In early 2021, extra bolts appeared in the quarry on existing traditional routes. Some of these have been removed. Retro bolts should not be placed without agreement at BMC area meeting. Discussion is ongoing but agreement was reached at the January 2023 area meeting that retro bolts on existing trad routes should be removed.

The current policy in short:

• To replace existing bolts when there is no alternative
• Where specifically agreed after discussion at an area meeting
• Where required in order to secure access

Autumn 2021: recent new routes listed here: https://www.lancashirerock.co.uk/assets/pdf/2021/noggarth-sept-2021.pdf  

Further discussion: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/fixed-gear-guidance-on-north-west-crags-and-quarries