Rock Climbing In Cornwall

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Climbing in Cornwall

Best climbing locations in Cornwall

• Bosigran: with a reputation as one of the best climbs in the country, this granite cliff on the Penwith Peninsula should be on all climbers’ bucket lists when in Cornwall. Commando Ridge is the most well known of the routes, but there’s so much choice here, all with fantastic views and set high above the Atlantic ocean below. It’s all well above the high tide level though, so no need to have to factor tide times in. Other routes of note include Alison Rib, Little Brown Jug and The Absolution.
• Chair Ladder: this is an immense sea cliff offering a multitude of pitches up to 70m high, and is particularly suited to the more advanced climbers. Terrier’s Tooth is of note, comprising an exposed slab over the sea, but other routes to look out for include Pendulum Chimney, Pegasus and Bishops Rib. Some routes can only be accessed at the bottom for a few hours either side of low tide, but other routes are always available even at high tide.
• The Cheesewring: the most well-known climbing location on Bodmin Moor, this quarried granite offers a good range of single and multi-pitch routes, up to a height of 120ft. Routes of note include Simanon Direct and Eyefull Tower.
• Sennen: a well-known sea cliff above the fishing village of the same name, it offers slabs, cracks and overhangs for all levels, up to 90ft in length. It’s particularly good for less-experienced climbers with many easier routes, though all climbers should enjoy the popular Demo Route, and harder routes include 29 Palms and Tears of a Clown. There is also plenty of bouldering available on the wide platform here.

What are the best climbing locations for beginners in Cornwall?

• Wicca Pillar: an impressive 50ft granite pillar with routes up to around 80ft, it is perfect for top-roping and for those learning. It also comes with magnificent views of the coastline below.
• The Culm Coast: stretching along the cliffs of North Cornwall and into Devon, the Culm Coast comprises lots of folded and buckled cliffs, heavily eroded by the sea which has left narrow headlands and free standing fins for climbers to play on! Many of these are not vertical, allowing weight to be placed more on the legs, making for some ideal beginner routes. That’s not to say there’s not still options available for the more experienced climbers!
• Eden Project: we don’t normally include specific facilities or walls, but being pretty unique we thought this one worth a mention! The famous Eden Project has a selection of routes of varying difficulty on their climbing wall up the cliff face by the Rainforest Biome. There is also a separate bouldering wall with climbs up to level 7c.

What are the best bouldering locations in Cornwall?

• Carn Brea: an easily accessible and fun bouldering site, sitting on top of a large hill near the village of the same name. A handy monument on top of the hill guides you to the boulders, in which there are a great variety of problems with mostly grassy landings beneath. Notable boulders include Snoopy Boulder and Hidden Tiered Boulder, whilst the best area is to the left of the monument with some great arete climbs.

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Useful Rock Climbing Resources

• A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing We’ve created a resource for beginners to rock climbing to outline the different types of rock climbing from bouldering, sport climbing and trad climbing and more. What equipment you need and the various ways to get involved with the sport, whether that be joining a local club, going to an indoor climbing wall or booking an instructor.

• A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing. We’ve created a resource for beginners to rock climbing to outline the different types of rock climbing from bouldering, sport climbing and trad climbing and more. What equipment you need and the various ways to get involved with the sport, whether that be joining a local club, going to an indoor climbing wall or booking an instructor.

• A Guide to Outdoor Rock Climbing in UK. We’ve pulled together a resource to outline what to expect when climbing outdoors in the UK, including the differences from indoor rock climbing and what kit to take.

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