Lakes Sport and Slate

Lakes Sport and Slate by Peter Sterling is a comprehensive guide published by Wired Guides in 2020, featuring 288 pages in English. This edition provides detailed coverage of notable sport climbing venues in the Lake District, along with updated information on traditional slate climbing, including the dry-tooling venue known as The Works. The guide also highlights limestone crags in the South Lakes, such as Chapel Head Scar, and sandstone locations at St Bees Head and Coudy Rocks in Appleby, as well as recent developments on micro-granite at Bram Crag Quarry.

Readers will find extensive information on various climbing locations, complemented by state-of-the-art imagery from professional photographers like David Simmonite, Keith Sanders, and Dom Bush. This guide aims to inspire climbers with its lavish presentation and thorough insights into the climbing opportunities available in the region. With its focus on extreme sports and recreation, Lakes Sport and Slate serves as a valuable resource for both seasoned climbers and those looking to explore the climbing landscape of the Lake District.