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30 foreword
WELCOME TO ISSUE 30
Summit is the membership magazine of
the British Mountaineering Council. The
BMC promotes the interests of climbers,
hill walkers and mountaineers and the
freedom to enjoy their activities. The
primary work of the BMC is to:
Negotiate access improvements and pro-
mote cliff and mountain conservation.
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programmes including youth and
excellence.
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best spell of April weather in living memory - for most of us almost a month
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of uninterrupted blue sky. Amidst the heat wave came the annual extrava-
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www.thebmc.co.uk ganza otherwise known as the BMC AGM. Here the fireworks went off as
120 club and individual members descended on an unseasonably hot and
President: Mark Vallance steamy Buxton to debate the future of the BMC, the bubbling issue of
Chief Executive: Dave Turnbull
commercial vs definitive guidebooks and most contentiously, the BMC’s
Summit Editor: Alex Messenger
membership subscriptions for 2004. To cut a long story short - the meet-
EDITORIAL ing called for an EGM later in the year to hammer out the subscriptions
Contributions for Summit should be sent issue - the BMC is now working closely with club and individual members
to the Editor at the above address or to agree an acceptable membership package. But anyway, less of that…
[email protected]. Every care is taken
of materials sent for publication, how-
…Easter got me thinking of access issues again as I drove north and spent
ever these are submitted at the sender's
risk. The views expressed within are of a few days wild camping in a dry and balmy Glen Etive. The Scots have
the contributors, and not necessarily achieved an excellent result with their access legislation (the Land Reform
the BMC. Act) and at Easter the crowds seemed to have come out to celebrate. A
day on the Aonach Eagach Ridge in shorts and t-shirt with a light breeze,
PUBLISHING
perfect visibility and a steep descent to the awaiting Clachaig Inn was a
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Classified rare occurrence so early in the year and no doubt started by a careless
Paula Taylor & Lindsay Wilson
match or cigarette end. Derbyshire and Yorkshire locals will be all too
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aware of the many fires on the moors over the Easter period and we owe
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some thanks to the National Park Authorities for resisting pressures to
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This issue of Summit has a distinct mountaineering flavour with articles
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on Via Ferrata in the Dolomites, Scottish mountain walking, tips for
Neither the BMC nor GreenShires moving fast in the Alps, the expeditions round up and Ken Wilson’s
Publishing accept responsibility for definitive tome on the Alpine 4000 metre peaks. There is even an article
information supplied in adverts.
on the rarefied art of falling by that exponent of the art Nick Bullock! Lets
Readers are advised to take reasonable
just hope that the April heat wave proves a good omen for a dry summer.
care when responding to adverts.
RISK & RESPONSIBILITY Enjoy the hills
Readers of Summit are reminded that
climbing, hill walking and mountain-
eering are activities with a danger of per-
sonal injury or death. Participants in
these activities should be aware of and
accept these risks and be responsible for
their own actions and involvement. The Dave Turnbull
BMC publishes a wide range of safety
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and good practice advice and provides
training opportunities for members.
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Climbers Club hut at Ynys Ettws, Llanberis Pass
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contents
features
14: Harm's Way
Andy Kirkpatrick nearly gets himself into trouble
again. This time on Ben Nevis.
18: Tales from the Top Shelf
Nick Bullock on the painful art of falling.
24: Pocket Rocket
Introduction to a brand new set of Scottish walk
ing guidebooks, and the crazed man behind them.
28: French Style
Tips to speed up in the Alps this summer.
30: Alps 4000
Ken Wilson is on a mission to classify 4000m peaks.
36: Extreme Ironing
Via Ferratta - what you need to know.
39: Ian Vickers Profile
What's he up to now?
40: Yo!
The Simon Woodruffe interview.
42: Climb 2003
A look back at the biggest comp of the year.
44: Expeditions '03
Who's going where and doing what.
