Picturesque rocks
And just a breathtaking view of the sea below ... This is rock climbing. Rather, this leisure, during which you climb the steep cliffs above the sea.
Many people love rocks - for their beauty, atmosphere. But there are also extreme sportsmen who can only climb steep cliffs. So, for everyone - we tell you which ones are Not just beautiful, but impressive, exciting! We describe the most beautiful rocks , as their height decreases.
Rock Old Harry
Surprisingly, it was these rocks that created Great Britain its "pseudonym" - Albion. The fact is that the color of the rocks is white. They are located, as is already clear, in England, on the coast of Dorset. The surf washes away the chalk cliffs Old Harry, therefore, it is impossible to go to them from the shore, as, for example, many travelers did several centuries ago.
Rock Koh Tapu
Located in Thailand. At 40 meters from it is the island of the same name. Koh Tapu consists of limestone rocks. The height of the cliff reaches 20 meters! It is four meters in diameter near the water, and eight meters at the top! It is this unique shape that makes Koh Tapu one of the most famous in the world.
Rock Koh Tapu
According to scientists, once at the place where the Koh Tapu rock is now located, there was barrier reef. As time went on, the ocean receded, and then the wind and water set to work. They whittled down the rock, and it turned out to be a pretty rock.
Rock Sail
The rock got its name because it resembles a quadrangular sail in shape. It is located in Krasnodar Territory right on the Black Sea coast. It is "made" of sandstone, which is separated by a dip from the main massif. The thickness of the sea cliff is more than a meter, the length is about 25 meters, and the height is more than 25 meters. It is interesting that the Sail rock protrudes into the sea perpendicular to the shore by more than three quarters!
Rock Sail
No less striking is the hole, which is located in the rock at a height of approximately 2.5 meters. Its origin is still a mystery! According to local legends and tales, it was pierced during the Caucasian War by mountain artillery arrows. But this version official science is refuted.
Rock Old Man Hoi
This miracle of nature is located in Scotland, on the Orkney Islands. The height of this "beauty" reaches 137 meters! It is not surprising that a huge number of tourists visited this sea rock.
Rock Old Man Hoi
It is located on a basalt pedestal and consists of red sandstone. Rock Old Hoi has a long history that goes back four centuries! Although there are amateur researchers who claim that she is as old as Stonehenge.
Rocks Twelve Apostles
Near Australia in the Port Campbell National Park area there is amazing rocks, who were given the name "Twelve Apostles". It is curious that in fact, there are only eight rocky peaks ... Until 2005 there were nine of them, but that year in the summer one of the rocks collapsed.
Rocks Twelve Apostles
Height of the high peak reaches 45 meters. But the cliffs on the shore are even higher - up to 70 meters! It is also interesting that depending on the time of day, the rocks of the Twelve Apostles change their shade.
Rock Balls Pyramids
Bols Pyramid is not just a rock, but the highest volcanic cliff on our planet! Is it unique creation nature in the ocean between Australia and New Zealand. At the base, the area of the rock reaches 200 square meters. meters, and the height - as much as 562 meters! But, unfortunately, it is impossible to climb to the top of the Bols Pyramids - it was locked and was published back in 1986. Because of this, and also because there are not all the benefits of civilization in the form of restaurants, bars, shops, hotels, tourists practically do not arrive here, they sail.
Rock Balls Pyramids
By the way, before climbing the rock was banned, several people managed to conquer its top. They are all alive and well...
0+The Swedish word "skerries" refers to a rugged coastline with groups of small rocky islands. Ladoga skerries- majestic archipelago in the northwest Lake Ladoga. Deciduous forests in the bay alternate with steep cliffs. Remind norwegian fjords in miniature. The closest natural attraction to the city from our list.
village Morie, Vsevolozhsky districtA favorite object of rock climbers. Strictly speaking, these rocks are not fjords, but outwardly they are very similar. hawk lake recognized as a natural monument, it lies in a depression between granite rocks. At a distance of two to three kilometers from the lake, you can drive up by car. Or take an electric train from Finlyandsky railway station (or from Devyatkino) to Kuznechnoye station, and taxis run to the lake. During the season, this place can hardly be called sparsely populated: thousands of tourists come here.
