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West Penwith Rock Climbing

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Areas in West Penwith

Bosigran 15 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 15

Chair Ladder 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Gurnards Head 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Land's End 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Sennen (Pedn-Men-Du) 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Zennor Cliff 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

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Elevation:	100 ft
GPS:	50.1549, -5.6209 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Rob Davies UK on Nov 3, 2009
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Description

South-western tip of Cornwall with many granite sea-cliffs but also other types of rock(e.g. greenstone). An important location for traditional climbing for over 100 years. Some cliffs are tidal but many have easy access. Weather is mixed but typically is a bit warmer and sunnier than most parts of the UK, certainly much better than in mountain areas.

Getting There

Some of the best climbing in England is to be found on the sea-cliffs at its south-west extremity. This is quite a distance from the UK's main cities, but it's well worth the effort. Recent improvements on the A30 have shortened travel times significantly. The main local towns are Penzance and St Ives. Once off the main roads, driving is slow: narrow, twisty lanes with walls of very robust granite.

27 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at West Penwith

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c 4 ● Bosigran Ridge a.k.a. Commando R… Trad 8 pitches Bosigran
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 4 ● Doorpost Trad 3 pitches Bosigran