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View of the River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock

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View of the River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock

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Location: English Bicknor, Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Symonds Yat Rock loop from Symonds Yat — Wye Valley

5.52km

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rock Solid Café loop from Symonds Yat West

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Biblins Suspension Bridge – King Arthur's Cave loop from Symonds Yat West

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

October 19, 2021

From this spot, you get a breathtaking view over the River Wye meandering gently through the tree-covered valley. A magical place to spend a moment.

JEANETTE

July 23, 2020

Discover the ancient hill fort, spot birds of prey and enjoy a snack from the log cabin cafe.

There are waymarked trails linking to the River Wye and a choice of circular walks into the forest itself.

RSPB volunteers are on hand from April to September to help you spot the Peregrine Falcons which nest nearby.

Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint is well known as one of the best places in the country to watch Peregrine Falcons. However, with a little patience, there are many other birds that you can seen here.

Goshawks can be viewed in detail, Sparrowhawks are frequent and breed in the trees in the valley as do Buzzards which can be seen from above whilst soaring. Ospreys also often stop here in the spring and autumn migration. Tawny Owls are sometimes seen roosting and hooting males are occasionally heard during the day. Barn Owls, Ravens and Kestrels also usually nest nearby.

RSPB volunteers are at the viewpoint daily from Easter until September and during Autumn and Winter there are usually bird enthusiasts on site to help point out the birds.

Steve'o

April 23, 2021

Symonds Yat is a village in the Wye Valley and a popular tourist destination, straddling the River Wye in the English county of Herefordshire, close to the Gloucestershire border. It is within a few miles of Monmouthshire and the Welsh border.

The two settlements either side of the river are known as Symonds Yat (West) and Symonds Yat (East) and are linked by a footbridge and passenger ferries. Nearby is Symonds Yat Rock. The Seven Sisters Rocks are an outcrop of rocks forming cliffs above the Wye at Symonds Yat.

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Location: English Bicknor, Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

View of the River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock

1. Symonds Yat Rock loop from Symonds Yat — Wye Valley

2. Rock Solid Café loop from Symonds Yat West

3. Biblins Suspension Bridge – King Arthur's Cave loop from Symonds Yat West

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