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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.

When I did the FA of this lovely route, my second left a piece of gear in the overhang and as I was soloing up to get it out a bloke climbing Golden Fleece tensioned over and retrieved it. Saying thanks I down climbed until he said, "finders keepers" - when he got back down again, I "persuaded" him otherwise - hence the name of the route. Have fun folks, but don't fall off the crux!
Done the original FA way, it is definitely E3

John Matthews, Justin Peer Aug/1984.

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Grade: E2 6a ***
(Ellwood)

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