Symonds Yat Rock

Visit website

Managed by Forestry England, Symonds Yat Rock is a viewpoint well known for its picturesque views, trails linking to the River Wye, range of circular walks into the forest, and bird-watching. Choose from a selection of five walking trails or choose to take the cycle route by bike.

The area has a deep history and an ancient hill fort sat at the clifftop that provided a great vantage point for its Iron age inhabitants, who built the fort 2,500 years ago. The site is now a certified ancient monument.

Its high viewpoint also makes for a brilliant place for bird-watching, being one of the best places in the country to watch Peregrine Falcons. However, with a little patience, you might also spot Goshawks, Sparrowhawks, Buzzards, Tawny Owls, the list goes on.

Entry Cost

Entry is free but there is a charge for carparking.

Hours

The site opens at 8:00am every day and the closing times are as follows:
November to February - 5:00pm
March - 6:30pm
April - 8:00pm
May to August - 9:00pm
September - 7:30pm
October - 6:30pm

Welcomes
- Children welcome
- Coach parties
- Dogs welcome
- Free entry
- Accepts groups
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled facilities
Facilities
- On-site cafe/restaurant
- Picnic's welcome
- Public toilets
Special Features
- Historical Interest
- Rural location

Directions & Parking

Symonds Yat Rock
Symonds Yat
Herefordshire
HR9 6BY

Get Directions

/// buildings.rainbow.info

Follow tourist signs for the Forest of Dean. Take the B4432 from Coleford and Christchurch, heading North. The site is on the left before the steep downhill road to the river.
Near Coleford, Gloucestershire
Sat Nav Postcode: GL16 7NZ