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.
To see the real beauty of this wonderful area, take
a look at some photos and video footage at WyeNot.com
There are opportunities for those who are energetic
to go mountain biking, walking, canoeing down the rapids,
boat trips, and a hedge maze.
Other activities include the following:
| Walking
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.
Ramblers Groups
Walking Guides
Long Distance Paths
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| Canoeing
Canoes can be hired from Symonds Yat West
or East. In addition the canoe companies
listed below provide transport and equipment
for one way trips starting or finishing
at Symonds Yat. There is a public
launch site at Kerne Bridge.
Symonds Yat Canoe Hire, Symonds Yat West
Telephone: 01600 891069 or 07860 848136
Website: www.canoehire.com
Wyedean Canoe and Adventure Centre, Symonds
Yat East
Telephone: 01594 833238
Website: www.wyedean.co.uk
The River Wye Canoe Hire Company, Ross on
Wye
Telephone: 01600 890470 or 07525 377437 (Mark Simons)
Website: www.riverwyecanoehire.com
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| Fishing
Day tickets are available for a number of
sections of the River Wye near Symonds Yat.
For further information please contact Wye
Angling, Ross-on-Wye.
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| Outdoor adventure - climbing,
ropes course etc.
Motiva Ropes Course
Telephone: 01594 861762
Website: www.motiva.co.uk
Inspire Consulting and Coaching
Telephone: 01600 891515
Website: www.inspirecc.co.uk
Go Ape!
Telephone: 01594 812388
Website: www.goape.co.uk
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| Relaxing
For those who are just relaxing, there are
many country pubs and eating places, here are
just a few locals:
Wye
Knot Inn
Symonds Yat West (30 minute walk)
Ye
Olde Ferrie Inn
Symonds Yat West (15 minute walk)
The
Saracens Head Inn
Symonds Yat East (hand ferry + 15 minute walk)
The
Royal Lodge
Symonds Yat East (hand ferry + 15 minute walk)
The
Old Court Hotel
Whitchurch (30 minute walk)
Or best of all, enjoy sitting looking at the
views and watching the canoeist go by with a
drink or two in the garden of The Old Pump House.
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Alternatively take a look at the Forest of Dean's events
page.
For lots of local information, visit the Wye
Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism Association.
Information on the Ross-on-Wye area of the Wye Valley
visit WyeNot.com
Online videos of "The Wye Valley from the air"
and "A day out at Symonds Yat" visit WyeNot.com
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