High Tor is managed by Derbyshire Dales Distict 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:
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 worthwhile route which is better protected than it looks. Climb up a shallow groove then traverse up and left to finish past a thread to a lower-off. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Unfortunately now spoilt by bolts on the route to the right.
J Coddling.
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Grade: E2 5b ***
(Kinder Northern Edges)