Martin Crocker reports on the
ClimbBristol FB page:
[24.01.13]
"A large rockfall has occurred at the extreme left-hand end of Unknown Wall. An 8mx8m section of the cliff immediately left of Halcyon Days' has collapsed - littering 100 cubic metres of blocks on the slope uphill of the start of Unknown Wall. Some of the discharged material is precariously poised and ultimately could do with being rolled to a lower, stable position. An official appeared to be inspecting the site today but I will nonetheless let Bristol City Council know that we are aware of it now. The climbs didn't appear to be directly affected, but care will be required hereabouts especially when scrambling up to Desecrator etc."
[31.01.13]
"I have talked with Bristol City Council's engineer.
Access to all the Unknown area, apart from Upper Wall, is closed i.e. access is not permitted to any routes commencing from any part of the flat ground and wooded slope behind the roadside stone wall. Signage/taping is in place top and bottom. Apart from the threat from precariously loose boulders on the slope I am told that there are signs of serious instability to the cliff right of the rockfall (ie the cliff containing Halcyon Days'). Consultant geologists and contractors are in the process of assessing the site and will formulate a remediation plan. I am told that the works will have a significant effect on the climbing here. Another issue that has come to light as a result of the rockfall is that the land beneath this section of the cliffs is now known to be private (and the rockfall has raised liability concerns). Clearly it's important that we stay out of the restricted area, especially now we have set out to raise the profile of climbing in Bristol. I have asked to be kept informed so that I can relay status reports from time to time on Facebook."
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