Haytor is one of Devon’s most popular tourist attractions and rightly so. The climbing is uniformly pleasurable and views from the summit are impressive and offer sufficient compensation if the crowds of visitors become a little off-putting. The West Face of Low Man is one of Dartmoor’s finest faces and, at a height of around 30m, one of its biggest. The style of climbing is quite forceful but well protected and reminiscent of grit although a bit longer. As with many rock domes, the upper sections of the routes tend to go on for ages as the angle slabs-out. The sanctuary of the belay is often welcome since the slabby angle is also accompanied by a reduction in the size of the holds. There is also more climbing on High Man but the quality is not as good at the low-to-mid grades, although Haggis HVS and Vandal and Ann HVS are worth seeking out.
Routes
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7 trad routes (S...E3) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |      | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Low Man The west face of Haytor’s Low Man keeps itself well hidden from the road and the day trippers... |
7 | Trad |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 5 mins |
Windy | 17 |
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