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Vertebrate Publishing is an award-winning independent publisher and the UK’s leading publisher of outdoor adventure books and guides. 

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Grit Blocs

As the long wet winter approaches, psyche is something that it's good to have in abundance. This lavish guide to the best grit bouldering across six counties should inspire even the most jaded, says Rob Greenwood.


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Running Adventures Scotland, by Ross Brannigan

This attractive guidebook provides an interesting and eclectic mix of routes that will appeal to both runners and walkers alike, says Rob Greenwood.

Christmas Books - Our Top Picks of 2021

Despite Covid-19, 2021 has been a good year for outdoor literature. From inspiring new guidebooks to historical biographies, accounts of epic journeys to mountain-related fiction, the team at UKClimbing and UKHillwalking pick their stand-out titles...

Day Walks in the Cairngorms

The latest title in Vertebrate Publishing's Day Walks series, this pocket guide both celebrates these very special mountains, and invites you to explore them more deeply, says Dan Bailey.  

The Evidence of Things Not Seen - W.H. Murray

A read of Murray's memoir during these strange times throws up striking parallels between the POW of World War II...

Hard Rock, 4th Edition - by Ian Parnell

Hard Rock is now in its fourth edition. It would have been easy to consign this classic tome to history, says Rob...

Christmas Books 2019 - Our Recommendations

From inspiring new guides, both rock and hill, to biography, fiction and poetry, staff at UKC/UKH pick their...

Sky Dance, by John D. Burns

Rob Greenwood makes a rare visit to the world of mountain fiction, and finds it less fictional than he'd feared. Sky Dance is a novel...


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The Science of Climbing Training

An evidence-based guide to improving your climbing performance

Vertebrate Publishing's Big Summer Sale

Until Wednesday 31 August, Vertebrate Publishing is offering up to 70% off a huge range of its award-winning climbing, mountaineering, hillwalking, cycling and off-road running books.

40% off Walking books at guidebooks at Vertebrate Publishing

Looking for a full-value day out in the UK's most spectacular and unspoiled settings? Want to take on a peak bagging challenge or walk the length of one Europe's iconic long-distance trails?  All walking books by Vertebrate...

The Vertebrate Big Climbing Books Sale

Need some world-class climbing literature to add to your summer reading list or a guide to inspire your next...

Pre-order now: The Beaches of Wales

The complete guide to every beach and cove around the Welsh coastline

The Climbing Bible - Technical, physical and mental training for rock climbing

Want to improve your climbing technique? The Climbing Bible collates the best...

Never Leave the Dog Behind: Our love of dogs and mountains

Helen Mort, the multi-award-winning poet and author of Division...


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In Focus Mont Blanc Lines

An extract from the upcoming English edition of Mont Blanc Lines by Alex Buisse, a collection of stories and photos celebrating the finest climbing and skiing lines of the Mont Blanc massif.

Article Roger Frison-Roche - First on the Rope

Natalie Berry reviews Vertebrate Publishing's new English edition of Roger Frison-Roche's classic Premier de Cordée, but gets a bit distracted en route by his remarkable life...

Article Exclusive Exerpt from 'The Bond' by Simon McCartney

Exclusive Excerpt from 'The Bond' by Simon McCartney

Gear News Andy Pollitt - Punk in the Gym - Exclusive Extract

In this exclusive extract from his new book - Punk in the Gym - Andy Pollitt takes us back to times past...

Doug Scott: The Hard Road to Everest - Autobiography Extract

A veteran of 45 expeditions to the high mountains of Asia, Doug Scott is one of Britain's greatest high...


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Sales Manager, Vertebrate Publishing

Vertebrate Publishing is an award-winning independent publisher and the UK's leading publisher of outdoor adventure books and guides. We publish books to inspire adventure, and it's our rule that we only publish books that we want to read or use ourselves.

Marketing Manager, Vertebrate Publishing

Vertebrate Publishing is a leading publisher of outdoor adventure books and guidebooks with a growing international reputation for quality. Based in Sheffield, we specialise in books about climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, hillwalking, cycling,...

Job Opportunity: Marketing Executive

Vertebrate Graphics are looking for a full time Marketing Executive to join their team in Sheffield.

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs - Opportunities for Climbers

This month there are a number of positions available for climbers varying from short-term contracts on climbing walls and the O2 Arena to full-time positions with some of the countries leading outdoor companies and organisations.


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