Symonds Yat East Village
One of the most iconic spots in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with a stunning viewpoint, a riverside village, walks, pubs, places to stay and loads to see and do.
Symonds Yat is one of the most iconic spots in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. There are actually three distinct parts to Symonds Yat: Symonds Yat Rock, a viewpoint with incredible views over the River Wye; and the two villages of Symonds Yat East and Symonds Yat West on either side of the Wye. The only way to travel from one side to the other is a four mile drive or using one of the two ancient hand-pulled ferries for foot passengers across the river operated by local pubs. There is also a suspension bridge, Biblins Bridge, one mile downstream, that can be used by walkers to cross the river. There is a popular circular walk of 2¾ miles crossing at the suspension bridge and using the hand ferry based in front of the Saracens Head Inn.
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