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 worthy route. The upper section feels a little bold but solid gear keeps appearing. Start up Original Route. Move up then step left to a small overlap. Alternatively, follow Debauchery a little further then move back right to the overlap. Climb direct from here to gain a crack. Climb this to a final awkward section where the crack ends at a hole. Finish direct. © Rockfax
FFA. Pete Livesey, Jill Lawrence 1976. Previously aided..
Ticklists
Ultimate E3 ticklist , Pete's Peak Treats
Feedback
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| Michael Porter | 16 Aug |
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βeta: Thought this was better than Robert brown and Lyme crime | βeta? | |
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βeta: Thought this was better than Robert brown and Lyme crime |
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| GDes | 3 Sep, 2007 |
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βeta: The fluttery symbol and "bold" description are worth ignoring, plenty of in situ gear, and plenty of bomber placements, not bold at all. Good route. | βeta? | |
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βeta: The fluttery symbol and "bold" description are worth ignoring, plenty of in situ gear, and plenty of bomber placements, not bold at all. Good route. |
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| Ropeboy | 21 May, 2007 |
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βeta: A few small wires, some in-situ threads and old pegs protect. Steady climbing with some tricky moves between good holds. Probably done best with 60m ropes. | βeta? | |
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βeta: A few small wires, some in-situ threads and old pegs protect. Steady climbing with some tricky moves between good holds. Probably done best with 60m ropes. |
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| teddy | 23 Aug, 2004 |
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βeta: Superb route and with a superdirect start straight up to the overlap without clipping the peg on the right! This was quite scary and runout with the hardest moves on the route I found. Only did this by mistake and recommend that you do it clipping the peg. Well done to whoever recently replaced the 4 insitu threads - absolute bombers! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Superb route and with a superdirect start straight up to the overlap without clipping the peg on the right! This was quite scary and runout with the hardest moves on the route I found. Only did this by mistake and recommend that you do it clipping the peg. Well done to whoever recently replaced the 4 insitu threads - absolute bombers! |
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| Katya | 17 Jun, 2004 |
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βeta: Over-shaddowed by surrounding routes, but I thought it much better than your average 2* peak limestone route... | βeta? | |
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βeta: Over-shaddowed by surrounding routes, but I thought it much better than your average 2* peak limestone route... |
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Queer Street
Grade: E3 6a ***
(Chee Dale Lower)