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Welcome

Admire the picturesque views of the River Wye and surrounding area from this internationally famous viewpoint. Discover the ancient hill fort, spot birds of prey and enjoy a snack from the log cabin cafe

Symonds Yat Rock

Level access

The main entrance has level access.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Symonds Yat Rock ToiletsSymonds Yat Rock Cafe

There is level access from the car park to:

Symonds Yat Picnic Area

General

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.

Getting here

Symonds Yat Rock
Coleford
GL16 7NZ

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is not free.
There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.
From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The path is sloped.
The route is 1400mm wide, or more.

There are two accessible car parks available at Symonds Yat Rock. Blue badge parking in the main lower car park is situated next to the visitor toilet block. Access from the main lower car park to the log cabin cafe, walking trails and viewpoints are via a surfaced uphill slope. The entrance to the pathway is around 1400mm wide. There are numerous perch points and benches along the main entrance path. 

There are further blue badge bays in the upper car park located closest to the log cabin cafe and viewpoints. Entry to the main site from this car park is to the side of a wooden barries and across a hard and firm path with some loose stones. The space at the side of the barrier is around 1050mm.

Purchasing a ticket:  There are two pay and display machines located at the welcome area by the toilet block. Both of these machines only accept coins. However, visitors with limited mobility or those parking in the upper car park can pay by phone or online using Ringo prior to their arrival.

We recommend downloading the Ringo app to your phone before you visit as signal can be weak at Symonds Yat Rock. Signal gets better towards the cafe/viewpoint area.

You can also use RingGo by pre-booking online or calling 0203 046 0063 with location code 31043 (cars) or 31044 (minibus or motorhome).

There is a small convenience charge for using this service.  See RingGo online for full terms and conditions and VAT receipts.

Parking charges apply to all visitors. This is a national Forestry Commission policy and parking charges are enforced.

 

Lower blue badge parking bays Access path from lower car park to main site. Entrance to the side of barrier in Upper Car park.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
The path is 1400mm wide, or more.
The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

Although there are no steps or thresholds from the main car park, access to the cafe and viewpoint is sloped.

Getting around inside

Public toilet

Symonds Yat Rock Toilets

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The route is 1400mm wide, or more.
The toilet door is 850mm wide.
The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the front only.
There is 1820mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 420mm high. The toilets have handrails.

There is a minor slope from the main disabled car park down to the toilet block. From the upper car park to the toilet block access is via a 200m surfaced sloped pathway.

Toilet block Disabled toilet Disabled toilet

Place to eat and drink

Symonds Yat Rock Cafe

From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. To get to a table, there are no steps.
If you need table service, staff can help you.
The route through the dining area is 800mm wide, or more.
There is no background music.
The table and plates have high colour contrast.
We cater for sugar free (diabetic), vegetarian, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free), nut free, low fat, high fibre and vegan specific diets.

Refreshments are provided by the 1950s built log cabin cafe, with a range of wholesome food including freshly made cakes, sandwiches and simple meals. Please note there is no inside seating area. There are a range of picnic benches situated outside the cafe, some with space for wheelchairs. Contact 01594 834479 for more details. The cafe accepts both cash and card payments.

Cafe opening times:

June -August.  Week Days 10am-5pm.  Weekends 10am-5.30pm

September - October Week Days 10am-4pm.  Weekends  10am-4pm

November - Week Days 10.30am-2.30pm.  Weekends 10am-4pm

All times are weather permitting.

 

 

Log Cabin Cafe Log Cabin Cafe Log Cabin Cafe and picnic benches

Getting around outside

Designated Walking Trail

Symonds Yat Viewpoint

The trail is 200metres long. Some of the trail has a loose surface. The trail is sloped. The trail has seats.

The Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint is the most accessible trail on site. It is mostly well surfaced with a number of resting points along the way. From Symonds Yat Rock Cafe, the trail is 200m to the viewpoint. Access to the viewpoint is over a wooden bridge and along a wooden walkway. The narrowest section of trail is around 1450mm.

There are other alternative viewpoints accessible from the Log Cabin Cafe. All Viewpoints have perch points or benches.

There are other trails at Symonds Yat Rock, a Forest Walks map is available to purchase from the cafe. However not all trails are accessible to all.

The wooden walkway to viewpoint Viewpoint View from Viewpoint Alternative viewpoints

Picnic Area

Symonds Yat Picnic Area

From the car park to the picnic area, there is level access. The path is 1400mm wide, or more.
Some tables have space for wheelchair users. You can bring your own food to the picnic area.

There are a number of picnic benches located around Symonds Yat Rock Cafe, some benches have space for wheelchairs. The ground around this area is mostly flat, however  it is unsurfaced and there are some small stones. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and chairs with them.

Picnic benches with space for wheelchairs. Grass picnic area. Picnic benches outside cafe.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

Trampers are available to hire from Forest Holidays, Forest of Dean.

For a list of more items, please go to https://www.forestholidays.co.uk/forest-of-dean.
You can hire mobility equipment from Forest Holidays by calling 03330110495.

Customer care support

Please contact diversity@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or call 0300 067 5046 to request maps and leaflets in alternative formats.

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