Leningrad region, Priozersky district, lake. Hawkeye
From Primorsk to the border with Finland stretches the water area of the Vyborg Bay, along the coast of which many rocky islands are scattered. These places are poetically called "Gold Coast". The islands here are found in a variety of sizes and shapes, some of them host entire settlements. An exciting journey will be sailing on Vyborg Bay on a boat or yacht: from the ship you can admire panoramic views of nature and even see the remains of military buildings and fortresses from different eras.
Leningrad region, Vyborg
Marble Canyon in Ruskeala Mountain Park
The famous canyon is a huge bowl carved into a massive marble layer and filled with the purest water emerald hue. The bowl is surrounded by rocks up to 25 meters high. The canyon is beautiful at any time of the year. In winter, snow and marble sparkle in the rays of the sun, and in summer the lake bathes in forest greenery.
Republic of Karelia, marble canyon near the river Tohmajokitriangular lake
Triangular Lake is one of the few places on modern map Leningrad region which will undoubtedly interest fans extreme recreation in the conditions of primeval nature. A wonderful view of the forest lake opens from the rocky massif, which will be a pleasant bonus for the conquerors of peaks. Here you can meet both experienced climbers and beginners.
Leningrad region, Vyborgsky districtReserve Mon Repos
This park is called a landscape park, and its landscapes are truly unique. This park is called rocky, and its rocks, carved by a kilometer-thick glacier, are fantastic. This park is called romantic, and every corner of it inspires inspiration, admiration and peace. Even in the last century, Mon Repos was turned into a nature reserve, but it still kindly opens its doors to all nature lovers, they say that some springs in the park are healing, and among the trees, no, no, and the guardian nymph Silmia will flash by.
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Geographically located on the Atlantic coast in Ireland at a distance of 80 meters, has a height of 50 meters.The rock is widely known among ornithologists, as millions of birds build their nests here every year. 
Rock Sail
This rock is located on the Black Sea coast, near the village of Praskoveevka near Gelendzhik. It was named so because of its similarity with a sail, the same shape, height - 30 m, narrow and long - 25 m. The rock is elongated perpendicular to the line of the seashore. The end of the cliff closest to the shore is 10 m away from it.
This rock once adjoined the shore, but over time, part of the shore collapsed, and this remnant of a continuous sandy layer remained due to its power and strength.
At the bottom of the rock there is a rounded hole, there is a version that it was pierced by mountain artillery arrows somewhere in the middle of the last century. This is not entirely true. S. Vasyukov, who researched Black Sea coast, after examining the rock, wrote in 1903 that sailors ... fired at it from an armadillo, fired 4 shells, but the wall remained unshakable, although traces of cannonballs were visible that did not break through the cliff anywhere.
Rock Old Man Hoi
Geographically, the rock is located in Scotland and has a height of 137 meters.
The composition of the rock is red sandstone on a basalt pedestal.
Its exact location: west coast Hoy Islands, Orkney. Age - about 400 years.
Rocks Risin og Kellingin
They are located on the Faroe Islands, and the names are translated as Giant and Sorceress.
The giant has a height of 71 meters, which is only 2 meters higher than the height of the Sorceress.
Rock Kicker
Located in Ecuador, another name is Sleeping Lion.
Geographically, the rock is located on Galapagos Islands. And it has a height of 152 meters.
Formed due to underwater eruption volcano, nests on the rock a large number of birds.
Rock Koh Tapu
Located in Thailand and consists of limestone, has a height of 20 meters.
40 meters away from the island.
