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A M A N A G E M E N T S T R A T E G Y

N HA'- (£2VELSH REGION LIBRARY COPY

TECHNICAL APPENDICES

Conservation

& Recreation:

The Wye Challenge

VOLUME 2ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

— , WELSH REGION CATALOGUEL s O t l S C V V C l t l O t l ACCESSION CODE A f O t

CLASS No

& Recreation:

The Wye Challenge

TECHNICAL APPENDICES

FRONT COVER PHOTOGRAPHS:

The Wye at Tintem (Countryside Commission), European otter (J. Birks), Canoeist (National Rivers Authority), Angling at Bigsweir Bridge (Wales Tourist Board), Leaping salmon (R. Edwards).

■ S • C Y N I L O I *

WYEfcGWY• n o j K c i *

Published by:River Wye Project, NRA Office, Hadnock Road, Monmouth, Gwent, NP5 3NQ

ISBN 1-873160-34-8

© July 1992Whilst every effort fas been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication and the summary report is accurate no liability whatsoever can be accepted for any errors, inaccuracies or ommissions. Please note that the maps are for illustrative purposes

only and are not intended to show alt cartographic details, nor are all details to scale.

Contents

RECREATION SURVEYS_________________________________________________1. 1990 informal visitor questionnaire2. 1991 informal visitor questionnaire3. Canoe census4. Postal canoe group survey5. Canoeist riverside survey6. Survey of Wye salmon anglers7. Wye fishery owners survey

SITES OF NATURE CONSERVATION INTEREST8. Sites of Special Scientific Interest bordering the river9. Other Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the Wye Valley10. Key sites of nature conservation interest bordering the river11. Sites of conservation interest close to the Wye12. Nature reserves in the Wye Valley

ACCESS AND VISITOR FACILITIES13. Public amenity areas and picnic sites14. Canoe launching and landing sites15. Car parking close to the river16. Public Toilets close to the river (rural)17. Public houses close to the river (rural)18. Camping facilities close to the Wye19. Youth hostels in the Wye Valley

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL REMAINS CLOSE TO THE WYE20. Archeological and historical reains close to the Wye21. Sites of historical fords on the Wye22. Sites of historical ferries on the Wye23. Sites of historical wharves on the Wye

MISCELLANEOUS24. Land bordering the river owned or leased by public bodies25. Registered common land bordering the river26. Existing information sources - Environment27. Previous studies of recreation on the Wye28. NRA Bylaw making powers29. The legal status of navigation on the Wye - NRA report30. The Wye Code of Conduct31. River Wye Calendar of Events

A P P E N D I C E S 1 - 7

Recreation surveys

Appendix 1

1990 INFORMAL VISITORS SURVEY

Notes

1. Interviews took place at the following sites:

o Rhayader - Vaun Capel Park,o Builth Veils - Groe Park,o Glasbury - The Bont.o Ross - Riverside meadows,o Kerne Bridge picnic site,o Lower Lydbrooke - Picnic site,o Symonds Yat East - Near Saracens Head pub.o The Biblins - Forestry Commission camp siteo Monmouth - By the rowing club steps

2. Interviews took place on the following days:

Sat 21st JulySun 22nd JulySat 4th AugustSun 5th AugustSat 18th AugustSun 19th AugustThurs 23rd AugustMon. 27th August (Bank holiday)Thurs 30th August Sat 1st September Sun 2nd September

3. Each site was surveyed over a total of six days, except Lydbrooke and Rhayader which were only surveyed twice, over both weekdays and weekends.

4. Interviews took place between 10 am and 7 pm.

5. Respondents were selected at random as they passed one of the survey positions at each site. The next person to pass by following completion of the previous survey was approached for interview. Those visiting the site on business, or not using the site for recreational purposes were not interviewed.

6. Interviews were carried out by Conservation Training Wales, under contract to the River Wye Project.

7. The data was analysed by Hereford and Worcester County Council on behalf of the Project, using SPSS.

OFFICE USE ONLYRIVER WYE PROJECT

RIVER WYE PSER SURVEY - SUMMER 1990

VISITOR QUEST!ONNAIRE

Location Code -

Date CodeReference. No.

