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Symonds Yat Rock sits high up in the Forest of Dean and overlooks the beautiful Wye Valley. The iconic viewpoint offers panoramic views of the river below, snaking its way through the countryside.
Symonds Yat Rock is the site of an ancient Iron Age hill fort thought to have been built around 2500 years ago. Today visitors can enjoy an array of waymarked walking trails, varying in length and difficulty. An all-ability access path, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs takes you through the remains of the hill fort and up to the viewpoint. There is also a wellbeing trail, with specially designed signs inviting you to pause and reflect on the natural surroundings.
All-terrain mobility scooters can be hired from nearby Forest Holidays. These are easy to use and can tackle a range of surfaces and gradients come rain or shine. You do not have to be registered disabled to hire one. Maps of suitable routes will be provided when hiring to help you find your way around the forest.
Visitors can refuel in the on-site café, a log cabin style building dating back to the 1950s. The café offers a range of freshly prepared food and drinks, including handmade cakes, pastries and a full range of signature house blend coffees.
Symonds Yat Rock is one of the best places in the country to watch Peregrine Falcons. In the spring the nearby cliffs are home to breeding peregrines, whilst other times of year you can spot goshawks, sparrowhawks and ospreys. Make sure you bring your binoculars!
Its free to visit Symonds Yat Rock, all you need to pay for is parking:
Early bird (exit before 10.30am) – £2 Up to 2 hours - £3
Up to 4 hours - £5
All day - £7
Regular visitors can save money with a Forestry England membership. Find out more on our website.
Follow tourist signs for the Forest of Dean. Take the B4432 from Coleford and Christchurch, heading North. The site is on the left before the steep downhill road to the river.
Please note, if coming from the north along the B4229 from the Goodrich direction you will come up Yat Hill. This road is not suitable for larger vehicles.
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Open every day except Christmas Day. The site opens at 8am every day and the closing times are as follows:
• November to February - 5pm
• March - 6.30pm
• April - 8pm
• May to August - 9pm
• September - 7.30pm
• October - 6.30pm
Symonds Yat Rock is often quieter on weekdays (outside of school holidays), earlier in the morning, and later in the afternoon.
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