climber fall South West

Wintours Leap near Chepstow, Great Wall

Saturday, 5 September 2026

Two climbers fell at the base of the Great Wall at Wintours Leap near Chepstow on 5 September 2026. One climber sustained an injury and was unable to walk. A combined rescue team from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, Severn Area Rescue Association, and Ambulance HART attended; the injured climber was carried out and evacuated to an ambulance at Lancaut.

Outcome: injured climber carried out and evacuated to ambulance

Responding team

Severn Area Rescue Association — team website ↗

Sources

Two climbers fell at a popular beauty spot - then a major rescue operation began news · southwalesargus.co.uk
Injured climber rescued after fall at Wintours Leap near Chepstow news · theforester.co.uk
Injured climber rescued after another fall at Wintour's Leap news · chepstowbeacon.co.uk
Injured climber rescued after fall at Wintours Leap near Chepstow news · theforestreview.co.uk

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