50: A+
How climbing's improved school grades.
regulars
6: News
10: Access News
12: Stuff
43 Events
54: Letters
62: Last Thoughts
special offers
24: Pocket Mountains
Exclusive offer to win a complete set of the new
Pocket Mountains Scottish walking guides.
47: Ajungilak / Mammut Competition
Don't miss this! Win one of three Ajungilak
Kompakt Speed Light sleeping bags worth £165!
latest news
Disquiet on the Western Front
Just when you thought it was all quiet on choice of products on the horizon, but on
the guidebook front, another drama has the other, it has the potential to under-
crept up. The imminent publication of the mine the future production of definitive
new Rockfax Western Grit guide has ruffled guides.
a few feathers, and highlighted some in- There is of course no single answer here,
teresting points about the “definitive and everyone has their own opinion, in-
guidebook record”. For the first time, terest, and preference. However these con-
Rockfax have produced a guide which may tinuing debates highlight the need to
directly threaten the viability of tradi- come to a conclusion about the “defini-
tional, definitive guides. Rather than be- tive record” of climbing in the UK. Should
ing selective, it is essentially a definitive this record be available to anyone at no
ger guide to those crags and parts of crags cost – in effect, can the work of volunteers
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s. little incentive for people to purchase de- is it actually necessary to preserve this
he finitive guides. There is also the very real record? Would it actually matter if popu-
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a worry that the volunteers so vital in the lar selected guides concentrated climbers
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g interest once these ‘selected’ guides are crags fell into quiet obscurity?
ner on the market. Two things are however clear. Firstly that
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d lective with a larger selection than nor- tive guidebook producers are not in the
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ma mal, and that climbers will still want the best interests of either party or climbers as
m definitive guides. However a quick look at a whole, so some sort of long-term agree-
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on Kinder over 70% of the total routes fea- the BMC Guidebooks must take some les-
m ture, rising to 100% at crags such as sons from Rockfax, and embrace the web
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Fireworks at BMC AGM EGM Date
& Venue
The BMC’s 2003 AGM in Buxton was the best now out-number club members. The Al-
attended for many years and according to pine Club supported by several senior clubs
several old stalwarts was also amongst the led the opposition to the subscriptions
liveliest. The day started with a debate on increase on the basis that clubs needed
‘The Future of the BMC’ followed by the main more time to discuss the implications of
AGM business then the National Open Fo- the membership options and also needed
rum. Mark Vallance took over from Dave clarification of how their subscriptions
Musgrove as BMC President and Louise Tho- money was spent. After strenuous debate
mas was welcomed as new Vice-President. it was agreed that an EGM would be held
Gordon Adshead resumed his role as Treas- later in the year to re-visit the issue after a
urer but the bulk of the discussion focused period of consultation between BMC offi-
on the proposed subscriptions increases - cials and affiliated clubs. The BMC accepts
primarily the result of significant increases that the AGM resolutions placed the clubs
in civil liability premiums. in a very difficult position and we are firmly
More than anything, the AGM demon- committed to working with all clubs and
strated the significant role of the major individuals to develop a membership pack-
clubs in setting the direction of the BMC - age that suitably reflects the needs of all
despite the fact that individual members members.
Mark Vallance calling for a tight rope
on Super Crack
ABC decide to ACT
Climb '03 The BMC is calling an EGM at 12pm on
Sat 25 October to agree membership
The Access & Conservation Trust (ACT) is delighted to welcome the Association of British subscription rates for 2004. All club
Climbing Walls (ABC) as Gold level supporters of the Trust. The Association represents and individual members are invited to
British climbing centre managers and owners on issues such as safety, quality and national attend the meeting at the BMC Office,
developments, and you can view more information at www.abcclimbingwalls.co.uk. The 177-179 Burton Rd, Manchester, M20
Access & Conservation Trust also thanks the Climbers’ Club and the Yorkshire Mountaineer- 2BB. The agenda and associated reso-
ing Club. Both these clubs have been long term supporters of the access work of the BMC, lutions will be published in Summit 31
and continue to demonstrate this in 2003 with ongoing support for ACT. See the ACT in September. See you there!
website www.accesstrust.org.uk for more details about ACT.
