UKC

Access Banned

As described in the 2010 CC guide, climbing at Symonds Yat is only permitted on the north-west facing cliffs - from The Introductory Rocks to the Final Zone inclusive.

Seasonal Restrictions

Dates: 1 March to 30 June

Reason: Nesting Birds

Peregrine falcons have established a nest since 2019 on Strathdon, in the White Wall.  Climbers should therefore avoid all routes from Motorway Madness to Night Nurse, inclusive, during the restricted period. 

 

40m.

Rockfax Description
The dominating broad arete is a popular and exposed line that requires care with the rock in places. Start just left of the arete.
1) 30m. Climb well-worn rock passing a small overhang and ledge to reach a prominent crack. Head up the crack to a tree and then on up a groove to block and tree belays on the ridge.
2) 10m. Walk along to the next section of ridge. Either abseil/climb down moderate ground on the left (facing the ridge) or finish up the short ridge with care. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
The obvious well-traveled broad arete, starting just right of the through cave.
A Yat classic


D E Hope 01/Jan/1975.

Ticklists

Day at the Yat , Best of Symonds Yat! , The Yat road to ruins HVS , Welcome to CUMC , Wye's it a trad classic (up to HVS)? , CC Wye Valley and Forest of Dean trad stars, green list (HS and below) , Top 50 Most Logged Climbs in the South West

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CharlieWilliams96 28 Jul, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Mega loose big bits of rock! Be careful!
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βeta: Mega loose big bits of rock! Be careful!
NigelHurst 7 Aug, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: more than a couple loose blocks just past halfway, look like great holds, but no! take care.
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βeta: more than a couple loose blocks just past halfway, look like great holds, but no! take care.
Susanna Magowan 11 Jul, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: Fantastic Route. Led pitch 2
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βeta: Fantastic Route. Led pitch 2
glaramara 18 Apr, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: That big loose block 2 thirds up, is going to kill somebody 1 day.
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βeta: That big loose block 2 thirds up, is going to kill somebody 1 day.
NigelHurst 19 Sep, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: went left of first bulge, will try going right next time. would combine p1& P2 next time and mke it a 2 pitch climb
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βeta: went left of first bulge, will try going right next time. would combine p1& P2 next time and mke it a 2 pitch climb
Professor_Professorson 25 Aug, 2020 Show βeta
βeta: More exposed than it looked
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βeta: More exposed than it looked
tonymw 24 Sep, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: It was a bit confusing where the scramble down was and nearly went the wrong way. Care needed.
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βeta: It was a bit confusing where the scramble down was and nearly went the wrong way. Care needed.
FergusNorrie 26 Aug, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: There is a very large lose block just before the end of pitch 1. recommend not putting any gear near it. I went left below the block and then back into the corner.
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βeta: There is a very large lose block just before the end of pitch 1. recommend not putting any gear near it. I went left below the block and then back into the corner.
smile youve won 5 May, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: Some loose holds about halfway up the first pitch on the right hand side. (If you\'re splitting it in two pitches
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βeta: Some loose holds about halfway up the first pitch on the right hand side. (If you're splitting it in two pitches

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Route of Interest
Central Rib Route III

Grade: VD ***
(Wintour's Leap)

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