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Fixed Gear Guidance on North West Crags and Quarries

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08/09/2022

Following a consultative process including discussion at Area Meetings, the BMC North West Area has agreed guidance reflecting the climbing ethics and views of the North West on the use of fixed gear.
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Fixed Gear on North Wales Rock Climbs: General Advice and Guidance

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01/08/2021

Following discussions at Area Meetings in 2021, guidelines on placing or replacing fixed gear on rock climbs in North Wales were published and agreed at the July 2021 BMC Cymru North Wales Area Meeting.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Use of pegs in British climbing - BMC position statement

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02/02/2015

In situ pitons (pegs) can be found on many sea cliffs and inland crags in the British Isles. In most cases pegs have been used to provide protection on rock with limited natural protection and where bolts have not been an acceptable option. Avon Gorge, Wintours Leap, Pembroke, North Devon & Cornwall and Gogarth are examples of venues where pegs are common. This article provides an update on the BMC's position on pegs in British climbing as agreed by National Council on 6 December 2014.
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Dangerous bolts at Chudleigh

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27/07/2010

Reports have surfaced this week of some or all of the lower-off bolts being partially chopped at the area of Chudleigh known as the North Face.
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Frogsmouth Quarry Restoration Day (FROGSQUaD)

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21/01/2010

The last BMC North West Area gathering decided to give the legendary Frogsmouth Quarry (Runcorn) a good going over and restore it to its previous glory. Now, thanks to the work of Goi Ashmore, Colin Struthers and John Haslam, Halton Council and the local rangers have given us the go-ahead.
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How to stay safe on the North Devon coast

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17/12/2009

Rotting fixed gear, missing pegs, guide books out of date, no stakes to be found for belay stations and dirty routes that no one wants to climb anymore. Not the conditions I've been used too after living on the Costa Blanca for eight years. Just what has happened to one of the most spectacular areas of climbing Britain has to offer?
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

North West summer newsletter 2009

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14/07/2009

The gates of The Mighty Hoghton have swung open for the summer...now might be a good time to go for a look.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Strawberry Rocks faces de-bolt.

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11/09/2008

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT) have requested the bolts which recently appeared on this obscure Chee Dale buttress are removed for ecological reasons.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Avon fence 'getting damaged'

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09/07/2008

A note of caution for Avon climbers.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Bolts in South Wales: where, when and why

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20/03/2008

The South Wales Action Group (S.W.A.G.) have organised a gathering for your delight and delectation in mid April. The theme of the evening is bolts...their place in the region, their reason for being there in the first place and plans for the future.
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