Hi,
We were climbing yesterday at Woodcroft Quarry, accessed by the fab new gate (access details on the BMC RAD database, note the gate is further along the path than the previous access).
I must say the land owner has done an excellent job in fencing off the quarry while providing a high quality access gate, all credit to them and the BMC for sorting this out.
While climbing someone started to fly a drone in the area which was very noisy and really not appropriate for a nature reserve. One of the local residents asked the pilot to stop and pointed out that Falcons nest in the area and disturbing them is illegal and subject to a large fine. I'm glad to stay they did stop after being asked.
We did have a chat with the resident afterwards and he explained how they had been subjected to anti-social behavior (mainly from local youths rather than climbers) and that they were pleased with the new gate arrangement which seems to have put off the teenagers.
Anyhow, I just wanted to point out that access to this area is sensitive and that we all need to be careful.