Please note that climbing at Pant Quarry (near Bridgend) is currently banned. From the BMC RAD: “The climbing is within a working quarry and much of it lies directly above a well -used access track within the quarry. The owners and quarry operator “Tarmac” have mad it clear that they cannot allow climbing on the …
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The BMC Wales Access Officer (Elfyn Jones) has visited Tirpentwys with staff from Torfaen Council (who own the nature reserve) to discuss the situation there. The cliff face isn’t part of the nature reserve. The council are willing to enter into discussions with the owner of the cliff face about climbing access. However they have …
Continue reading Tirpentwys Access UpdateThe BMC have reported that some climbers have been asked to leave Coed-Ely (Gladys Quarry) crag. Please continue to climb quietly, if you wish to do so but may I remind you that if asked to leave the property by the land owner or their representative you must do so otherwise this could lead to …
Continue reading Coed-Ely (Gladys Quarry)The BMC have been threatened with legal action by the owners over the use of Edwardsville X1 by climbers/general public. This crag is known by the owners as Pontygwaith Quarry. Please give this area a wide berth. DO NOT ACCESS. DO NOT CLIMB. The BMC are planning to meet the owners but of course the …
Continue reading Edwardsville X1: Climbing BanIt has been reported to me that two signs with the following have been sited at the crag: ‘Private Property – Keep out – Climbing prohibited – All enquiries tel. (A number) Trespass is a civil matter between the accused and the land owner/user. No “Trespass” is committed by going onto property. An offence is …
Continue reading TirpentwysThe nesting restriction at Yellow Wall for 2009 has been lifted early.
Continue reading Yellow Wall bird ban liftedI received the following info. late Sunday: “went to tyle coch today near newbridge and was surprised to find that all the 1st bolts on all of the climbs have been knocked in by a hammer or removed.” I emailed the complainant giving a brief outline of the general nature of "permission to climb". I …
Continue reading Access Issue?/Vandalism problems? at Tyle-Y-CochPlease be careful adders may bite. Adders are normally shy retiring creatures that will usually run away and avoid conflict. However particularly early in the morning during the summer they will come out into the open and bask and may be sluggish and a bit tetchy. They will only bite if handled, trodden on or …
Continue reading AddersDeri: Parc Cwm Daren have advised that they would like nesting restrictions observed, 1 March to 30 June. It is no longer necessary to inform them by telephone before climbing. Llangattock: Groups should continue to use the booking system set up in 1998 and contact Crickhowell Adventure Gear on 01873 810020 to book. (New phone …
Continue reading Deri, Llangattock, LlanbradachA New Climbing Restriction on Gower, between Minchin Hole and Hunts Bay. A new restriction between 1 March to 15 August (nesting chough). This applies to all routes between and including Minchin Hole and Quartz Corner just east of Bacon Hole. The restriction is reviewed in May – watch out for signs on site or …
Continue reading Minchin Hole to Hunts BayJust a reminder to those who know and information to those who do not, that climbing at Fall Bay and in particular at Lewes Castle can be hazardous to passing beach walkers and other climbers below, due to loose rocks. Please take extra care not to knock off loose rocks in this area.
Continue reading Fall BayJust to keep everyone informed a twice-yearly meeting takes place between representatives from the National Trust (who own most of the climbable Gower coastline), the Countryside Commission for Wales (CCW) who have a direct legal responsibility for the flora and fauna, and the BMC, to represent the climbing interests. This small forum meets to discuss …
Continue reading NT / CCW / BMC MeetingThere is a need for someone to help with ringing young birds. The nearest person willing to help lives in Pembroke and it would be very helpful to have someone local. Full training in handling birds will be given. Please let me know if you are interested or ring Sian at the NT office. If …
Continue reading An appeal to any climbers particularly interested in helping with the monitoring of the choughs