Cockerel Climbing & Mountaineering Books

27/11/2025

Eight years work and Guernsey Bouldering goes to print!

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Unique Opportunity: Guernsey Bouldering Guidebook Goes to Print!

After eight years of dedicated work, the first-ever comprehensive Guernsey bouldering guidebook is heading to the printer!

This 360-page guide is a high-quality, definitive resource describing almost 500 problems. It features stunning photography and hand-drawn illustrations by Malc Baxter. It targets a dedicated audience of local and visiting climbers from both the UK and France (front matter is fully bilingual).

We have very limited, exclusive advertising space available for Guernsey businesses. Exclusivity is guaranteed: Only one slot per service sector company is available (campsite and indoor wall slots are sold).

• Business Directory Entry: £20.00
• Half-Page Slot: From £100
• Full-Page Slot: From £200

For more information, including premium options like the Inside Back Cover or Double Page Spreads, email David Price at [email protected] or contact us via Messenger for a full prospectus.

01/09/2023

Signed copies available!
‘A unique and charming children’s guidebook’. Containing over three hundred boulder problems plus other adventures. The only UK climbing guidebook specifically catering for children.

Go unicorn spotting at The Roaches, swim with jellyfish at Cratcliffe, bury treasure at Birchen Edge or blast off into space over Derwent Edge. The Peak District National Park is a wonderful place for children to explore, get some exercise and have an adventure. This book gives you 10 walks that can be combined with some easy climbing and wildlife spotting with all the information on the same page that you need to get there, get round and get back home again with a collection of amazing stories to share with friends and family.

Adventures for Kids, Saul and Henry Taylor, Future Primitive Publishing, 2023,168 pages.
RRP £20.00 Wilton Fest price £16.00

29/08/2022

Limited edition prints — Wilton Fest special offers.
Prices available for one day only on the 3rd of September at the Wilton Fest basecamp, Wilton Two, Bolton 11.00am to 6.00pm.

Numbers are limited so to reserve a copy simply send us a message or comment below.

Scout Wall, Wilton Two, published in Selected Climbs and Bouldering in Wilton Quarries by David Price, 2021. Limited edition print, limited to 60 copies, 258mm × 345mm, signed by Malc Baxter RRP £30.00
Wilton Fest only £15.00

The Prow, Wilton One, published in Selected Climbs and Bouldering in Wilton Quarries by David Price, 2021. Limited edition print, limited to 60 copies, 258mm × 345mm, signed by Malc Baxter RRP £30.00
Wilton Fest only £20.00

Rappel Wall Area, Wilton Three, published in Selected Climbs and Bouldering in Wilton Quarries by David Price, 2021. Limited edition print, limited to 60 copies, 258mm × 345mm, signed by Malc Baxter RRP £30.00
Wilton Fest only £15.00

Ben Nevis, published in Hard Rock by Ian Parnell, 2020.
An ‘artist proof’ limited to 15 copies, 420mm × 295mm,
signed by Malc Baxter RRP £27.00
Wilton Fest only £15.00

Clogwyn Du’r Arddu, published in Hard Rock by Ian Parnell, 2020.
An ‘artist proof’ limited to 15 copies, 420mm × 295mm,
signed by Malc Baxter RRP £27.00
Wilton Fest only £15.00

Leaning Block, Higgar Tor, limited edition print signed and numbered by Malc Baxter. Published to thank the contributors and volunteers to the 1991 Froggatt BMC guide book. The drawing was published on pages 108 & 109 of the 1991 Froggatt guide book. A limited edition of 230 copies. RRP £37.50
Wilton Fest only £20.00

24/06/2022

It was a great pleasure to meet David Durkan this week. Pictured signing copies of his new guidebook to Holyhead Mountain.

24/06/2022

A quirky definitive to Holyhead Mountain by David Durkan who, in 1967 wrote the first guide to the crag. I have a small number of signed copies available, message me if you would like a one.

Holyhead Mountain Climbs on ... with Gogarth & Rhoscolyn by David Durkan, published by Swami Kailash Publications, June 2022, 59 page perfect bound paperback, W 152mm × H 229mm, £10.00 + £1.95 P+P.

‘In 1967, whilst stationed at RAF Valley, David Durkan published his first guidebook to Holyhead Mountain. Some fifty-five years later a new definitive guidebook takes a sentimental look back at David’s association and the history of the crag. This quirky fifty-nine page book describes 144 routes over fifteen sectors; a labour of love, if I have ever seen one.’ David Price.

Holyhead Mountain is one of North Wales most popular fair weather crags, and has a history that goes back to pre-Roman times. Its summit was surrounded by a Celtic fortress. Climbing began around 1955, mainly by Mountain Rescue Team members stationed at RAF Valley.

