A couple of sites have now been checked: Raven Crag Walthwaite (Langdale), Ravens are present so all of this popular crag is restricted until 31st May. Lower Falcon Crag (Borrowdale), no Ravens present although it is possible that Peregrine Falcons may be going to nest on the N facing wall left of Spinup. Therefore the restriction has been […]

The annual restrictions to protect nesting Ravens start on February 15th and run to 31st May while those to protect Peregrine Falcons start on 1st March and run to 30th June. There are a few crags with both Ravens and Peregines in residence, these are restricted from 15th February to 30th June. Full details can […]

A pair of Ring Ouzels is nesting on the left side of The Slabs and a restriction has been implemented to give these red-listed birds the best chance possible of successfully rearing their young. The restriction applies to all the routes left of White Ghyll Chimney and will run from 13th May to 10th June. This […]

There has been a substantial rock fall at Helm Crag Easdale. Several tons of rock have now joined their friends on the scree below. The routes of Bentley and Photon have been seriously effected and are currently in a dangerous state.  

The National Trust has closed its car park at The Old Dungeon Ghyll for the duration of the current period of Lockdown. The large Stickle Ghyll car park, adjacent to The Stickle Barn, will remain open as will its toilets. Details will be updated if there are any changes.

Friday 16th October. The parking for Shepherds Crag at Lodore Farm is closed. Please look to park elsewhere: Kettlewell or Bowderstone car parks are the closest. Alternatively park in Keswick and take the bus bus or cycle. We need to respectful of the owner’s decision. The Lakes area access reps are hoping to meet with […]

It has been confirmed that Peregrines are nesting on the Upper Crag. A restriction to 30 June has been implemented for this buttress, the Lower Crag is not affected by this restriction.

A report has been received that Ravens are nesting close to Sadgill Wall, and they have been feeding young. On a later site visit a nest site couldn’t be identified so the young have probably fledged. Please report any sightings of nesting raven (or peregrine) to this website and access@thebmc.co.uk.

The restriction of this crag has been lifted as the birds are not breeding at this site.