The farmer has no objections to climbers using the track and parking in the usual places to access the crag. (This was last confirmed 0n 22/09/2020)
Etiquette is to call in at the large farmhouse. Jamie Murray is the farmer at Sewingshieds farm and will ask for a couple of quid to park there. If no one answers, please leave the offering on the doorstep/windowsill.
This is a working farm - please do not take dogs along during lambing season. Ground nesting birds are also present and so dogs must be kept on a leash.
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 .