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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. 

 

Rockfax Description
The wide crack on the left side of the raised semicircular bay.
1) 4a 14m. Climb the hard wide crack to a ledge and tree belay.
2) 12m. Move up right of another tree to a ledge. Follow the groove above a cave to finish. © Rockfax

Ticklists

CC Wye Valley and Forest of Dean trad stars, green list (HS and below) , Wye Valley Vdiffs's and Severes

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MikeLell 3 Jul, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Nice start but second pitch doesn\'t seem worth the hassle.
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βeta: Nice start but second pitch doesn't seem worth the hassle.
Samedi 5 Feb, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Crux is very polished, possibly making it a grade harder? Above the crux is nice climbing
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βeta: Crux is very polished, possibly making it a grade harder? Above the crux is nice climbing
Quintinia 10 Oct, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: The guidebook recommends this as two pitches I guess because of rope drag, and that's the way I did it, but they could probably be strung together easily if you extended your draws and/or used strategic twin ropes.
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βeta: The guidebook recommends this as two pitches I guess because of rope drag, and that's the way I did it, but they could probably be strung together easily if you extended your draws and/or used strategic twin ropes.

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Route of Interest
Central Rib Route I

Grade: S 4a ***
(Wintour's Leap)

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