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King Arthur's Cave

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King Arthur's Cave

Recommended by 91 hikers out of 92

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Wye Valley National Landscape

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Location: Whitchurch, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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1. Ferry crossings to King Arthur's Cave from Symonds Yat East — Wye Valley

9.57km

02:44

220m

210m

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

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2. Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort loop from Symonds Yat View — Wye Valley

11.6km

03:31

370m

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

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3. River Wye – Biblins Suspension Bridge loop from Symonds Yat West

12.5km

03:37

310m

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

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Steve'o

April 23, 2021

King Arthur's Cave is a limestone cavern at the foot of a low cliff at the north-western end of Lord's Wood, near Symonds Yat. The cave entrance lies about 285 feet (87 m) above the River Wye. It has a double interconnected entrance and two main chambers. Protected as a nature reserve under the Herefordshire Nature Trust, there is evidence that the cave was occupied by man during the Upper Palaeolithic era. Flint tools and woolly mammoth bones have been unearthed within and around the caves.

Dale

November 2, 2021

caves wasn't big and was a steep incline to get to them. i would miss them out next time

Craig Rees

December 27, 2021

I was silly and forgot my tortch before first light don't do the same!

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Elevation 150 m

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Location: Whitchurch, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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King Arthur's Cave

1. Ferry crossings to King Arthur's Cave from Symonds Yat East — Wye Valley

2. Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort loop from Symonds Yat View — Wye Valley

3. River Wye – Biblins Suspension Bridge loop from Symonds Yat West

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