The slate quarries of North Wales are becomming increasingly popular destinations for climbers of all grades who wish to try these testing climbing grounds.
This is The guide for the extensive available climbing. As well as comprehensive route descriptions, the guide includes useful access notes etc.
233 pages
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By discarding the arbitrary division between scrambling and climbing, this book aims to create some particularly satisfying days on the rocks. Link climbs and scrambles, from the waters of Llyn Idwal to the summit of Glyder Fawr, and then another scramble to come down by: this is Snowdonia at its most superb. Here are ridges Alpine in atmosphere, but standing above cwms that are altogether Wales Here is the country's longest rock route, and a glimpse of history on Y Lliwedd and a staightened-out version of the Snowdon Horseshoe that climbs away from the crowds.
A total of 51 routes, from scrambles grade 1 to climbers grade 'V. Diff' From Cadair to the Carneddau. This is truly a guide for the adventurer.
224 pages
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Winter climbing in Wales has seen an unprecedented boom in popularity over recent years, and given a number of decent winters, there has not unnatirally been a surge of exploration and a consequent plethora of new routes on a whole range of new crags. If it ices up, climb it!. This Cicerone guide endeavours to give a comprehensive selection of winter climbing at all grades and for all abilities.
Areas covered:--- Carneddau, Glyderau, Llanberis, Yr Wyddfa, Nantlle, Lleyn Peninsula, Moelwynion, Rhinog, Cader Idris, Aran, Dyfi, Berwyn.
247 pages.
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A lifetime's worth of climbing all in one book. North Wales is a wonderful climbing area home to an astonishing array of fantastic rock climbs spread across its many and varied crags. This selective guide features over 670 classic routes from all the best areas.
The guide has been extensively researched by the Ground Up team, which consists of Simon Panton (Principle author), Al Leary, Rob Wilson, Graham Desroy, Simon Marsh, Mark Reeves and Pete Robins.
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Pembroke's continued popularity has meant that there are now so many climbs that the Climbers Club have had to produce this guide in two volumes (In one cover). There are two distinct areas for climbing. The south coast provides steep limestone which, although only usually a rope length in height, gives fine exposed climbs often on very rough rock. By contrast, the North coast gives quieter cliffs often of gabbro or dolerite rock. Within both areas there is a good balance of routes from the very hardest to climbs suitable for beginers.
The area covered is too wide ranging to list here.
829 pages + supplement of 140 pages.
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Ogwen has a special place in the hearts of climbers. There will always be the wild stormy days on the high ridges and a warm fire waiting at Ogwen Cottage.
Among the new crags are the Eastern Cliffs of Gallt yr Ogof, including Skyline Buttress, the location of some of the hardest climbing in Wales.
A fantastic range of climbs to suit all grades in a wild and inspiring landscape.
438 pages of text, maps and photographs.
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This Rockfax guide covers the fine climbing to be found on the long line of horizontally-banded limestone escarpments that rim the eastern side of the Eglwyseg Valley, a tranquil and secluded spot situated to the north of Llangollen.
The cliffs in tyhe valley offer climbing ranging from traditionally protected low-grade lines, to hard classics and plenty of sport climbing.
There are over 800 routes to go at; enough to keep both the occasional visitor and local enthusiasts busy for many years.
160 pages.
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