Symonds Yat - Wyenot.com

The beautiful villages of Symonds Yat East and West, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire are two of the most well known in the Wye Valley. Approximately six miles from the town of Ross-on-Wye, the villages are a hive of activity and a popular spot for taking forest walks, canoeing, fishing, taking a cruise along the River Wye or enjoying a cream tea. There is a traditional rope ferry, which is moored at the Saracen's Head Inn and crosses the river regularly, taking passengers between the two villages. As well as being a pleasurable experience, this short crossing saves a five mile journey by road.

At 500 feet above sea level, Yat Rock lies above the villages of Symonds Yat East and West affording spectacular views of the river and surrounding countryside. For bird watchers, Yat Rock is a popular place for sighting the Peregrine Falcon during summer months. Historic Goodrich Castle is also very close and is one of the many attractions open to visitors locally and King Arthur's Cave is well worth a visit.

Whether you are looking for peace and tranquillity, beautiful scenery, a river cruise or other activity, with great country pubs, such as the Saracen's Head or Wye Knot Inn and a wide variety of accommodation to choose from, Symonds Yat is the ideal place to take either a holiday or a short break.

A DAY OUT AT SYMONDS YAT EAST

This three minute time lapse film of Symonds Yat East was made in March 2009 and features the River Wye Rope Ferry, Kingfisher Cruises, Rose Cottage Tea Garden, Garth Cottage, Wyedean Canoe Hire, the Saracen's Head Inn, plus visitors to the area who happened to be there at the time of filming.

The film comprises 2000 still images, taken on Saturday, 14th March and both days on the following weekend, set to music.

Even though it is quite funny to watch, I hope the natural beauty of the whole Symonds Yat area comes across.

If you have a fast computer and internet connection, the film is best watched full screen in HD.

The rope ferry with the village of Symonds Yat East across the River Wye.

THE WYE VALLEY FROM THE AIR

In this short film, shot in April 2009, you will fly you over the part of the Wye Valley between Foy Bridge and Tintern Abbey, taking in the horseshoe bend at Ross, Wilton Castle, Goodrich Castle, Kerne Bridge, Symonds Yat, Tintern and its Abbey and finally back to Wilton Castle and over the town of Ross-on-Wye.

It is very difficult to hand hold a camera inside a helicopter, so I apologize for the shaky view at times. I hope this does not spoil your enjoyment of the beautiful scenery.

See also these other High Definition scenic films of places in the Wye Valley.

Canoeing on the Wye at Symonds Yat is a popular pastime.

THE DOWARD AND KING ARTHUR'S CAVE IN HD VIDEO

This short high definition film shows King Arthur's Cave and some of the surrounding area of the Doward, near Symonds Yat and the Seven Sisters Rocks. The view of the river in the film is shot from the Seven Sisters.

The music, excluding the 30 second introduction over the narration, is my own composition and recording. I recorded 'Palaeolithic Storm' in 1999 but remixed the original instrumental tracks yesterday for this film. In case you are wondering, the 'caveman' voices are my own voice, reversed and pitch shifted.

The film can be watched full screen by clicking the button at the right hand side of the progress bar. More HD films covering the Wye Valley and forest of Dean can be found here.

Symonds Yat from the air during the high water levels of September 2008.

Accommodation and activities available in and close to Symonds Yat
Wye Valley View Self Catering Walnut Tree Cottage B & B Farr Cottages, Llangarron Granton House B & B The Rock B & B Holly Tree House Wyedean Canoe & Adventure The Old Pump House Penny Royal Cottage Mainoaks Farm Cottages The Nuttery, Self Catering Old Court Farm and Old Court Cottage	The Saracen's Head Inn The Wye Knot Inn Wyeavon Self Catering Rose Cottage B & B Wheelwrights Cottage Norton House B & B Rose Cottage Tea Garden The Wye Knot Inn Kingfisher River Wye Cruises Six Berth Static Caravan SY West 4, Wye Valley Lodge Self Catering	The Old Court Hotel Norton Cottages Self Catering Thatch Close B & B Portland House Guest House Tump Farm Self Catering Royal Lodge Watson's Cottage The Inn on the Wye About Time Cottage Garth Cottage Guest House More Local Accommodation

The 'Indiana Jones' style rope bridge at the Biblins, Symonds Yat.
A view of Symonds Yat East from Yat Rock.

[Mark Eden - Car Valeting Service, Symonds Yat East]

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