The Roaches on Countryfile

Posted by Tina Gardner on 28/11/2010

Today's Countryfile (Sunday 28 November) saw presenter Matt Baker visit the Roaches to try out the gritstone and take a look at the Peak District National Park Authority's intentions to hand over management of the Roaches estate.

Filming took place a couple of weeks ago, with local BMC volunteer Andi Turner showing presenter Matt the ropes as they took on Central Route (VS 4b), just along from The Sloth. 

Countryfile also interviewed BMC volunteer Michael Hunt, chair of the Whillans Memorial Hut Committee, who showed them around Rockhall Cottage and chatted about its history.

For more information on the Management of the Roaches click here.

The programme was shown on Sunday 28 November at 6.30pm on BBC One.

Now available on iPlayer

Buy the BMC Staffordshire Grit - The Roaches guidebook   



« Back

Post a comment Print this article

This article has been read 919 times

TAGS

roaches
tv
andi turner
countryfile

Click on the tags to explore more

LINKS

Countryfile

RELATED ARTICLES

Enter the BMC Women in Adventure Film Competition 2023
03/03/2023
0
Enter the BMC Women in Adventure Film Competition 2023

The BMC and Kendal Mountain Festival are calling for all adventurers and filmmakers to switch their cameras on and get ready to enter the Women in Adventure Film Competition 2023!
Read more »

City Climb: your guide to climbing in some of the UK’s finest cities
19/11/2022
1
City Climb: your guide to climbing in some of the UK’s finest cities

City Climb is a series of short films from the BMC that look at the climbing opportunities for new climbers in our urban centres. It focuses on the indoor walls, clubs, outdoor climbing and the general vibe.
Read more »

Don Whillans Memorial Hut
01/06/2021
0
Don Whillans Memorial Hut

Located at the Roaches in Staffordshire, the Don Whillans Hut is a unique building, superbly located amongst the buttresses and boulders of this historic climbing area.
Read more »

Post a Comment

Posting as Anonymous Community Standards
3000 characters remaining
Submit
Your comment has been posted below, click here to view it
Comments are currently on | Turn off comments
0

There are currently no comments, why not add your own?

RELATED ARTICLES

Enter the BMC Women in Adventure Film Competition 2023
Enter the BMC Women in Adventure Film Competition 2023
03/03/2023
0

The BMC and Kendal Mountain Festival are calling for all adventurers and filmmakers to switch their cameras on and get ready to enter the Women in Adventure Film Competition 2023!
Read more »

City Climb: your guide to climbing in some of the UK’s finest cities
City Climb: your guide to climbing in some of the UK’s finest cities
19/11/2022
1

City Climb is a series of short films from the BMC that look at the climbing opportunities for new climbers in our urban centres. It focuses on the indoor walls, clubs, outdoor climbing and the general vibe.
Read more »

Don Whillans Memorial Hut
Don Whillans Memorial Hut
01/06/2021
0

Located at the Roaches in Staffordshire, the Don Whillans Hut is a unique building, superbly located amongst the buttresses and boulders of this historic climbing area.
Read more »

MOST VIEWS MOST COMMENTS
General election: access & conservation promises from each party Take care around cows: warning for walkers New British Mountaineering Council President elected at the Annual General Meeting Rewilding success at BMC-owned Horseshoe Quarry BMC responds to Labour proposals to connect more people with nature
General election: access & conservation promises from each party
7
All Party Groups call for MPs to get your kit on
88
New British Mountaineering Council President elected at the Annual General Meeting
3
Help protect the Bridestones boulders
2
BMC responds to Labour proposals to connect more people with nature
2
Respect The Wild MPU
BMC MEMBERSHIP
Join 82,000 BMC members and support British climbing, walking and mountaineering. Membership only £16.97.
Read more »
BMC SHOP
Great range of guidebooks, DVDs, books, calendars and maps.
All with discounts for members.
Read more »
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Get covered with BMC Insurance. Our five policies take you from the beach to Everest.
Read more »