INTERTTEVEE.S I T E .....POSITION ..

DAY/DATE ..........TIHF (24 HR. CLOCK) INTERVIEW NO......

INTRODUCTIONGood morning/afternoon/evening. I am interviewing on behalf of the River Wye Project, we are undertaking a survey of visitors to the River Wye in order Co establish the pattern of recreation use associated with it. Would yea help by answering a few questions? It will only take a couple of minutes. All the information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence.BEFORE PROCEEDING, ESTABLISH WHETHER THE PERSON IS ELIGIBLE FOR INTERVIEW. CONTINUE WITH INTERVIEW.

IF YES,

COULD YOU TELL ME WHERE YOU HAVE TRAVELLED FROM TODAY?

2. IS THIS YCUR HOKE ADDRESS? IF NOT, WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

YESNO

Town/VillageCounty

Town/VillageCounty

3. WHAT MAIN METHOD OF TRANSPORT Car/Van 1DID YOU USE TO GET HERE? Motor Cycle/Scoc ter 2

Bus - Public transport 3Bus - Private/ccach tear 4Walking 5Cycle 6Boat/Canoe 7Other ............................ 8

WHICH OF THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE YOU Plcnicing 1UNDERTAKEN OR DO YOU INTEND TO Enjoying the view 2UNDERTAKE WHILST HERE? Sitting and relaxing 3

Going for a walk less than 2 miles *'*Goinj* for a walk more than 2 miles 5Wil./iife/Nature Study 6Playing informal games 7Visit pub/restaurant 8Canoeing 9Boat trip 19Angling 11-Other ............................ 12

S. HOW OFTEN, OH AVERAGE, CO YOU VISITihis s i m

AC least:-Dally iWeekly — _ _ _ _ _ _ 2Fortnightly ' 3Monthly 4Once a year 5First time 6

DO YOU EVER VISIT OTHER SITES ALONG THE RIVER WYE? IF SO, WHERE?YES 1 NO 2

a) b) ..................c) ..............................

7. WHAT OTHER SITES ALONG THE RIVER WYE HAVE YOU VISITED ALREADY OR INTEND TO VISIT TODAY?

a)b)c)

HOW OFTEN, ON AVERAGE, DO YOU VISIT THE RIVER WYE7 (ANY SITEV,

At least:-Daily Weekly Fortnightly Monthly Once a year First time

9. WOULD YOU GIVE ME SOME DETAILS ABOUT YOURSELF AND THE PEOPLE YOU ARE WITH?SEX Male 1 AGE (circle code) AGE CODE

Female 20 - 5 1

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE THERE IN 5 - 9 2YOUR PARTY? 10 - 14 3

15 - 19 4WHAT RELATION ARE THESE Relatives 1 20 - 29 5PEOPLE TO YOURSELF? Friends 2 3 0 - 4 4 6

Fellow members of 45 - 64 7club/organisation 3 65+ 8Other 4

10. FINALLY, COULD YOU TELL ME School IABOUT YOUR WORK* WHICH OF Further Education 2THESE BEST DESCRIBES YOUR Housewife/husband - not in paid work 3OCCUPATION? Full time employment 4

Part time employment 5Unemployed 6Retired 7Other................................. 8

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HZLP.River Wye Project Officer, N.R.A. Office, Hadnock Road, Monmouth, Gwent. NP5 3NQ Tel.: Monmouth (0600) 72245 Ext. 3016

900 j

800 - -

700 - -

600 - -

500 - -

400 - -

300--

200--

100 - -

0

63

NUMBER OF INTERVIEWS AT EACH STTEj

672

774

■ i

168

84

842

407

Total number of interviews at all survey sites was 3864.

478

wmm

<s*

DISTANCETRAVELLED

TOSITE

BOr70- 60- 50-

I ,0.j

% ROSS

80[% THE 7C* BIBLINS6 Of

• • • • •

53 l

1 1

i

BOr

70*

60“50-40-30-20 *

10-

oUBOr

70-60-50-

40-30-20-10 -

oLBOr

70-60-SD-40-30-2010 -

RHAYADER BOr

70-

60*50-40-

S .

