The rock is compact and generally sound although there are areas of looseness which require care. There is scope for bouldering on isolated small outcrops below the moortop commencing from close to the triangulation pillar. 200m South of the triangulation pillar and below the footpath lies a small disused quarry. There are a number of low easy routes and some steeper lines. Directly below the quarry although not obvious lie the bigger buttresses. They can be identified by the clean top of Number One Buttress poking through the heather down the hillside. Steep ground below the buttresses adds to a sense of exposure although the routes are reasonably accessible. A rigging rope should be considered as there are few natural belays at the top of the crags.
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 .
No Dogs (except guide, hearing or assistance dogs)