High Rocks Annexe.

High Rocks Annexe.

This outcrop, also known locally as Bristol Jacks' is on the opposite side of the road to the High Rocks Continuation Wall, hidden just off the road in a copse. The outcrop is quite low, not more than 20 feet along it's length, but has some good climbs. It is completely overhung by yew trees making it a great autumn venue. The walls are often green in colour but this does not seem to affect the friction. The top of the outcrop slopes toward the edge along most of it's 200m length and walking along the top, particularly at the west end is precarious. Take care! The ground also slopes rather annoyingly toward the road! Don't let that put you off though as it's well worth a visit.

As the rocks are on private land, permission to climb here should be sought from the owners at 'The Bungalow' behind the outcrop, approached from Tea Garden Lane. The Bungalow is on the right of the sharp left hand bend just beyond the initial rise, about 400m from the junction with High Rocks Lane.

Outcrop Profile.

NGR	TQ562385 Sheet135 (1:25000), Sheet 188 (1:50000)
Number of climbs	50+
Grade range	1a to 7a Chimneys, face and crack climbs.
Aspect	SSW (shaded by trees)
Equipment	No Bolts. Use a length of 'tat' tied off to trees etc.
Condition	Variable. Often dry in summer and autumn
Bouldering	Soloing possible due to shorter climbs
Ownership	Private - seek permission from 'The Bungalow' in Tea Garden Lane
Other Facilities
Pubs	High Rocks Inn and The Beacon Hotel (Tea Garden Lane)

A few photos - not brilliant as it was late afternoon September (2002)


Cricket Pitch Wall	Tim Daniells on Purgatory 5b

Loz Ellis on "The Entertainer" 6a	Mike Braines ticks "The Entertainer" 6a.

Recommended Climbs:

Any climb on Cricket Pitch Wall at the east end of the outcrop - nothing much harder than 5b
Nose Three 3b
Purgatory 5a
Augustus 5b
The Entertainer 6a
Valhalla Wall 4c
Spleen Slab 5a

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