White Ghyll

Langdale

A fantastic crag encompassing many of the Lake District's best qualities - atmospheric climbing on rough and generally solid rock.  Routes from S upwards.

Crag information
Climbing Area: Lake District Rock Type: Volcanic
Importance: National CRoW Land: Yes
Ownership: National Trust No. of Routes: 53
Within National Park: Yes Year Developed:
Grid Reference: NY 297 071

Restrictions apply from 13 May - 13 June.

Reason: Nesting Birds

The restriction applies to all routes left of White Ghyll Chimney (not including that route) for nesting ring ouzels. 

Parking and Approach

Park at Stickle Barn (pay and display, free for National Trust members), head out of the car park behind the pub and take the path which crosses Stickle Ghyll and heads uphill towards a woodland block. Follow the path along the downhill edge of the wood until you reach the other side, then follow White Ghyll steeply uphill to the crag. 

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.  

Area information

With implimentation of the CRoW Act (2000), many Lakes fells and crags now have an Open Access designation. They also have many nationally important bird and plant species dependant on inaccessible crags/ledges and heather/mixed heath environments for survival. During the bird nesting period, a number of species can be vulnerable to disturbance. The Lake District restrictions are monitored, variable (VR) and reviewed in April/May. If the birds do not nest, restrictions are lifted early. Check notice boards in shops, walls and cafés in early May for details and the BMC and FRCC websites. New restrictions will be notified on the websites and with on-site notices. To view the BMC's Lake District Green Climbing Guide click this link: www.thebmc.co.uk/lake-district-green-guide

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