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On for Gold? On top of the World!
To mark the 50th anniversary of the first
ascent of Everest, the Helly Hansen Na-
tional Mountaineering Exhibition is
There’s been lots going on recently in the
holding a unique exhibition about the
competition world. The International sea-
world's highest mountain. Bringing to-
son kicks off properly very soon with the
gether an outstanding collection of
first World Cups in Imst (Difficulty) and
Everest equipment, original film foot-
Ekatrinaburg (Bouldering) - good luck to
age, personal accounts and awe inspir-
the British Team members who will be at-
ing photography this is the most com-
tending, namely Adrian Baxter in Difficulty
plete account ever displayed.
and Gaz Parry and Malc Smith in Bouldering.
Plus, between the 18th May and 14th
The first semi-official Junior International
June, Everest mountaineers - with ex-
took place over the weekend of 26/27th
perience that spans fifty years of the
April and had a large British contingent
mountain’s history and including mem-
when a minibus full of Junior Team mem-
bers of the 1953 expedition - will talk
bers shot off to Marseille following on from
about their adventures. All visitors to
a few days training in Fontainebleau. Re-
the exhibition can enter a great com-
sults from this will appear at www.icc-
petition to win a KE Adventure Travel
info.org. Finally, Jemma Powell has recently
trip to Everest Base Camp. For details
been awarded the Chorley & District “Sports
call 01768 868000 or visit
Personality of the Year award”. Because of
www.rheged.com
this a £300 grant was given to the BMC,
Jemma Powell - cruising to the Junior
which was spent on sending the junior team
Bouldering title at Climb 2003. Mount Everest Malt
to Fontainebleau – so well done and thanks
Jemma! also flying the flag, coming second in the The first British woman to reach the
Across the pond we also saw some fan- men’s seniors. summit of Mount Everest is to donate
tastic results from ‘Brits’ at the famous Phoe- In other news, competition climbing has the proceeds from the sale of her own
nix Bouldering Competition, probably the been invited to the prestigious World Games bottles of Glenmorangie single malt
biggest competition of any kind in the in Duisburg, Germany in 2005. Seen by whisky to benefit the Himalayan Trust.
world. The Under 13 categories were won many as a stepping-stone to full Olympic Ten years ago Glenmorangie Distillery
by Tyler Landmann and Laura Griffiths. Laura status, the World Games features a relatively sponsored Rebecca Stephens on her
is a Brit living in the USA and Tyler is an small number of sports. The first possible successful Everest bid, and she was pre-
American living in the UK but he has ap- opportunity to get into the Olympics would sented with a cask of new whisky spirit.
plied for a UK passport so we’ll claim him as be 2010, when Jemma will be 22 - could This special cask is now fully mature
one of our own! Ex-Pat Wills Young was she be one of the first to bring a gold home? and Glenmorangie has named it the
“Mount Everest Malt”. A bottle will be
presented to members of the 1953 Ev-
Technical Chair? erest team, with the remaining bottles
being sold to benefit the Himalayan
Trust. Anyone interested in reserving a
After 16 years of very dedicated service,
bottle of this very limited edition (400
Neville Macmillan is resigning at the end of
bottles) of Glenmorangie Mount Ever-
2003 as the Chair of the BMC’s Technical
est malt should contact the
Committee. As there is no immediately ob-
Glenmorangie Distillery Visitor Centre
vious successor to this role the BMC would
on 01862 892 477. The minimum price
be interested in hearing from anyone that
is £50 per bottle (+p&p) but donations
may be interested in becoming a member of
C above this amount are encouraged. All
M the Technical Committee with a view to be-
B proceeds will benefit the Himalayan
coming Chair. If you are a keen climber with
Wall Accidents Trust.
