High Rocks Annex (Bristol Jacks)                 OS Ref 562 385

High Rocks Annex is as the name suggests is a small outcrop close to the main High Rocks outcrop. Approach on foot and head north east past the High Rocks Inn down a narrow road and across the steam railway bridge, just after passing a left turn is a secluded entrance through the bushes, north of the road. The rocks are situated just a few yards off the road and are covered by bushes and trees but it is obvious where the routes start. Belaying can be a bit of a nightmare as most of the tops have a thick covering of undergrowth and hawthorns, but don't be discouraged as this crag is well worth a visit. Climbers must ask permission to climb as the rock is on private land, this can be obtained from the bungalow at the rear.   Climbs range from 3a to 7a with some stonking 5b's and 6a's but are limited in duration. The cricket pitch wall comes highly recommended but Augustus and  The Entertainer are also worth a look or perhaps a solo of Valhalla Wall at 4c as a warm up.

At the far east end of the outcrop is the aptly named Cricket Pitch Wall. Further east nature has taken over but if you care to slime your way up there are a few named climbs in the lichen. 

 

 

Cricket Pitch Area.

Main View of Cricket Pitch Wall with climber on "The Googley 3a"

Off Stump 5a..............June 2002Picture left shows a climber on The Googly 3a. Start in a crack and make your way to the obvious easy exit or start direct at 4a.   Just to the right of The Googly is a good fun wall and is fully recommended. The first climb is Off Stump 4c. This takes the line just to the left of the large tree above.  

 

 

Middle and Off 5a ........... June 2002

Middle and Off 5a ........... June 2002

Middle Stump 5 ........... June 2002Moving below the tree above is Middle and Off 5a. This takes the centre of the wall and exits just right of the tree.

Middle Stump 5b. Probably the best climb on this section of wall. Start a couple of feet right of the tree above 

 

Moving back west a hundred yards or so is Augustus and Purgatory (see photo below).

Purgatory 5a

Purgatory 5a. Up the wall avoiding the arête.

Augustus 5b. Up the arête avoiding the wall and easy step, take a slot to a difficult bulge.

Just right of this wall behind a bush is The Entainer 6a. Start on a left scoop to iron stones.

Valhalla Wall 4c. The easy arete right of the entertainer trying to keep as left as possible to maintain the grade.Step up on an iron stone to a slot.

Just a small selection of routes .... more coming soon !!