Restricted Access
High Tor is managed by Derbyshire Dales District Council (DDDC) and there is a regular wardening service in operation. There are no major access problems at High Tor, but climbers should take careful note of the following agreed guidelines:
- With the exception of the tree at the top of Castellan, do not abseil from trees at the top.
- Please walk down using the well established paths and don't cut corners.
- When belaying above Darius/Robert Brown please use natural belays, stakes or in-situ pegs rather than the safety sign or the fence - the area is a popular look-out spot with the general public and ropes can cause a trip hazard.
- Do not cut or prune crag top shrubs or trees as these are relied on as a natural barrier to keep visitors back from the edge
Seasonal Restrictions
Reason: Nesting Birds
High Tor is a SSSI of extremely high botanical value with some very rare grasses and plants located around the crag. Climbers are requested to be especially careful not to trample grass at the base of the crag and to stick to the established paths so as not to damage plants on the wooded approaches.
Rockfax Description
A fine route up the long flake/corner towards the right-hand side of the wall. Big cams help along the way or just attack the bold layback with gusto. © Rockfax
FA. Harry Smith, Hugh Banner 1961. Climbed free at a time when most were still using aid points on limestone..
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| Malc Dugdale | 27 Jun, 2022 |
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βeta: a lot of soil and vegetation at the start, but an enjoyable route after that! | βeta? | |
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βeta: a lot of soil and vegetation at the start, but an enjoyable route after that! |
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| migs493 | 26 Jun, 2022 |
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βeta: Lower part of the route is filthy with lots of soil on the holds. Needs a good brush!! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Lower part of the route is filthy with lots of soil on the holds. Needs a good brush!! |
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| Tom265 | 27 Apr, 2021 |
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βeta: There is a fixed rope a little further left to help get up to the start. Still have to inch along the edge, but better than the loose and muddy direct. | βeta? | |
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βeta: There is a fixed rope a little further left to help get up to the start. Still have to inch along the edge, but better than the loose and muddy direct. |
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| oliferney | 30 Oct, 2019 |
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βeta: Be aware the approach / scramble up to first belay ledge is a little tricky | βeta? | |
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βeta: Be aware the approach / scramble up to first belay ledge is a little tricky |
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| oliferney | 28 Oct, 2019 |
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βeta: Be aware the approach / scramble up to first belay ledge is a little tricky | βeta? | |
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βeta: Be aware the approach / scramble up to first belay ledge is a little tricky |
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| Tony Holdsworth | 19 Aug, 2019 |
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βeta: take gardening equipment | βeta? | |
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βeta: take gardening equipment |
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| Dave Mason | 13 Nov, 2002 |
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βeta: A good fun route. One of the easiest ways to get to the top of the tor. I found birds nesting at about 20m. | βeta? | |
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βeta: A good fun route. One of the easiest ways to get to the top of the tor. I found birds nesting at about 20m. |
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Fern Crack
Grade: VS 5a ***
(Stanage Plantation)