In reply to rginns:
> (In reply to martin k) this is not good news if it would jeopardise climbing at Wilton, would the BMC buy as they did with Craig y Longridge?
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> This is a fantastic quarry which must remain available to future generations
All four quarries at Wilton offer fantastic sport, even though they tend to be derided by the unconverted.
When the BMC stepped in to rescue Craig Y Longridge, I felt that this was partly due to the huge popularity of bouldering at the time, and the fact that whilst it had only a ten year or so history, it was seen as a significantly important crag.
Surely the same is true of the Wilton Massif. It needs to be available to the future generations - a bastion of traditional quarry adventure climbing - not for the faint hearted or the bolt clipper, but a true wild quarry location of national importance.
What price can you put on a place like this? Personally I thik those guide prices are fair, and I can't wait to see how the BMC views this opportunity.
Phil