seamore
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16 years ago
Hope to go down Rampgill over Crimble break, first time for 25 years - oh how time flies!!
Is it PC to be cheaky and use the convienient Heritage site car park, or park, as I have when going down Smallcleugh, on pull off on main road out of village and walk back down road to mine?
A broken leg is nature's way of saying watch your step!
jagman
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16 years ago
"seamore" wrote:

Hope to go down Rampgill over Crimble break, first time for 25 years - oh how time flies!!
Is it PC to be cheaky and use the convienient Heritage site car park, or park, as I have when going down Smallcleugh, on pull off on main road out of village and walk back down road to mine?



Just park at the Heritage Centre, not a problem.
ChrisJC
16 years ago
There is an information board outside the visitors centre for 'Mine Explorers'.

I believe you are supposed to sign in / out (if the centre is open), and there is a nominal fee.

Chris.
Redwinch
16 years ago
Does this "fee" then make them liable if something happens to you?????

:confused:
Still supporting Rampgill. last time I looked
ben88800
16 years ago
The fee is to cross there land to get at the adits
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Redwinch
16 years ago
Is there still a public right of way through "their" land up to flinty fell quarry?
Still supporting Rampgill. last time I looked
ben88800
16 years ago
on the os maps there are a couple is a path right up flinty fell that runs in from the heritage centure
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Mr Mike
16 years ago
"Redwinch" wrote:

Is there still a public right of way through "their" land up to flinty fell quarry?



As Ben says the tracks are open access, but the game keeper does not like vehicles past the compressor house and will give you hassle unless he gets to know you. You can get access to drive up to SC / CH if you ask NPHT, best is to ring in advance.
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jagman
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16 years ago
"Mr Mike" wrote:

"Redwinch" wrote:

Is there still a public right of way through "their" land up to flinty fell quarry?



As Ben says the tracks are open access, but the game keeper does not like vehicles past the compressor house and will give you hassle unless he gets to know you. You can get access to drive up to SC / CH if you ask NPHT, best is to ring in advance.



I would recommend caution when it comes to gamekeepers up there. Even if you can't see them the chances are they are watching you. Its easy to wind them up and the knock on effect is very detrimental too mine exploring. After a couple of instances a few years ago of people removing shaft covers to have a look and then not bothering to cover them up again the gamekeeper doesn't look favourably upon our kind on occasion.
Also bear in mind things that effect him like nesting times and shooting days. When wandering up there we are having fun, they are trying to make a living.

As regards the fee charged by the Heritage Centre my personal preference is to tell them where to stick it.

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