{"product_id":"dumfries-and-galloway-rock-climbing-guidebook-topo","title":"Dumfries and Galloway Rock Climbing Guidebook","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThis is the definitive guidebook to the rock climbing, bouldering and winter climbing found around Dumfries and Galloway in southwest Scotland.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe guidebook describes 1,760 routes across 64 crags, from the Galloway Hills, and Lowther Hills to outcrops at Dumfries, and the Gallway sea-cliffs.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe routes are on high-quality granite and diorite rock that are always in beautiful locations but above all, they are unfrequented and unspoilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe guidebook is split into 3 areas, which are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalloway Hills to the north of Newton Stewart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e32 mountain crags are described that offer some wonderful climbing, particularly to the lovers of remoter solitude.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eApproaches vary from short roadside crags to some that are long and the going extremely boggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoffat and Dumfries\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe main climbing here is found at Craighoar in the Lowther Hills near Moffet, and at the excellent granite outcrop of Clifton near Dumfries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalloway sea-cliffs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe 320km Galloway coast offers 28 crags providing a wealth of diverse climbing.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese quick-drying and uncrowded cliffs enjoy the best weather in Scotland, making all-year climbing a distinct possibility.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe bouldering at Thirlstane and Garheugh, and the granite and diorite cliffs on the southern Rhins Peninsula rank with the best climbing anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003eAll the routes are shown on colour photo topos along with a short description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor each crag there is a detailed location map, GPS co-ordinates for the parking area, and approach information.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFurther information is given regarding orientation, altitude, and the height of the crag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePublished in June 2026 by the Scottish Mountaineering Club, it includes many inspiring action photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003eNumber of pages is 428. \u003cbr\u003eSize is 150mm x 210mm (A5).\u003cbr\u003eISBN is 9781907233609.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Climb Europe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55576936546680,"sku":"SCO-143-CD","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/3327\/4661\/files\/Dumfries-and-Galloway-Rock-Climbing-Guidebook-Topo.jpg?v=1780753928","url":"https:\/\/climb-europe.com\/products\/dumfries-and-galloway-rock-climbing-guidebook-topo","provider":"Climb Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}