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Porthgwarra Buttress and Hella Point

Cornwall

A much quieter alternative to Chair Ladder, with mostly lower grade routes in a fine setting. A few harder offerings on Hella Wall which faces NW. Single and multi-pitch routes up to 160 ft.

Crag information
Climbing Area: South West & Southern Rock Type: Granite
Importance: Local CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Unknown No. of Routes: 30
Within National Park: No Year Developed:
Grid Reference: SW370215

Restrictions apply from 26 March - 30 June.

Reason: Nesting Birds

The restiction applies to all routes on Panda Buttress for nesting choughs

Parking and Approach

Tidal on some parts, and all climbs affected by heavy swells.
From Porthgwarra car park (pay and display), walk back towards the cove and follow the coast path to the right for about 400m until the conical pinnacle of Hella Point comes into view.

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    Porthgwarra Buttress and Hella Point

    Cornwall