Scottish Rock Climbs

Author(s): Kevin Howett
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scottish Mountaineering Club, United Kingdom
Imprint: Scottish Mountaineering Club
ISBN-13: 9781907233432, 978-1907233432

Synopsis

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'