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Climbing banned Centennial Trev Blue Mtns - NPWS 5-May-2015 At 8:10:45 PM Olbert

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On 5/05/2015 Snacks wrote:
>So, how does an area like Upper Shipley compare to having this area banned
>(and now apparently with bolts removed as of today)?
>
>That crag would have to be one of the most used areas by bushwalkers and
>climbers in tandem in the whole Blue Mountains.
>
>Wouldn't want to see it go on my account though... ha ha... as I'm more
>just making an academic point...
>
>But it is;
>- unaesthetic from a bushwalker point of view
>- grid bolted to the max
>- soft sandstone with climbers possibly ripping off holds onto walkers
>(unlikely but more of a risk than at the arch in question)

It's not in the National Park.

It's been there for 20+ years - so there isn't a major problem. Most people have accepted it for what it is.

It doesn't have any outstanding natural value (in comparison to an arch!) that isn't all over the Blue Mountains.