Forest Of Dean (Symonds Yat Rock) 10k
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.20 mi -
Average duration: 3h 25 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 604 ft -
Descent: - 643 ft -
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Highest point: 699 ft -
Lowest point: 56 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
West Dean -
Start/End: N 51.81365° / W 2.627983° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 699 ft - Start on Broom Hill
- 1 : mi 0.63 - alt. 531 ft - Turn right
- 2 : mi 0.76 - alt. 446 ft - Turn sharp right
- 3 : mi 1.35 - alt. 285 ft - Keep left
- 4 : mi 1.74 - alt. 213 ft - Keep left
- 5 : mi 2.06 - alt. 69 ft - Turn left onto Peregrine Path
- 6 : mi 2.29 - alt. 62 ft - Turn right onto Biblins Bridge
- 7 : mi 2.35 - alt. 66 ft - Turn right
- 8 : mi 2.39 - alt. 66 ft - Turn slight right
- 9 : mi 3.8 - alt. 79 ft - Turn sharp left
- 10 : mi 3.81 - alt. 79 ft - Turn sharp left
- 11 : mi 4.04 - alt. 341 ft - Turn sharp right
- 12 : mi 4.1 - alt. 377 ft - Keep left
- 13 : mi 4.14 - alt. 456 ft - Turn left
- 14 : mi 4.15 - alt. 469 ft - Turn right
- 15 : mi 4.3 - alt. 472 ft - Keep right
- 16 : mi 4.38 - alt. 482 ft - Keep left
- 17 : mi 4.4 - alt. 482 ft - Turn sharp left
- 18 : mi 5 - alt. 509 ft - Keep left
- 19 : mi 5.38 - alt. 584 ft - Turn left
- 20 : mi 5.53 - alt. 591 ft - Keep left
- S/E : mi 6.2 - alt. 659 ft
Other walks in the area
King Arthur’s Cave
Association / Club / Walk leader8.01 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
The outward route is the quickest and easiest route to Symonds Yat. The return is more adventurous, seeking out the impressive King Arthur’s Cave and secret viewpoints over the Wye Gorge.
Staunton & English Bicknor
11.47 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,283 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
Featuring the impressive Suck Stone and Near Hearkening Rocks, two medieval churches, a lengthy section along the Wye, the Yat Rock viewpoint and a quiet stream valley, this walk offers an in-depth introduction to the landscapes of the Forest of Dean.
Symonds Yat via Biblins
5.75 mi
+669 ft
-676 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
The most straightforward route to and from Symonds Yat, featuring an old mine, a significant riverside stretch and of course the classic viewpoint of Symonds Yat. Look out for Peregrine Falcons and Goshawks overhead.
Wimberry from Mile End
Visorando Member2.69 mi
+371 ft
-371 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Coleford (Gloucestershire)
Starting at Mile End in the Forest of Dean visit the magical old quarries that have been reclaimed by nature. If you mooch about here you may find an old WW2 firing range used by the home guard. Continue down the valley where you may see old mines, then turn sharp right by a high old stone wall. The narrow path takes you back up to Perch Enclosure with magnificent pine trees. Take the loop around, past the old campsite and back onto the track where you started.
Head for the Hillforts
AONB7.72 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
Follow in the footsteps of the Wye Tourists down to the Wye. Cross the river at the Biblins visiting Little Doward Hillfort, King Arthur’s Cave and New Weir Forge. Return on the hand ferry at Symonds Yat West.
Yat Rock
1.62 mi
+417 ft
-410 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
A steep descent and ascent from the car park at Yat Rock to the River Wye at Symonds Yat East.
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