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The summer of 2010, will see the publication of the new Rockfax guidebook - "West Country Climbs" - a major new Rockfax guide to one of the UK's most celebrated, sunny and diverse climbing regions. The book will be fashioned in Rockfax's award-winning layout and design, and will be copiously illustrated with action photographs of the climbs and cliffs that reflect the quality and variety of climbing experiences to be had on offer in the UK's most popular holiday destination - the West Country. The book covers around 800 of the West Country's most popular and highest calibre climbs, which span the full spectrum of climbing styles and grades; from committing multi-pitch sea cliff routes, to easy-going inland sport climbs. The rock ranges from the moorland and sea cliff granites of Dartmoor and West Penwith, through the geological weirdness of North Devon and Cornwall, to the multitude of limestone's on parade in Devon, Somerset, Avon and Dorset. "West Country Climbs" will be an essential reference book to the climbing available in the region. The guidebook will appeal to the holidaying or regular visitor to the West Country whilst also offering a vast amount of up-to-date and inspirational coverage for the local climber.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Although I generally prefer to buy definative guides I still bought this one. A fantastic Rockfax compilation which although not a small 'pocket-size' (424 pages, 400ish grams, usual Rockfaz size)it has excellent topo and great panoramic photo's.
The volume is however unbiased in it's coverage and as the title would suggest is more breadth than depth (e.g; 10 pages for Chudleigh, 4 pages for Cheddar) but gives a good insight for all those areas you may not have visited via excellent panoramic photo's that are so vivid they actually inspire a visit to Cornwall. There is good coverage of sea-cliffs in this volume (e.g; Culm Coast 36 pgs, West Penwith 86 pgs, Torbay 18 pgs)
Having grown up with the Climbers Club 'South Devon and Dartmoor' which guided me in my early climbs it really beggars belief how far climbing guides have come on. When I look at pics of the areas there is no doubt as to exactly where the climbs are. The usual Rockfax legend (key) pervades through-out with good diagrams to guide you on the walk-in (I still wish they'd prodce a symbol for 'well-protected' routes though! ala 'On Peak Rock')
A good balance between breadth and depth and a must for the casual visitor to the South-West or any one contemplating a visit certainly worth considering for a regular too.
The volume is however unbiased in it's coverage and as the title would suggest is more breadth than depth (e.g; 10 pages for Chudleigh, 4 pages for Cheddar) but gives a good insight for all those areas you may not have visited via excellent panoramic photo's that are so vivid they actually inspire a visit to Cornwall. There is good coverage of sea-cliffs in this volume (e.g; Culm Coast 36 pgs, West Penwith 86 pgs, Torbay 18 pgs)
Having grown up with the Climbers Club 'South Devon and Dartmoor' which guided me in my early climbs it really beggars belief how far climbing guides have come on. When I look at pics of the areas there is no doubt as to exactly where the climbs are. The usual Rockfax legend (key) pervades through-out with good diagrams to guide you on the walk-in (I still wish they'd prodce a symbol for 'well-protected' routes though! ala 'On Peak Rock')
A good balance between breadth and depth and a must for the casual visitor to the South-West or any one contemplating a visit certainly worth considering for a regular too.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I often wonder why in this day and age we still have black and white hand drawn guide books. Don't get me wrong I am not mocking these as they have done me well over the years, but in this modern day a detailed and well written guide book was much needed for the area I live in and here it is.
A well thought out and updated guide book which has opened the door to even more crags and routes that I was unaware of. I can cetainly say "money well spent".
A well thought out and updated guide book which has opened the door to even more crags and routes that I was unaware of. I can cetainly say "money well spent".
1 of 12 people found the following review helpful
This was a suggested pressy for no 3 son who is "into" rock climbing so I assume it is what he wants but.......looking at the excellent photos.....WHY would anyone want to INTENTIONALLY set out to cling to a rock hanging out over the sea or anywhere come to that. Otherwise arrived promptly and well packed as ever.
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