The BMC have now negotiated access guidelines for climbers with the Countryside Agency, English Nature & Durham County Council, which must be followed otherwise access could be lost.
This crag forms part of the Upper Teesdale Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the rich diversity of rare species and relict arctic-alpine plants. This area has a high level of legal protection, and anyone damaging conservation interests can be punished by a large fine and/or imprisonment.
For more details also see the Climb Online website.
Reason: Other
No climbing after 9.30pm. Access to a large area of Open Access land near the crag in Upper Teesdale has been closed. The crag itself is outside of this area, however if planning a walk on the fells in Upper Teesdale, please consult the following Natural England access map to establish which areas are currently open: http://www.openaccess.naturalengland.org.uk/OasysStatic/ViewRestrictionDocumentServlet?CaseNumber=2012036289
The land owner has been granted a 5 year ban on dogs.
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Grade: VS 4c ***
(Castle Eden Dean)