Places to see in ( Symonds Yat - UK )
Places to see in ( Symonds Yat - UK )
Symonds Yat is a village in the Wye Valley and a popular tourist destination, straddling the River Wye and on the borders of the English counties of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. It is within a few miles of Monmouthshire and the Welsh border. The name is said to come from Robert Symonds, a 17th-century sheriff of Herefordshire, and yat, an old word for a gate or pass.
The ferry at Symonds Yat has always played a huge part in the life here. In 1800 there were 25 hand ferries between Ross and Chepstow just like those outside Ye Old Ferrie Inn and the Saracen's Head today. They were introduced in Roman times to link the forts of the Doward and the Yat and have served military, civilian, tourist and horse traffic over the years.
Symonds Yat originally encompassed all the lands southerly of Huntsham curve on both sides of Symonds Yat Rock and would have included the area around Coldwell Rocks. The name Symonds Yat used to refer to quite a large area of land and the hamlet of Symonds Yat (East), consisting of the Saracen's Head Inn, the Fish House, Lockkeepers Cottage and one or two cottages on the hillside, was specifically called New Weir and is seen on maps as such up until 1955.
Symonds Yat (East) is on the eastern side of the river, very close to the Gloucestershire border. It has three hotels, WyeDean Canoe and Activity Centre and the Saracens Head Inn (with accommodation). A steep footpath leads from the village up to Symonds Yat Rock. Another footpath and a cycleway, constructed on a former railway line, runs on the eastern bank to Monmouth.
Symonds Yat (West) is on the western side of the river. It has a large caravan and camping site (Sterretts Caravan Site), and a small amusement park owned by Kimberly Danter (daughter of Henry Danter and family member of the famous UK showmen the Danter Family). Symonds Yat (West) amusement park used to have a small funfair which was removed in 2010 due to lack of service.
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Ross-on-Wye to Symonds Yat by River
Scenes from a Wye Valley boat journey, from Ross-on-Wye to Symonds Yat shot for
The journey of approximately 15 miles took 7 hours as water levels were very low following a very dry month of June. I think I walked in the water, towing the moat almost as much distance as I was able to ride in it.
Although shot from a boat in this instance for film kit carrying convenience, using mostly stop motion stills photography, this journey is a popular canoe route.
Canoe Wye 2012
A 3 day lads trip down the river Wye from Horwithy to Redbook.
Canoeing on the River Wye - Bristol Sundown Rotary Club
River Wye Kayaking
Kris and Simon on a little adventure
Canoeing on the River Wye.
Canoeing on the River Wye. From Glasbury to Symonds Yat over the space of three days.
I shot this on a Panasonic HDC-SD9 video camera and edited the footage on iMovie. This version has no sound, the sound version had Canned Heat's Going up Country playing along to it. So if you can hum along to that whilst watching it might just give it more flavour.
Symonds Yat
Camping and Canoing in Symonds Yat
Newcastle University Adventure Alumni 2007
A trip with the captain Kieran down the River Wye -
WyeCruise2011.m4v
3 days paddling along the River Wye from Hereford to Monmouth with 200 canoeists and kayakers from across the UK.
Canoe trip august 2010 PART2
Mansfield's video diary of epic events on the last day of the canoe trip down the river severn
Tales from River Bungalow - Episode 4 - River Wye Snacks
Join Rhys on the banks of the stunning river Wye for a bit of Al Fresco dining - not without a little help from his expert friend down at the Groe (meaning pebbles in Welsh). Enjoy the Omega 3 action.
Diabetic Gourmet Tours - Majestic England, Wales & London
Finally! Deluxe travel for people with diabetes, their family and friends. Travel with us from tranquil Costswold villages to the spectacular Valley of the River Wye, a living pathwork quilt of exquisite countryside weaves its beauty through Britain, and is yours to discover. You will stroll old Roman roads, explore the myths of Camelot, browse ancient bookstores, and much more. Search for the Holy Grail, and King Arthur in Glastonbury. Also,, cruise the River Thames. Enjoy gourmet diabetic food. Learn how to eat out, following a diabetic diet, without sacrificing taste or enjoyment.
the river wye, shark attack - symonds yat
warning human beings of possible shark attack
priceless times................
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