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The area around Symonds Yat in the Wye valley has something for everyone. Family activities, camping and hotels, restaurants and pubs, cruises, canoeing, good walks and breathtaking views. All prices quoted are correct at the time of writing (May 2009).

Finding Symonds Yat

Symonds Yat is situated just off the A40 between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. Follow the signs to Symonds Yat (West) along the B4164 until you reach the car park. Parking is priced at £2 all day and tickets are available from several machines.

Family Friendly Activities

There are many family activities to be found close to the car park on this side of the river. Leaving the car park to the left you will find the butterfly zoo, the hedge puzzle maze and a 12 hole miniature golf course with a Roman theme.

To the right of the car park there is a small fun fair and amusement arcade, as well as a restaurant and gift shop. Camping facilities can also be found here. River cruises are available at regular intervals for those who would like a leisurely trip up and down the Wye. Check the board by the river for the next departure time.

River cruises on the Wye (Image by author)

Starting the Walk

But we must leave all this behind us for now and start the walk. Head towards the river between the gift shop and the wishing well. Take a right at the river cruises departure point and follow the path close to the river bank.

Go through the gate and continue walking next to the river for about half a mile. At the end of the path is the car park for Ye Olde Ferrie Inne.

Ye Olde Ferrie Inne (Image by author)

At the end of the car park walk up the slope to the right. Then take the slope to the left that leads around the back of the pub. Walk along this path, between houses set into the hillside, until reaching the ferry crossing point opposite the Saracen’s Head pub.