United Kingdom

Symonds Yat

Symonds Yat is a small village in Herefordshire, England, set in the western part of the country near the River Wye. It is not a coastal diving destination, and there are no local dive sites or dive centers in the immediate area. The Severn River provides freshwater scenery nearby, but there is no reliable access to saltwater dives from the village itself. For divers visiting the region, the closest practical options are day trips to established coastal dive centers along the Bristol Channel or further afield to other parts of the United Kingdom with known dive sites. Overall, Symonds Yat is best known for its scenery and outdoor activities other than on-site diving, making it a general travel hub rather than a diving hub. Nearby natural features and picturesque landscapes can still be of interest to divers as a base for exploring the broader Herefordshire countryside between dive excursions.

Essential information for traveling in United Kingdom

About United Kingdom

Sea
Celtic Sea, La Manche, North Sea, Irish Sea and...
Timezone
Europe/London
Languages
EN
Demonym
British
Phone prefix
+44

Practicalities

Currency
GBP
Plug type
Type G
Airports
LHR LGW LTN STN MAN

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Symonds Yat

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Symonds Yat

The best time to dive in Symonds Yat

The best months to dive in Symonds Yat are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (10-18°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
3 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
5 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
10 °C 7/10
05 - May
13 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
17 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
18 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
17 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
13 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
7 °C 4/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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