% BUILTH WELLS

BOr

70-

60-50*40-

% KERNEBRIDGE

MONMOUTH

30-20-iol0

BOr

70-60-50.40 -30-20 -101oil

BOr

70*60-50-40-

i i j! ■ !

% GLASBURY

1 “ I

% LOWER LYDBROOK

301- 2

1 0

BOr

70- 60- 50* 40-

1

% SYMONDS YAT

3° iH

oil 1

% ALL SITES H <20 KMS.

M 20 -40 KMS.

0 40 -60 KMS.

B 60 -80 KMS.

m 80— 10OKMS.

TRAVELLED FROM TODAY TOTAL

----- -LESSTHAN20KMS

20-40KMS.

40-60KMS.

60-80 KMS.

80-100KMS,

MORETHAN100

KMS.LOCATION CODE RHAYADER CountCount Percent

4774.6%

46.3%

46.3%

34.8%

34.8%

23.2%

63100%

BUILTH WELLS CountCount Percent

20230.1%

406.0%

121 18 .0%

8312.4%

406.0%

18527.6%

671100%

GLASBURYCountCount Percent

10427.9%

5615.0%

5213.9%

5113.7%

4010.7%

7018.8%

373100%

ROSSCountCount Percent

36247.0%

11214.5%

8410.9%

709.1%

425.4%

10113.1%

771100%

KERNE BRIDGE CountCount Percent

6136.3%

3923.2%

26 15. 5%

1911.3%

84.8%

158.9%

168100%

LOWER LYDBROOK : CountCount Percent

4857.1%

1922.6%

44.8%

33.6%

67.1%

44.8%

84100%

SYMONDS YAT EAST CountCount Percent

281 33 . 6%

143 17.1%

172 20. 6%

546.5%

86 10. 3%

100 12 .0%

836100%

THE BIBLINS CountCount Percent

20650.6%

6315.5%

6215.2%

16 3 .9%

297.1%

317.6%

407100%

MONMOUTHCountCount Percent

22547.3%

15432.4%

479.9%

4.8%

71.5%

398.2%

476100%

ALL SITES CountCount Percent

153639.9%

63016.4%

57214.9%

3037.9%

2616.8%

54714.2%

3849100%

IS 1 YOUR ADD!

'HIS -HOMEIESS

TOTAL

YES NOLOCATION CODE RHAYADER

CountCount Percent

2539.7%

38 60. 3%

63100%


38657.5%

285 42. 5%

671100%


25969.6%

11330.4%

372100%


51867.3%

252 32 . 7%

770100%


12375.0%

4125. 0%

164100%

LOWER LYDBROOKE CountCount Percent

6273.8%

22 26. 2%

84100%


50960.5%

332 39 .5%

841100%


19748.5%

209 51 .5%

406100%


38179.7%

9720.3%

478100%


246063.9%

1389 3 6.1%

3849100%

80t

7 0 -

6 0 -

5 0 -

ORIGIN IF VISITORS!

PERCENTAGE OF VISITORS 40+

AT SITE

30--

20 - -

10 - *

j f i - ^

s '

S HOME ADDRESS ■ TEMPORARYADDRESS

HOME ADDRESS

OF VISITORS staying

temporarily in the area

%

ROSS

BO- RHAYADER

9 0 r BO- 7 0 -

6 0 5 0 4 0 - 3 0 -

20- 10 -

oL

0OTHE BIBLINS7 0 -

9 Or

8 0 - 7 0 -

60- 5 0 - 4 0 - 3 0 - 20- 10 -

%

KERNEBRIDGE

n

90 rBO-7 0 -

%MONMOUTH

9 Or 9 Or

%° LOWER

LYDBROOK

n

%ALL SITES

GLASBURY

1 0 -

9 0 [ %80sym onds70‘ YAT 60-

□ <20 ms□ 20-40 ms.

□ 40-60 m s .

□ 60—BO MIS.

ID BO- 1 00 N i l

■ >100 MIS.OVERSEAS

• •

HOME ADDRESS OF PEOPLE STAYING TEMPORARILY IN AREA

AREA OF HOME RESIDENCELESSTHAN20KMS

20-40KMS.