experience of chairing meetings and an en-
gineering or technical background that in-
As part of the response to the current cludes writing technical reports and would Get Setting
insurance problems at walls, the BMC is be interested in finding out more about The BMC will be running a Competition
developing an accident reporting sys- the position, please email a brief cv outlin- Route Setting Course sometime in late
tem. The system will allow on-line re- ing your experience to Ian Hey, June. The course will be held over three
porting of accidents without creating [email protected]. days at the yet to be opened National
more work for the walls. Hopefully analy- Rock Climbing Centre for Scotland,
sis of the accident reports will be able (Ratho). The course will be very inten-
Racial Equality
to highlight areas of concern. The sys- sive and is intended for experienced
tem is currently being set up and will route setters only with the ability to
be piloted with the members of the As- set and test climbs/problems suitable
This March the BMC successfully achieved
sociation of British Climbing Walls for British Championship events. Full
the Preliminary Level of “Achieving Racial
(ABC). The scheme and the on-going details are available from
Equality: A Standard for Sport”- a joint ini-
analysis of the figures is being partly [email protected].
tiative of Sport England and the Commis-
funded by the ABC, so many thanks to
sion for Racial Equality. The award of the
them. The ABC is also contributing to- Mooning Around
Preliminary Level coupled with the BMC’s
wards the costs of creating a new regis-
signing of the Racial Equality Standard for Ben Moon’s been busy in Hull! Rock
tration form that it is hoped will reduce
Sport last year emphasises the BMC’s com- City climbing wall has just opened a
the number of claims being brought
mitment to ensuring that racial discrimi- new bouldering area; Ben Moon de-
against walls - claims that whether suc-
nation does not enter into climbing and signed, Ben Moon Problems, and Ben
cessful or not invariably lead to in-
mountaineering activities in any way, shape Moon Holds. It's called, of course, the
creased insurance premiums and there-
or form. Moon Bouldering Wall.
fore increased admission costs.
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latest news
Alpine Ski Club Grants But BMC research shows that many visi-
tors are willing to do more. And CHIPs –
This year the Alpine Ski Club (ASC)
supported by funding from Adfywio, the
awarded several grants to ski-mountain-
National Trust, and the Access Conserva-
eering expeditions, and they are keen
tion Trust (ACT) – is hoping to equip each
to publicise the awards for next year.
climbing hut in northern Snowdonia with
The awards are open to ski mountain-
an Information Pack.
eers and tourers from both in and out-
Local businesses are being encouraged
side the Alpine Ski Club, or the Ski Club
to provide information, and the pack will
of Great Britain. Application forms are
also include information about the natural
obtainable by sending an s.a.e to: The
ASC Awards Sub-Committee, Mrs Jay ger. and cultural heritage of the area, plus prac-
n tical details about local public transport
Turner, 22 Hatton Court, Hatton of e
Fintray, Aberdeenshire AB21 OYA. Tel ess and services.
M The research is being undertaken on the
0gr1a2n2t4s @7a9l1p0in3e7s.k iAclltuebr.noartgi.vuekl,y oerm saeiel dit: BMC’s behalf by Rural Resources – a
www.alpineskiclub.org.uk. Cre Welshpool based consultancy. Rural Re-
ut. source’s director Steve Evison, says that they
Alpbase.com H are getting a very positive response from
ns local businesses. One local trader said, “it’s
Jerry Gore has just set up an interesting a
looking new venture in the Ecrins Mas- hill great to hear someone is doing something”,
W whilst another said, “things like this are a
sif, Southern French Alps. Alpbase.com e real help, its so much better than people
is a new concept in activity holidays, h
T bringing all their stuff with them”.
set up for those who want all the infor-
CHIPS for tea Ken Taylor, who is managing the work for
mation and support to go skiing, hik-
the BMC says “This is an important area of
ing, climbing or biking . They offer cha-
work for the BMC. We recognised the prob-
let accommodation for up to seven, and
The BMC has just starting a new initiative; lems faced by many remote upland commu-
can provide all the essential informa-
the Climbing Huts Information Project nities before FMD made matters worse. But
tion to help you get into the area very
(CHIPS), aimed at increasing the benefits FMD highlighted how big a contribution
quickly. They also offer guiding all year
to local people from climbers and walkers visitors make to places like Llanberis and
round. Check www.alpbase.com for more.
