Vixen Tor is set to star in the final episode of the Channel 5 TV series 'At War with Next Door' tonight, as the struggle for access to the Dartmoor landmark continues.

The programme will see UN negotiator Colonel Bob Stewart try his hand to resolve the conflict of opinion over access at Vixen Tor - one of Devon's premier crags. The programme will feature land owner Mrs Alford and local activists.

Filming for the documentary took place earlier this year and includes an interview with a BMC representative who put across the view of climbers. The access situation at Vixen Tor however remains unresolved. Vixen Tor is a site of regional and national importance and the public has previously enjoyed unrestricted access to the Tor for more than 30 years. Following a change of ownership a few years ago, public access has been denied by current the landowner.

The BMC has been active in campaigning for access to the land and has been urgeing anyone who wants to see restored access to the site to write to their local MP. The BMC is also in regular contact with the Park Authority and the Rambers Association over how to move forward with this situation.

The hour long programme will be shown on Channel 5 on Thursday 21 December at 8pm - 9pm. 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here' may be finished but those in need of a reality TV fix should fear not - the episode on Vixen Tor could have been called 'I'm a climber, let me in here!'.

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