After years of being blocked, Black Sheep Diggers, with support from the CNCC and Natural England have, in August 2014, re-opened Low Eglin’s Hole. The project involved installation of a new entrance hatch and surrounding fencing, and establishment of an agreement with the landowner for visiting cavers. The procedure for arranging access is:

• Call Mr Challis at Hazel Close Farm (01423 755602) to request permission and arrange a time to collect the key
• Call at the farm to collect the key
• Park at the grass layby at SE 097736 (first bend after the How Stean Gorge turnoff)
• Walk up the road and climb over the first Conservation Projects metal gate on the left. Bear right across the field towards two fenced-off areas. The closest has a stile and is Low Eglin’s Hole. 
• Return the key to the farm. 

A report on the work can be found in Descent 240, some photos are on the Northern Boggarts website (northernboggarts.org.uk), and a video is also available on YouTube.