40-60KMS.

60-80KMS.

80-100K M S ,

MORETHAN

100KMS.

OVERSEAS

TOTAL

LOCATION CODE RHAYADER CountCount Percent










0.0%

41.4%

21.8%

31.2%

12.5%

14.5%

26%

15%

66.3%

201.5%

00%

14%

21.8%

52.0%

25.0%

14.5%

61 . 8%

83.8%

1010.4%

352.5%

0.0%

103.5%

98 .0%

41 .6%

410.0%

29.1%

185.5%

3215.4%

88.3%

876.3%

25.4%

289.9%

1311 . 6%

228.9%

0.0%

00%

144.3%

73.4%

33.1%

896.5%

12.7%

155.3%

18 16.1%

228.9%

6

15.0%

522.7%

3811 . 6%

2913.9%

33.1%

1371 0 . 0%

3183.8%

20772.9%

60 53. 6%

17772.0%

2767.5%

13 59.1%

23972.6%

12761.1%

6163.5%

9426 8 . 6 %

38 .1%

196.7%

87.1%

135.3%

00%

0.0%

123.6%

41.9%

55.2%

644.7%

371 0 0%

284100%

112100%

2461 0 0%

401 0 0%

22100%

329100%

208100%

96100%

1374100%

MEANS OF TRANSPORT TO SURVEY

SITE

1 OOr 90- 80- 70 60 50403020100*

100r

% ROSS

1 OOr 90- 80- 70- 60- 50 40 30 20 10 -

0

% RHAYADER

10Or,

80

60

40

20

% KERNE BRIDGE

■cajnn.

%THE BIBLINS % MONMOUTH

1 OOr 9ok 80 70 60| 50 40 30 20 10 O1

1 OOr 90- 80 70 60 50 40302010ol

10Of- 90- 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

% BUILTH WELLS

% LOWER LYDBROOK

% ALL SITES

10Or 90k 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 oL

10Or 90 80 70 60 50 40302010ol

% GLASBURY

% SYMONDS YAT

OTHERBOAT/CANOECYCLEWALKBUS-PRIVATE BUS-PUBLIC MOTOR CYCLE CAR OR VAN

• •

TRANSPORT USEDTIIANSPORT USED TOTAL

CARORVAN

MOTORCYCLEORSCOOTER

BUS-PUBLICTRANSPORT

BUS-P RIVAT E OR COACH TOUR

WALKING

CYCLE BOATORCANOE

OTHER-


3352.4%

0.0%

0.0%

11.6%

2844.4%

11.6%

0.0%

0 . 0%

63100%


59388.5%

91.3%

3.4%

121.8%

456.7%

71.0%

0.0%

1.1%

670100%


32988.4%

71.9%

2.5%

61.6%

215.6%

51.3%

0.0%

2.5%

372100%


59477.1%

7.9%

121.6%

253.2%

12115.7%

7.9%

3.4%

1 . 1%

770100%


15592.3%

0.0%

0.0%

42.4%

63.6%

0.0%

31.8%

0.0%

168100%


7184.5%

11.2%

0.0%

11.2%

89.5%

33.6%

0.0%

0.0%

84100%


76190.6%

131.5%

2.2%

202.4%

313.7%

91.1%

4.5%

0.0%

840100%


32579.9%

2.5%

2.5%

41.0%

63 15. 5%

92.2%

1.2%

1.2%

407100%


35173.7%

3.6%

61.3%

61.3%

8217.2%

91.9%

132.7%

61.3%

476100%


321283.4%

421.1%

27.7%

792.1%

40510.5%

501.3%

24.6%

11.3%

3850100%

I

ACTIVITIESOF

VISITORS

901- BO- 70- 60- 50- 40- 30- 20 0

% ROSS

10S II

9 Or 80- 70- 60- 50- 40-

300 20 1 0 <

% RHAYADER

80-70-BD-50-40-

% KERNE BRIDGE

0oOS

J L i

80-70-60-50-

% BUILTH WELLS

30 S 20 10^ I

9 Or 80- 70- 60* 50- 40- 30-20 r10

% LOWER LYDBROOK

JB_L>9 Or, THE BIBLINS ~T% MONMOUTH % ALL SITES

901- BO -

70- 60- 50- 40 R 30 20 10^

% GLASBURY

■ I

901- BO- 70 - BO-

50 - 40 - 30 R 201 10?

