Restricted Access
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:
- With the exception of the tree at the top of Castelan, 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.
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 hard route which, despite the bolts, can barely be described as a sport route. The hard 6c crux occurs with the bolt at your feet, and there's a solid 6b move a long way out. To make matters worse, the first bolt is a grip-clip. Start as for Bastille. Make the first move of that route then traverse left and climb boldly and directly, past two bolts, to the stance of Decadence. Finish up Bastille or abseil off. © Rockfax
FA. Malcolm Taylor, Alison Taylor 1994.
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The Clockwork Monkey (The Sloth)
Grade: E6 6c ***
(The Alport Stone)