VBB wrote:
Does there need to be more than a polite request from EH to keep climbers off the mound? I have suggested that a short explanation of the threat posed to irreplaceable archaeology and also the SSSI rather just ‘keep off’ would have a greater chance of persuading more not to climb than do now; but there again people don’t tend to read notices that don’t suit them…
Well judging by the amount of people that put two fingers up and climb, then yes, it does need more than a polite request. It's privately owned so why don't the signs say it is on private property and you WILL be prosecuted if you enter without permission? Surely making an example of a few offenders will make a lot more think again before climbing. It's no good telling them about irreplaceable archaeology and SSSI when they see those who pay for commercial reasons climbing the hill. You can't have it both ways. 