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Saracen's Head Hand Ferry

Saracen's Head Hand Ferry

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Saracen's Head Hand Ferry

Recommended by 47 hikers out of 48

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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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2. Symonds Yat & Biblins Bridge loop — Wye Valley

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3. Biblins Bridge loop from Symonds Yat — Wye Valley

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David Howells

November 2, 2023

This is one of two hand pulled ferries in the Symonds Yat area. The other one is just upstream from here and not that far away. The ferry here at the Saracen's Head crossing is iconic and steeped in local history and makes for a lovely cheap outing across the river.

Julian

August 14, 2022

The crossing costs 2 pounds, dogs are allowed.

Nick Hall

December 4, 2022

Looks a fun way to get across the river, unfortunately it wasn't running at the times we were there so we couldn't experience it.

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Distance 52 m

Uphill 10 m

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

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Saracen's Head Hand Ferry

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

2. Symonds Yat & Biblins Bridge loop — Wye Valley

3. Biblins Bridge loop from Symonds Yat — Wye Valley

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