visiting North Wales. northern Snowdonia. Even so, we feel that
Many climbers, mountaineers and hill members can make a bigger contribution –
Injury Research
walkers who visit north Wales stay in club economically and in other ways. That’s why
In cooperation with the Sheffield Cen- climbing huts, and can become very self- we set up CHIPs.”
tre for Sports Medicine, the BMC’s High contained. They bring their own food and The BMC will monitor CHIPs over the next
Performance Steering Group (HPSG) has drink, use their own cars to get around, year, to assess what impact it is having, and
just started a major survey into the in- and so make little economic contribution may extend the idea to other areas of the
cidence of injury in adolescent climb- to the area, despite valuing it highly. country if it seems to be successful.
ers. This survey will hopefully lead to a
better understanding of how young
Management Committee Summary
climbers should train and increase
awareness of injury prevention.
For the 11th April 2003. Reports were A report was circulated from the Helmets
HB buy Troll given by each of the Area Committee repre- Working Group concluding that there was
HB Climbing Equipment is pleased to sentatives regarding current events and is- no reason to change the current BMC posi-
announce the purchase of Troll Climb- sues in the areas. The Honorary Treasurer tion. 2 new clubs were accepted for mem-
ing from Bacou Dalloz. The two compa- summarised and circulated the 2002 An- bership. Discussion arose over the current
nies will maintain their identities and nual Accounts and reported a deficit of Western Grit Rockfax dispute and the for-
operate as separate brands, but by com- £129,220. He advised that ownership of mat of the proposed 2003 BMC Question-
bining resources and technologies will the Mountaineering Exhibition had been naire. The next Management Committee
be stronger, benefiting customers and transferred to Westmorland who had taken meeting is on 25 June 2003 at the BMC
end users. HB Climbing are also pleased on all the assets and liabilities of the exhi- Office. The agenda and papers for the meet-
to announce that Graham Desroy will bition. Discussion arose over the proposed ing will be circulated on 29 May 2003 in
now head up the combined sales of HB subscription options for the AGM and the time for the next round of Area meetings.
and Troll. Graham is widely known constitutionality of the 2002 AGM minutes.
throughout the outdoor industry as an
Area Meetings Calendar
enthusiastic climber and wearer of ap-
palling Hawaiian shirts.
Wall Debate
As part of the BMC Annual Gathering
there was a workshop and debate on
the insurance problems facing walls. Key
issues included whether; the BMC should
develop an accreditation scheme, at-
tempt to train expert witnesses/insur-
ance representatives as to the nature of
our sport, develop signing in procedures
and how to discourage the current cli-
mate of litigation prevalent in society
today in the climbing world. An inter-
esting discussion! Dates and venues may be subject to change. Please check website on a regular basis
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access news
Fell Fence Foxed
A proposed 8km long fence will now not be erected across
one of the Lakelands least visited and wild areas.
The proposed fence was to run between the wilderness of the area, would result in a
Caldbeck and Ulldale commons in the north sharp divide - highlighting the habitat dif-
of the National Park, as agreement could ferences between the two different grazing
not be made between the two set of com- regimes, and it was thought that shepherd-
moners over stocking levels. The Lake Dis- ing would provide an equally adequate so-
trict National Park Authority and English lution.
Nature were supportive of the fence on This was an important case that could
grounds of habitat improvement on one of have resulted in a precedent for increased
the commons which was to be stocked at a fencing in many of Britain’s Upland areas.
lower level. It sends a clear message that habitat im-
The resulting public inquiry, to which provements must be made in a fully sus-
the BMC submitted written evidence, took tainable and environmental and landscape
on board many of the BMC’s points which friendly manner. Interestingly the cost of
were also made by the Friends of the Lake the public inquiry is now likely to have been
District and the Open Spaces Society. The unnecessary as the other commoners are now
Credit: Stuart Andrew inquiry decided that the fence would greatly ready to sign up to the same agreement,
impair the sense of freedom and feeling of and lower stocking levels.
