The bird nesting restrictions at Blue Scar will be lifted from this weekend but the landowner has insisted on new access arrangements being in place from the start of the season this year. From now on permission will only be given to those who apply in writing in advance. The landowner has issued the following statement:... 'With effect from the 1st July 2011 permissive access arrangements have changed and access is only with written permission obtained in advance. Proof of current BMC membership will be required. Application forms from sundial@globalnet.co.uk'....The owner has agreed that once obtained, permission will last for a season.Parking and other details will be included on an information sheet available with the application form.The landowner states that his permission was always conditional on BMC membership (for insurance / liability reasons) but from now on proof of membership will be required. The new arrangements come about because of the problems caused last year by congestion around the farm by parked vehicles. New parking arrangements will be detailed in the information leaflet.The BMC Regional Access database will be changed from Monday to reflect this.
Sad news but I guess it might control the number of selfish climbers who head there.
Negotiations are still on going but the landowner is away until 16th! If you do go to Blue Scar please park well away from his gates, particularly if you don't want your car dragged out of the way by the farmers tractor!