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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Changes to Southern Sandstone bolted anchors

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24/09/2021

Following a review of bolted anchors on Southern Sandstone, the way we all use bolted anchors in the area is changing. Read on to make sure you're following the latest method.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Southern Sandstone Access: what's changed with the end of lockdown 2?

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02/12/2020

With England’s second lockdown ending this morning (2nd December) and a return to a tier system with climbing walls able to re-open, our request to temporarily avoid all southern sandstone crags is changing…
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Temporary restriction of climbing at Eridge Rocks

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16/07/2020

The huge increase in climbers at Eridge Rocks since lockdown lifted has resulted in rapid wear to the fragile sandstone the makes up the crag. Unfortunately, this has now reached a tipping point where a temporary restriction is needed to give the crag a chance to recover before irreparable damage is caused. Read on to find out more about why this restriction is needed…
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Harrison’s Rock: Isolated Buttress update

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21/05/2018

Following the removal of the loose boulder, previously used to step across from the mainland to the Isolated Buttress at Harrison’s Rocks, climbers, the Harrisons Rocks Management Group (HRMG) and BMC have been deliberating about the best course of action for future access to the pinnacle.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Harrison’s Rocks: debating bridge access

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28/09/2017

Should a bridge be built to access the Isolated Buttress? We attempt to summarise the wide-range of views for and against a bridge before it’s discussed at the Sandstone Open Meeting on 8 October.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Respect the rock: download the Sandstone Code of Practice

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21/06/2017

How to protect Southern Sandstone while enjoying its unique, esoteric climbing. We've launched a newly-updated booklet giving advice on how to minimise your impact whilst climbing on Southern Sandstone.
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GENERAL

9 evening crags that catch the later light

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24/03/2016

Daylight saving time (DST) is upon us and unfortunately we’ll be losing an hour of sleep. But all is not lost, as we’ll be springing forward into evening light and the prospect of after-work jaunts in the countryside.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Top 5 skills for Southern Sandstone

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15/05/2015

Live near London and want to climb outside? Unusual, specific skills are required to access, protect and enjoy the capital's nearest real rock climbing areas. The sandstone outcrops on the borders of Kent and East Sussex are softer than virtually any other climbable rock. Here are the top five skills you need to get started.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Furniture polish, PVA and cement: the strange secrets behind Southern Sandstone conservation

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11/05/2015

For climbers in the South East of England, sandstone crags such as Harrison’s Rocks are oases of adventure in a region otherwise seriously lacking in opportunity. The fragility of these crags means that they need extra protection – and small groups of activists are doing their best to keep the climbing top-notch for the rest of us. Meet the unsung heroes of Southern Sandstone.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Harrison's Rocks access road, toilet block and car park improvement works

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05/03/2015

From 16th-29th of March work will take place at Birchden Wood to resurface the access road into the site and deliver improvements to the toilet block and car park.
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