Welcome to Symonds Yat

Symonds Yat is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Wye and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is a popular tourist destination due to its stunning natural beauty and the range of outdoor activities that are available in the area.

One of the main attractions of Symonds Yat is the viewpoint that overlooks the River Wye. From here, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the river and the surrounding countryside. The viewpoint is accessible via a short walk from the village and is a popular spot for photographers and nature lovers. The area is also home to a range of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and peregrine falcons.

In addition to the stunning views, Symonds Yat is also a popular destination for outdoor activities. The River Wye is a popular spot for canoeing and kayaking, and there are several companies in the area that offer equipment hire and guided tours. The village is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which allow visitors to explore the surrounding countryside at their own pace. Overall, Symonds Yat is a beautiful and peaceful destination that offers something for everyone.

Local Schools

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Whitchurch C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Stevens	Whitchurch Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DA 01600890571 School Website
English Bicknor Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Isaac	English Bicknor Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7PG 1594860367 School Website
Goodrich C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Miles	Goodrich Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 6HY 01600890422 School Website
Berry Hill Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Amy Pugh	Nine Wells Road Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7AT 01594832262 School Website
Five Acres High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Phelps	Five Acres Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QW 1594832263 School Website
Lydbrook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lusted	School Road Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9PX 01594860344 School Website
Llangrove Ce Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Dean	Llangrove Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 6EZ 01989770322 School Website
St John's C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Peaper	Bowens Hill Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8DU 1594832046 School Website
Walford Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Louise George	Walford Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 5SA 01989562209 School Website
Ruardean Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Manning	School Road Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9XQ 01594542461 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 10.01 Miles

Chepstow Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD 14.09 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 14.97 Miles

Hereford Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 15.41 Miles

Abergavenny Station Approach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HS 15.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Spright Cars 01600 700110 Cedars House, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DQ 1.12 Miles
Pams Private Hire 01594 860575 The Willows, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QH 2.88 Miles
Spright Cars 01600 700110 2 The Rickfield, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3HL 3.30 Miles
A W Taxis 01594 829327 37 Coombs Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AY 3.37 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01594 836757 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 4.04 Miles
Soverign Hire 01594 837135 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 4.04 Miles
Paddy's Cabs 01600 772882 4 Cappers Place, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5AL 4.16 Miles
Rockfield Cars 01600 709980 5 Brook Crescent, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5AX 4.30 Miles
Cds Taxis Ltd 01594 834834 Unit 3 Tufthorn Industrial Estate, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PJ 4.37 Miles
Amber Cars 01600 712200 Unit, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5JA 4.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Riverside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lydbrook Health Centre	Lydbrook Health Centre Upper Lydbrook Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9LG
Forest Of Dean Pcn 01594 838101	Coleford Health Centre Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH
Coleford Family Doctors 01594 838108	Coleford Health Centre Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH
Brunston Practice 01594 833255	Brunston Practice Cinderhill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HJ
Ruardean Surgery	High Street (Rear Of Memorial Hall) Ruardean Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9US

Local Stores

Coleford
Market Place
Lordshill
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8AA
01594 836560
Store Website
3.68 miles

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Spar- Platinum - Lower Lane
Lower Lane
Berry Hill
Coleford
GL16 8QQ
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH 01594 833526 3.74 miles

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Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
Animal Health Centre 1A Cupola Close Mushet Industrial Park Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RD 01594 835600 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 3.91 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Unit 2 Rockfield District Centre Rockfield Road Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 5BA 01600 711511 vets@abbeyvets.co.uk Website 4.13 miles
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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
2A Wonastow Road Monmouth Gwent NP25 5AH 01600 712206 4.24 miles

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Vine Tree Vets
Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5RS 01989 564687 reception@vinetreevets.co.uk 4.60 miles

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Chaseview Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Hildersley Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7NJ 01989 562251 info@chaseviewvets.co.uk Website 5.90 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bracelands To Symonds Yat
This 6 Mile Walk Has A Number Of Possible Start Points. We Started At The Bracelands Campsite Entrance (Grid Ref So561130) Where There Is Parking For Those Not Straying At The Site. An Alternative Start Is The Symonds Yat Car Park.Although The Stretch Along The "Wye Valley Walk" Is Flat, There Is A Steep Climb To The Symonds Yat View Point And Steady Climb Back To Bracelands. There Are Stunning Views Of The River Wye, Evidence Of Wild Boar In The Woods And Varied Woodland. 2 Braceland Cottages Braceland Coleford GL16 7NP 1.96 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

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Severn Way River Severn
A Truly Gorgeous Walk Along The Banks Of The River Severn, Following Part Of The Severn Way. Open Fields And Water With Lovely Views Of The Bridge. Severn Way Lancashire 15.77 miles Free Parking For About 6 Cars Gets Full At Weekends And On Nice Sunny Days

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Stinchcombe Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Stinchcombe Hill, Which Lies To The West Of Dursley. You Will Experience Superb Views From Parts Of The Walk And Circle Part Of Stinchcombe Golf Course. GL11 6AQ 16.26 miles From Dursley, Head West Toward Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club. Follow The Road Up. The First Car Park Is For The Golf Course, So Continue Past That A Short While Until Reaching Stinchcombe Hill Car Park, On Your Left.

Haresfield Beacon
There Are Several Routes You Can Take Once At The Beacon. You Can Either Walk Across The Fields To The Viewing Point, This Walk Is Fairly Flat. You Can Also Walk In The Woods Which Has Several Paths To Take Ranging From A Short Easy Pace To A Longer Hilly Path. Haresfield Ln 16.36 miles Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take

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Cam Long Down
A Circular Dog Walk At Cam Long Down, Offering Amazing Views And Stunning Scenery At The Top Of Cam Peak. GL11 5HH 16.72 miles From The A4135 In Dursley, Turn Right At The Roundabout With Lloyds Bank, To Head Up Long Street. This Turns Left Into Drake Lane. Follow Drake Lane Until The End Where It Meets Springhill. Turn Right Here And Follow The Road Until You See The Car Park On Your Right.

Llanfoist
Walk Along Old Railway Line And Canal Merthyr Rd Gwent Llanfoist Abergavenny NP7 9LR 17.01 miles

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