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 -  

This climbing guide describes the best sport climbing areas throughout England and Wales, with photo topos, approach and access information, and detailed maps.The popularity of sport climbing in the UK has exploded in recent years, leading to a huge increase in bolts in almost every corner of the country. Sport Climbing in England & Wales provides comprehensive topos on more than 170 crags, from well-known crags such as Kilnsey, Malham and Raven Tor to the slate quarries of North Wales, the popular crags of the Wye Valley, Cheddar Gorge and the famous sea cliffs of Portland and Swanage. In addition, a wealth of lesser-known climbing areas across the country are featured, all of which contribute to the great diversity of sport climbing on offer in the UK.Volume 1 (this climbing guide) contains more than 4700 routes on 89 crags in northern England and Wales, including Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, the sea cliffs of Filey, the Peak District, Cheshire, the limestone of Clwyd, the A55 and the coast of North Wales, and the slate quarries of Llanberis.All levels of difficulty are represented, from beginner routes to very difficult climbs. However, the book is primarily aimed at climbers of grades 5 to 7b on the French scale, as much of the route is at this level.Despite its large geographic scope, this compact guidebook manages to describe just about every worthwhile sport climbing area in England and Wales, including detailed access, approach, and parking information, as well as complete photo topos and super-accurate maps.516 pagesLanguage EnglishEdition 2022S. BroadbentOxford Alpine Club

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

The slate quarries near Llanberis have become one of the most popular climbing spots in North Wales for climbers looking for sport routes, or immaculate slab climbing. The development started with the slate boom of the 1980s when the area became famous for immaculate slabs of purple slate with bold run-out routes. Most of these routes are still there in their original style and many have become classics and much sought-after trad ticks. More recently the area has been developed with a multitude of super sport routes from short single pitches to huge multi-pitch extravaganzas. This guide is a celebration of all of those styles of slate climbing. It is a comprehensive guidebook covering all the routes which is a little unusual for a Rockfax, although we have produced such books before. 320 pages lanuage english eition 2018 M. Reeves Rockfax