Regulations United Kingdom Northumberland National Park
Crag Lough
Climbing
Regulations on 31 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Voluntary closure
Climbing · 1 Mar to 30 Jun
Not in force on 31 October 2026
Restrictions apply from 1 March - 30 June.
Reason: Nesting Birds
Peregrine nest in the Jezebel area.
Best advice is to avoid crag. Certainly avoid the specified routes, and a wide area around them. When climbing look out for behaviour including:
- - Birds flying in front of the crag repeatedly with persistent calling
- - Any aggressive behaviour
- - Repeated bird activity in the same area
If this behaviour is observed, please withdraw as quickly as possible to avoid the chicks or eggs becoming chilled causing them to perish.
It is a criminal offense to intentionally or recklessly kill, injure or take a Peregrine.
Published by BMC, 15 Jun 2026 · Crag Lough
In Northumberland National Park
Regulated zone
Northumberland National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Camping
Wild camping is not permitted in Northumberland National Park, without landowners’ permission. For those carrying out expeditions in the Cheviots and crossing into Scotland, different laws apply.
Published by Northumberland National Park Authority, 21 Apr 2026 · Self-led Group Visits