Regulations United Kingdom Welsh Government Woodland Estate
Cox's Quarry
Climbing
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.
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Voluntary closure
Climbing · 31 Mar to 15 Aug
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Restrictions apply from 31 March - 15 August.
Reason: Nesting Birds
There is currently a Peregrine nesting in the centre of the main cliff. Any climbing from March to August should stay clear of these central routes and no development in the quarry should take place during this period.
Sectors:
- Central routes of the main cliff
Published by BMC, 29 Nov 2022 · Cox's Quarry
In Welsh Government Woodland Estate
Regulated zone
Welsh Government Woodland Estate
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Regulated
Hiking · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Interpretation
- 2. In these byelaws:-
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"lands of the Commissioners" means lands which are under the management or control of the Commissioners and to which the public have, or may be permitted to have, access;
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Application
- 3.- (1) Byelaws 5, 6 and 7 shall apply to all lands of the Commissioners except that byelaw 5(xi) shall not apply to the New Forest or to the Forest of Dean.
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(3) Nothing in these byelaws shall make unlawful anything done with the written authority of the Commissioners.
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Acts prohibited on the lands of the Commissioners
- 5. No person shall in or on the lands of the Commissioners:-
(i) enter any area on or near which there is displayed by the Commissioners a notice prohibiting entry thereon;
Published by Forestry Commission, 5 May 1982 · The Forestry Commission Byelaws 1982
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Regulated
Caving · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Interpretation
- 2. In these byelaws:-
[…]
"lands of the Commissioners" means lands which are under the management or control of the Commissioners and to which the public have, or may be permitted to have, access;
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Application
- 3.- (1) Byelaws 5, 6 and 7 shall apply to all lands of the Commissioners except that byelaw 5(xi) shall not apply to the New Forest or to the Forest of Dean.
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(3) Nothing in these byelaws shall make unlawful anything done with the written authority of the Commissioners.
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Acts prohibited on the lands of the Commissioners
- 5. No person shall in or on the lands of the Commissioners:-
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(ii) enter any building, structure or mine unless there is a notice displayed thereon by the Commissioners permitting or implying access thereto;
Published by Forestry Commission, 5 May 1982 · The Forestry Commission Byelaws 1982
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Interpretation
- 2. In these byelaws:-
[…]
"lands of the Commissioners" means lands which are under the management or control of the Commissioners and to which the public have, or may be permitted to have, access;
[…]
Application
- 3.- (1) Byelaws 5, 6 and 7 shall apply to all lands of the Commissioners except that byelaw 5(xi) shall not apply to the New Forest or to the Forest of Dean.
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(3) Nothing in these byelaws shall make unlawful anything done with the written authority of the Commissioners.
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Acts prohibited on the lands of the Commissioners
- 5. No person shall in or on the lands of the Commissioners:-
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(x) set up or place any caravan, tent, booth, stall or erection of any kind, including equestrian equipment;
Published by Forestry Commission, 5 May 1982 · The Forestry Commission Byelaws 1982
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Permit required
Paragliding · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Interpretation
- 2. In these byelaws:-
[…]
"lands of the Commissioners" means lands which are under the management or control of the Commissioners and to which the public have, or may be permitted to have, access;
[…]
Application
- 3.- (1) Byelaws 5, 6 and 7 shall apply to all lands of the Commissioners except that byelaw 5(xi) shall not apply to the New Forest or to the Forest of Dean.
[…]
(3) Nothing in these byelaws shall make unlawful anything done with the written authority of the Commissioners.
[…]
Acts prohibited on the lands of the Commissioners
- 5. No person shall in or on the lands of the Commissioners:-
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(xxiii) operate any aircraft, glider, hot-air balloon, boat, raft or craft of any kind, or any model aircraft, boat or car;
Published by Forestry Commission, 5 May 1982 · The Forestry Commission Byelaws 1982