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Cornwall

Cheesewring Quarry, Minions

Nine Ashes, Bodmin

Tomperrow

Trewavas Head


Nine Ashes, Bodmin

Level 1

Washaway, Bodmin, PL30 3AF Tel: 01208 77765 Warden 01726 63396

This site has been visited and approved. Details to follow.


Tomperrow

Level 1

Threemilestone, Truro, TR3 6BE Tel: 01872 560344

This Scout site has a good tower/wall. It is available for use by guides, but the instruction situation isn't totally clear - the local area will be putting some people through GGUK Level 1 soon. In the meantiome please check in advance.


Trewavas Head

Level 4 - MIA

This sea cliff is mentioned as a venue for groups, but does not appear to be suitable for group use and is therefore graded as Level 4 for Guides - MIA only.

If you have any useful information, please contact us.


Cheesewring Quarry, Minions

Level 3 - SPA

This large old quarry has plenty of climbing, and a couple of areas are suitable for groups. Opposite the main face there is a lower face on the left (looking out) with some blocks and an old iron stanchion on top; this appears to be popular for groups. The right side of the main face appears to be popular for abseiling; however the only anchors are fence posts and caution should be exercised here. Most of the main face is not highly suitable for groups, and abseil takeoff points are not ideal. These first two mentioned are the only areas that should be used for groups.


fence posts at top of main face

main face

block belays at top of group area

old quarry bolt - caution!