| ISBN | 978-1-873341-90-2 |
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| Published | July 2005 |
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| Next Edition | 2012 |
| Rockfax Number | Fax19 |
Dorset (2005)
The 2005 edition of the Dorset Rockfax was another popular and successful book to this great area. The book contained a similar set of venues to the 2000 Rockfax, although the Devon section (first included in 1994) made a welcome return and, in addition, several of the popular bouldering areas made their first appearance in a Rockfax.
Matt Heason –
It’s no secret really that I am a Rockfax fan, so it is no surprise to hear that I think their latest offering is as good as ever. Covering such illustrious venues as Anstey’s Cove, Portland and Lulworth it makes an excellent attempt at covering trad climbing, sport climbing, and deep water soloing – there’s even a bit of bouldering! Let’s face it, having separate guides for each type of climbing is not necessary, especially when they all mix so well in this part of the world. The Deep Water Solo grading system is the only aspect that really needs any extra explanation, and it is duly given on page 17 – S0 to S3, sitting alongside the regular technical sport grade, indicating the Seriousness of the route.
There is the normal melange of information on camping, shops and other local amenities, as well as helpful introductions in French and German. The colour topo’s, detailed and inspirational in themselves, are interspersed with a decent collection of colour photos featuring both men and women.
Word from the locals has it that it’s an accurate representation in terms of grades and route descriptions, un-surprising given the pedigree of its authors.
Retails at £20, but for that you get a whopping 320 pages, and you know that with Rockfax symbols and topo’s that’s a whole lot of information.
What more is there to say, a must have guide for a great part of the country.
Yasser –
It’s no secret really that I am a Rockfax fan, so it is no surprise to hear that I think their latest offering is as good as ever. Covering such illustrious venues as Anstey’s Cove, Portland and Lulworth it makes an excellent attempt at covering trad climbing, sport climbing, and deep water soloing – there’s even a bit of bouldering! Let’s face it, having separate guides for each type of climbing is not necessary, especially when they all mix so well in this part of the world. The Deep Water Solo grading system is the only aspect that really needs any extra explanation, and it is duly given on page 17 – S0 to S3, sitting alongside the regular technical sport grade, indicating the Seriousness of the route. There is the normal melange of information on camping, shops and other local amenities, as well as helpful introductions in French and German. The colour topo’s, detailed and inspirational in themselves, are interspersed with a decent collection of colour photos featuring both men and women.Word from the locals has it that it’s an accurate representation in terms of grades and route descriptions, un-surprising given the pedigree of it’s authors. Retails at £20, but for that you get a whopping 320 pages, and you know that with Rockfax symbols and topo’s that’s a whole lot of information. What more is there to say, a must have guide for a great part of the country.