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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.

The impressive broad leaning prow. Gives excellent steep climbing on good holds! Low in the grade. Start up the trip then head up to the left side of the first of two caves. from the top of the second cave head straight out until possible to step right onto a resting ledge! Wave to your second and soak up the view then continue easily to the top!

I Sayers May/1982.

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Matt1234 9 Jul, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: In-situ threads replaced 9th July 2021
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βeta: In-situ threads replaced 9th July 2021
SGD 1 Jun, 2019 Show βeta
βeta: Cleaned a little veg off this and removed some loose rock in the break above the 2nd thread. (Both threads are good)
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βeta: Cleaned a little veg off this and removed some loose rock in the break above the 2nd thread. (Both threads are good)

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Vulture Squadron

Grade: E3 6a ***
(Wintour's Leap)

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