* Freehold
* Iconic and internationally recognised landmark of the Yorkshire Dales
* Surrounding upland calcareous grassland pasture
* Stands at 170ft in height with an overhang of 40ft
* Designated Site of Special Scientific Interest
* Range of red list flora and fauna with potential for biodiversity enhancement
* Deadline for offers 12 noon Thursday 6th July 2023
The renowned limestone cliff situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
National Park, in all about 18. 76 acres (7. 59 hectares).
Description
Introduction
The sale represents a genuinely unique opportunity to purchase one of “The Big
Three” limestone crags in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The overhanging
cliff, formed by the force of The Wharfedale Glacier thousands of years ago,
is awe inspiring and internationally recognised. The sale extends to about
18. 76 acres (7. 59 hectares) of crag, limestone and upland calcareous grassland
pasture.
The Crag stands at 170 ft in height with an overhang of 40ft, and is a popular
tourist attraction with great accessibility from the B6160 adjacent. The cliff
and land is teeming with rare flora and fauna contributing to its Site of
Special Scientific Interest (sssi) and Limestone Pavement Order designation.
At the foot of the Crag is a sheltered area and small stream, which opens out
towards the North, yet still in the shadow of the cliff. Between White Beck
and the Crag is an area of tussocky grass and reeds providing sanctuary for a
range of habitats and species, where the cliff face flattens there is a
mixture of grass and scree, with naturally regenerated trees and shrubs.
The land is host to a range of red list flora and fauna with obvious potential
for biodiversity enhancement. The land has been subject to management
prescriptions suited to its need through Agri - Environment Schemes over the
last 20 years. There is significant potential for further enhancement and
protection of this area of the Malham - Arncliffe sssi.
The sale offers significant amenity, biodiversity, and environmental
opportunities.
Kilnsey Crag is the backdrop and natural amphitheatre to the famous Kilnsey
Agricultural Show, which happens on the Tuesday after the Summer Bank Holiday
every year. A highlight of the event is the British Open Fell Running
Association fell race. This attracts competitors from across the country with
the highlight being the decent of the ‘chimney’, a steep crevice of rock in
the crag face.
Kilnsey Crag is internationally recognised amongst the rock climbing community
as one of the most iconic and challenging climbs to be conquered.
Acreage:
18. 76 Acres
Additional Info
Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves - The property is sold subject to and
with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, and rights of way.
There are no public footpaths on the land however the land is designated as
open access under the Countryside Rights of Way Act (crow).
Tenure - The freehold is offered for sale with vacant possession.
Services - There is no knowledge of any services connected to
the land.
Sporting Rights - The sporting rights (shooting and fishing) are reserved to a
third parties and are not included in the sale.
Mineral Rights - The mineral rights are reserved to a third party and are not
included in the sale.
Tenure and Grazing Rights - The land is not subject to any tenancies or third
party grazing rights, vacant possession will be available at completion.
Local Authority - Craven District Council, Belle Vue Square, 1 Boughton Road,
Skipton, BD23 1FJ
Subsidies and Grants - The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry, the
vendor has claimed and will retain the 2023 Basic Payment Scheme (bps)
payment, the bps Entitlements are not included in the sale. The land is also
subject to a Higher Tier Country Stewardship Scheme, which commenced in
January 2023.
Designations - The foot of The Crag is classified as Severely Disadvantaged
Land whereas the Crag itself and land above is classified as Moorland and lies
within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The land is also designated as a
Site of Special Scientific Interest (sssi) and subject to a Limestone Pavement
Order.
VAT - The land is not opted to tax, therefore VAT will not be charged.
Method of Sale - The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with the
selling agents.
Postcode - BD23 5PT (nearest)
Date of Information - Particulars prepared – May 2023. Photographs taken – May
2023
Viewing - The land may be inspected at all reasonable times, on foot, from the
base of the Crag and with a copy of the sale brochure. Care should be taken,
with particular note to open ditches, drains, livestock and wildlife. Do not
attempt to climb or access the top of the Crag.

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