User attention
Access road from Sheepstor Village, past the farm, is currently closed, awaiting repairs.
If you visit and find this to no longer be the case please inform the BMC Access rep or add a comment via the RAD app so this notice can be updated.
from 24/02/2026
Excellent climbing for the lower-grade climber with routes up to 35ft. Eminently worthwhile routes despite the lack of height. Recommendations include Mushroom Wall (VS 4c) and Wind Wall (HVS 5a). Also Sheltered Crack (VD).South Devon Mountaineering Club Topo can be found at: http://api.ning.com/files/3e*IS6iJr3KAg3bOnj3MZ1hCUvWDi94PmzRfoGuRWlNhBrdP10Qvhp-ojRwLUzzLNp3-YcKAtL729j5X6abusFeqNbg8*pXE/sheepstor_1_.pdf
Climbing Area:
South West & Southern
Rock Type:
Granite
Importance:
Local
CRoW Land:
No
Ownership:
Unknown
No. of Routes:
37
Within National Park:
No
Year Developed:
Grid Reference:
SX565682
Parking and Approach
From the village of Sheepstor, head N to another road (signposted The Kennels). This goes to within a few hundred metres of the tor.
Part of the Dartmoor National Park is used by the MoD for training and live-firing exercises. It also offers a wealth of excellent hillwalking and numerous Tors, some of which still have the potential for new climbing development – especially wild bouldering.
The Defence Estates endeavour to support public access (without compromising public safety and military training) and have produced a website with the important safety info and firing times.
Follow this link http://www.dartmoor-ranges.co.uk/ for the Dartmoor training area homepage and links to detailed info.
There are no guidebooks assigned to this crag
There are no files associated with this crag