The Heights of Yat Rock

Ross-on-Wye Group

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Overview

We ascend gently through farmland to English Bicknor with its Norman church. From here we head for the famous viewpoints at Symond’s Yat; then descend on a zigzag path to the riverside. We return along the Wye, ending with a glimpse of the secret industrial complex which fuelled the Normandy landings.

Saturday, 25 January 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Bring a packed lunch.

No dogs, please.

Please text or message Don on 07544560998 to book.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 59574 17002
Nearest postcode:: GL17 9NJ
what3words:: hiking.section.worthy

Start time:: 10:00 am

Stowfield road car parks, Lower Lydbrook (£1 charge)

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