Along came a motley group of Holyhead schoolboys who, after one day climbing on the Milestone Buttress bought a rope, one sling and a screwgate carabiner. Two routes were climbed that first day, Hat and Plimsoll both graded V.Diff. David Durkan with the rest of his school hill-walking club soon established over thirty climbs. Inspired by Alan Blackshaws book Mountaineering, the then bible of climbing techniques. 'That we survived those early days is a miracle in itself’ notes the author.

The locals did not claim first ascents, feeling most lines to be so obvious that someone had probably climbed them already. However, they did name them, often in association with their first ascents which were often epic! Along came grades, lengths and descriptions. This led to Durkan’s first guidebook, Holyhead Mountain, a twelve page pamphlet published in 1967. Four years later he produced MONA, the first commercially printed guide to the mountain and an introduction to the newly discovered Rhoscolyn Cliffs. MONA also included local articles in the spirit of a club journal.

Holyhead Mountain Climbs on ..., was originally to be named Mona Revisited as the guide follows the same club journal style with articles on Gogarth and Rhoscolyn intertwined. And, a novelty in today's guidebook world, narrative on how many of the routes got their names – something Chris Bonington notes in his afterword, 'A nice twist – to a lovely little guide.'

12/05/2022

Thank you to everyone who bought a copy of Recent Developments in and Around Saddleworth by Tony Howard. We recently sent a donation of £500.00 to Community Action Nepal. All revenue from the guidebook will go to the charity without deduction.

Copies are available here: https://cockerelbooks.com/MiniGuides.aspx

A preview can be viewed here: https://cockerelbooks.com/FreeDownload.aspx?id=21

21/04/2022

Jersey Climbs 1960 – 2022 by Kevin Eloury £29.95 + 3.35 P+P or collect from Bolton.

I ordered a small number of copies. To order one, simply send me a message!

This is the first definitive guide to Jersey published since 2004. Paperback, A5 (210mm x 148mm), 380 Pages.

A PDF preview is available here:https://www.jerseyclimbs.com/documents/jersey_climbs_1960_2022_sample.pdf

21/03/2022

Charity guidebook – Please share.

The full sale price of £8.00 will be donated to Community Action Nepal without deduction.

We are delighted to publish this climbing guide. Written by Tony Howard and illustrated by Malc Baxter, the booklet documents three crags in and around the Saddleworth area: Castle Dean Rocks, Delph Donkey Crag and Running Hill Rocks. It contains descriptions plus four annotated line drawings and one photo topo; it took over four hundred hours to produce. The print bill was paid by Needle Sports, Outside of Hathersage and Cockerel Books. The full cover price of £8.00 will be donated without deduction to Community Action Nepal

Recent Developments in and Around Saddleworth by Tony Howard with the assistance of Dave Boeckstyns and Mick Shaw, illustrated by Malc Baxter, published by Cockerel Books, 2022, 26 page card covered A5 pamphlet. Published in aid of Community Action Nepal (CAN), Registered Charity number: 1067772. £8.00 plus £1.95 P+P

Only 200 copies available.

A preview can be downloaded from here: https://cockerelbooks.com/FreeDownload.aspx?id=21
You can order a copy here: https://cockerelbooks.com/miniguides.aspx
Regular customers send me a message to secure a signed copy (five signatures with very limited availability).
Callers welcome by appointment only.
Copies are also available at Needle Sports and Outside of Hathersage.

Many people contributed to this book. I wish to thank the following, as without their help it would not have happened: Dave Boeckstyns and Tony Whitworth Hilton for their contribution to Castle Dean Rocks. For images and photography advice Louis Barrass, Rachel Marston, Bruce Mills, Martin Simpson, and Di Taylor. Malc Baxter I Peak District Artist Artist supported by his wife Eileen for his outstanding crag diagrams. In addition, for their general help and encouragement, Paul Braithwaite, Joseph Eckersley, Petra Ernst John Smith, Will Evans, Adrian Garlick, Rick Gibbon, Chris Harle, Martin Kocsis, Linda Orritt, Stephen Reid, Mick Shaw, John Smith and Mark Stevenson. Thank you also to Outside and Needle Sports who helped pay the print bill. Last but not least, I thank you, the buyer of this supplement, for supporting Community Action Nepal.

20/12/2021

What a privilege to receive my seventh bespoke Christmas card from Nigel Baker. These are very special and unique. Many thanks Mr Baker, you're very kind!

21/09/2021

Wow, just wow! Last week, I finally made the effort to visit Liverpool Central Library. It was a great pleasure and the building itself is sensational. An outrageous combination of the old and new architecture which complements beautifully. The library has a good selection of climbing and mountaineering narratives and guidebooks. I highly recommend a visit!

31/08/2021

Wilton Fest 2021 – new guidebooks, huge discount sale with up to 60% off. Available on a first come first served basis.

