Symonds Yat Rock
Description
Enjoy wonderful views over the Wye Valley from this well known viewpoint on the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire border. From the elevated position you have a great view of the beautiful wooded gorge below. It's also a popular spot for birdwatching with peregrine falcons, buzzards, goshawks and hobbies regularly seen. The area is great for walking and cycling with miles of waymarked woodland trails and riverside paths to try. This circular walk starts from the car park and follows good footpaths to the viewpoint. You then continue along the river through the woodland, passing Huntsham Hill on the way. A section along the Perigrine Path then takes you along the River Wye before heading through Riddings Wood to the car park.
There are several other waymarked trails in the area which visit the Iron Age Hillfort and Mailscot Wood. There is also a nature trail with nature boards through an attractive section of mixed woodland. You can buy refreshments from the excellent Log cabin cafe.
This route is designed for walkers but cyclists can try the Symonds Yat Rock Cycle Trail which runs for about 3 miles from the campsite. You can also pick up the Perigrine Path cycle route which runs through Symonds Yat.
Symonds Yat Rock Postcode
GL16 7EL
N.B
Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations
Symonds Yat Rock Ordnance Survey Map
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Symonds Yat Rock Aerial Photo View Map
   
Distance
2 miles (4 km)
Difficulty
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Joining Routes
Monmouth to Symonds Yat
,
Goodrich Castle and Coppet Hill
,
The Kymin
,
King Arthurs Cave
, St Briavels,
Brockweir
,
Llandogo
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