Rock Climbing Cornwall

A rugged landscape complete with underground caves, towering tree canopies and more rock faces than you could shake your crampons at, means climbing and abseiling in Cornwall is one of the most popular landbased outdoor pursuits.

With Bodmin Moor, Carn Brea Quarry, and Cardinham Woods, not to mention the rocky edges of the Cornish coastline providing the perfect climbing and abseiling challenge, Cornwall attracts some of the best climbers from all over the world.

There are dozens of outdoor pursuit and adventure centres located throughout Cornwall, offering novices and the experienced climbers the opportunity to train on artificial climbing walls before heading for the real thing, the use of the latest and safest climbing equipment, and expert guidance from some of the best climbers in the world.

Below you will find all the information you need on climbing and abseiling in Cornwall, including details on instructional climbing and abseiling courses for all ages, climbing and abseiling workshops, climbing and abseiling schools, climbing and abseiling academies, climbing and abseiling lessons, and climbing and abseiling clubs.