Introducing Symonds Yat
A remote nook beautifully situated beside the River Wye, Symonds Yat is well worth a visit for water-babies, bird enthusiasts and those fond of a relaxed riverside pint. An ancient hand-hauled ferry (adult/child 80/40p) joins the two separate hill-hugging villages on either bank, usually with a few ducks stowing away in the back. There’s an abrupt change of mood in upper Symonds Yat West, which hosts a big, sore-thumb fairground jingling to the sound of pocket change, slot-machines and carousels.
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Last updated: Sep 21, 2008
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RE: Symonds Yat
by Maestro 03 March 2011
Good old Dr Beeching. The line that went through Symonds Yat looks like it would have been one of the most picturesque journeys in the…
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RE: Symonds Yat
by barney_uk2 03 March 2011
I'm no fan of privatised railways, largely, but Symonds Yat station was closed long, long before privatisation so we can't give it the…
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Re: Symonds Yat
by tpoland 03 March 2011
Thanks people. Looks like it aint gonna be easy. Apparently there used to be a train station in Symonds Yat, but its now abandoned. Yet…
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