Symonds Yat West

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About this wood

Symonds Yat West comprises 5.6ha semi-natural woodland (primarily ancient semi-natural woodland) within the extensive Upper Wye Valley Woodlands which are of national landscape and nature conservation importance (designated AONB, SSSI and SAC). The site is in a prominent position, visible from the heavily visited viewpoint at Symonds Yat rock and forming a wooded backdrop to the village of Symonds Yat West. A Herefordshire Nature Trust reserve is adjacent.

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Symonds Yat West

Size:
5.57 ha (13.76 acres)
Near:
Symonds Yat, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire
Grid ref:
SO556157
OS map sheets:
  • OS Landranger 162
  • Explorer 14
  • Outdoor Leisure 14

AONB, SSSI, ASNW, SAC, SAC

Features:

  • Local parking difficult
  • Mainly broadleaved woodland
  • Special wildlife interest
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