The crag is in three sections - divided by two walls.
The right-hand section is on CRoW Access Land - there was an issue in October 2024 created by climbers and in particular groups -
(a) some climbing over the wall near the layby/parking area and
(b) not closing the access gate and allowing sheep to escape and get onto the main road (B6276) nearby.
Needless to say this aggravated the farmer who was also subject to some local social media comments about which he had no control or responsibility. He was particularly annoyed when, having asked a group to close the gate, he found the gate open.
The local BMC Area Rep has met the farmer and access has been re-established with notices highlighting these factors as follows -
DO NOT CLIMB OVER THE WALL NEAR THE LAYBY ACCESS THE CRAG BY THE GATE TO THE RIGHT OF THE LAYBY CLOSE THE GATE AFTER GOING THROUGH IT !!!!!!! GENERALLY FOLLOW (OR FOR SOME/MANY - LEARN) THE COUNTRYSIDE CODE The Access Representative is looking to meet the owners shortly so please avoid going to the crag at the moment.
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. Currently this access is restricted due to the above issue.
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 .