Gill scrambling

We recently commissioned research into the environmental impact of gill scrambling on drinking water catchment.  Using the study findings, we have opened four previously heavily used gills (where biodiversity is now limited) as sacrificial streams, which are available to groups under a permit for recreation.  This will protect sensitive habitats and archaeology bordering some of these gills. 

The four are:

• Fisher Gill in the North area
• White Coppice and
• Lead Mines Clough in the Central area
• Shooters Clough in the South area

Please contact us to apply for a permit for gill scrambling.

People may still access gills on CROW land although we would ask them not to in order to protect public drinking water quality and for their own safety.