In reply to A Nidderdale boulderer.:
> parking. It’s a lay-by. Walkers park there all the time. As long as the gate is not obstructed there is no problem. Certainly not illegal.
> Local people. The house opposite enjoyed chatting to climbers. Plus I am a local.
> lamping. Never saw it but it would not effect anyone.
> Footpath is sign posted, always has been.
> Gate never fully opened and the lock is spring loaded.
> “Person’s unknown” yeh right!
If climbers behaviour was never a problem and never affected anyone, and local people only enjoyed climbers being there, why was the crag vandalised? What do you think the real issue was?
Although arguing back to “please close the gate” on a public forum won’t win climbers any friends.