Scottish Rock Climbs by Kevin Howett
Wired Guides Scottish Rock Climbs showcases the very best trad and sport routes across Scotland, covering a wealth of climbing never before presented in a single volume. Its breadth and scope takes in the Galloway hills,m the outcrops of the Central and North-West Highlands, the mountain ranges of Arran the Cairngorms, Glen Coe, Lochaber, Torridon, Assynt and Sutherland, as well as the sea-cliffs of the north0east and north-west coasts, the Hebrides and the Northern Isles, and historical urban test-pieces at Dumbarton. Each of the 1,700 routes is shown on a diagram and supported by detailed information gathered and compiled by local activists. Its the book you need to inspire a lifetime's worth of rock climbing adventure in Scotland. Key features: - The book covers Scotland in it's entirety, with all levels of difficulty covered and inspirational photography throughout from some of the UK's premier photographers. - It presents the very best climbing that Scotland has to offer, both classic and lesser trodden - but equally impressive - venues. - There are venues and diagrams included that have not yet appeared in a guidebook, included recent world-class developments, - You'll find everything from relaxed climbing at sport outcrops through to full-scale sea-cliff adventures. - every single route is on a diagram, with detail never before presented in a Scottish guidebook. - Every venue has an accompanying map and detailed access information to get you to the crag. - Each section is based upon input from local activists , so the information is accurate and up-to-date and with the best routes selected. - Details of where to find further information in our comprehensive guidebooks is included. - We've included top tips to get you away from the honeypots for some top-class Scottish climbing adventures. - The book sits neatly alongside the Wired Guidebooks to 'Pembroke Rock,' 'Lake District Rock,' 'Northern Rock,' 'Peak District Rock,' and 'Lakes Sport and Slate'
The SMC produces a number of Hillwalker's Guides including the best and most popular guides to the Munros, Corbetts, Grahams and Donalds, together with the series of area guidebooks covering all of Scotland. In addition, it produces Scramblers Guides and the definitive series of Climbers' Guidebooks covering summer and winter climbing in Scotland. SMC guidebooks are published by the Scottish Mountaineering Press. the Scottish Mountaineering Press is a wholly owned subsidiary of a charity, the Scottish Mountaineering Trust, to whom we channel all of our profits. At the Press we promote and share Scotland's natural wonders by embracing the creativity and art born out of an explorer spirit and by celebrating the endeavour and joy in a life lived outdoors.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781907233432 |
| ISBN 10 | 1907233431 |
| Title | Scottish Rock Climbs |
| Author | Kevin Howett |
| Series | Wired Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scottish Mountaineering Club |
| Year published | 2022-08-16 |
| Number of pages | 616 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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