Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. 2 - Wales and Ireland

This volume turns the wild cliffs and rolling highlands of Wales and Ireland into a welcoming handbook for anyone eager to test their footing beyond England’s better‑known crags. Written by seasoned Alpine Club members, it blends first‑hand observations with a trove of thirty‑one black‑and‑white illustrations and nine detailed route plans, giving readers a clear visual sense of each ascent before they even set foot on the rock. The authors’ experience shines through in stories of early winter attempts, local customs, and the subtle art of reading the weather in these ever‑changing seas of stone.

Beyond the sheer technical guidance, the book offers a surprisingly gentle introduction to the Gaelic and Irish place‑names that pepper the maps, demystifying a tongue that often scares newcomers. Practical tips on clothing, gloves and safety weave together with vivid descriptions of slate walls, granite outcrops and the occasional scramble on the Scilly and Channel islands. Whether you’re planning a summer scramble on Snowdon’s ridges or a frosty winter push in Kerry, the guide equips you with enough knowledge to feel confident while still preserving the sense of adventure that first drew climbers to these remote coasts.