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
Enjoyable and protectable. Start at the shallow corner with a tree sticking out at its top. Take the shallow corner crack to the tree and a ledge. Head straight up for 3m then traverse leftwards for 3m to a right slanting groove. Climb the groove to the top. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Follow the obvious shallow corner crack up to a tricky move onto a ledge go straight up for 3m then traverse left to a right slanting groove which is followed to the top.
Nottingham CC.
Ticklists
The Yat road to ruins HVS , CC Wye Valley and Forest of Dean trad stars, blue list (VS and HVS) , Consolidating Hard Severe
Feedback
| User | Date | Notes | ||
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| petegruf | 14 Aug, 2022 |
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βeta: Didn't follow the crack. After 4 m stepped right round the arete and stepped back left after a couple of m. Seemed more in keeping with the grade. | ||
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βeta: Didn't follow the crack. After 4 m stepped right round the arete and stepped back left after a couple of m. Seemed more in keeping with the grade. |
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Logged Ascents
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The Angel's Girdle
Grade: VS 5a ***
(Wintour's Leap)