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
A steep and airy upper section is the reward after an undistinguished start. Begin at a broken crack towards the right-hand side of the wall. Take the crack to a ledge and thread, and then climb up leftwards to a tiny cave and more threads. Move right on holes and pockets to reach threads and a peg and then head straight up to a steep crack that is climbed to the top. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Start at the foot of a "messy" crack beneath an impressive overhanging arete. Follow this easily to a good thread. Climb diagonally left to small cave and more good threads, then move back right following a line of holes and pockets to in-situ threads and an old peg. Move straight up past this (crux) to a steep corner crackline and follow it with continued interest to the top!
Ticklists
Feedback
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| mishabruml | 29 Nov, 2021 |
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βeta: gear is a bit crap. added another insitu thread about 3m to the left of the thread on Yongona thread at the crux (left of peg) is worryingly thin/sandy, don't think it would take a lob. can be backed up with a red totem (friend 1) or number 9 gold nut in the pocket. replaced this thread with thinner cord (doubled up) and used the black static for the thread described below, leaving more room for gear/fingers in crux pocket. | βeta? | |
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βeta: gear is a bit crap. added another insitu thread about 3m to the left of the thread on Yongona thread at the crux (left of peg) is worryingly thin/sandy, don't think it would take a lob. can be backed up with a red totem (friend 1) or number 9 gold nut in the pocket. replaced this thread with thinner cord (doubled up) and used the black static for the thread described below, leaving more room for gear/fingers in crux pocket. |
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| Matt1234 | 9 Jul, 2021 |
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βeta: In-situ thread replaced 9th July 2021 | βeta? | |
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βeta: In-situ thread replaced 9th July 2021 |
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| ClimbingNut | 13 Jul, 2020 |
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βeta: Well protected, lovely airy climbing, nice holds are always there if you go for it. One of the best routes at Symonds?!? | βeta? | |
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βeta: Well protected, lovely airy climbing, nice holds are always there if you go for it. One of the best routes at Symonds?!? |
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| dprib123 | 5 May, 2019 |
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βeta: Peg has been replaced 04/19 | βeta? | |
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βeta: Peg has been replaced 04/19 |
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Notung
Grade: E1 5a ***
(Wintour's Leap)