Sport Climbing in England & Wales: Volume 1 North

A groundbreaking guidebook to sport climbing across northern England and Wales.

Sport Climbing in England & Wales: Volume 1 - North is the go-to resource for sport climbers exploring northern regions. Covering 4,700 routes across 89 crags—from Cumbria and Lancashire to North Yorkshire, the Peak District, the North Wales coast, and Llanberis slate. This immense guide offers full-colour photo topos, accurate maps, access notes, and parking info. Spanning all grades with a focus on mid-range (F5 to F7b) routes, it’s perfect for both exploration and hardcore projects

Key Areas Covered:

• Cumbria (e.g., St Bees, Scout Scar, Bram Crag Quarry)

• Lancashire (e.g., Silverdale, Warton Main)

• North Yorkshire (e.g., Kilnsey, Malham, Gordale Scar)

• East Coast Sea Cliffs (Filey Brigg)

• Peak District (e.g., Raven Tor, Masson Lees, Plum Buttress)

• Cheshire (e.g., Frogsmouth Quarry)

• Clwyd Limestone (North Wales)

• North Wales Coast (e.g., Penmaenbach Quarry, Lighthouse Crags)

• Llanberis Slate (e.g., Bus Stop Quarry, Never Never Land)

• Publisher: Oxford Alpine Club

• Edition: 1st Edition (December 2022)

• Pages: 516