Symonds Yat Rapids

Symonds Yat Rapids are a grade-2 man-made feature on the River Wye, near Symonds Yat on the Gloucestershire and Herefordshire border.[1] They are most commonly used by canoeists and kayakers for whitewater training and playboating.

Top wave
Bottom wave
Seal launch

Construction

Man-made rock walls have been installed to modify the flow of the river on river right, and provide waves and eddies.[2]

Ownership and access

The British Canoe Union purchased the banks to the river in 2003 allowing year-round access.[3][4]

The rapids when flooded

Typically the mid-autumn and mid-spring periods provide the best levels. After very heavy rain the features will wash out leaving nothing more than fast-flowing water.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Symonds Yat Rapids". MorphFX. Archived from the original on 7 May 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  2. "Safety Notice: Symonds Yat Rapids, River Wye". British Canoeing. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  3. "River rapids sold to canoeists". BBC News. 15 March 2003. Archived from the original on 7 June 2004. Retrieved 13 November 2006.
  4. "Symonds Yat". British Canoeing. Archived from the original on 14 June 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  5. "Nice Weather For Ducks… » Symonds Yat Rapids". Wye Canoes. 21 June 2012. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
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