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Christmas Books - Our Top Picks of 2022

From attention-grabbing guidebooks to action-packed memoirs, and even some poetry, 2022 has seen a crop of inspiring new titles. Whether you're present buying for someone else, or writing your own list to Santa, here's our pick of the best new books published in the last year.

15 Dec, 2022

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These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

Chamonix Rockfax

Minor update, or major facelift? Tom Skelhon takes a look at the latest edition of the Chamonix Rockfax.

8 23 Sep, 2022

Running Adventures Scotland, by Ross Brannigan

This attractive guidebook provides an interesting and eclectic mix of routes that will appeal to both runners and walkers alike, says Rob Greenwood.

12 Aug, 2022

Highland Scrambles North

The SMC's new volume covering the wild northwest is the most comprehensive and up-to-date scrambling guidebook yet produced to any Scottish mountain area, says Dan Bailey, and the best-looking too.

8 18 Jul, 2022

Christmas Books - Our Top Picks of 2021

Despite Covid-19, 2021 has been a good year for outdoor literature. From inspiring new guidebooks to historical...

15 15 Dec, 2021

The Munros - the definitive new hill guide from the SMC

The fourth edition of this classic guide not only offers the most detailed and...

2 5 Feb, 2021

Christmas Books - Our Top Picks of 2020

If lockdowns have hit our outdoor lives this year, then at least many of us have had more time for reading. In our...

15 Dec, 2020

Irish Peaks - A Celebration of Ireland's Highest Mountains

This attractive new large format guide is an inspiring addition to Irish hill literature, covering...

21 16 Nov, 2020

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Scottish Wild Country Backpacking

Available now, Scottish Wild Country Backpacking is a celebration of Scotland's wild places and ideal for experienced and self-reliant adventurers. Containing one single-day route, other routes range from between 2 to 4 days - making for a grea...

13 Dec, 2022

40% off Walking books at guidebooks at Vertebrate Publishing

Looking for a full-value day out in the UK's most spectacular and unspoiled settings? Want to take on a peak bagging challenge or walk the length of one Europe's iconic long-distance trails? All walking books by Vertebrate...

23 Jun, 2022

Cyprus now available on Rockfax Digital + free until 13th March

We have just published a new digital guide to some amazing sport and trad climbing on the beautiful island of Cyprus. The new guide is available for free until 13th March.

2 1 Mar, 2022