What an incredible spot; just when you thought you were all done at Pembroke, and then you discover this place! The alluring, hanging grooves of Stackpole are home to some magnificent lines, such as Silver Shadow (E2), Swordfish (E3), the mega-traverse of Plane Sailing (E3), and the amazing arete of Always the Sun (E6), along with countless other quality classics. Yet it attracts fewer visitors than you’d imagine - this has almost certainly been a combination of bird restrictions, a tidal window that gives between 2 and 4 hours of play, and lack of a good crag shot. So we’ve deleted one issue right here - now go there in August with a tide timetable and keep that promise to yourself!
Routes
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26 trad routes (HVS...E7) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |        | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Heaven's Door Stackpole is at its tallest on its imposing left-hand side. Two caves dominate, split by the... |
10 | Trad |
Sun from mid-morning |
Level 30 mins |
Abseil Tidal Windy Restricted Access No climbing 1 Mar to 31 Jul. (Birds). | 204 |
| Swordfish The vast central section of Stackpole is an awe-inspiring hunk of rock, undercut by caves below... |
6 | Trad |
Sun from mid-morning |
Level 25 mins |
Abseil Tidal Windy Restricted Access No climbing 1 Mar to 1 Aug | 206 |
| Puritan The far end of Stackpole is even wilder (if that were possible). The most noticable feature is a... |
10 | Trad |
Sun from mid-morning |
Level 30 mins |
Abseil Tidal Windy Restricted Access No climbing 1 Mar to 1 Aug | 208 |
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