The massive yawning mouth of the Old Redoubt's Great Cave is one of the most intimidating sections of sea-cliff in the West Country; its tiered overhangs seemingly impossible to breakthrough. However, the rock is some of the most climbable to be found anywhere, and is peppered with jugs and handrails that allow the outrageous overhangs and walls to be scaled. The Old Redoubt holds some of the most sought-after long sea-cliff classics in the UK, but increasingly its flanking sea-level traverses, tackled as deep water solos, are catching up the popularity of the 'roped' routes. Should the sea-conditions or tides restrict access to the base of the Old Redoubt, the nearby Red Wall area offers some short, but pleasant pitches.

ROUTES

11 trad routes (HS...E6) 2 dws routes (E1...E4) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents

Buttress (click for routes)	No. of Routes	Route Type	Sunshine or shade	Approach walk	Other	Page
The Old Redoubt The centrepiece of the Old Redoubt is its Great Cave, one of the UK's most impressive sea-cliffs....	9			3 mins	A bird ban is in effect on this face between March 1st and July	346
The Red Wall The Red Wall is a good little section of crag, tucked away at the end of some isolated sea-level...	4			10 mins		353
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