Today I was asked to leave Colehill Quarry. Reason, It is too dangerous! The general public can wander around it, the Police have exercises in there and on the crag, apparently without a problem. The 'site manager' did not seem really sure of his facts about why climbing is banned or why the quarry is listed as a special site. He informed us that the BMC are organising the removal of all the bolts and anchors. I was wearing a BMC hoodie so that may have prompted that comment. He said climbers were making the cliff faces 'unstable because of all the blasting that took place'.
We didn't argue, had a chat and left. There have been problems in the past with littering and raves, but climbers usually cleaned up after these random groups made a mess!
Just a warning if you are planning a trip there.