% SYMONDS YAT

m i -__ aOTHERSWIMMING/PADDLING RAFT RACE ANGLING BOAT TRIP CANOEINGPUB / RESTAURANT PLAYINGWILDLIFE STUDY LONG WALK SHORT WALK RELAXINGENJOYING THE VIEW !

• •

ACTIVITIES PERFORMEDACmVITIES PERFORMED

PICNICKING

ENJOYINGTHE'

VIEW

SITTI NG AND RELAX IN G

SHORTWALK

LONGWALK

WILDLIFE/NATURESTUDY

PLAYING.INFORMALGAMES

VISITINGPUB/RESTAURANT

CANOEING


2031.7%

5079.4%

4266.7%

3860.3%

812.7%

25 39. 7%

1930.2%

3454.0%

0.0%


28242.0%

50875.6%

37055.1%

32448.2%

131.9%

14421.4%

8813.1%

18026.8%

192.8%


158 42 . 0%

21858.0%

20554.5%

13636.2%

123.2%

287.4%

4612.2%

66 17. 6%

53 14.1%


18724.2%

56172.5%

39651.2%

50765.5%

192.5%

8310.7%

688.8%

33743.5%

233.0%


6136.3%

8953.0%

5432.1%

3822.6%

42.4%

74.2%

84.8%

3520.8%

4526.8%

LOWER LYDBROOK * CountCount Percent

1720.2%

6577.4%

3541.7%

2125.0%

11.2%

3238.1%

0.0%

20 23 . 8%

2327.4%


25430.2%

632 75.1%

46655.3%

39046.3%

344.0%

13315.8%

8810.5%

448 53 . 2%

13215.7%


17142.0%

35487.0%

21753.3%

7819.2%

235.7%

18044.2%

4711.5%

15738.6%

399.6%


8718.2%

23148.3%

21444.8%

18538.7%

163.3%

66 13 .8%

224.6%

9319.5%

8116.9%


123732.0%

270870.1%

199951.7%

171744.4%

1303.4%

698 18.1%

38610.0%

137035.5%

41510.7%

(continue

ACTIVITIES PERFORMEDA<:tivitiCES "PERFORMED ~ ~ ALL-

ACTIV ITIES

BOATTRIP

ANGLING RAFT

RACESWIMM ING, P ADDLI NG, SC HNORK ELLIN G

OTne*

LOCATION CODE RHAYADER

CountCount Percent

0.0%

34.8%

0.0%

0.0%

34.8%

63100%

BUILTH WELLS CountCount Percent 0

.0%30

4.5%5

.7%17

2.5%70

10.4%672100%


0.0%

82.1%

0.0%

4512.0%

379.8%

376100%


9211.9%

192.5%

162.1%

2.3%

7910.2%

774100%

KERNE BRIDGE CountCount Percent 0

.0%4

2.4%27

16.1%3

1.8%6

3.6%168100%

LOWER LYDBROOKE CountCount Percent 0

. 0%9

10.7%6

7.1% 22.4%

2226.2%

84100%


25129.8%

161.9%

4.5%

3.4%

404.8%

842100%


0.0%

71.7%

0.0%

41.0%

338.1%

407100%


112.3%

51.0%

8818.4%

51.0%

418.6%

478100%


3549.2%

1012.6%

1463.8%

812.1%

3318.6%

3864100%

60r% RHAYADER

FREQUENCY OF VISITS TO SURVEY SITE

30

20

10

- 060i

50

40

30

20

10

- 060

50

40

30

2010

- 0

% BUILTH WELLS

% ALL SITES

60r

50-

40-

30-

20*10 -

% LOWER LYDBROOK

% GLASBURY

M60r

50-

40-

30-

20-10 -

% SYMONDS YAT

m DAILY

m AT LEAST WEEKLY

□ AT LEAST FORTNIGHTLY ,

B AT LEAST MONTHLY

DD AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR

■ FIRST VISIT/< t/yR

FREQUENCY OF VISITS TO SURVEY SITE

FREQljency o f 'visits to THIS SITE TOTALATLEASTDAILY

ATleastWEEKLY

ATLEASTF0RTNIGHTLY

ATLEASTMONTHLY

ATLEASTONCEA

YEAR

FIRSTVISIT


CountCount Percent

914.3%

69.5%

23.2%

711.1%

1828.6%

2133.3%

63100%


365.4%

304.5%

101.5%

7010.4%

25537.9%

27140.3%

672100%


164.3%

246.4%

82.1%

328.5%

12433.1%

17145.6%

375100%


688.8%

749.6%

243.1%

486.2%

21027.2%

34845.1%

772100%


53.0%

53.0%

31.8%

1911.3%

4325.6%

9355.4%

168100%


44.8%

89.5%

22.4% 22

26.2%26

31.0%22

26.2%84

100%SYMONDS YAT EAST CountCount Percent

5 . 6%

141.7%

81.0%

647.6%

273 32 .4%

47856.8%

842100%


2.5%

71.7%

1.2%

215.2%

18745.9%

18946.4%

407100%


5611.7%

7215.1%

153.1%

5411.3%

14931.2%

13227.6%

478100%


2015.2%

2406.2%

731.9%

3378.7%

128533.3%

172544.7%

3861100%

70-r

* ^ XjjS*' V S**

1 OTHER ■ NO OTHERSITES SITES EVERVISITED VISITED

60r% RHAYADER60r

FREQUENCY OF VISITS TO| WYE VALLEY

% THE so- BIBLINS

KERNEBRIDGE

% MONMOUTH

60r.

60t .

ia-

BUILTHWELLS

% GLASBURY

LOWER LYDBROOK

1

% SYMONDS YAT — '

ALLSITES

0 DAILY

ED AT LEAST WEEKLY '