4 meters in diameter near the water and 8 meters at the top. As scientists say, this place was once a barrier reef, when the ocean retreated, the formations were washed away by water and winds.
Rock Balls Pyramide
It is small desert island, which is located near Lord Howe Island (Australia) in the place with which it was discovered in 1788. The island looks like a huge sail, the height of which is 562 m and the width is 200 m.
Balls Pyramid is one of the highest volcanic cliffs on earth.
In 2000, a giant stick insect was found on the island - this is an insect that was previously considered extinct.
Rock Old Harry
The location of the rock is the coast of Dorset in England. The rocks are made of chalk.
These cliffs are quickly washed away by the surf, for example, in the 18th century it was possible to walk from the shore to the far cliff.
Twelve Apostles
It's amazing coastal cliffs, which are in the ocean in Port Campbell National Park, in the Australian state of Victoria.
The name of the Twelve Apostles, but there were nine rocky peaks. On July 3, 2005, one of the rocks collapsed, and only eight apostles remained. The highest of them reaches 45 meters in height. The height of the coastal cliffs is about 70 m.
Different times of the day affect the fact that the appearance of the rocks also changes. The rocks seem to change color, but in the rays of sunset they are generally a bewitching sight.
Rocks Three Brothers
These rocks are located at the very entrance to the Avacha Bay (Bay), in the Shlyupochnaya Bay. The rocks of the Three Brothers represent three stone pillar. They are located 300 meters from the coastline.
Three Brothers is a natural monument of Kamchatka, which is often visited by tourists. One of the most photographed and postcard tourist sites on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Rock, according to Wikipedia, this is “Exit of stone rocks with steep or steep slopes and usually pointed peaks. This review has collected rocks, which are part of the coast, which was washed away by waves and tides. Such rocks, located near the coast, are its decoration and attract the attention of tourists and lovers of vivid photographs.
These are leftovers ancient volcano Hvitserkur, which look like a mystical animal standing on four legs and drinking water, you can clearly see the head, nose and the whole torso. The height of the rock is about fifteen meters and the waves continue to destroy its base, which is why it has to be constantly strengthened with cement.
Pigeon Rocks or Raushi are located next to the Corniche in Beirut and are its natural attraction.
The amazingly beautiful 50-meter cliff is located near Ballycastle (Ireland) and is a favorite place for ornithologists who observe many species of birds from here.
Sail Rock is located on the Black Sea coast near the village of Praskoveevka and is a sandstone monolith, located perpendicular to the coast and having the shape of a quadrangular sail. With a thickness of a little over a meter, its height is about 30 meters, width - about 25 meters.
This is a rock 137 meters high, located on the coast of the Scottish island of Hoy. Old Man Hoi is made of red sandstone and is based on a basalt slab.
The Giant and the Witch (Risin og Kellingin) are off the coast Faroe Islands. Their name is associated with ancient legend. The height of the Giant is about 71 meters, and the Witch is 68 meters.
This limestone rock is located in Phang Nga Bay near Phuket Island. Height, covered with bushes, the cliffs of Ko-Tapu is about 20 meters.
Balls Pyramid has volcanic origin and is located 20 km from the Pacific island of Lord Howe. It reaches a height of 562 meters with a width of 200 meters. For the first time, a person climbed to the top of this rock in 1965.
Kicker Rock, or known as the Sleeping Lion, is located near San Cristobal Island, the Galapagos archipelago. This cliff has a height above sea level of 152 meters.
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The Old Harry Rocks are two limestone cliffs located on English coast Dorset. They are constantly affected sea waves, due to which their shape gradually changes.
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The Twelve Apostles are a group of limestone cliffs located off the coast national park Australia Port Campbell. About 2 million tourists come to admire this natural attraction every year.
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Three impressive rocks, standing as if in formation, are located in the Sea of Okhotsk. Above the water, the highest of them rises to 75 meters. According to local legend, protecting their native village from huge waves, three brothers stood in their way, turning into stone.
