’s magical landscapes and rediscover its mythical past. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers and anyone drawn to the mystical.
Wild Things Publishing Wild Running
Wild Things Publishing Wild Running is the ultimate guide to Britain’s top 200 trail runs, including 150 brand-new routes perfect for runners of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner seeking scenic paths or an expert craving tough climbs, this guide has something for everyone. Explore breathtaking trails through mountains, forests and coastlines, each chosen for its beauty, challenging terrain and ease of navigation. Featuring captivating writing and stunning photography, it reveals the history and charm behind every route, turning each run into an unforgettable adventure. Ready to trade the treadmill for the great outdoors? Wild Running is your perfect companion.
Francois Burnier Mountaineering Around Chamonix
Translated from the highly acclaimed French guidebook, Mountaineering Around Chamonix is an essential guide that provides an excellent introduction to the Alps for British hill walkers venturing into this stunning region for the first time. Packed with valuable information, it covers everything from essential equipment to basic alpine techniques, ensuring you're well-prepared for your adventure. This compact yet comprehensive guide is a long-awaited resource for anyone eager to explore the majestic Alps.
Cicerone Day Walks In The Dolomites
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Italian Dolomites with the Cicerone Day Walks in the Dolomites guide book. This comprehensive guide features 50 meticulously graded walks, ranging from short, leisurely strolls to full-day high-mountain expeditions, all designed to be completed in a single day. Perfect for hikers of all levels, this guide helps you explore the stunning landscapes of the Dolomites, from June to September.
Idea Montagna 4000m Peaks of the Alps - Normal and Classic Routes (2nd edition)
Idea Montagna's "4000m Peaks of the Alps - (Normal and Classic Routes)" is a comprehensive guidebook that covers all 82 official four-thousanders in the Alps, detailing normal routes, classic variants and ski-mountaineering routes. It includes technical notes on safety, conditions, approach, hut information, gear and maps. The guide is in full colour, featuring easy-to-follow topos and route descriptions, as well as approach information, all in English across its 416 pages.
Cottongrass Books Lancashire Bouldering
Cottongrass Books'' - "Lancashire Bouldering" is a comprehensive guidebook dedicated to bouldering in Lancashire and Greater Manchester, with a few spots in Yorkshire. It covers 47 crags across three areas: Bowland, The Quarries, and The East Lancs Moors.
Versante Sud Adam Ondra - The Climber
"Versante Sud Adam Ondra - The Climber" is Adam's climbing biography, written alongside Pietro Dal Pra in perfect harmony with Adam. Through memorable ascents and key milestones in Adam's career, the book reveals the culture, inclinations, tastes, and lifestyle of this remarkable climber. Born from a deep, lasting friendship, this biography is not a detached account but a vibrant, passionate story told together, pulsating with a love for climbing.
Climbers Club Pen Llyn
The Climbers Club Pen Llyn guidebook offers stunning photography, detailed maps, accurate topos, and comprehensive route descriptions, making it easy to use and ensuring an accessible climbing experience. With nearly 700 routes, Pen Llyn provides unmatched variety: from granite outcrops and towering sea cliffs to the impressive walls of Cilan Head and Craig Dorys, suntrap zawns of Trwyn Maen Melyn, and the quarries of Tyyn Tywyn. Featuring both new trad and sport climbs, there's something for everyone.
Brilliance Publishing A Light Through the Cracks - A Climbers Story: Beth Rodden
"A Light Through the Cracks - A Climber's Story" is renowned rock climber Beth Rodden's inspiring memoir about overcoming trauma, conquering fear, and embracing healing. At twenty, Beth is an elite climber when a trip to Kyrgyzstan turns nightmarish. She, her boyfriend, and two others are kidnapped by rebels. After six harrowing days, they escape, but Beth's battle with fear continues at home, driving her to push past her limits.
The Oxford Alpine Club Sport Climbs in England & Wales: Volume 2 South
The Oxford Alpine Club Sport Climbs in England & Wales: Volume 2 South covers more than 4600 climbs across areas such as Carmarthen, the Gower peninsula, Swansea Bay, Portland and Cornwall to name a few. It includes full photo-topos, as well as full access and approach information and detailed maps throughout. Spanning no fewer than 20 geographic areas in full detail, this guide is an ideal addition to any climber's guidebook library.
Mid Wales Climbing South Snowdonia Bouldering
Mid Wales Climbing South Snowdonia Bouldering is a comprehensive guidebook that covers all the bouldering in South Snowdonia in areas such as Blaenau-Ffestiniog, Bala, Harlech, Dolgellau and Aberystwyth. Almost all of the boulder problems listed in this guide are forthcoming spots and previously undocumented. All the boulder problems are shown on colour photo topos along with a description, and the vast majority are also shown on boulder maps. For each area there are clear approach maps and information.
Cicerone Walking Glyndwr's Way
The Cicerone Press guidebook "Walking Glyndwr's Way" details the scenic National Trail in mid-Wales. Covering 135 miles from Knighton to Welshpool via Machynlleth, the trail typically takes 9 days to complete. For those seeking a circular route, an additional 2 days (29 miles) on the Offa's Dyke Path completes the loop. This trail winds through serene hills, forests, and picturesque countryside.
Cicerone Short Walks in Pembrokeshire
The Cicerone Press Short Walks in Pembrokeshire guidebook features 15 top walks selected by Dennis and Jan Kelsall, covering south Pembrokeshire, including Tenby. Each walk includes easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions, and images, making it perfect for beginners and families. With no challenging terrain or complex navigation, these walks are enjoyable for everyone.