The Weir - NO VEHICLE ACCESS FROM CLIFTON VILLAGE Vehicle Access - via Fox Covert Lane off the old A453. At Mill Hill Roundabout take the exit for Barton and Thrumpton. The turning to Fox Covert Lane is approximately 100m on the right. Continue along the lane, just before Burrows Farm turn right down the hill. Continue along Fox Covert Lane, passed the gate into Holme Pit, go through the yellow gate (combination lock) follow the track towards The Weir, turn left towards the hydro power station. The Weir starts at the Hydro station and runs downstream to the slate beds just passed The Bay. No vehicle access from Clifton Village.
On foot - from Holgate car park in Clifton Village continue down Holgate hill bridleway. At the bottom turn left and take the first track on your right and you’ll see the Weir and Hydro power station ahead of you