The Rock-Climbing Guidebook, to the Duddon & Wrynose area has just been published.

1300+ routes with something for climbers of all abilities.

One of a popular series of series of guides for rock-climbers, The Duddon & Wrynose guide from the FRCC covers both the Duddon Valley and the popular crags accessed from Wrynose Pass. The guide describes in excess of 1300 climbing routes, many of them new since the publication of the previous guidebook back in 1993.

The guide is in A5 format, giving clear route descriptions and generous sized photo-diagrams, showing the lines of the routes. There are also many great action shots included in the guide and there’s the usual supplementary information on parking and camping, plus a comprehensive crag selector. This edition also has a graded list for dedicated routes tickers.

The Duddon Valley, lying over the fells, west of Coniston, is one of the least frequented and unspoilt valleys in the Lake District. Many climbers will be familiar with the area due to the relative popularity of Wallowbarrow Crag, a great venue for the low to mid-grade climber set in stunning surroundings. The valley has seen a huge explosion in development of new routes in recent years on its many outcrop-style crags. Most of these new routes are single pitch with easy access and short approaches giving the climber a wealth of choice and an escape from the crowds. The Wrynose area is similar in character, and possesses numerous single pitch crags with easy access and a sunny aspect.

John Holden, FRCC member and lead guidebook author said:
“The climbing is superb with something for climbers of all abilities, be it super-hard extremes on overhanging rock to gentler outings up slabby rock. The Duddon is the prettiest valley in the Lake District and in saying that I don’t feel I have to justify it; it is simply true. From its start at Duddon Bridge, the valley winds along with breath-taking beauty right up to Wrynose Pass. Whatever the type of climbing, the backdrop is always superb”.

Well known Lakes climbing activist Craig Matheson said of the guidebook: “A big thanks to the FRCC for producing yet another fantastic, definitive guidebook to the Lakes. The new Duddon and Wrynose guide covers the quieter (south-west) corner of the Lake District; lovingly documented in full colour over 380 glorious pages. Enjoy!!!”

Available to membership on the FRCC website:
Full price – £29.95
Price to FRCC members (remember to log in !) – £22.46