Bolt policy on Gower

At the BMC area meeting held on 3/11/10 the general view was that the South Wales Bolt policy needs tweaking in certain areas - particularly with regard to the Gower. It was also sugggested that this page be used by anyone to make suggestions as to how it could be sensibly changed - with regard to particular wording and crags. Once a reasonable number of suggestons have been made - the BMC will organise a meeting to discuss and vote on the proposals.

You are welcome to make suggestions on this page. These prompts might be helpful :

1) Are there any crags on gower which are 'no bolting' which should be 'New sport routes allowed'?

2) What say should first ascensionists have in the treatment of their routes?

3) Are there any trad crags which would benefit from fixed lower offs for climbing or environmental reasons?

4) Are there any trad crags where old pegs and threads should be replaced by bolts?

5) Are there any trad crags which should be cleared from threads and pegs?

6) Is there anywhere where debolting should be considered?

7) Is the general wording of the policy in the guide book correct?

Please create yourself an account (if you don't already have one) and add your suggestions with your name and date on the discussion page:

For clarity please see the following page for a background to this meeting: Minutes of BMC South Wales Action Group Bolt Discussion - 17th April 2008