Restricted Access
UPDATE AUG25:
After constructive engagement with Forestry England and the BMC the open access closure has now been removed from the southern end ONLY of the Symonds Yat cliffs. This includes Far South Buttress, New Orleans Buttress and The Final Zone.
Access is contingent on strictly observing the closed section from Introductory Rocks to Bowlers Hole inclusive. There are unstable sections of the cliff and contractors will need to access these sectors at any time until Spring 2026.
Please observe and respect signage which demarks the closed areas, and do not climb nor take access on foot beyond the signs.
Takes the centre of the wall between Stress Arete/Black Nun and the exit corner of Wimple.
Climb Stress Arete for 3m then take the think ramp to the right. Climb the centre of the wall on crimps.
First recorded ascent by Graham 'Sven' Hassall and Bob Thomas, (although I'm sure we climbed it many years before this) was the 1st March 2009. The route was climbed in error, hence the name Drum - Dim Straen, a welsh translation for 'Not Stress Arete!'.
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Freedom Direct
Grade: E1 5b ***
(Wintour's Leap)