Places to see in ( Symonds Yat - UK )
Places to see in ( Symonds Yat - UK )
Symonds Yat is a village in the Wye Valley and a popular tourist destination, straddling the River Wye and on the borders of the English counties of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. It is within a few miles of Monmouthshire and the Welsh border. The name is said to come from Robert Symonds, a 17th-century sheriff of Herefordshire, and yat, an old word for a gate or pass.
The ferry at Symonds Yat has always played a huge part in the life here. In 1800 there were 25 hand ferries between Ross and Chepstow just like those outside Ye Old Ferrie Inn and the Saracen's Head today. They were introduced in Roman times to link the forts of the Doward and the Yat and have served military, civilian, tourist and horse traffic over the years.
Symonds Yat originally encompassed all the lands southerly of Huntsham curve on both sides of Symonds Yat Rock and would have included the area around Coldwell Rocks. The name Symonds Yat used to refer to quite a large area of land and the hamlet of Symonds Yat (East), consisting of the Saracen's Head Inn, the Fish House, Lockkeepers Cottage and one or two cottages on the hillside, was specifically called New Weir and is seen on maps as such up until 1955.
Symonds Yat (East) is on the eastern side of the river, very close to the Gloucestershire border. It has three hotels, WyeDean Canoe and Activity Centre and the Saracens Head Inn (with accommodation). A steep footpath leads from the village up to Symonds Yat Rock. Another footpath and a cycleway, constructed on a former railway line, runs on the eastern bank to Monmouth.
Symonds Yat (West) is on the western side of the river. It has a large caravan and camping site (Sterretts Caravan Site), and a small amusement park owned by Kimberly Danter (daughter of Henry Danter and family member of the famous UK showmen the Danter Family). Symonds Yat (West) amusement park used to have a small funfair which was removed in 2010 due to lack of service.
( Symonds Yat - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Symonds Yat . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Symonds Yat - UK
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Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - Symonds Yat West - Roman Themed Miniatvre Golf - overview
A course overview.
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Butterfly Zoo 2015, Symonds Yat West, Herefordshire.
A visit to the Butterfly Zoo at Symonds Yat West, Herefordshire.
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Yat Rock Walk
Walk in the Wye Valley
Symonds Yat - Campsite.
Canoeing holiday by the intrepid explorers Nick & Tom. September 2011.
The Symonds Yat West Amazing Maze
the river wye, shark attack - symonds yat
warning human beings of possible shark attack
priceless times................
our version of bogeys
Hedge Puzzle
The hedge puzzle at Symonds Yat. There is also a butterfly zoo and a crazy golf course.
Symonds Yat Rock 2
Canoeing holiday by the intrepid explorers Nick & Tom. September 2011.
Welcome to Coleford, Forest of Dean
Tourist Information - 01594 837135
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Butterfly zoo Symonds Yat 1
Sunday afternoon at Symonds Yat butterfly farm. Great place to practice macro photography and letting the kids get in touch with nature.
Symonds Yat Butterfly Zoo
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I do not know a lot about butterflies but these exotic ones were wonderful. They have forced me to broaden my knowledge about their British cousins.
Butterfly species include the owl butterfly (Caligo sp.). the glass winged butterfly (Greto oto) and many more that I cannot ID.
Song name:Mac Miller-Best Day Ever Bonus Instrumental
Let him who boasts of knowledge of actually existing things, first tell us of the nature of the ant. - St Basil
Directions to SYMONDS YAT CANOEHIRE LTD. from Ross on Wye to Symonds Yat West.(www.canoehire.com)
Directions for SYMONDS YAT CANOE HIRE from Ross on A40
(canoehire.com)
Cafe Delights
Cafe Delights is the Cafe with the Yatmosphere, and aim's to be not just a normal cafe but a fun one too. It offers excellent day service as well as a great evening one with theme nights. Cafe Delights is fully licensed so no need to let the fun stop.
Set across the banks of the River Wye. Symonds Yat is a countryside area of outstanding natural beauty, set in the Wye Valley, the birthplace of British Tourism. On the West side there are several marked walks, King Arthur's and Merlin's Caves, the Seven Sister's Rock Formation and historical finds as well as Symonds Yat West Leisure Park. This has a great general store (Gower Stores),an outstanding Cafe (Cafe Delights) and picturesque boat trips along the River Wye against backdrop views that extend over 3 counties ( The Wye Valley Cruise lasting 40 minutes) . It is also a hot spot for campers as well as being very popular with serious walkers and climbers.
Town Centre, Coleford, Forest of Dean
Video of Coleford Town Centre
Ross-on-wye | Church & River Wye | Phantom 3 Advenced
Ross-on-wye | Church & River Wye
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Tracklist
Kevin MacLeod - Aretes
Chris Zabriskie - What Does Anybody Know About Anything
Kevin MacLeod - Calmant - Calming
Kevin MacLeod - Atlantean Twilight
Kevin MacLeod - Daybreak
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Tammy Treasure -Mystery Train at The Bell,Redbrook,Mon,UK
Tammy Treasure - Rockabilly, Blues, Soul,Country and Folk.
Paddle gently along the River Wye from Hay to Whitney in an Indian Canoe.
Take a leisurely canoe trip between Hay on Wye and Whitney on Wye on a warm, calm day, with plenty of time to admire the beautiful river valley and look out for the abundant wild life.