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.
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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| robgamm | 21 May, 2022 |
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βeta: Watch out for bats nesting in some of the deeper cracks! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Watch out for bats nesting in some of the deeper cracks! |
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| Minkey | 8 Aug, 2020 |
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βeta: Nice steady lead with plenty of protection. Very dirty at the top. It’s advisable to throw a sling around the tree at the top of the vertical section to protect topping out, or alternatively use the tree on the LHS as the stance and thus avoid the muddy slope. | ||
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βeta: Nice steady lead with plenty of protection. Very dirty at the top. It’s advisable to throw a sling around the tree at the top of the vertical section to protect topping out, or alternatively use the tree on the LHS as the stance and thus avoid the muddy slope. |
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| whenry | 28 May, 2019 |
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βeta: There are birds nesting in the crack about 2/3 up. Best avoided for the nesting season. | βeta? | |
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βeta: There are birds nesting in the crack about 2/3 up. Best avoided for the nesting season. |
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Logged Ascents
Guidebooks for Symonds Yat
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Central Rib Route I
Grade: S 4a ***
(Wintour's Leap)