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Was down doing some solo tr and noticed all the ring bolts at the top have been chopped, surprisingly some others that dont look that flash with hangers have been left…Does anyone know if this was done recently? Its been a little while since I was there last. Fortunatley I had some cams and proceeded to ab off and clipped a ringbolt on the upper section near barefoot as a directional. I heard a crack and noticed it spin, some old glue chipped off, a few more spins and I pulled it, along with another one that I also tested lower down. Strange looking bolts still in good condition tho with no rust or obvious weekness on the shaft (which wasnt threaded or had any notches or grooves on it). Anyway I clipped the trusty carrots instead. Bomber.
There were some badly placed home-made Ps most of which were removed or fell out some years ago. There were a few left near the top. It’s surprising that the top ring-bolts would be chopped. Most of them were CALM bolts with id tags. Maybe CALM chopped them or locals who object to use of the crag. I think they were mostly for use of abseiling companies and are not a great loss(they were set back from the edge, ie not lower-offs). The bad Ps appeared at the same time the crag was vandalised, an angle grinder was used to cut a grade 12 route up the middle of the face. A lot of work on a crag where I’ve seldom seen anyone, climbers or abseilers.
Yeah i’ve never seen anyone there but I still visit the area from time to time, it’s a nice spot and the climbing is good.. Matts routes are fun and that line Space Face Shane R did is great. Worth a look if your in the area.
