North Wales Limestone: The Definitive Guide (2023)

This new, fully revised and updated edition of North Wales Limestone covers all the climbing along the North Wales coastal area – from Benllech in the west to the Devil’s Gorge (near Mold) in the east, including the popular Great and Little Ormes of Llandudno and old favourites such as Castle Inn Quarry, Penmaen Head and Llanddulas Cave. The book details 2,000 routes (600 more than the previous edition) the majority of which are well equipped Sport Climbs, with the exception of the nationally significant trad venue of Craig y Forwyn.

This not-for-profit guidebook has been written by a team of local climbers who share a keen interest in showcasing the North Wales Limestone area with a much-needed update of the 2014 definitive guide.

All profits from sales will be donated to access and environmental projects, including the North Wales Bolt Fund. This will enable the bolt fund to continue its vital support of volunteers in actively developing new climbs and maintaining existing climbs and their lower-offs.

The book features inspiring action photos from both amateur and professional climbing photographers, full-colour photo topos throughout, detailed route descriptions and approach maps, environmental and access information and a historical section with contributions from many of the area’s most prolific climbing activists.

ISBN: 978-1-904207-76-4
Publication Date: May 2023
Format: Paperback; 520 pages; A5, 210mm x 148mm (portrait)
Colour photos and photo topos