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Raven Crag access problems
« Thread Started on Feb 4, 2012, 2:19pm »
This was the scene that greeted us yesterday at the foot of the final ascent to Raven Crag.

The damage looks fairly recent, as the fallen trees looked quite fresh. The bottom end of the path was pretty much blocked by about 20 fallen conifers. I probably wouldn't have bothered, but Claire was with me needing the summit for Wainwright 206. We did get through but wasn't easy.

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« Reply #1 on Feb 4, 2012, 2:34pm »
the sign didn't put you off then ;D

Well worth the tree scrambling for Claire to tick off another fell. Look forward to hearing of her completion :)
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« Reply #2 on Feb 4, 2012, 2:35pm »
Can't remember any recent storms to cause that Martin. Or have I missed something. ???
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« Reply #3 on Feb 4, 2012, 2:52pm »
Martin Next time you are there please clean it up. Pam and Topsie and me need it clear for our xmas walk.

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« Reply #4 on Feb 4, 2012, 3:06pm »

Feb 4, 2012, 2:52pm, keltiejack wrote:
Martin Next time you are there please clean it up. Pam and Topsie and me need it clear for our xmas walk.

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I don't go there often Don - only my third time, and first since summer 2007.
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« Reply #5 on Feb 4, 2012, 3:07pm »

Feb 4, 2012, 2:34pm, Jenny wrote:
the sign didn't put you off then ;D

Well worth the tree scrambling for Claire to tick off another fell. Look forward to hearing of her completion :)


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« Reply #6 on Feb 15, 2012, 7:28pm »


I'm sure the sign meant well, and I don't want to appear facetious, not me ::), but now the trees have hit the ground I would have thought they were relatively safe ???
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« Reply #7 on Feb 18, 2012, 5:20pm »

Feb 15, 2012, 7:28pm, Lindsay wrote:


I'm sure the sign meant well, and I don't want to appear facetious, not me ::), but now the trees have hit the ground I would have thought they were relatively safe ???


........................ unless the sign was put up before the trees came down? ;) In which case full maks to United Utilities!
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Re: Raven Crag access problems
« Reply #8 on Apr 4, 2012, 8:14am »
Update...

Signs at commencement still state 'Permissive Path Closed".

The nearby car park, however, has no such signs.

Ker-bleedin'-ching, United Utilities.
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« Reply #9 on Apr 4, 2012, 8:26am »
I was there last week and at the small parking 'layby' near the path, there were two notices. One said that the permissive path was open, the other said the path to Raven Crag was closed due to fallen trees. I found that somewhat confusing. I guess they mean the detour to Raven Crag is 'closed'. We went up the path to find one of the sketchbook locations, but trees have grown to almost obliterate the view.

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Re: Raven Crag access problems
« Reply #10 on Apr 7, 2012, 12:29pm »
We saw the same notice and came to the same conclusion, but it really isn't clear. Presume they haven't removed the fallen trees yet - didn't go up to have a look ::)
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Re: Raven Crag access problems
« Reply #11 on Apr 27, 2012, 8:20am »
Has anyone any further update on the access situation at Raven Crag please?
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« Reply #12 on Apr 27, 2012, 9:32am »
Perhaps we should be writing a strongly worded letter to United Utilities. How long does it take to cut a few trees up.

Perhaps they have had few complaints, so aren't really bothered.
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« Reply #13 on Apr 27, 2012, 10:25am »
From what I've heard there have been more trees come down in this area recently making access along the permissive path very difficult and probably dangerous?
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Re: Raven Crag access problems
« Reply #14 on Apr 1, 2013, 7:54pm »
Notice now says path closed until April 21st 2013 due to fallen trees.
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