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Ban Y Gor - Wye Sector

The final section of the Main Crag, save for the Terrace, lying at a slightly higher level around to the left, presents quite an imposing profile and is the first section of crag to receive any sunshine in the afternoon. This buttress also offers some of the longest routes on the entire escarpment along with one of its most memorable E4s and the crags best E2. A long walk maybe but very worthwhile.

1. Barbaracue E5 6a quite a serious little route on the upper buttress left of Home is Where the Heart Is

2. Wye’re Less E3 5c * the name is a long story. Fine climbing, exposed finale. To be recleaned and rebolted.

3. Wye Knot E3 5c * not why not for there is no reason why you should not do this. Again very varied. It begins in an open scoop and climbs the wall above exiting right then left to exit. To be recleaned and rebolted.

4. Wye Me (7a) ** superb sustained climbing on the upper wall but with the crux of the route next to the first BR. To be recleaned and rebolted.

5. Wye Should I? exactly because you cannot. Climbs the lower wall via a faint groove and finishes up the centre of the barrel-shaped buttress. Needs rebuilding, recleaning and rebolting.

6. If So, Wye E4 5c * Indeed. The upper corner gained via a slim lower groove on the lower wall. To be recleaned and rebolted.

7. All Ten Mill (7a+) * sustained climbing on the upper wall to the left of the corner. The lower wall is straightforward. To be recleaned and rebolted.

8. Save Your Kisses For Me (7a+) ** superb varied climbing on the headwall again with an easier lower wall. To be recleaned and rebolted.

9. Kiss of Death E2 6a * used to be but not now. A struggle into the upper groove but excellent throughout. To be recleaned and rebolted.

10. Goodbye Kiss (6c+) * quite fingery on the buttress to the left. To be recleaned and rebolted.

11. Perfect Kiss E2 5c ** a superb trad pitch up the angled crackline above the terrace. To be recleaned

12. Faithful Couple E3 5c * again worthwhile. Gain it from Perfect Kiss or maybe more appropriate from the Terrace. To be recleaned