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.
Follow the Storming start (skyhook helpful), then up Musical Women and subsequently Grimsvotn to the thread hold on Bastille. Instead of then reversing, climb up and right to gain the jug rail back on Grimsvotn. Follow Grimsvotn into the white slabby recess, exit this at its left side and head straight up to the summit.
Climbed without recourse to any bolts or pegs.
Starting up Musical Women (same as Tumbril's start) would be more natural. Probably the easiest and most logical way up this bit of wall without making use of any bolts.
Fat Tony 25/Jan/2025.
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One Step Beyond
Grade: E6 6b ***
(Curbar Edge)