Forest Of Dean (Symonds Yat Rock) 10k
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 9.97 km -
Average duration: 3h 25 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 184 m -
Vertical drop: - 196 m -
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Highest point: 213 m -
Lowest point: 17 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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District:
West Dean -
Start/End: N 51.81365° / W 2.627983° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 213 m - Start on Broom Hill
- 2 : km 1.02 - alt. 162 m - Turn right
- 3 : km 1.23 - alt. 136 m - Turn sharp right
- 4 : km 2.17 - alt. 87 m - Keep left
- 5 : km 2.8 - alt. 65 m - Keep left
- 6 : km 3.32 - alt. 21 m - Turn left onto Peregrine Path
- 7 : km 3.68 - alt. 19 m - Turn right onto Biblins Bridge
- 8 : km 3.78 - alt. 20 m - Turn right
- 9 : km 3.85 - alt. 20 m - Turn slight right
- 10 : km 6.12 - alt. 24 m - Turn sharp left
- 11 : km 6.12 - alt. 24 m - Turn sharp left
- 12 : km 6.51 - alt. 104 m - Turn sharp right
- 13 : km 6.59 - alt. 115 m - Keep left
- 14 : km 6.67 - alt. 139 m - Turn left
- 15 : km 6.68 - alt. 143 m - Turn right
- 16 : km 6.93 - alt. 144 m - Keep right
- 17 : km 7.05 - alt. 147 m - Keep left
- 18 : km 7.08 - alt. 147 m - Turn sharp left
- 19 : km 8.05 - alt. 155 m - Keep left
- 20 : km 8.65 - alt. 178 m - Turn left
- 21 : km 8.9 - alt. 180 m - Keep left
- S/E : km 9.97 - alt. 201 m
Other walks in the area
King Arthur’s Cave
Association or club 12.89 km
+359 m
-359 m
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
Association or club 18.46 km
+393 m
-391 m
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
Association or club 9.26 km
+204 m
-206 m
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
Walker 4.33 km
+113 m
-113 m
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
AONB 12.42 km
+412 m
-402 m
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
Association or club 2.60 km
+127 m
-125 m
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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