□ AT LEAST IFORTNIGHTLY I

B AT LEAST MONTHLY i

DO AT LEAST ONCE A ' YEAR 1iFIRST V IS I^ -^ S S tmAm

11 ~

FREQUENCY OF VISITS TO WYE VALLEY

AVEIIAGE FIIEQUENCRIVEI

:y OF \ I WYE

VISITS TO TOTAL

ATLEASTDAILY

ATLEASTWEEKLY

ATLEASTFORTNIGHTLY

ATLEASTMONTHLY

ATLEASTONCEA

YEAR

FIRSTVISIT


1015.9%

69.5%

34.8%

914.3%

2438.1%

1117.5%

63100%


446.6%

385.7%

203.0%

8212.3%

26039.0%

22233.3%

666100%


225.9%

338.8%

92.4%

5615.0%

15541.6%

9826.3%

373100%


597.6%

709.1%

212.7%

9812.7%

27936.1%

24631.8%

773100%


84.8%

137.8%

74.2%

2917.4%

5935.3%

5130.5%

167100%


67.2%

1416.9%

1012.0%

2024.1%

2226.5%

1113.3%

83100%


101.2%

364.3%

222.6%

748.8%

284 33 .8%

41349.2%

839100%


51.2%

102.5%

82.0%

245.9%

223 54 .8%

13733.7%

407100%


6112.8%

8517.8%

194.0%

7415.5%

15632.6%

8317.4%

478100%


2255.8%

3057.9%

1193.1%

46612.1%

146238.0%

127233.0%

3849100%

AGE OF RESPONDENTAGE TOTAL

5-9 10-14 15-19 20-29 30-44 45-64 65+LOCATION CODE' RHAYADER CountCount Percent

0.0%

23.2%

23.2%

69.5%

23 36. 5%

2438.1%

69.5%

63100%


0.0%

91.3%

345.1%

11417.0%

231 34. 5%

19028.4%

9213.7%

670100%


0.0%

51.3%

215.6%

9525.3%

156 41. 5%

7519.9%

246.4%

376100%


2.3%

141.8%

273.5%

12916.7%

255 32. 9%

22629.2%

121 15. 6%

774100%


0.0%

0.0%

63.6%

4225.1%

6941.3%

4225.1%

84.8%

167100%


0.0%

33.6%

33.6%

1821.7%

2327.7%

2631.3%

1012.0%

83100%


1.1%

81.0%

374.4%

21525.6%

32138.3%

19923.7%

586.9%

839100%


0.0%

163.9%

256.1%

11027.0%

15738.6%

8621.1%

133.2%

407100%


0.0%

81.7%

347.1%

9319.5%

14129.5%

13528.2%

6714.0%

478100%


3.1%

651.7%

1894.9%

82221.3%

137635.7%

100326.0%

39910.3%

3857100%

60r

50-

40-

SIZE OF PARTY) 30-

6 Or.% ROSS50-

40-

30-

20 10w

1

B°]% THE s q - BIBLINS

2010

%

2010H

I

RHAYADER '% GLASBURY

KERNEBRIDGE

% LOWERLYDBROOK 50f

MONMOUTHBOt

1 1 1 B

50-

40-

30-

20-

10"

%

40-

30-

20-10-

0

% SYMONDS YAT

a

ALLSITES

