This third edition is the first volume of a two-volume set to North Wales: The Mountain Crags. The bouldering scene in North Wales is now more vibrant and energised than it has ever been. Each year exciting new crags are revealed and the development of existing crags is greatly expanded. The rapid pace of development in recent years has meant a corresponding increase in the guidebook page count. There is now too much material to fit it all in one book, so a split into separate volumes has become necessary. The most logical split is between the inland mountain crags of Eryri and the coastal crags of Pen Llyn, Ynys Mon and Llandudno (plus the North East limestone crags). Volume 2: Coastal Crags and North East Limestone will be published later in 2021. Improvements, additions, updates Brilliant new areas, such as Llyn Ogwen, Cwm Craig-las and Castell Cidwm have been added to the roster. Existing areas, such as Creigiau'r Garth, Cwm Dulyn, Fachwen and Clegir have seen extensive new development. Superb new lines have been discovered, often in the least likely of places. There has been much improvement to existing descriptions, approach notes, topos and maps. The crag assessment table makes choosing your crag for the day much easier. Grades and star ratings have been tweaked, broken holds and changes noted. There's an epic graded list and a full index. There is also a new wave of inspiring action shots fleshing out the pages, plus the usual professional design quality you can expect from Ground Up. This is certainly a better, more intensely researched book than the previous ones. Simon Panton is the main author and editor of the book, but crucial support has come from key activists, such as Pete Robins, Martin Crook, George Smith, Owen Hayward, Chris Doyle, Tim Peck, Craig Davies and Andy Godber. There has also been a broader feedback group composed of various members of the North Wales climbing scene. 704 pages language english edition 2021 Ground Up - Warning: Increased shipping costs due to book weighing more than 1kg -  

A comprehensive guide to rock climbing on the cliffs and crags surrounding Blaenau Ffestiniog and Dolwyddelan, this new Climbers' Club guidebook showcases an often overlooked area of Snowdonia. Almost 800 routes are described, including traditional and sport. The guide contains excellent area maps and individual crag approaches; along with photo-diagrams and many inspirational action photographs. There are also detailed Historical, Conservation and Geology notes along with various 'snippets' of information of local interest. The area boasts a variety of settings from urban to moorland to mountain side and to secluded valleys. Much of the climbing is on wonderfully abrasive and solid, volcanic rock-types. The best of the routes here are as good as anywhere in Wales! 276 pages language english edition 2021 P. Johnson, T. Taylor Climbers Club

Long regarded as the exclusive playground of the climbing elite, Pat Littlejohn and Mick Lovatt reveal the Llyn Peninsula as a destination for any adventurous climber eager to discover a largely unknown part of North Wales.With nearly 700 routes, Pen Llyn offers unmatched variety: from granite outcrops and towering sea cliffs of northern Llyn to the awesome walls of Cilan Head and Craig Dorys; from the suntrap zawns of Trwyn Maen Melyn to the amenable quarries of Tyyn Tywyn. With a wealth of both new trad and sport climbs, there is something here for everyone.Stunning photography, detailed approach maps, accurate topos and comprehensive route descriptions make this an easy-to-use guidebook, and promise climbing on PenLlyn to be an accessible and unmissable experience!360 pageslanguage englishedition 2024Climbers' Club

Climbing to the south and west of Chester Denbigh Castle Quarry, Ruthin Escarpment, Devil's Gorge, Maeshafn Quarry, Pot Hole Quarry, Minera Quarry, World's End, Craig Arthur, Twilight Zone, Pinfold Area, Monk's Buttress, Dinbren, Trevor Area, Independence Quarry, Ruabon Quarry, Pandy Outcrop, Llanymynech Quarry, Pontesford Rocks 264 pages English Edition 2015 L. Proctor, M. Glaister Rockfax

North Wales Climbs spans the major mountain crags from Llanberis Pass, to Cloggy; and from Ogwen to the Carneddau. It also includes the Llanberis Slate quarries, Tremadog, the Moelwyns, the Gwynant Valley, Mid-Wales, Gogarth and the Ormes of Llandudno. As is normally the case with the selected Rockfax guidebooks, the choice of what to include is based as much on the crag it is on as the route itself. If we include a crag then we tend to include a good selection of routes on that crag.The 2023 edition covers all these areas building on the successful 2013 edition with many extra routes and mostly new aerial crag photography throughout. All the maps have been improved and there is a completely new set of stunning action photographs. 400 pages Language Englisch Edition 2023 M. Reeves, J. Geldard, M. Glaister Rockfax

Between Pembrokeshire to the south and Cader Idris to the north, the upland area of Elenydd extends across parts of the counties of Ceredigion and Powys in Central Wales. Large parts of this remote, sparsely populated Green Desert of Wales are relatively inaccessible. This guidebook publishes, for the first time, definitive coverage of climbing and bouldering in Elenydd. The delights of the mountain crags, rocky outcrops, sea cliffs, and quarries of unknown mid-Wales are finally revealed. A team of local authors, committed to high standards of quality and accuracy, have detailed 620 routes and 240 boulder problems . Finding and following a route is now easy since every crag can be referenced on an area map, detailed photo diagrams cover the crags, and many small photo-topos identify the bouldering. The high quality of Steep Stone's research and writing, the striking design style, and inspirational action shots make this a breathtaking and innovative new guide book. 280 pages language english edition 2018 D. Kerr, D. Williams Steep Stone