Local Attractions

Symonds Yat is a popular tourist area in the Wye Valley offering spectacular views and vantage points for bird watching, in particular peregrine falcons.

There are opportunities for those who are energetic to go mountain biking, walking, canoeing down the rapids, boat trips, and a hedge maze.

Canoeing
Canoes can be hired from Symonds Yat West and East. There is a public launch site at Kerne Bridge.

Footpaths
Just behind the Old Pump House is the footpath from Symonds Yat West to Biblins. This route takes you through the narrow gorge of the Wye through Lord's Wood below the Doward. It is possible to cross the Wye river on the suspension bridge and return to Symonds Yat East along the Wye Valley Walk. A hand ferry is available from the Saracens Head Inn, it is a good idea to check the operating times of the ferry in advance.

Other Activities

• Golf - Monmouth Golf Club
• Fishing
• Mountain Biking - Bike Hire, MTB Trails
• Quad Biking
• Climbing
• Ropes course and Adventure Centre
• Castles - Goodrich, Raglan, Chepstow
• Walking - Offa's Dye, Wye Valley
• The Amazing Hedge Puzzle

Alternatively take a look at the Forest of Dean's activity website or their events page.

Relaxing
For those who are just relaxing, there are many country pubs and eating places and of course a fantastic view from The Old Pump House garden.

For lots of local information, visit the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism Association web site