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 Supersonic to its top crack. Traverse right and place a couple of side runners in the flake of Flakey Wall. Move left onto the blank looking wall and climb to a selection of cam slots (blue tricam also useful but not essential) with relief. A couple of final hard moves past these gains easy ground finishing up the obvious flake and the cherty wall above with care.
It is strictly forbidden to step left onto the finishing jug of Supersonic and scuttle across to the Original Route lower off - unless you really want
Simon Lee and Nick Conway 04/Nov/2024.
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Flight of Ideas
Grade: E6 7a ***
(Stanage Plantation)