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Wild - Climbing All of Scotland's Munros In a Single Winter Season

Over winter 2019-20, Kevin Woods set out to climb all 282 Munros inside a single winter season. Wild is his account of this feat. This self-published book is both a gripping read and an inspiring visual record of Scotland's greatest mountains at the most mountainous time of year.

20 Aug

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Ethel by Helen Mort

This fascinating, lyrical biography of an unsung heroine of countryside conservation hits the shelves at a time when monumental national decisions on land use and planning are once again high on the agenda. As we stride into the future, there a...

15 16 Jul

The Cairngorms & North-East Scotland

Packed full of fascinating background information on a diverse part of Scotland, this attractive and inspiring area guide is so much more than just a book of walks, says Dan Bailey.

4 1 Mar

Lowland Outcrops

Coming out 18 years after the previous edition, the much-anticipated new definitive guide to the crags of Scotland's Central Belt is an attractive guidebook that brings up-to-date clarity to this well-trodden area.

11 23 Jan

Christmas Books - Our Top Picks of 2023

If you can't get to the hills or crags over the festive season then the next best thing is reading about them. Whether...

8 13 Dec, 2023

One Man's Legacy, by Mike Dixon

"When I started climbing, One Man's Mountains was a must-read book in the canon of mountain literature" says Rob Greenwood....

6 22 Aug, 2023

North Wales Limestone - the Definitive Guide

The second edition of North Wales Limestone: The Definitive Guide has just been published. Building on the...

10 30 Jun, 2023

North Wales Climbs Rockfax

"The new North Wales Climbs from Rockfax is an improvement on the previous edition, with extra routes, great topos, and inspiring...

12 30 May, 2023

Latest News

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Looking for new climbing venues to explore this summer?

Throughout August, outdoor adventure books publisher Vertebrate is running a 30% sale across a huge range of its climbing books and guides.

3 12 Aug

Pen Llŷn - The Climbers Club guide to the Llŷn Peninsula

Long regarded as the exclusive playground of the climbing elite, Pat Littlejohn and Mick Lovatt reveal the Llŷn Peninsula as a destination for any adventurous climber eager to discover a largely unknown part of North Wales.

12 Jun

Friends in High Places - Photo Book

A book combining photos and stories, celebrating trad and adventure climbing. Across the UK, Europe and Africa, tales and quotes from known wads to dark horses give an insight into some of the world's most beautiful climbs.

3 6 Jun