■ B - . I ■r r * n

0 1 PERSON

□ 2 PERSONS

□ 9 PERSONS

□ 4 PERSONS

□ 5 PERSONS

■ 6-10 PERSONS

S 11-20 PERSONS

>20 PERSONS

• •

SIZE OF PARTYcSIZE 01r GROUP TOTAL

1 2 3 4 5 6-10 11-20 >20LOCATION CODE RHAYADER CountCount Percent

1320.6%

2539.7%

1015.9%

46.3%

1015.9%

11.6%

0.0%

0.0%

63100%


456.7%

28842.9%

10014.9%

10715.9%

6810.1%

507.5%

5.7%

81.2%

671100%


338.8%

12031.9%

5915.7%

9224.5%

246.4%

3810.1%

82.1%

2.5%

376100%


8310.8%

38950.4%

11615.0%

11414.8%

314.0%

233.0%

91.2%

7.9%

772100%


158.9%

4929.2%

2213.1%

4023.8%

106.0%

2112.5%

42.4%

74.2%

168100%


1011.9%

3339.3%

1011.9%

1113.1%

78.3%

44.8%

33.6%

67.1%

84100%


303.6%

31537.4%

10512.5%

19322.9%

657.7%

8610.2%

354.2%

131.5%

842100%


133.2%

158 38 .8%

54 13 . 3%

8721.4%

297.1%

33 8 .1%

256.1%

82 . 0%

407100%


6814.2%

17937.4%

6714.0%

6112.8%

306.3%

377.7%

214.4%

153.1%

478100%


3108.0%

155640.3%

54314.1%

70918.4%

2747.1%

2937.6%

1102.8%

661.7%

3861100%

WHETHER OTHER SITES HAVE BEEN VISITD

EVER J OTI SIT]

IIS IT—1ERSS?

.TOTAL

YES NOLOCATION CODE RHAYADER

CountCount Percent

3149.2%

3250.8%

63100%


24436.3%

42863.7%

672100%


20153.5%

17546.5%

376100%


44857.9%

32642.1%

774100%


10461.9%

64 38.1%

168100%


5363.1%

3136.9%

84100%


33639.9%

50660.1%

842100%


21151.8%

19648.2%

407100%


29461.5%

18438.5%

478100%


192249.7%

194250.3%

3864100%

70r

COMPOSITION OF PARTY

70r

60-

50-

40-

30-

20- 1 0

% ROSS

70w1% THE

B°- BIBLINS

a

60-

50-

40-

30-

201

1°!

% RHAYADER70r

%

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60-

50-

40-

30-20

10 I 0

% KERNEBRIDGE

60- 50-

40-

30-

20- 10 -

o il70r

%60-

50-

40-

30-20-

7 Or

M.

60-

50-

40-

30-

20 -

, 0 I

% MONMOUTH70t_60-

50 -

40-*

30-

2 0 -

1 0 -

%

a ggg

BUILTHWELLS

70r

LOWERLYDBROOK

ALLSITES

BD- 50-

40-

30-

20-

10loU

% GLASBURY

S.70r

SOSO-

40-

30-20-10 -

0

% SYMONDSm

m.

