[Greg C]

There is work afoot to open up Woodwell O'ert Road to climbers once again. The negotiations with the National Trust appear to have concluded positively and we are awaiting the NT to finish off work to the access point. They have bolstered the wall with cement and are (hopefully) putting in access information signs over the next few weeks.  I will post something when I have had confirmation that the green light has been given, until then please DO NOT visit the crag, as this may jeopardize the process.

Thanks should go to Les Ainsworth for facilitating the negotiations and to the BMC who have funded the cost of the wall restoration, signs and perhaps a stile, although I'm unsure to whether the latter is part of the deal.

Once again, please DO NOT visit the crag until you have heard otherwise.

Cheers, Greg

[GCW]

Thanks Greg, good news.  I'll steer clear (although I wouldn't go there anyway )

[yorkshireman]

Great news,really like that place so back nice for it to have a secure future

[rodma]

 

Good work 

[BenF]

Awesome, it's my favourite South Lakes crag.  Well done to all involved.

[Greg C]

Right then, we have been given the green light to use the crag, however, if you intend to visit please read the rules of engagement:

The National Trust have recently joined in partnership with the BMC to reinstate access to three bouldering areas on Woodwell O'ert Road on a trial basis: Wolf Buttress, Troll Buttress and Cave Buttress.

Climbers are welcome to come and enjoy the bouldering on the three designated areas but please observe the following conditions when visiting:
1. For ecological reasons, bouldering is only permitted on the three designated areas. Climbers should not proceed past Cave Buttress - this will be marked with a sign.
2. Dogs are not allowed.
3. Climbers must not enter the field directly below the rock.

The above is from the updated Woodwell access info page, which is available to view on the BMC website:
http://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmccrag/ViewCrag.aspx?id=680

Please adhere to all of the above as well as keeping the crag clear of litter (that includes tape and fag butts!) and minimize chalking where possible (i.e. brush off tick marks after your session) as this is essentially a trial run.

[GCW]

Thanks Greg, good work.

What is the state of play as to accessing the crag?  Over the wall or elsewhere?

[Greg C]

Usual way in and out as far as I'm aware. Signs are certainly going up but still no confirmation on a stile.

[Jim]

nice one Greg and all others involved! 

[Greg C]

I have updated the guide to include the new access information as well as a few grade alterations, mainly at Tom's Buttress (based on hold breakage).

http://lakesbloc.com/crags/south-lakes-limestone/233-woodwell.html

Incidentally, the place it saturated at the moment.