Haytor Rock Climbing

A deservedly popular crag for climbers and tourists alike, Haytor features classic and varied climbing on crisp, phenocrystic granite. The approach is about 5 minutes from the car park (where you can fuel up on coffee and cake at the tea truck) and the climbs are mostly single pitches, all trad. Climbing is to be had on Haytor proper (the obvious feature from the car park), and the deceptively named Low Man, whose walls are taller that Haytor's. Low Man is the small knob about 500 m west of Haytor and its climbs are on its more impressive western aspect. Both walls are excellent, featuring balancy slabs, heady overhangs and thrutchy crack climbing. Haytor is a bit more busy with tourists while Low Man is more busy with ponies; however, you can expect an audience at both crags while belaying from both above and below.

Both crags are exposed to the elements and pick up any bad weather but also dry quickly in good conditions. After a rain it is best to stick to Haytor proper until the sun hits Low Man in the afternoon.