Audrey’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Symonds Yat is a village and popular tourist destination which straddles the River Wye in England. Famed for its natural river scenery and wooded expanses, Symonds Yat Rock is a limestone outcrop rising some 500 feet rising from the banks of the River Wye.
61 locals recommend
Symonds Yat Rock
Symonds Yat is a village and popular tourist destination which straddles the River Wye in England. Famed for its natural river scenery and wooded expanses, Symonds Yat Rock is a limestone outcrop rising some 500 feet rising from the banks of the River Wye.
River Wye
Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Climbing
Forest of Dean Adventures include Climbing / Abseiling, Gorge Scrambling, Bushcraft & Survival training, Orienteering, Raft Building, Archery, Mountain Biking or Problem Solving Challenges & Go Ape
http://www.forestofdeanadventure.co.uk/
https://goape.co.uk/locations/forest-of-dean-beechenhurst-lodge
Group Activities https://wyeadventures.com/groups/corporate-groups/
152 locals recommend
Forest of Dean
High StreetForest of Dean Adventures include Climbing / Abseiling, Gorge Scrambling, Bushcraft & Survival training, Orienteering, Raft Building, Archery, Mountain Biking or Problem Solving Challenges & Go Ape
http://www.forestofdeanadventure.co.uk/
https://goape.co.uk/locations/forest-of-dean-beechenhurst-lodge
Group Activities https://wyeadventures.com/groups/corporate-groups/
A unique and atmospheric ancient enchanting woodland used in many films and TV programmes including Jack the Giant Slayer, Star Wars, Huntsmen, Dr Who, Merlin, Atlantis and many others
159 locals recommend
Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadA unique and atmospheric ancient enchanting woodland used in many films and TV programmes including Jack the Giant Slayer, Star Wars, Huntsmen, Dr Who, Merlin, Atlantis and many others
Clearwell Caves
The RocksFor all ages also enchanting at Christmas Good for wet weather
Ross-on-Wye
A picturesque location and stunning 16th century Market House
A historic attractive market town with its castle, Grade 1 Shire Hall built in 1724. Monmouth also has some of the finest tudor buildings and georgian architecture.
Monmouth is an elegant town for all seasons with a splendid location at the confluence of three rivers Trothy, Monnow and the river Wye
152 locals recommend
Monmouth
A historic attractive market town with its castle, Grade 1 Shire Hall built in 1724. Monmouth also has some of the finest tudor buildings and georgian architecture.
Monmouth is an elegant town for all seasons with a splendid location at the confluence of three rivers Trothy, Monnow and the river Wye
Cycling
Forest of Dean
High StreetMultiple Places to Cycle for all ages and levels
Dog Walking
Multiple Places to walks dogs
Mailscot view Walk
Christchurch to Symonds Yat Rock Walk
Sculpture Trail
Beechenhurst
If you'd prefer enclosed dog walks Speech House Cyril Hart Arboretum
Angus Buchanan Fields Coleford
76 locals recommend
Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Multiple Places to walks dogs
Mailscot view Walk
Christchurch to Symonds Yat Rock Walk
Sculpture Trail
Beechenhurst
If you'd prefer enclosed dog walks Speech House Cyril Hart Arboretum
Angus Buchanan Fields Coleford
History
Either drive into Symonds Yat Village or park up at the Symonds Rock Car park and view the famous viewpoint on the way down
59 locals recommend
The Saracens Head Inn
Either drive into Symonds Yat Village or park up at the Symonds Rock Car park and view the famous viewpoint on the way down
Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles
99 locals recommend
Goodrich Castle
Castle LaneGoodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles
Hereford Cathedral's houses the Mappa Mundi one of the world's unique medieval treasures along with the Chained library - they are now exhibited together in the at the West end of Hereford Cathedral.
147 locals recommend
Hereford Cathedral
Cathedral CloseHereford Cathedral's houses the Mappa Mundi one of the world's unique medieval treasures along with the Chained library - they are now exhibited together in the at the West end of Hereford Cathedral.
Tintern Abbey was originally founded by Cistercian monks in 1131 AD.
The abbey and its setting in a River Wye valley have long inspired British artists. William Turner (1775-1851) was a visitor and he painted spectacular views of Tintern Abbey.
167 locals recommend
Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
Tintern Abbey was originally founded by Cistercian monks in 1131 AD.
The abbey and its setting in a River Wye valley have long inspired British artists. William Turner (1775-1851) was a visitor and he painted spectacular views of Tintern Abbey.
The Norman castle and town are thought to have been founded by 1120
18 locals recommend
Castle House, Usk
Monmouth RoadThe Norman castle and town are thought to have been founded by 1120
Monmouth Castle
Castle HillMonmouth Castle is the birthplace of Henry V.
Originated in 678 or 679. 1000 years of architectural styles from Norman through Perpendicular to the present day
180 locals recommend
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnOriginated in 678 or 679. 1000 years of architectural styles from Norman through Perpendicular to the present day