Team called to climbers

 

The Swanage team backed up by colleagues from St Albans Coastguard and Swanage Lifeboat were tasked just before 5pm to a report of  climbers in distress. 

The report gave the position between Anvil Point and Dancing Ledge so on arrival the team carried out a search along the coastal path. 

Shortly after arriving information was received from the deputy station officer that the climbers were ok and safe.  It was a false alarm with good intent with both climbers getting to the top safely. 

We would rather be called to check than someone be in serious trouble. During these difficult times we would like to confirm the situation regarding climbing. 

Help us to stay safe by following this national advice

BMC Advice

Climbing and walking appears to be acceptable as a form of exercise under current guidance, but only if it can be done within your local area (now better defined, see below). However, it is worth stressing once again the immense pressure the NHS is currently under and highlighting the need for everyone to dial back their aspirations to objectives well within their abilities.

Whilst the new national lockdown will be disappointing news for all, it is hoped that the new guidance together with the rapid roll out of the vaccination programme will allow restrictions to be lifted again in due course once case numbers start to

UK Climbing guidance 

England

Following the government's announcement of a national lockdown in England, updated guidance has been released on what is acceptable in terms of exercise.

Exercise is permitted once per day, either with your household or bubble, or with one other person.

The guidance for lockdown activities is slightly clearer cut than last year's lockdown where 'local' was never really defined. This time your local area has been clarified as 'the village, town, or part of the city where you live.' This will be disappointing news for some, but good for those who have crags on their doorstep.