Vineyards · South West England
Symonds Yat promontory fort
In or near Symonds Yat.
Symonds Yat promontory fort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Terry Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 6.2 km
About
Symonds Yat promontory fort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in wales south. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Gloucestershire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Wye Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Symonds Yat promontory fort is located in South Wales. This historic site features remnants of an Iron Age hill fort, providing significant archaeological interest. The surrounding area includes a vineyard, where visitors can explore local viticulture and enjoy wine tasting experiences. The fort's elevated position offers views of the River Wye and the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8388, -2.6342
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- English Bicknor
- Postcode
- GL16 7NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673497 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Wild Woods Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Symonds Yat Rock
Viewpoints · 0.3 km
The chalet
Natural landmarks · 0.3 km
Wildlife sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
The Saracens Head
B&Bs · 0.3 km
Merlin's Cave, Great Doward
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Merlin's Cave
Caves · 1.0 km
Huntsham Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Elliots Wood
Literary houses · 1.0 km
Symonds Yat
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
The Paddocks
Hostels · 1.2 km
Huntsham Court And Adjoining Gate Piers
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Wild Woods Centre
Wild Woods Centre — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · South West England
Symonds Yat Rock
Symonds Yat Rock — Named viewpoint at 160 m elevation.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
The chalet
The chalet — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Wildlife sculpture
Wildlife sculpture in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
📷 3Mountains & hills · South West England
Merlin's Cave, Great Doward
Merlin's Cave, Great Doward — cave in Whitchurch, Herefordshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Symonds Yat promontory fort
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Biblins Youth Campsite
Biblins Youth Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 6Historic pubs · South Wales
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Symonds Yat promontory fort?
- Symonds Yat promontory fort is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7NZ), in the parish of English Bicknor.
- What is Symonds Yat promontory fort?
- Symonds Yat promontory fort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Symonds Yat promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7NZ.
- Is Symonds Yat promontory fort a protected site?
- Yes — Symonds Yat promontory fort is part of the Upper Wye Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Symonds Yat promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7NZ.