Hi all, Winter Hill top driveable access is open again.  Please see note below from John at Arqiva.

Thanks

Andy

Good morning,

I’m pleased to confirm that the three years of mast works at Winter Hill have now been completed, and access restrictions can be relaxed.

Access arrangements are now as follows:

• The bottom barrier will remain locked as usual.
• The two newer gates surrounding the TV mast site will remain open under normal conditions and will only be closed/locked when airworks are taking place.

Please note that the padlock code for the bottom barrier will remain the same in the short term. This will be updated soon, and a further notification will be issued in advance of any change.

I’d like to thank everyone for your patience, cooperation, and support during this particularly busy period—it has been very much appreciated.

Kind regards,

John Doran

Arqiva

Edenfield will be closed for Lambing from 1st April 2026 to 25 May 2026 inclusive.

Please adhere to the closure.

Thanks

Andy (Sites Officer)

Update on Edenfield Site Access

Last month, I reported that after discussions with the farmer grazing sheep and lambs on the landing field, we had managed to keep the site open with an extended restriction period. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case.

Earlier this month, following southerly winds, several members were approached by a different farmer while flying on the fell. Further discussions have since taken place with both farmers, and a new agreement has been reached.

Revised Arrangements:

• Edenfield landing field will be closed for lambing from 1st April to 25th May.

• The Edenfield site will return to the usual closure period of 25th April to 25th May.

Please respect these closure dates.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Andy
Sites Officer

Thank you for your cooperation.

Andy
Sites Officer

Edenfield landing field will be closed for lambing from 1st April to 25th May. Unlike previous years when the entire site was closed, we have reached an agreement with the tenant farmer to keep the site open while closing the landing field for an extended lambing period.

Please respect this closure and avoid landing in the field, land on the the fellside instead.

Signs have been placed on the gates at the top of the access track as a reminder. We encourage everyone to remind fellow pilots about the closure when on the hill.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Andy
Sites Officer