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North Wales Limestone - the Definitive Guide

The second edition of North Wales Limestone: The Definitive Guide has just been published. Building on the original book, now nearly 10 years old, it adds hundreds more recent routes, helping to cement the reputation of the area as a major destination. Steve Long takes a look.

10 30 Jun

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Latest Reviews

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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 action shots" says Tom Ripley. Do you agree with his thoughts on what's in, and what's not...?

12 30 May

Cicerone Guide - Winter Climbs: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe

Conveniently split into two portable volumes in one purchase, Winter Climbs: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe is an excellent resource to an amazing area, says John McKenna, and should be equally handy whatever your grade.

14 Mar

Christmas Books - Our Top Picks of 2022

From attention-grabbing guidebooks to action-packed memoirs, and even some poetry, 2022 has seen a crop of inspiring new titles. Whether you're present buying for someone else, or writing your own list to Santa, here's our pick of the best new books...

15 Dec, 2022

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...

16 28 Oct, 2022

Chamonix Rockfax

Minor update, or major facelift? Tom Skelhon takes a look at the latest edition of the Chamonix Rockfax.

8 23 Sep, 2022

Scottish Rock Climbs - New Selective Guide to the Best Climbing in Britain

This ambitious and stunning-looking new guide will equally delight low-to-mid-grade...

20 2 Sep, 2022

Running Adventures Scotland, by Ross Brannigan

This attractive guidebook provides an interesting and eclectic mix of routes that will appeal to both runners...

12 Aug, 2022

Latest News

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Adventures For Kids - a gritstone bouldering guide for children and their parents

At last, children can be set free to get stuck into grit bouldering on their own terms without having to battle with adult sized problems and all they need is this new guidebook from Future Primitive Publishing.

9 22 Sep

Peak Bouldering 3rd Edition - Available for Pre-Order

The much anticipated Peak Bouldering Rockfax is now available for pre-ordering for delivery in mid-August when it is published. This is the fastest way to get hold of a copy and is available on special offer to all Rockfax Digital...

2 18 Jul