Adverse weather & road closures
We are the Bristol Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
As the title implies, this is a rather complex & convoluted route which occupies the delightful terrain between Lower Lydbrook & Symonds Yat.
The walk begins busily, with a rather steep section of steps, only to be followed by an even steeper climb thru’ some of Upper Lydbrooks amazing labyrinth of ‘back alleys’ & hillside cottages!
Eventually things settle down however, & woodlands, pasturelands, streams & country roads become the norm. We now wend our way deviously to some of the many, fine viewpoints on offer at Symonds Yat, via the ‘Wysis Way’ & English Bicknor, before dropping down to the R.Wye & lunching close to the “Saracens Head” P.H.
The afternoon begins with more woods, before we find ourselves once more beside the river & following its banks back towards Lower Lydbrook. This is a particularly beautiful stretch, beneath cliff-faces & forestry, & is very photogenic, especially as we climb back to English Bicknor…. From here it is a pleasant & generally downhill walk back to our start point.
This is an excursion that can be enjoyed no matter whether you’ve been here before or not
- It’s not too hilly, it incorporates some new territory, & it provides some stunning views & locations! I mean, what’s not to like….?!?
OS Maps used: Explorer OL14. NB finish time is approximate
Meet at Priory Road, BS8 for lift sharing
The location shown is only indicative. If you wish to join the walk, contact the walk leader for start details.
