The slate quarries of north-west Wales have just been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. How does that affect climbers and walkers? Read more »
The slate quarries of north-west Wales have just been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Once, slate carved from here was sent all around the world, literally roofing the Industrial Revolution. Then the industry largely collapsed, leaving behind prescient apocalyptic wonderlands for outdoor-lovers to explore. The second-largest of these quarries, Dinorwig, has in particular become a climbers' paradise. But where did it all begin, and when did the climbers move in? Read more »
Temporary access closures to the Dinorwig slate quarries at Llanberis are planned during June due to filming of a major Warner Brother movie, intriguingly involving Tarzan! Read more »
Come rain or shine, you can't beat a club weekend meet for getting you out there sharing new climbing and walking adventures. Ben Williams dispatches his diary of a wet and wild weekend in North Wales. Read more »
Graffiti art in the Dinorwig slate quarries by London artist Jack Murray has reignited the debate about what can and can't be done to rock faces in the name of art. Ed Douglas explores the issues. Read more »
Very positive progress has been made on securing access to Dali's Hole at Dinorwig Slate Quarries. Following many months of conflict, altercations and access problems at this popular low grade slate venue, the BMC have undertaken lengthy and complicated negotiations to try to secure access to this venue. Read more »
BMC has been informed by Wardens at the Vivian Country Park that a large (and still unstable) rock-fall has occurred at Vivian Slate Quarry, affecting access to "Comes the Dervish" area. Read more »
Following the recent closure of the slate quarries for filming, and the revival in interest in climbing at the Llanberis slate quarries concerns have been raised by the owners, First Hydro regarding liability and safety issues at the Dinorwig slate quarry. This is a brief update of the current situation at the begining of October. Read more »
The public footpath leading through the slate quarries to Nant Peris will be closed from 29th June until mid-August to help with filming a remake of the epic film Clash of the Titans. Read more »
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