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Paddle into Summer!
Post date:
6th May 2025
Everything, you need to know about canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding on the stunning River Wye at Symonds Yat West!
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Symonds Yat
Symonds Yat is one of the most iconic and beautiful locations in the Dean Wye. There are three distinct parts: Symonds Yat Rock, a viewpoint with incredible views over the River Wye; and the villages of Symonds Yat East and Symonds Yat West on either side of the river. The only way from one side to the other is a long drive or a passenger ferry.
Canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding are popular, guided tours can be taken, or equipment hired. The lower river has rapids making it popular with kayakers, and the area is perfect for birdwatching.
Symonds Yat West has a large caravan and camping site and visitor attractions including the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
Symonds Yat East has several places to eat and stay including the picturesque Saracens Head Inn with its riverside beer garden. A footpath leads from the village up to Yat Rock. Find out more about walking routes in the area here. A river cruise with Kingfisher Cruises begins here.
Some scenes from the popular Netflix series Sex Education were filmed around Symonds Yat and you can see the famous red house above the Saracens Head Inn.
Plan your holiday in Symonds Yat with our great places to stay, things to do and places to eat nearby.
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Saracens Head Inn
16th Century riverside Inn offering a variety of high quality food and real ales. 16th Century riverside Inn offering a variety of high quality food and real ales.
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Stay at The Saracens Head Inn
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Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Walk with butterflies as you explore the incredible and beautiful world of these wonderful… Walk with butterflies as you explore the incredible and beautiful world of these wonderful creatures. This safari is for everyone with an interest in the environment, and has…
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River Wye Canoe Hire
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Way2Go Adventures Ltd
Way2Go Adventures is a family-run business, based in the Forest of Dean offering exciting outdoor… Way2Go Adventures is a family-run business, based in the Forest of Dean offering exciting outdoor activities such as Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) and…
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Wye Valley Miniature Golf
A twelve hole miniature golf course amongst the fantasy ruins of a picturesque Roman villa. Will… A twelve hole miniature golf course amongst the fantasy ruins of a picturesque Roman villa. Will you beat par?
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Symonds Yat Rock
Internationally renowned viewpoint with fantastic views over the Wye Valley. A car park, cafe and… Internationally renowned viewpoint with fantastic views over the Wye Valley. A car park, cafe and shop are nearby and there are woodland walks all around including down to…
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