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Meet the Team: Kieran
Kieran is a core member of our team who works with a range of our clients from, in his words, "the teeniest teeny weenies who’ve never...

Climb Cornwall
Nov 5, 20205 min read


How Good is Your Gear?
Ultimately, gear placements are either good enough or not good enough - when the only thing between you and the floor is the gear that...

Climb Cornwall
Nov 5, 20205 min read


Trad Grades Explained
Do you know why a something described as 'Very Difficult' is easier than something labelled 'E1'? Or why the grade E2 5a can elicit...

Climb Cornwall
Nov 5, 20204 min read


Coaching Tips: Route Reading
It’s a key skill - whether you're on-sighting a trad climb or competing at an international level, gaining information in advance is...

Climb Cornwall
Jun 5, 20206 min read


When to Retire your Climbing Gear
Skip to the bottom of the page to find out the lifespan of your kit! “A normal belay loop doesn’t fail [...] It was totally preventable.”...

Climb Cornwall
Jun 5, 20204 min read


A Dream of White Horses
In May 2019, Climb Cornwall Director, Jay, was involved in a film project with Bristol-based drone pilot and film producer David Linnett,...

Climb Cornwall
Jun 5, 20204 min read


Returning to Climbing
In this article we’ve written about the things we think you should be considering when returning to climbing after a break.

Climb Cornwall
May 23, 20204 min read


Technical Skills: Personal Abseiling
“I’ve always done it it like this and never had a problem” Our instructors hear this a lot, most often about abseiling. On one occasion,...

Climb Cornwall
Apr 19, 20204 min read


Meet the Team: Jay Jackson
An interview with Climb Cornwall director and head instructor, Jay Jackson.

Climb Cornwall
Apr 18, 20205 min read


Climb Cornwall's Quarantine Training Tips
We've compiled some of our top tips and exercises to help maintain your climbing performance whilst the lock-down continues.

Climb Cornwall
Apr 18, 20203 min read


Instructor Top Tips: What do we Always Carry?
Have you ever wondered what a professional instructor carries on their trad harness for climbing in summer conditions?

Climb Cornwall
Apr 18, 20205 min read
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