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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.

15m. Follow the crack almost directly to the top. A very clean route that requires a few strenuous laybacks. Good gear throughout including a nice thread fairly near the ground.

Ticklists

The Yat road to ruins HVS , Wye's it a trad classic (up to HVS)? , CC Wye Valley and Forest of Dean trad stars, green list (HS and below) , Climbs I want do next , Bristol Area Easy Trad Ticklist

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High HS
Mid HS
Low HS
High S
Mid S
Low S
High HVD
Mid HVD
Low HVD
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High 4b
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High 4a
Mid 4a
Low 4a
High 3c
Mid 3c
Low 3c
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
Toproped
Soloed
Alt Leads
Not Set
Onsighted
Repeated
Flashed (β)
DNF
Redpoint
Dogged
Ground Up
Not Set
Route of Interest
Central Rib Route I

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

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