The crag is in three sections - divided by two walls.
The right-hand section is on CRoW Access Land - however in October 2024 there appeared a homemade sign “Private Land – No Access” on the roadside gate of the track that leads past the limekiln to the righthand end of Windmore End Crag. The gate has also been padlocked. This is being investigated by the local Access Representative. Anyone wishing to climb here should disregard the signage, which is in breach of section 14 of the CROW act. If challenged please take a name and contact details of the individual and pass these on to the BMC.
The middle section is directly behind the cottage and has, thanks to the owner, access to the land and crag, from the right-hand section.
The left-hand section is not on CRoW access land and there is currently no access allowed to this land. The wall at the top of the crag marks the start of CROW land, hence the crag is outside of the CROW area.
CRoW Information
Open access land, designated under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act (2000) give area access rather than linear access as provided by public rights of way. It also gives a legal right of access specifically for climbing, as well as walking and other quiet recreation on foot.
Please bear in mind however that the landowner still has the right to restrict access for up to 28 days per year (often used on public safety grounds for shooting in moorland areas), and can also apply for longer term restrictions with Natural England (such as bans on dogs, or regular restrictions during particular times of year). It is important to check for these restrictions regularly as they can be added at short notice – all details for open access land in England can be found on Natural England’s website .