Lakes Sport and Slate Wired Guides FRCC

A modern, comprehensive guide to the best sport climbing and slate routes in the Lake District, covering both well-known and newly developed venues.

Lakes Sport and Slate brings together the Lake District’s best sport climbing and slate routes in one visually striking volume. Part of the Wired series and produced by the FRCC, it includes over 650 routes ranging from beginner-friendly bolted lines to hard testpieces on mountain and slate crags.

With detailed topos, access information, and stunning photography, the guide is essential for any climber looking to explore the growing sport scene and unique slate climbing of the Lakes.

Key Areas Covered:

• Cathedral Quarry

• Hodge Close

• Tilberthwaite Slate

• Langdale Slate

• Borrowdale Slate

• St. Bees Head (Sport)

• Bram Crag Quarry

• Thrang Crag

• Lower Falcon Crag

• Gouther Crag (Sport)

• Chapel Head Scar

• Trowbarrow (selected)

• Other limestone and slate venues throughout the Lakes

• Publisher: FRCC / Wired Guides

• Authors: Various contributors (FRCC)

• Edition: 1st Edition (2020)

• Pages: 288