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A crack team of climbers, cyclists, walkers, designers & photographers At Vertebrate Publishing we publish books to inspire adventure.
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It’s our rule that the only books we publish are those that we’d want to read or use ourselves. We endeavour to bring you beautiful books that stand the test of time and that you’ll be proud to have on your bookshelf for years to come. The Peak District was the inspiration behind our first books. Our offices are situated on its doorstep, minutes away from world-class climbing, biking and hillwalki

ng. We’re driven by our own passion for the outdoors, for exploration, and for the natural world; it’s this passion that we want to share with our readers. We aim to inspire everyone to get out there. We want to connect readers – young and old – with the outdoors and the positive impact it can have on well-being. We think it’s particularly important that young people get outside and explore the natural world, something we support through our publishing programme. As well as publishing award-winning new books, we’re working to make available many out-of-print classics in both print and digital formats. These are stories that we believe are unique and significant – we want to make sure that they continue to be shared and enjoyed for generations to come.

21/08/2025

☀Kendal Car Free Inspiration Weekend ☀ Elise Downing will there on Sunday 21 September recounting her first hand experiences from her new book Walk Britain - which celebrates 90 car free walks in England, Scotland and Wales. There will also be inspiring car-free adventure films curated by Kendal Mountain Festival

Here's the link to find out more and book your ticket https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/90461/sessions/765391/sections/155605/tickets

Date
Sunday 21 September 2025 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (UTC+01)
Location
The Eddington Kendal
106a Highgate, Kendal, North West LA9 4HE

About
An inspiring set of car-free adventure films kindly curated by Kendal Mountain Festival, and an overview of the amazing new
Walk Britain book by author Elsie Downing.
Brews and cakes will be on sale at the community café provided by the amazing team from Waste into Wellbeing for a donation.

The small cost covers the hire of the venue and facilities, with all proceeds going to The Eddington Community Interest Company.

About the weekend

Celebrating International Car-Free Day in Kendal with a weekend of inspiration to raise awareness about how to make journeys without a vehicle affordable and fun for everyone.

Kendal’s new sustainability hub The Eddington will be the base start point for a number of adventures and activities.

20/08/2025

Puffins by Kevin Morgans

2025 reprint now available to pre-order

This collection of images is not only a celebration of their beauty but also a call to cherish and protect the wild places they call home. – Kevin Morgans

Find out more or pre- order your copy here https://bit.ly/470p5nJ

19/08/2025

🗻🗻🗻Samples have arrived 🗻🗻🗻

Absolutely delighted with the samples of Extreme Rock which arrived in the office .

It looks awesome 🤩! Flick through the book coming soon look out in the stories 🗻🗻 Get your pre-order in now.

Here's the link https://bit.ly/4lA6wKM

Extreme Rock gives a vivid picture of the vibrant trad climbing scene in Great Britain.

13/08/2025

Peak Bagging Peak District - available to pre-order
Route 09 Chinley Churn

Find out more here https://bit.ly/4oxzvBq

GRADE 2
DISTANCE 21.1km
ASCENT 785m
⏰TIMES 7:25hrs (Walker) 6:20hrs (Trekker) 4:45hrs (Fastpacker) 3:15hrs (Trail runner)

Summits to bag

Chinley Churn
Mount Famine
South Head
Brown Knoll

With fantastic views throughout, this route initially looks over the green valley above Chinley before crossing to explore high moorland on the opposite side. After a short but steep climb to the Ethel at Chinley Churn (the trig is on private land in the neighbouring farmer’s field), follow Cracken Edge above the rutted landscape of a 19th-century quarry that produced slate for local floors and roofs. A further Ethel at Mount Famine is closely followed by South Head, before striking out over the moor towards Edale and the trig and Ethel at Brown Knoll.

A long section of flagstones gives a firm footing through an expanse of blanket bog to the far end of Rushup Edge, where it joins the Pennine Bridleway. This pretty trail winds its way over hill and dale, before dropping back down to Chinley. A lovely late spring route when the hawthorn is out in the valleys and cotton grass flowering on the moors.

12/08/2025

The book you’ve been asking for the most is finally here — and it’s now available to pre-order! 🎉

Pre-order today and you could win a pair of boots worth over £150 👉 https://bit.ly/4oxzvBq

Peak Bagging: Peak District
Your guide to the Peak District’s finest hills and Ethels, via the most rewarding routes.

Local author Anna Paxton takes you to 121 of the most rewarding summits — from iconic peaks like Mam Tor to hidden gems like Chrome Hill and the wild uplands of Kinder Scout.

With 32 stunning routes (including the 74 accessible Ethels + 47 other notable tops), this guide is perfect for walkers, trekkers, trail runners, and anyone who loves the Peak.

📍 Detailed maps & directions
🚶‍♂️ Walk, trek, fastpack or run
🚌 Public transport & parking info
📲 Downloadable GPX files
☕ Refreshment stops included

Packed with expert tips, inspiring photography, and the very best routes — this is your ultimate guide to the Peak District’s high points.

📖 Peak Bagging Peak District – Available to pre-order now with a the chance to win a pair of inov-8 All Terrain Running Roclite GTX boots.

