Even though the outcrop is on Open Access land, the general local concensus is that climbers should still ask for permission to climb from the owner. Her bungalow is behind and above the outcrop – at the right-angled bend in Tea Garden Lane.
Access is sensitive due to issues around overcrowding and inconsiderate parking - please park responsibly and avoid parking on the roadside verges.
Parking and Approach
The outcrop is on private land and access is sensitive. Please pay a courtesy visit to the Bungalow behind the outcrop. This should be approached from Tea Garden Lane and is the first house reached on the right hand side around 300m up the lane on a sharp bend. If there is no one there, please leave a brief note stating that you are climbing with time and date. Keep noise to a minimum. There is limited parking opposite the outcrop by the bridge over the river Grom. Do not block High Rocks Lane. If there is no room, please park away from the crag and walk in. Alternatively, consider climbing elsewhere.
CRoW Information
Open access land, designated under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act (2000) give area access rather than linear access as provided by public rights of way. It also gives a legal right of access specifically for climbing, as well as walking and other quiet recreation on foot.
Please bear in mind however that the landowner still has the right to restrict access for up to 28 days per year (often used on public safety grounds for shooting in moorland areas), and can also apply for longer term restrictions with Natural England (such as bans on dogs, or regular restrictions during particular times of year). It is important to check for these restrictions regularly as they can be added at short notice – all details for open access land in England can be found on Natural England’s website .