Towns & cities · South West England
Symonds Yat
Symonds Yat — village on the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border in United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Symonds Yat, the nearest railway station is Rookwood, which is 7.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is HR9, and entry to the area is free.
About
Symonds Yat is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: HR9. Wikidata describes it as: "village on the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.8480°, -2.6430°.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
Symonds Yat is a village in the Wye Valley in the English counties of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, and a popular tourist destination. It straddles the River Wye, and is within a few miles of Monmouthshire and the Welsh border. The two settlements either side of the river are known as Symonds Yat West and Symonds Yat East and are linked by a footbridge and passenger ferries. Nearby is Symonds Yat Rock, a scenic hilltop viewpoint. The Seven Sisters Rocks are an outcrop of rocks forming cliffs above the Wye at Symonds Yat.
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Background
History
Bones from hyenas, sabre-toothed cats and a mammoth have been found in and around the caves of the Wye valley. Human habitation can be traced back to 12,000 years ago with findings of their tools and clothes. In the Iron Age the forts on the Great Doward and Yat Rock provided secure, defensible settlements for the local residents. During Roman times these forts became focal points in the region and the importance of the iron here and in the Forest of Dean made this a valuable prize for the conquerors. The 8th-century earthwork Offa's Dyke runs close to Symonds Yat. The Yat Gorge was mined for iron ore and remains of a smelting works are located down stream of the Symonds Yat Rapids. The…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8480, -2.6430
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Whitchurch
- Postcode
- HR9
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q990105 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Symonds Yat (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Symonds Yat West.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Paddocks
Hostels · 0.2 km
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Huntsham Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.4 km
Elliots Wood
Literary houses · 0.6 km
Huntsham Court And Adjoining Gate Piers
Historic houses · 0.6 km
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park
Campsites · 0.6 km
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Zoos & aquariums · 0.8 km
Old Court Hotel
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
The Saracens Head
B&Bs · 0.9 km
Wye Valley Heritage Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Wildlife sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
The chalet
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Symonds Yat is located in South Wales. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Symonds Yat
58 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Symonds Yat →
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
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Goodrich Manor
Goodrich Manor — manor house in Goodrich, Herefordshire, England, UK.
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Huntsham Court And Adjoining Gate Piers
Huntsham Court And Adjoining Gate Piers — Grade II* listed house and gate in the parish of Goodrich, Herefordshire, England, UK.
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📷 3Mountains & hills · South West England
Merlin's Cave, Great Doward
Merlin's Cave, Great Doward — cave in Whitchurch, Herefordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · South West England
Symonds Yat Rock
Symonds Yat Rock — Named viewpoint at 160 m elevation.
📷 3Caves · South West England
Wet Sink (Slaughter Stream Cave)
Wet Sink (Slaughter Stream Cave) is a cave in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Wildlife sculpture
Wildlife sculpture in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Wild Woods Centre
Wild Woods Centre — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
The chalet
The chalet — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo — a zoo aquarium in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Queen Stone
Queen Stone — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Huntsham Bridge
Huntsham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Old Forge Bridge
Old Forge Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles
Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles
Harper Monument Approximately 10 Metres South-East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Giles — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Fisher Monument Approximately 10 Metre North-East Of East End Of Church Of St Giles
Fisher Monument Approximately 10 Metre North-East Of East End Of Church Of St Giles — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
English Bicknor Village Sign
English Bicknor Village Sign — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Royal Forest of Dean College
Royal Forest of Dean College — a school heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
Braceland Bunkhouse
Braceland Bunkhouse — a hostel in wales south.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Huntsham Hill
Huntsham Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 140 m.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Elliots Wood
Elliots Wood — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Huntsham Court And Adjoining Gate Piers
Huntsham Court And Adjoining Gate Piers — Grade II* listed house and gate in the parish of Goodrich, Herefordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park — a campsite in wales south.
Where to eat & stay near Symonds Yat
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
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📷 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
Queens Head
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Punch House
The Punch House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Symonds Yat?
- Symonds Yat is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR9), in the parish of Whitchurch.
- What is Symonds Yat?
- Symonds Yat — village on the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border in United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Symonds Yat?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR9.
- Is Symonds Yat a protected site?
- Yes — Symonds Yat is part of the Upper Wye Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Symonds Yat free to visit?
- Yes, Symonds Yat is free to enter.
- How do I get to Symonds Yat?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9.