A big thank you to inov-8 All Terrain Running
Photo (taken from the cover) : Dave Parry

10/08/2025

And the favourite is……..

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Thank you to everyone who voted for the cover photo for our latest title which went to print on Friday.

This stunning photo is by .The view is looking from the south near High Neb on Stanage Edge. You can find this view from Peak Bagging Peak District Route 15 ‘Grousing About Bamford ‘

Peak Bagging Peak District by guides you to 121 of the most rewarding summits in the Peak District national park including 74 Ethels plus 47 other notable tips.

Coming very very soon . Watch this space on Tuesday .

09/08/2025

So excited for this book to come back from the printers! Took Maurice out this morning for his walk and tried one of the routes to bag a peak from new book — it’s just up the road, and I think the views might be some of my favourites.

Peak bagged this morning was 🗻
Sir William Hill (Eyam Moor)
429m
SK215778

Peak Bagging: Peak District pre-orders next week. 📚🗻❤️ more info coming soon

08/08/2025

🎙️ Exciting news 🎙️We have a new series on the Inspiring Adventure podcast !

We’re kicking off our 6-part Mountain Walks series hosted by Sarah Lister with guest Keri Wallace, co-founder of Girls on Hills and author of Mountain Walks Ben Nevis .

Listeners will find inspiration in Keri’s candid recounting of overcoming challenges, her passion for climbing and running, and valuable tips for exploring Ben Nevis. This episode offers insightful content for outdoor enthusiasts, aspiring authors, and anyone interested in adventure.

🌄 Inspiring stories, expert tips, and a deep love for wild places - don’t miss it!

🔗 Listen now on your podcast app - Inspiring Adventure by Vertebrate Publishing - Here's the link https://bit.ly/4ot77jR

📅 New episodes in the series drop every Thursday morning for the next 5 weeks!

Here's the link https://bit.ly/4ot77jR

06/08/2025

🌿 48 Hours in the Lake District 🌿

Go check out our adventure here https://bit.ly/45rsoC0

We spent the weekend camping in one of the most beautiful corners of the UK — and squeezed in a full dose of adventure.

After a Friday evening drive, we set up our little tent under the stars and woke up to crisp mountain air and big plans. Saturday was all about hiking: we followed Route 39 from Peak Bagging Wainwrights and managed to climb 4 Wainwrights in under 6 hours, including the stunning Hay Stacks.

After descending back to Gatesgarth Farm, we headed straight to Buttermere for a wild swim picked from Swimming Wild in the Lake District by Suzanna Swims. We chose Crag Wood — a narrow spit of slate where it only takes a few steps to reach deep, clear water. Cold, beautiful, and unforgettable!

That evening, we cooked up a cabbage and butternut squash one-pot recipe from Fell Foodie Cook Out — probably the best camp meal we’ve ever had.

On Sunday, we opted for something gentler: a scenic lakeside walk from Mountain Walks: Helvellyn that took us up to the dramatic Aira Force waterfall — the perfect way to wrap up the trip.

We’re hoping to fit in a few more Lake District weekends this summer. Got any favourite hikes or swim spots? Let us know in the comments! ⛰️💦

Here is a link to the books https://bit.ly/46JEOaH

02/08/2025

Just back from my hols and so pleased I managed to pop and see the brilliant Stoney Middleton Wells designed by Si which included a tribute to Ethel Haythornthwaite.

The well dressing tells a story of how important the Peak District was for Ethel- and how the park is for all of us.

Ethel was pioneer of the countryside movement that went on to become our beloved Peak District. Her tireless campaigning ensured a greenbelt around Sheffield and led to the formation of the Peak District National Park in 1951.

Reading the notes accompanying the well Si was inspired by Ethel’s life but also our book Ethel by

In Ethel, award-winning author Helen Mort explores the life of this countryside revolutionary who has been overlooked by history. Born into wealth yet frugal, ever restless but infinitely patient, widowed at twenty-two, independent and thoroughly ahead of her time, Ethel Haythornthwaite helped save the British countryside at a time when simply to be a woman was challenge enough.

31/07/2025

🌄 Help us choose the cover! 🌄
Our brand new Peak Bagging: Peak District book is nearly ready to launch (pre-orders go live 12th August!)

We can't decide which cover should make the cut! 💭

Let us know in the comments which one is your favourite 1,2,3 or 4!

A bit about the book

Publishing on 18 September, Peak Bagging Peak District, by local hillwalker Anna Paxton , is a collection of the finest routes across the Peak District National Park – showcasing the stunning variety the area has to offer. The 32 routes visit some of the most popular locations as well as more remote and relatively undiscovered places, including the vast majority of the Ethels within the Peak District National Park boundary that can be accessed via public rights of way, and other prominent viewpoints, notable landmarks and publicly accessible trig points.

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28/07/2025

💙Look what has arrived in the office 💙

Everest the Hard Way 50th anniversary edition by is shipping this week.

Everest the Hard Way is an exhilarating story of courage, endurance and teamwork. Bonington’s narrative celebrates the big moments and recreates the excitement and danger of the climb with vivid immediacy.

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