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 worthwhile companion to Delta-G with some extending moves between spaced gear. Slightly marred by the crucial chipped holds. From the peg in the groove of Delta-G, stretch left for a handy slot. Pull around and make hard moves up the wall to a poor rest in the scoop of Mad Max. Make a fluttery move up to the break (peg with thread). Then tackle the roofs above with a hard move past a bolt to gain easier ground and a lower-off. © Rockfax
FA. Gary Gibson, Jim Lockett, John Codling 1986.
Feedback
| User | Date | Notes | ||
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| Graham Hoey | 29 Jul, 2003 |
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βeta: The 'rest' in the scoop is only relative, its certainly not a good one! There are two bolts in the scoop and a peg (not a bolt) after the fluttery bit at the top of the scoop with some tat on it. The bolt above the roof requires a long sling on it at this grade unless you are tall. The thread above the roof was replaced in July 2003. On the top wall, it is better to trend right from this thread as there is less grass (recently cleaned up a bit - July 2003). | βeta? | |
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βeta: The 'rest' in the scoop is only relative, its certainly not a good one! There are two bolts in the scoop and a peg (not a bolt) after the fluttery bit at the top of the scoop with some tat on it. The bolt above the roof requires a long sling on it at this grade unless you are tall. The thread above the roof was replaced in July 2003. On the top wall, it is better to trend right from this thread as there is less grass (recently cleaned up a bit - July 2003). |
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Pool Wall
Grade: E5 6b ***
(Lawrencefield)