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Restricted Access

There are old signs on the approach paths indicating that climbing is not allowed. However the crag is on CRoW designated land and as such climbing is a legally permitted activity.  However, climbers must not climb on, or belay from, the walls of the ruined chapel - this is a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument, and any damage to it would be a criminal offence.  Roche Rock is a SSSI for its unique geology and so damage to or removal of rock is not permitted - no fixed gear should be placed here.  

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Rockfax Description
The blank groove leads to a rounded face crack. Not much protection. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
Follow good holds all the way up the white streak.

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Guidebooks for Roche Rock

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West Country Climbs Cover
West Country Climbs (2022)
Rockfax
By Mark Glaister
Cheesewring & South East Cornwall: A Climbers' Guide Cover
Cheesewring & South East Cornwall: A Climbers' Guide (2012)
The St Ives Printing & Publishing Company
By Barnaby Carver and Sean Hawken
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Route of Interest
Charlotte topping the second pitch of Pendulum Chimney during big seas. Brief sunshine between downpours.
Pendulum Chimney

Grade: S 4b ***
(Chair Ladder)

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