The island of Tintagel - purportedly the site of Camelot in Arthurian legend - is a formidable sight when viewed from the mainland, but for the climber it keeps its prime cliffs well hidden. In fact the business end of the island - the 'dolomitic wall' of High Cliff - can only be viewed in-full from the sea. The routes included in this guidebook are the most popular on High Cliff, however this is a relative term as even the famous Il Duce sees very few ascents each year. All of the climbs are multi-pitch adventures that for those capable of climbing them will not disappoint. The routes are very serious and even though only a few metres from the normally tourist packed summit of the island the isolation of the climbs should not be underestimated.
Routes
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3 trad routes (E4...E5) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |      | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| High Cliff Tintagel's High Cliff is an extremely intimidating crag that rises straight out of the sea and is... |
3 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Up and down 20 mins |
Windy Restricted Access | 168 |
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