Why would I go all the way to Cornwall to go climbing you ask?
How about stunning granite sea cliffs and the longest day of the year to enjoy them?
A BBQ on a the beach?
Crags with views like this (Bosigran):
Climbs like this…with belay spots like this (Right Angle at Gurnard’s Head)
Climbing in Cornwall is magical.
Meet type: Sea cliff/ Trad
When: 20th/21st June 2026, people often head over Friday eve and return Sunday, but some might want to extend their stay to make the most of the long drive (I’d be keen for an extra day).
Location: Land’s End Peninsula/ West Penwith
Skills & Experience level: Med - Lead belaying and abseiling with prussik (and recommend brushing up awareness of how to ascend a rope!)
Equipment required: Basic climbing and abseiling kit (helmet, harness, belay device, rock shoes, personal anchor and prussik loops (x2) and ideally some additional personal kit (slings, carabiners).
Signup: NLMC Cornwall 2026
Logistics:
Accommodation: I am planning to book Treverven Campsite when we have a rough idea of numbers, but if anyone has a strong desire to stay elsewhere I can make some enquiries.
Solstice BBQ: an excellent tradition. Porthcurno beach is a gorgeous spot for a BBQ at the end of a long Saturday on the rock. People tend to buy BBQ food together on the weekend. Work out logistics amongst yourselves. If anyone knows where the BBQ currently is, that would be useful to know!
Transport: As usual please look at the sign-up sheet and arrange transportation, best is to direct message those with cars to reserve your spot and update the spreadsheet accordingly
Important info:
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Sea cliffs can be more serious in nature than other climbing venues so please make sure you are comfortable with the skills needed, if unsure please speak to one the committee members and we’d be happy to discuss.
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Climbing partners are self-organised between members, this is often arranged informally in advance/on the drive down/ at the campsite over breakfast. Happy to answer any concerns/questions
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Reminder that those joining the meets typically need to be members of the club. If you’d like to come along to try out a meet before joining, please get in touch with a member of the committee so that we can arrange to meet you and check your belaying (typically at the Castle in London).
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A reminder, as for all meets, please make sure you are aware and comfortable with the BMC statement of participation, found on the bottom of our meets page. Signing up to meets confirms acceptance of this: Meets - North London Mountaineering Club