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About Symonds Yat

From whichever vantage point you choose all around Symonds Yat are scenes of incredible beauty. Yat rock stands nearly 500ft above sea level at the neck of a vast loop in the silky River Wye as it shimmers and snakes it's way through some of the finest scenery in the Wye Valley. Symonds Yat is cut in two by the Wye. It straggles out along a fascinating limestone, thickly wooded gorge. Here, there are spectacular walks, most of which are clearly marked from the visitors centre in the heart of the village.

Of interest is the hand pulled rope ferry which continues to take visitors across the river. The magnificent Seven Sisters Rocks, King Arthur's cave and the Queen Stone, oddly shaped and most likely an ancient monument, are all an absolute joy. So too, is the ancient riverside church which dates 14th-century and has a magnificent trussed rafter roof. Jubilee park maze and gardens are rather special and teas are served here.

Visitors crowd Symonds Yat in every season of the year and if they are very lucky they may catch a fleeting glance of the protected Peregine Falcons as they fly from nest to nest.

The river here is often awash with canoe enthusiasts and the waters are enlivened by the riviting splash of colourful craft. There are pleasure boats offering river trips, from these crafts you get an unrivalled view of the finest natural river scenery in the land.

There are a couple of pleasant pubs here serving good food and drink, and closeby there is a caravan park for the traveller who wishes to park up for a longer stay. There is much to see and to enjoy in this wonderful area where every season brings special delights, but a favourite has got to be when a bright autumn sun dazzles over a sparking river flanked by trees with foliage of deep red, purple and gold. It is truly magical, a vivid picture of granduer to cherish forever.

Not far from Symonds Yat is the pleasant market town of Ross-on-Wye and the ancient remains of Goodrich Castle are just a short drive away.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

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Recommended attractions near Symonds Yat

King Arthur's Cave	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)	Pictures
Goodrich Castle	(2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Monmouth Castle	(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Pembridge Castle	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
The Royal Forest of Dean	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Skenfrith Castle	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
St. Briavels Castle	(7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Littledean Hall	(7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Flaxley Abbey	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Raglan Castle	(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Westbury Court Garden	(10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Grosmont Castle	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
White Castle	(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction W)	Pictures
Shipley Gardens	(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust	(12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Symonds Yat

Goodrich, in the county of Herefordshire (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction NE)
Everyone loves a castle, especially a ruinous castle, haunted by the romantic ghosts of two lovers fleeing the rampageous armies of the Civil War.
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Walford, in the county of Herefordshire (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE)
Walford lies in the rural countryside about 4 miles from the old market town of Ross-on-Wye.
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Ross-on-Wye, in the county of Herefordshire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NE)
Ross-on-Wye is a beautiful market town, with a rising main street culminating at the well worn stone slabs beneath an ancient market house.
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Parkend, in the county of Gloucestershire (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE)
Parkend is a quiet forest village, situated a few miles from Lydney.
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St Briavels, in the county of Gloucestershire (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S)
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Hoarwithy, in the county of Herefordshire (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction N)
Apart from the church, the rest of the village reflects the character of all things English. Beautiful black and white timber- framed properties, some of 16th-century origin.
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Aston Ingham, in the county of Herefordshire (9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction NE)
This is a serene pastoral village set in the rolling agricultural landscape of the valley of the River Wye.
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Kilpeck, in the county of Herefordshire (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction NW)
Hidden away in one of England's most glorious little medieval villages, lies what is without doubt, the finest small Norman church in Britain.
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Sharpness, in the county of Gloucestershire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE)
Sharpness is best known for the fascinating waterway of the Gloucester and Sharpness canal, and the Victorian bonding houses built alongside it at Gloucester.
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Mordiford, in the county of Herefordshire (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction N)
The village of Mordiford is home to the oldest bridge in Herefordshire, which in parts dates to c. 1352 and tales of a Dragon that would come down from its lair, to drink at the confluence of the rivers near the village.
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Frampton on Severn, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction E)
An ancient interesting village with a village green surrounded by beautiful half timbered properties
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Berkeley, in the county of Gloucestershire (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction SE)
The town is mostly Georgian, with the most dominant feature being its centuries old castle, surrounded by buttressed walls which are 14 ft-thick in parts.
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Hampton Bishop, in the county of Herefordshire (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction N)
This picturesque village with it's wealth of half-timbered properties lies comfortably between two enchanting rivers, the Wye and the Lugg.
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Slimbridge, in the county of Gloucestershire (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction SE)
A visit to Slimbridge in the county of Gloucestershire not only offers the opportunity to explore a wealth of wildlife habitation, but the chance to savour some of the loveliest scenery in the Shire.
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Hereford, in the county of Herefordshire (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction N)
Hereford is a town in the west of England bordering wales. It has a beautiful cathedral which was established in the 7th century...
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Nearby travel help

M50 Junction 4	(6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction NE)
M50 Junction 3	(9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction NE)
Lydney Station	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SE)
Chepstow Station	(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction S)
Bristol International Airport	(32.0 miles, 51.4 km, direction S)
Cardiff International Airport	(43.2 miles, 69.5 km, direction SW)
Symonds Yat to London	(110.8 miles, 178.2 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Symonds Yat

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Symonds Yat center
Old Court Hotel	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
The Riverside Hotel	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SW)
The Speech House	(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction SE)
The Wyndham Arms Hotel	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction S)
Orles Barn Hotel	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction N)
Wilton Court Hotel	(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE)
Bridge House Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE)
The Royal Hotel	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE)
The Kings Head Hotel	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE)
The Chase Classic Hotel	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE)
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