I have been talking to the new owner of Eyam Dale House, Steve Howard. It is intended that the house will be a family home.

At present I hold a key at Glebe Cottage, and any bona fide caving club with insurance can collect the key and an oil can for the lock.

Steve is quite happy for access to continue as it is with the proviso that he gets an email before the trip, just so that anyone in the house knows who is parked in the lower car park.

Thanks very much for that John, do we have to make any amendment to the Peak District Access Guide ?

I guess the only change needed is that people let me know so that I can email Steve. Most people ring beforehand anyway to make sure I'm going to be in.