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Pete Whittaker, 1st ascent Baron Greenback E9/10 7 26-Oct-2013 At 8:20:34 PM Karl Bromelow

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I will if someone promises to replace all those carrots with sensible hangers ; )

The bolts were placed by aid climbers back in the mists of time. A few ancient bolts exist on various gritstone crags such as Caley, Burbage, Wimberry. The bolts were placed by climbers who probably couldn't imagine such routes going free. Possibly before the ethic of no bolts on gritstone or UK mountain crags became entirely "set in stone". The ethic is welcomed and enjoyed by most informed and respectful British climbers. It adds spice to what are precious edges in a country with a large climbing community. It's not at all complex or irrational, it makes simple sense. Hope that helps.