Symonds Yat Rock

Lots to see and do at the internationally famous viewpoint. Nearby cliffs are the nesting place of peregrine falcons that soar above the valley of the River Wye 120m below. It is also the site of an Iron Age hill fort.

Walking trails

Symonds Yat Trail

Mailscot Wood Trails

How to get there:

Coleford is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SO564160

From the A40 at Monmouth take the A4136 towards Gloucester. At the Pike House crossroads turn left and proceed into Christchurch, take the B4432 left hand fork opposite the church and follow the signposts to Symonds Yat Rock.

Other places to go in Wye Valley Woods

Families at the Peregrines viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock

Facilities:

Toilets

Parking Charge

Information

Easy Access

Refreshments

Forest Shop

Other Facilities

	Refreshment cabin is open daily during the summer, from 10am to 4pm.
	The carpark and toilets open at 10am and close at 8.30pm or dusk if sooner.

Activities

Heritage

Picnic

View Point

	Symonds Yat Trail Mailscot Wood Trails
	Educational activities can be arranged through our ranger service.

Contact:

Recreation Ranger
01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

A new Sustrans route 'The Peregrine Path' is now open and runs along the River Wye from Monmouth to Symonds Yat East.

What's on

July
Nightjarring
August
August Activity Days at Symonds Yat Rock
Wildlife Detectives
Make a Dream Catcher
Antics at the Hill Fort

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What else is here

In Symonds Yat Rock there is also
wild woods

Useful sites

SUSTRANS

Find out more

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