South Wales Mountaineering Club | Clwb Dringo De Cymru

The BMC have reported that some climbers have been asked to leave Coed-Ely (Gladys Quarry) crag. Please continue to climb quietly, if you wish to do so but may I remind you that if asked to leave the property by the land owner or their representative you must do so otherwise this could lead to an action for trespass being taken by the owner or their representative against you in a civil court.

The BMC have been threatened with legal action by the owners over the use of Edwardsville X1 by climbers/general public. This crag is known by the owners as Pontygwaith Quarry.

Please give this area a wide berth. DO NOT ACCESS. DO NOT CLIMB.

The BMC are planning to meet the owners but of course the outcome of any negotiations will determine the future use of the crag as a climbing venue. We will have to wait and see.

It has been reported to me that two signs with the following have been sited at the crag:

'Private Property - Keep out - Climbing prohibited - All enquiries tel. (A number)

Trespass is a civil matter between the accused and the land owner/user.

No “Trespass” is committed by going onto property.

An offence is committed if something is placed on the property, something is removed from the property and if anyone on the property is asked to leave and does not leave immediately.

I received the following info. late Sunday: “went to tyle coch today near newbridge and was surprised to find that all the 1st bolts on all of the climbs have been knocked in by a hammer or removed.”

I emailed the complainant giving a brief outline of the general nature of "permission to climb".

I added that, the problem at Tyle-Y-Coch may be an owner access issue or we may have a case of vandalism. Who knows.

Deri: Parc Cwm Daren have advised that they would like nesting restrictions observed, 1 March to 30 June. It is no longer necessary to inform them by telephone before climbing.

Llangattock: Groups should continue to use the booking system set up in 1998 and contact Crickhowell Adventure Gear on 01873 810020 to book. (New 'phone number)