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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.

22m. Good varied climbing, well protected and low in the grade. Start left of Priory, below the large block overhang at 8 metres. Climb suspect rock to the overhang and climb the steep crack on the left until you can step back right above the overhang. Climb the pleasant slabby wall and juggy steepening to reach the belay of Priory.

Mark Davies/Paul Robertson 22/May/2009.

Ticklists

CC Wye Valley and Forest of Dean trad stars, blue list (VS and HVS)

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Martin Hore 28 Aug, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: August 19: The first 6 metres or so are worryingly loose and poorly protected. Improves after that to give good varied climbing as described.
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βeta: August 19: The first 6 metres or so are worryingly loose and poorly protected. Improves after that to give good varied climbing as described.

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High E1
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High HVS
Mid HVS
Low HVS
High VS
Mid VS
Low VS
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High 5b
Mid 5b
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High 5a
Mid 5a
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High 4c
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Low 4c
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Followed
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Route of Interest
Orange Wall

Grade: HVS 5a ***
(Symonds Yat)

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