Symonds Yat Rapids
51°50′16″N 2°38′24″W / 51.837755°N 2.639928°W / 51.837755; -2.639928
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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.
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 (now called British Canoeing) purchased the banks to the river in 2003 allowing year-round access.[3][4]
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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
- River running
- River Severn
References
- ^ "Symonds Yat Rapids". MorphFX. Archived from the original on 7 May 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Safety Notice: Symonds Yat Rapids, River Wye". British Canoeing. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "River rapids sold to canoeists". BBC News. 15 March 2003. Archived from the original on 7 June 2004. Retrieved 13 November 2006.
- ^ "British Canoeing Symonds Yat". British Canoeing. Archived from the original on 14 June 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Nice Weather For Ducks… » Symonds Yat Rapids". Wye Canoes. 21 June 2012. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
External links
- Symonds Yat Rapids Preservation Group
- Symonds Yat East
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