Kilnsey Crag: Your chance to own famous Yorkshire landmark as Yorkshire Dales crag put up for sale
Kilnsey Crag, is an imposing limestone crag, between Grassington and Kettlewell, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, covers more than 18 acres in
total and on the market with a price tag of offers around £150,000.
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Hide AdThe sale is being marketed as ‘significant’ amenity, biodiversity and environmental possibilities.
The spectacle was formed by the force of The Wharfedale Glacier thousands of years ago and the overhanging cliff stands at 170 ft in height, with an overhang of 40ft.
It is popular among tourists and in particular rock climbers as Kilnsey Crag is internationally recognised amongst enthusiasts as one of the most well-known and challenging climbs to be conquered.
The limestone cliff and upland calcareous grassland pasture is abounding with rare flora and fauna, contributing to its Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Limestone Pavement Order designation and agents, Savils, say this range of flora and fauna has significant potential for biodiversity enhancement.
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Hide AdThe land has been subject to management prescriptions suited to its need through Agri-Environment Schemes over the last 20 years and it is believed that there is significant potential for further enhancement and protection of this area of the Malham-Arncliffe SSSI.
At the Crag’s foot is a sheltered area and small stream and between White Beck and the Crag is an area of 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.
Will Douglas, director in the rural agency team at Savills in York and whose team is handling the sale, says: “The availability of such an internationally recognised cliff represents a totally unique opportunity. Kilnsey Crag is the backdrop and natural amphitheatre to the famous, annual Kilnsey Agricultural Show and is a popular tourist attraction.
“The sale offers significant natural capital, amenity, biodiversity and environmental opportunities and we fully expect its availability will capture the imagination of many interested buyers.”