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Whitchurch

Symonds Yat Hand-Pulled Ferry – Biblins Suspension Bridge loop from Whitchurch

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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Whitchurch

Symonds Yat Hand-Pulled Ferry – Biblins Suspension Bridge loop from Whitchurch

Moderate

4.0

(2)

21

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Symonds Yat Hand-Pulled Ferry – Biblins Suspension Bridge loop from Whitchurch

03:28

12.4km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 2.07 km for 51 m

After 2.18 km for 51 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

Symonds Yat Hand-Pulled Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

This is one of two hand pulled ferries in the Symonds Yat area. The other one is at the Saracens Head pub. Both ferries at Symond’s Yat are enshrined in …

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2.14 km

Symonds Yat is one of the most iconic and beautiful locations in the entire Wye valley. It is a kayak, climbing, hiking, canoeing, boating and cycling mecca for active sports …

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2.16 km

Historic hand ferry at Symonds Yat

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£2 per person

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2.23 km

Also known as the chalet, this unique building features in the popular series called Sex Education on Netflix.

This is private property but this is a nice unobtrusive viewing point from across the river near the ferry point.

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4.46 km

Biblins Bridge

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Biblins Bridge connects the Forest of Dean with the larger part of the Wye Valley. It has fantastic views along the river and of the surrounding woodland.

Biblins Youth Campsite …

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5.33 km

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8.23 km

Biblins Suspension Bridge

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Biblins Bridge is a suspension and rope bridge over the River Wye, right next to Biblins Youth Camp. The bridge makes for a quirky river crossing and affords lovely views upstream.

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.6 km

762 m

592 m

351 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

3.23 km

1.82 km

1.52 km

1.40 km

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 10 July

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