Sadly, despite almost 120 years of continuous use by climbers, Rainster Rocks are the scene of a complete access ban. THE WEST AND EAST HILLS ARE EACH UNDER DIFFERENT OWNERSHIP, AND CURRENTLY NEITHER OWNER WISHES THE ROCKS TO BE USED FOR CLIMBING. There is however a public right of way to the East Hill, and so you are at liberty to visit the place. Sadly, the permitted path does not cross over the col to the West Hill, so taking a peek at that is therefore a more delicate matter - see ‘Approach’, above. If minded to explore, you should keep a low profile, leave no litter, follow footpaths, do not damage fences and walls, and do not frighten stock (this is a sheep farming area, with rearing sheds nearby, and sheep frequent all parts of the crag - LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME). Moody cattle are also on occasion pastured in surrounding fields - take care!
Rockfax Description
Wandering but with a fine climax. Climb the lowest tier by one of the previous routes then follow the ivy-covered ledge around to the left. Climb the right-hand branch of the chimney and the pleasant arete out right. Climb the centre of The Ivy Tower pasta couple of threads. © Rockfax
FA. Eric Byne, Sten Lindhard 1941.
Laycock's List - the original 1913 gritstone graded list , Off The Radar 300, Every Crag in The Peak , Peak District Pinnacles
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Grade: VS 4c ***
(Bamford Edge)