Trowbarrow Crag Clean Up | 26th March
Volunteer with the BMC at Trowbarrow Crag.
Over the years chalk has become engrained on the holds on Red Wall, particularly at the base of the wall. Members of the public have noted the white marks on the wall and have commented that it is unsightly. The task involves cleaning engrained chalk from holds at the base of the wall. Test ‘washings’ have shown that it is easy to clean the holds with water and in some cases with a soft brush. The holds have remained cleaner even several months after the tests. Alongside this task participants will help with the removal of scrub in the vicinity of Red Wall and elsewhere in the quarry. This will improve access and enhance the limestone flora.
When and Where?
Volunteers meet at the Shelter Stone at 10.00 on Thursday 26th March
There will be a brief before cracking on with the task.
What to bring/wear?
- Wear appropriate outdoor clothing as you would for a day on the hill
- Appropriate refreshments for the day
- Secateurs and/or loppers if you have them
- Gardening gloves or equivalent if you have them
- if not suitable, tools will be made available.
- Cycling bidon as these are very useful for cleaning chalk if you have this.
"ater will be provided for cleaning
We look forward to meeting some of you on the day. You will be joined by the BMC’s local access rep, some of the BMC office staff team and the National Landscapes Reserves Warden.
Please contact Martin Elliott to let him know your intentions to attend. If you have any questions please contact Martin.
The task will be cancelled in the event of extreme weather so it would be helpful to have contact details.