Hi Pete, are there any changes in access in the pipeline or will things carry on as it has been?

You haven't mentioned it but out of interest does the ownership also cover the smaller levels like Roaring Spring Water, Shawside, Hodgsons and the like that are dotted in the valley head and Dowgang Hush?

Is that on the same sort of idea as Cwmystwyth, i.e. the landowner (Cumbria County Council) need to be rid of the liability and sold it for a song to a reputable local charity?

Chris.

Chris - Cumbria does not have the resources to care for the site. We have a chance of being able to obtain conservation grants. We can generate sufficient income from Open Days to cover our base costs, with a Volunteer operation

Chris - Cumbria does not have the resources to care for the site. We have a chance of being able to obtain conservation grants. We can generate sufficient income from Open Days to cover our base costs, with a Volunteer operation

I'm not criticising. It is interesting that both Cambrian Mines Trust and now Nenthead Mines Conservation Society secured important mining sites for minimum outlay. I am thinking of it in terms of beginning to set a precedent for other efforts.

Chris.

Thanks for the details Pete and well done for getting this put into the right hands.

Thanks for the details Pete and well done for getting this put into the right hands.

This was a great team effort by many NMCS members.