Traditional county: Gloucestershire · District / Borough: Forest of Dean · Region: South West
Explore Symonds Yat East, Gloucestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Symonds Yat East map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Symonds Yat East |
| Traditional County | Gloucestershire |
| District / Borough | Forest of Dean |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.842955 |
| Longitude | -2.636701 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The dramatic limestone gorge carved by the River Wye forms the stunning backdrop to Symonds Yat East. It lies 5.7 km north-north-west of Coleford (from Coleford: bearing 347°T, OS grid SO 562 162), and is situated east-north-east of Symonds Yat West village. This picturesque hamlet, part of the Forest of Dean district, is renowned for its natural beauty, offering breathtaking views from viewpoints like Symonds Yat Rock. The surrounding woodland is a haven for wildlife, including peregrine falcons and ancient trees, contributing to its status within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Historically, the area's economy was tied to mining and forestry, with remnants of this past still visible in the landscape. Today, Symonds Yat East thrives as a popular destination for outdoor pursuits, drawing visitors for walking, canoeing, and simply enjoying the tranquil riverside setting.
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Explore Symonds Yat East, Gloucestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.842955, -2.636701. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |