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.
Rockfax Description
Start from the right-hand corner of a flat topped block on the path. Follow the thin crack past a bulge to a scoop and then directly up the wider crack above passing two jammed blocks. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Start from the right hand corner of the flat topped block on the path and follow the thin crack past a bulge to a scoop then directly up the wider crack past two jammed blocks. Picture in guide only shows the bottom 3 or 4m.
Ticklists
YatFest 2019 , CC Wye Valley and Forest of Dean trad stars, blue list (VS and HVS)
Feedback
There is no feedback for this climb.
Logged Ascents
Guidebooks for Symonds Yat
Not all climbs appear in all guidebooks
Please Login to view more details on the logged ascents
The Angel's Girdle
Grade: VS 5a ***
(Wintour's Leap)