Parking and Approach

Take the road around Leighton Reservoir approached from Masham. Follow the main road past the turn off for Roundhill Reservoir up Pott Bank. At the top, park about 20 metres after the cattle grid on the left side of the road next to a footpath sign, do not park anywhere near the cattle grid. Cross the road and take the public footpath north following the wall around Grimes Gill Farm, then across Grimes Gill itself passing a small pond and up through two black gates and through a ford. Carry on along the main track until it heads off left at another black gate, go through this and follow the wall to the boulders. A pleasant 30 minutes from the car

CRoW Information

It is on open access land but can be subject to closures at certain times of the year.

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.