Symonds Yat Rapids Explained
51.8378°N -2.6399°W
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]
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]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Symonds Yat Rapids . MorphFX . 27 August 2020 . 7 May 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170507142852/http://morphfx.co.uk/canoeing/symondsyat.php . live .
- Web site: Safety Notice: Symonds Yat Rapids, River Wye . British Canoeing . 27 August 2020 . 27 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114720/https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2018/safety-notice-symonds-yat-rapids-river-wye . live .
- Web site: River rapids sold to canoeists . BBC News . 13 November 2006 . 7 June 2004 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040607124456/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/2853463.stm . live . 15 March 2003.
- Web site: British Canoeing Symonds Yat . British Canoeing . 27 August 2020 . 14 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200614011311/https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/go-canoeing/access-and-environment/access-to-water/british-canoeing-places-to-paddle/symonds-yat . live .
- Web site: Nice Weather For Ducks… » Symonds Yat Rapids . Wye Canoes . 27 August 2020 . 27 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114720/http://www.wyecanoes.com/3250/nice-weather-for-ducks/21-june-2012-005-step-1/ . live . 21 June 2012.
