The crag is on open access land which gives a legal right to use the crag for climbing. However due to a change of ownership, the approach has changed recently. Please see below for details.
Parking and Approach
Previously it was possible to access the crag from parking at Kittle Rigg. Due to a recent change of ownership to the land that was previoiusly crossed to reach the crag (which is not designated as access land), this approach is no longer permitted by the new landowner. Whilst the crag itself is designated as open access the historical approach is not, so there is no legal right of access apart from on Public Rights of Way.
The suggested new approach is to park at Comb (grid reference NY 767,905) and then approach via rights of way passing Ridley Shiel followed by Lamblair Pike before reaching the edge of access land near Fairy's Kirk.
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 .