Chapel Head access (Read 6823 times)

account_inactive · May 02, 2009, 05:40:47 pm

Tried to find out on the BMC website and it mentions perigrines. Are there any and can I climb there at the moment?

GCW · May 02, 2009, 06:10:40 pm

I'd e-mail Guy Keating guy@thebmc.co.uk who should know for definite.

GCW · May 02, 2009, 06:15:21 pm

The FRCC are as helpful as the BMC.

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Signed. This site will be regularly monitored and the restriction may be lifted if the birds do not nest.

Sorry Dylan, not much use.

account_inactive · May 02, 2009, 06:28:28 pm

Thanks for trying. I think there is a pdf on the BMC site but I don't have a reader on my phone

GCW · May 02, 2009, 06:48:41 pm

Yes, it says much the same: Restrictions unless the birds don't nest and then we'll put a sign up.

thekettle · May 02, 2009, 08:45:06 pm

There's a voluntary restriction on it from 1st March to 30th June. This is in place every year unless its announced that the birds have not nested - if the restriction is lifted the BMC will publicise this online etc aswell as signing it at the crag.
So I wouldn't climb there (if you value the crag access agreement) unless its announced that the peregrine have not nested.

account_inactive · May 02, 2009, 09:27:30 pm

Quote from: thekettle on May 02, 2009, 08:45:06 pm

There's a voluntary restriction on it from 1st March to 30th June. This is in place every year unless its announced that the birds have not nested - if the restriction is lifted the BMC will publicise this online etc aswell as signing it at the crag.
So I wouldn't climb there (if you value the crag access agreement) unless its announced that the peregrine have not nested.

I'm not being funny but did you read my post or any of GCW's? Yes there is a ban, but ONLY when the birds are nesting. We have been trying to find out if this is the case or not.

thekettle · May 03, 2009, 11:13:24 am

My point was that it would have been announced publicly if there was no bird nesting, so you can assume its still banned, rather than having to ask on here to find out. Sorry for any confusion caused.

Scraggadoo · May 04, 2009, 09:42:25 am

Dylan,

I looked on the BMC's site myself too and assumed that was the only thing to go by on for access restrictions at Chapel Head. So, if you manage to find out if there aren't any peregrines nesting I would also like to know.

Thanks.

Scraggadoo · May 06, 2009, 12:17:08 pm

An update, just checked the BMC's site and have found this:

http://www.thebmc.co.uk/News.aspx?id=3064

Peregrines nesting at Chapel Head and the restrictions may even carry on past the end of June...

Norton Sharley · May 11, 2009, 11:35:08 am

Even though the ban is on doesn't this only relate to part of the crag hence all the red and green markers? Have checked bmc but it is unspecific. Any local decent knowledge please?

Scraggadoo · May 13, 2009, 08:02:45 pm

I'll check it out in person sometime this weekend, I only live about 20 minutes drive away. My feeling is that the whole crag will probably be closed though...

Dolly · May 14, 2009, 10:22:18 am

I mailed the BMC and got this response from Guy Keating.

"The birds appear to be nesting in the middle of the climbing area – so unfortunately all the climbing is out of bounds for the time being.

The site is being monitored, and the LDNPA have assured us the restriction will be lifted as soon as the chicks fledge the nest.

As soon as I get word of this happening, I will post something on UKC and change the RAD site"

Seems pretty clear cut

ksjs · June 17, 2009, 05:35:19 pm

no peregrines this year so climbing now open:
http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=360028

i havent climbed there though did have a look

a few weeks backs - am very keen to head up if anyone fancies...

JohnM · June 17, 2009, 06:04:52 pm

Awesome! I haven't climbed here either but have wanted to for ages. I'm keen!

ksjs · June 17, 2009, 06:41:36 pm

you free any days next week John? will give you a shout early next week and hopefully we can get something sorted - i thought it looked amazing when i was up there...

JohnM · June 17, 2009, 06:58:14 pm

Hopefully i'll have some free time next week as its been pretty hectic lately. Hopefully the weather will be good and i'll get in touch.

Andy F · June 18, 2009, 08:12:42 am

Quote from: ksjs on June 17, 2009, 05:35:19 pm

no peregrines this year so climbing now open:
http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=360028

i havent climbed there though did have a look a few weeks backs - am very keen to head up if anyone fancies...

I'm looking to get some unfinished business finished off later this year.
Keith - choose a cooler day to go as it get's lots of sun and can be very hot. If you want a reccomended tick list give me a shout.

ksjs · June 22, 2009, 10:47:50 am

cheers Andy, will give you a shout later in the year...

account_inactive · June 22, 2009, 11:49:54 am

All good at the weekend. Take some stamina!

Andy F · June 23, 2009, 01:15:18 pm

Stmina I've got, it's everything else I lack

Richie Crouch · June 23, 2009, 01:59:05 pm