We have a large number of climbing guidebooks at very low prices, these will be available at the Wilton Fest on the 4th September in Wilton Two, Scout Road, Bolton 11.00am to 6.00pm.

All books are brand new in perfect condition and individually wrapped for protection.

We have limited numbers, in some cases only one copy. If you would like to reserve a book just comment below or send a message. Please collect your order on the day by 1.00pm or they will be sold.

If you cannot make the festival please email or message us for the price of postage, specifying your requirements: [email protected]

Selected Climbs and Bouldering in Wilton Quarries £14.00 (RRP £20.00) includes a free copy of Deep Play by Paul Pritchard worth £12.99 or, a guidebook bag worth £13.99
Rockfax
Eastern Grit 2006 £8.00
Eastern Grit 2015 £12.00
Clwyd Limestone 2005 £5.00
Clwyd Limestone 2015 £16.50
Pembroke 2009 £8.00
South Wales Sports Climbs 2016 £15.00
North Wales Climbs 2013 £15.00
Southern Sandstone Climbs 2017 £20.00
West Country Climbs 2010 £10.00
Dorset 2005 £5.00
Northern Limestone 2015 £15.00
Peak Limestone 2012 £12.00
Western Grit 2009 £10.00
Northern England 2008 £8.00
Kalymnos 2018 £18.00
Spain Mallorca 2006 £5.00
Spain Mallorca 20161£7.00
Spain Mallorca 2016 £15.00
Lofoten Climbs 2017 £15.00
France: Cote d'Azur 2010 £9.00
France: Ariege 2012 £9.00
France: Languedoc-Roussillon 2011 £9.00
North Wales Classics 2010 £8.00
Peak NE & Peak SE Pokketz 2007 £8.00 the pair
General Guides
Moorland Grit, Paul Durkin, Signed, Paul Durkin, Malc Baxter and Simon Royston, 2021 £15.99
One only, Moorland Grit, Paul Durkin, Signed, Paul Durkin, Malc Baxter and Simon Royston, (slight bump to cover) £13.99
True Grit 2015 £9.99
Lancashire Supplement 2020 £8.00
Lancashire Supplement 2019 £8.00
2019 & 2020 Lancashire Supplements, the pair £12.00
Lancashire Rock definitive 2016 £20.00
Lancashire Bouldering 2014 £20.00
Froggatt to Black Rocks 2010 £12.00
Peak District Gritstone, Vertebrate Publishing, 2021, signed by Graham Hooey £23.00
Churnet Bouldering, Vertebrate Publishing, 2015 £9.95
Peak District Grit, BMC, 2021 £23.00
West Cornwall – Bosigran, CC, 2016 £20.00
Avon Gorge, CC, 2017 £20.00
Dartmoor, CC, 2017 £20.00
South West Climbs – Vol 1, CC 2012 £18.00
Chasing the Ephemeral, 2016 £20.00
Borrowdale, F&RCC, 2016 £20.00
Northumberland Climbing Guide, 2004 £15.00
Shetland Climbing, Al Whitworth, 2016 £19.95
Forrest Blocks, 2021 £12.50
Oxford buildering, 2020 £5.00
GSY – TRAD supplement, 2021 £5.00
GSY – TRAD 2018 £25.00
Quarry Life, 2019 £16.00
Harpur Hill, Gary Gibson, 2021 £12.00
Yorkshire Limestone Recent Developments 2015-2020 Reprint, 2020 £10.00
A Historic Guide to Climbs at Giggleswick Quarry second edition £5.95
A Historic Guide to Climbs at Giggleswick Quarry first edition £14.95
Ballater Rock Climbs, Jules Lines, 2021 £11.00
Islay Rock, 2019 £15.00
Rock Climbing in the Crickhowell Area signed copy £2.50
Ballykeefe quarry £5.00
Deep Play, Paul Pritchard £12.99 of free with Selected Climbs and Bouldering in Wilton Quarries
British and Irish Climbing Guidebooks, Alan Moss, BMC, 2012 £4.99
The Alpine 4000m Peaks Barton Wicks £5.00
Lake District Climbs and Scrambles, Vertebrate Publishing, 2015 £9.95
Lake District Bouldering, Vertebrate Publishing, 2019 £21.00
Peak Bouldering, Vertebrate Publishing 2016 £15.00
Churnet Bouldering 2015 £9.95
Rock Climbing in Snowdonia £4.00
Gogarth North 2008 £15.00
Over the Moors 2012 £12.00
Cheshire and Merseyside Sandstone 2012 £9.00
Lake District New Climbs, F&RCC supplement, 2018 £5.00
Mountain Rock, Steve Broadbent 2020 £24.95
Snowdonia Scrambles £9.95
Ben Nevis, SMC, 1986, current guide £18.00