Restricted Access

There was a large rockfall in May 2006, routes around Titan Groove and Tower of Bable have been effected. The area may still contain loose rock - caution is strongly advised.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 15 July

Reason: Nesting Birds

The restriction applies to the Central Quarry and Waterfall Area of Dovestones Quarry during the above dates (the lower left and lower right quarries are fine to access year round however).

15m.

Rockfax Description
Similar to Fox-House Flake at Burbage but a notch or two harder. Follow the flake-crack all the way. © Rockfax

FA. Joe Brown 1957.

Ticklists

Moorland Grit - The Essential Selection (Over The Moors) , An attempt at a definitive list of Joe Brown's FA/FFA in the Peak District

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Andy Stewart2 May, 1992 Show βeta
βeta: Slipped off laybacking well above gear in Feb 2019 with Sam Clayton. Hurtled down headfirst after catching my heel on the way down. I jammed it after that before hobbling home!
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βeta: Slipped off laybacking well above gear in Feb 2019 with Sam Clayton. Hurtled down headfirst after catching my heel on the way down. I jammed it after that before hobbling home!

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High E1
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High HVS
Mid HVS
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High VS
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Mid 5a
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High 4c
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Toproped
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Dogged
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Route of Interest
Central Crack

Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Wilton 3)

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