In reply to Blake:
> Nobody moans about groups of climbers
> making crags look untidy
Yes they do, climbers themselves, when the things you mention are done inappropriately. Climbers are very good at self policing like this.
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> The hills are here for everyone, not just the holy property of people with a map or a rope.
Sure, but have you ever heard of "leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photos"? We should all aspire to that surely
You will find that landscapes have inspired art and poetry far, far longer than they have been climbed on.
Sure, but Wordsworth and Heaton-Cooper didn't let anyone know where they've been quite so obviously
Art and literature go immeasurably further to preserve the precious history and heritage of the area than walking or climbing ever could.
Not sure about that one either. The climbing and walking history and heritage of the Lakes and Snowdonia is pretty impressive and contributes massively to life today in those areas
> If you took a moment to actually read the poem, maybe you would like it.
I probably would, but I'd still rather see it on the side of a building in Llanberis or Dolgellau. This at best condones and and worst encourages others to do the same without the appropriate care and permissions