Blacknor, Portland taineers to spend more money locally and
PEAK DISTRICT
The landownPerEs AaKt BDlacIkSnToRr IFCoTrt are cur- to use local services and facilities.
rently unhappy about climbing on their
Ring Ouzels latest
land. If you climb in the Blacknor Fort area,
A number of Red Data Listed Birds, includ- SCOTLAND
be aware that you may be asked to leave.
ing Ring Ouzels, are currently nesting on
the North Lees (Stanage) Estate. A range of
Scottish Outdoor Access Code
low-key measures have been introduced to WALES
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code will un-
help protect these endangered species.
der-pin the access section of the Land Re-
These involve keeping to the main paths
from designated parking areas, some tem- Gogarth wave wash off form (Scotland) Act. It is now available for
porary directional signs, and keeping dogs Following a recent incident where a climber consultation and can be downloaded from
on leads at all times. This year the National was washed off Gogarth while traversing, www.snh.org.uk. Comments can be emailed
Park Authority and the BMC have agreed it’s worth noting that large waves do occa- to [email protected]
not to suggest any more wide ranging re- sionally occur even in calm conditions,
strictions. We have also agreed that some whether due to passing boats or natural IRELAND
carefully targeted short-term measures may causes. Be aware and consider roping up
additionally be necessary. even when on easy ground.
Ulster Way reviewed
Access day out Northern Ireland’s Parliamentary Under Sec-
YORKSHIRE
On the eve of the BMC AGM, Access Repre- retary of State, Angela Smith, has encour-
sentatives from as far as South Wales, Dor- aged people to go out and enjoy Ireland's
set, and the North East turned up on a rather Woodhouse Scar clean-up natural resources. A review of the Ulster Way
fine and sunny afternoon to find out more The Yorkshire area team had a clean-up day has resulted in the Environment and Herit-
about the Stanage Forum process and the and evening on April 2nd at Woodhouse age Section (EHS) of the Department of the
management of the Stanage and the North Scar. This crag in its urban setting suffers Environment being given the remit to co-
Lees Estate. Matthew Croney, the land agent from rubbish and other problems and it’s ordinate the Ulster Way after years of ne-
from the National Park, and local Access hoped that a climbers and residents group glect. The minister said: “This review has
Rep. Henry Folkard, who has been repre- can be set-up through the council to help demonstrated that there is significant popu-
senting the BMC on the Forum, were on look after this crag. If you are interested in lar demand for the continuation of the Ul-
hand to discuss some of the management being involved email [email protected] ster Way, I have therefore decided that EHS
issues and measures to enhance the con- should fulfil the co-ordinating role that
servation and recreational value of the site. has been missing for the last few years".
ACT This will require sufficient support and im-
petus from the District Councils to improve
SOUTH
and maintain the individual stretches of
Portland and Wales
the route. More information can be found
The Access and Conservation Trust (ACT) has
on www.countrysiderecreation.com.
Chipping in at Harrisons agreed to sponsor new projects in Portland
Croyden MC has again helped out at and Wales. The Portland Project is for inter-
Harrison’s this year by dragging cut wood pretation panels informing climbers of the FIND OUT MORE
to be chipped to provide mulch for foot- main areas of conservation concern and best
path and ground erosion work at Harrison’s practice. The Welsh Project is a rural devel- For the latest access info on
Rocks. The club spent a day collecting wood opment project co-funded by the Welsh more than 600 crags in
which has subsequently been chipped for Tourist Board, the Countryside Council for
England and Wales - check
use to help stabilise the ground erosion at Wales and the National Trust. The project
out the Regional Access
the base of the cliff. aims to put information packs in climbing
Database (RAD) on
huts and bunkhouses in North Wales, en-
www.thebmc.co.uk
couraging climbers, hill walkers and moun-
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