Event Description
Symonds Yat Rock is one of the iconic features of the Forest of Dean, a striking view point over a great crook of the River Wye and the starting point for this meandering circuit through a particularly beautiful corner of forest. Along the way it climbs steeply to two more stunning rocky eyries and incorporates a couple of other curiosities for good measure. Halfway around Staunton offers refreshments and also has an interesting church.
Generally good well-defined paths with the exception of one rough steep path up through woods which requires a bit of strenuous climbing. Good walking boots and walking poles are recommended.
Stunning cliff top view points across the Wye Valley and the distant horizon of the Black Mountains. Several interesting stones along the way and a boulder of conglomerate reputed to be the largest in Britain estimated to weigh as much as 14,000 tonnes.
£5.00
Distance: 9.5 miles
Duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: Hard
Date: 30 May
Start time: 10:00 am
Walk leader: Shan South
Start location: Symonds Yat car park (pay and display) – outside the toilets
HR9 6JL
Grid reference: SO 564160
What3Words: horses.rationed.gearbox
Further details:
The route terrain is woodland tracks and paths. There are steep steps down from the Yat Rock to the riverside and there is one section which is a steep climb up through woods with a poorly defined path and requires strenuous effort. There will be two breaks (coffee and lunch) and walkers must bring adequate food/refreshments for both breaks and a good drinking water supply.
