The deep water soloing of Cornwall's isolated Nare Head was discovered in July 2005, when the author spent nine days paddling a sea kayak from Sidmouth to Falmouth in search of fresh crags. Nare Head's climbing is actually found 1km east of Nare Head itself, and features mainly vertical walls offering technical climbing on small edges, mostly based around the aretes and walls of a sheltered, rectangular zawn. The zawn's entrance faces south-east, with the Black Tower getting light from dawn to mid-morning; the sun then swings around to bathe the Big Blue Face in sun from midday onwards. Nare Head's rock is of volcanic origin, and, although similar in appearance to some of the Lizard's rock, is actually known as Greenstone.
Routes
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18 dws routes (4...7b+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |       | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Rosen Bay Rosen Bay is the big, curved bay found just west of the Black Tower. The climbs are on good rock. |
6 | DWS |
Morning sun |
Downhill 10 mins |
Tidal Windy | 143 |
| The Black Tower The best routes at Nare Head are located on the Black Tower which gives excellent face climbing on... |
6 | DWS |
Early morning sun |
Downhill 10 mins |
Tidal Windy | 144 |
| The Big Blue Face The Big Blue Face is easy to identify, being much lighter in colour and more ochre-stained than its... |
6 | DWS |
Afternoon sun |
Downhill 10 mins |
Tidal Windy | 145 |
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