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
The dominating broad arete is a popular and exposed line that requires care with the rock in places. Start just left of the arete.
1) 30m. Climb well-worn rock passing a small overhang and ledge to reach a prominent crack. Head up the crack to a tree and then on up a groove to block and tree belays on the ridge.
2) 10m. Walk along to the next section of ridge. Either abseil/climb down moderate ground on the left (facing the ridge) or finish up the short ridge with care. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
The obvious well-traveled broad arete, starting just right of the through cave.
A Yat classic
D E Hope 01/Jan/1975.
Ticklists
Day at the Yat , Best of Symonds Yat! , The Yat road to ruins HVS , Welcome to CUMC , Wye's it a trad classic (up to HVS)? , CC Wye Valley and Forest of Dean trad stars, green list (HS and below) , Top 50 Most Logged Climbs in the South West
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| CharlieWilliams96 | 28 Jul, 2023 |
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βeta: Mega loose big bits of rock! Be careful! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Mega loose big bits of rock! Be careful! |
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| NigelHurst | 7 Aug, 2022 |
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βeta: more than a couple loose blocks just past halfway, look like great holds, but no! take care. | βeta? | |
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βeta: more than a couple loose blocks just past halfway, look like great holds, but no! take care. |
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| Susanna Magowan | 11 Jul, 2021 |
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βeta: Fantastic Route. Led pitch 2 | βeta? | |
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βeta: Fantastic Route. Led pitch 2 |
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| glaramara | 18 Apr, 2021 |
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βeta: That big loose block 2 thirds up, is going to kill somebody 1 day. | ||
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βeta: That big loose block 2 thirds up, is going to kill somebody 1 day. |
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| NigelHurst | 19 Sep, 2020 |
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βeta: went left of first bulge, will try going right next time. would combine p1& P2 next time and mke it a 2 pitch climb | βeta? | |
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βeta: went left of first bulge, will try going right next time. would combine p1& P2 next time and mke it a 2 pitch climb |
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| Professor_Professorson | 25 Aug, 2020 |
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βeta: More exposed than it looked | ||
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βeta: More exposed than it looked |
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| tonymw | 24 Sep, 2019 |
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βeta: It was a bit confusing where the scramble down was and nearly went the wrong way. Care needed. | βeta? | |
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βeta: It was a bit confusing where the scramble down was and nearly went the wrong way. Care needed. |
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| FergusNorrie | 26 Aug, 2019 |
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βeta: There is a very large lose block just before the end of pitch 1. recommend not putting any gear near it. I went left below the block and then back into the corner. | ||
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βeta: There is a very large lose block just before the end of pitch 1. recommend not putting any gear near it. I went left below the block and then back into the corner. |
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| smile youve won | 5 May, 2019 |
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βeta: Some loose holds about halfway up the first pitch on the right hand side. (If you\'re splitting it in two pitches | ||
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βeta: Some loose holds about halfway up the first pitch on the right hand side. (If you're splitting it in two pitches |
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A Unique Snowflake
Grade: VD 5a ***
(Cleeve Hill)