The Cordee - Peak Gritstone East guide is a full-colour book dedicated to the eastern gritstone areas of the Derbyshire Peak District. The dark gritstone cliffs hold a higher esteem in the mythology of climbing that their diminutive size might suggest - and this is because of the fantastic quality of the climbing available. The guide might initially appear on the pricey side, however it features 1000+ selected routes in 20 areas with full colour throughout, providing exceptional value for money.
The Cicerone 'Snow Guide' is aimed at walkers, climbers and snowsport enthusiasts who want to acquire or improve their knowledge of snow and avalanche release. It is equally suitable for snow professionals, guides, mountaineering and snowsport instructors, and ski patrollers and makes a great gift for those who love the white stuff. This book details the formation and evolution of snow, and shows practical methods for examining and analysing snow cover. It illustrates how to identify the many forms which snow may take and how to assess avalanche risk more precisely and reliably… It includes a system of snow observation and a handy snow crystal card for identifying crystals in the snow layer.
The ABCs of Avalanche Safety is a convenient pocket size, and gives details of all the important information you need about avoiding avalanches, it has been updated with the latest in technology and technique. Packed full of extremely important information that winter walkers and climbers should know, the ABCs of Avalance Safety is a must read. This book will give you information on survival in the mountains, how to determine potential avalanche hazard, travelling safely in avalanche and much more.
This rucsack sized guide book is a great accessory to a day on the hill. The guide rates the difficulty and quality of each individual route, all illustrated with detailed maps and full-colour diagrams / photographs - a light hearted guide to Scotlands Mountains.
The Cicerone - Borders Country Walkers Guide details the landscape of the Border country that lies between England and Scotland, including the Cheviots, Tweeddale and Teviotdale, Ettrick Forest and the Tweedsmuir Hills. There are 46 varied routes with a number of long distance walks and town trails.
A guide to backpacking in the Central and Southern Highlands of Scotland, with 30 trekking routes – ranging from 2 to 7 days in length - over the highest peaks in Britain. And these wild mountains, rocky coasts and long, winding glens are all within a couple of hours’ drive of Edinburgh or Glasgow.
The Cicerone - National Trails guidebook details 19 long-distance walking routes through England, Wales and Scotland, describing what makes each of them so special and providing the practical information to help you plan your route. A great all-round guide.
Fully revised and extended new edition of Charlie Loram's practical guidebook originally published as Leh & Trekking in Ladakh. This is the guide to low impact trekking in this high altitude region of north-west India. The spectacular natural landscape of giant mountains, wild deserts and deep gorges, combined with a thriving Tibetan-Buddhist culture makes Ladakh ('Little Tibet') one of the most fascinating destinations in the Himalaya. The Cordee - Ladakh Trekking Guide details ;Central Ladakh ; Nubra ; Rupshu ; Zanskar ; Western Ladakh
In handy pocket size, this Cordee - Perthshire Pocket Mountains guide shows, 40 circular walks easily accessible for walkers of all levels of fitness. The Perthshire book features walks around the traditional hubs of Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy. Most of the walks described in these guide are accessible by public transport and make for a great day out. This is one of the most beautiful regions in the UK and really should be explored by all!
The sandstone of Northumberland offers some of the best bouldering in the Country, often in a remote and beautiful setting. Sometimes you don't need to leave the UK to acheive excellent bouldering conditions and standards. The guide is in full colour with 80 plus double page and full page action photographs, together with hundreds of topos and smaller photographs. All descriptions and maps are very detailed providing and exceptional standard in guide books.
This guide features 25 rides fo all abilities. Areas included are Southern & Central Scotland, North West Scotland and Highlands, North East Scotland & Cairngorms - the guide includes challenging mountain passes, woodland singletrack, Munro peaks and gentle loch-side rides.
A great guide for those looking to improve all elements of their climbing. Illustrated with more than 150 photographs, Alpine Climbing will teach you how to move quickly and efficiently over rock, snow, ice and glaciers. The book also describes understanding the alpine environment, selecting the right gear, movement and protective skills and route planning and timing. Cordee have covered all bases with this guide.
The Cordee - Advanced Rock Climbing Guide book details Gymnastic movements on difficult routes, advanced anchor techniques and rope tricks, rescue and self-rescue, and belaying and rappelling are among the topics explained and illustrated with black-and-white photographs. A great gift or investment piece for the avid climber. A complex guide which both inspires and evokes creativity on the face.
This Cordee pocket guide details 40 circular walks easily accessible for walkers of all levels of fitness. The Stirling book covers routes that stretch along the Forth from Dunmore to Bo’ness via Falkirk as well as forays from the hillfoot towns of Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire. Stirling is a central city featuring one of Scotlands most famous castles, all routes are easily accessible by public transport.
The historic canal system between Edinburgh and Glasgow has recently been upgraded to a major area for tourism and recreation. This Mercat guide provides information on the Millenium Link project which has joined the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde Canal through the spectacular Falkirk Wheel.
Reknown for its breathtaking scenery and adventerous walks. This Cicerone Guide covers Ben Nevis southwards towards Glen Coe. Areas detailed are Lochaber's spectacular summits as well as mid-level walks and gentle strolls, great through routes along empty glens, and tent or bothy treks - serious in terms of remoteness and scenery.
The Cordee - Canoe and Kayak Games guide is now in its 4th edition due to its immense popularity. I just keeps getting better! This guide details 250 of the best paddle sport games that has been completely revised and updated with the majority of new games contributed by BCU coaches; produced in association with the British Canoe Union Coaching Scheme and Plas y Brenin National Mountaineering Centre.
The Cicerone - Isle of Skye Walks and Scrambles guide is the third edition from Terry Marsh. This book covers the Hebrides, northwest Scotland which has been updated using digital mapping and GPS. 87 walks and scrambles in Sleat and South-East Skye, Strath, Minginish, Duirinish, Waternish and Trotternish for all abilities. Each route describes local historical and geological points of interest making your trip all the more fun!
The Southern Upland Way, is Scotland’s definitive Coast-to-Coast Walk. It runs for 212 miles (341km) from picturesque Portpatrick on the west coast across the Galloway and Border Hills to Cockburnspath on the east. The route passes through remote and romantic country and would fill a two-week walking holiday. The Cicerone guide provides excellent detail and information.
The Cicerone guidebook to walking the Great Glen Way, provides a 117km (73 mile) low-level route from Scotland's coast to coast, between Fort William and Inverness. The route includes easy, level stretches alongside the Caledonian Canal, as well as stretches over rougher terrain. The route is an ideal introduction to long-distance walking. A great beginners guide.
The Cicerone -Sport Climbing guide is a great investment piece as it will last you throughout your climbing career. This book is aimed at beginners and experienced sport climbers. It covers all the technical skills needed to climb bolted sport routes worldwide, from short single-pitch entry-grade routes, through harder modern test-pieces to classic multi-pitch crag and mountain routes.