YAT

H - I j .

m.

□ ALONE

Q RELATIVES ONLY

□ FRIENDS ONLY

□ CLUB ONLY

ID OTHER ONLY

■ RELATIVES AND FRIEND

O OTHER COMBINATIONS

COMBINATION OF PARTY.

CC)MBINA1CION OF PEOPLE TOTALALONE RELAT

IVES ONLY -

FRIENDSONLY

CLUBONLY

OTHERONLY

RELATIVESANDFRIENDS

OTHERCOMBINATIONS

-


1320.6%

4165.1%

46.3%

0.0%

0.0%

11.6%

46.3%

63100%


456.7%

44065.5%

11316.8%

162.4%

71.0%

406.0%

111.6%

672100%


338.8%

21858.0%

8522.6%

143.7%

2.5%

205.3%

41.1%

376100%


8310.7%

48162.1%

14118.2%

151.9%

91.2%

30 3 . 9%

151.9%

774100%


158.9%

6941.1%

3420.2%

2011.9%

31.8%

2514.9%

21.2%

168100%


1011.9%

3845.2%

1821.4%

910.7%

11.2%

33.6%

56.0%

84100%


303.6%

47856.8%

19122.7%

475.6%

6.7%

758.9%

151.8%

842100%


133.2%

21051.6%

9824.1%

235.7%

41.0%

4912.0%

102.5%

407100%


6814.2%

24751.7%

9620.1%

285.9%

3.6%

265.4%

102.1%

478100%


3108.0%

222257.5%

78020.2%

1724.5%

35.9%

2697.0%

762.0%

3864100%

ALL SITESj SITES VISITED IN PAST

Other sites mentioned:Holme LaevWNtneyBredwardtneMordtfordBnockwetrWhftebreokMonnlngtonHuntahom BridgeWelsh BlcknorHoorwflhyUangurigSellackHow Cap I aByfordWyndcllffeWlntour's LeapCo non BrtdmDevil's PulpitBlgswefrBoughnoodLlaridogoLlanstephanWeir GardensPrnaton-on-WyBHarm ton BridgeBroburyLlyswenBrelntonTutahlllLlamwrtlRynllmonBeachy PointMoceasFownhopeStaunton-on- Wye

ALL SITES

SITES VISITED IN Cases Percent .7%PAST MORDIFORD

RHAYADER Cases 8Cases 49 Cases Percent .4%Cases Percent 2.5% BROCKWEIR

BUILTH WELLS Cases 8Cases 94 Cases Percent .4%Cases Percent 4.7% $ WHITEBROOKE

GLASBURY Cases 7Cases 42 Cases Percent .4%Cases Percent 2.1% MONNINGTON

ROSS Cases 6Cases 615 Cases Percent .3%Cases Percent 30.8% HUNTSH0RN BRIDGE

KERNE BRIDGE Cases 1Cases 56 Cases Percent . 1%Cases Percent 2.8% WELSH BICKNOR

LYDBROOKE Cases 5Cases 45 Cases Percent .3%Cases Percent 2.3% HOARWITHY

SYMONDS YAT Cases 15Cases 733 Cases Percent .8%Cases Percent 36.7% LLANGURIG

THE BIBLINS Cases 5Cases 87 Cases Percent . 3%Cases Percent 4.4% '' ENWOOD

MONMOUTH Cases 22Cases 366 Cases Percent 1.1%Cases Percent 18.3% SELLACK

HEREFORD Cases 5Cases 311 Cases Percent .3%Cases Percent 15.6% HOW CAPLE

HOLME LACY Cases 2Cases 1 Cases Percent .1%Cases Percent .1% BYFORD

TINTERN Cases 3Cases 334 Cases Percent .2%Cases Percent 16.7% WYNDCLIFFE

HAY Cases 5Cases 314 Cases Percent .3%Cases Percent 15.7% WINTOURS LOOP

REDBROOKE Cases 6Cases 21 Cases Percent .3%Cases Percent 1.1% CONON BRIDGE

CHEPSTOW Cases 2Cases 200 Cases Percent .1%Cases Percent 10.0% DEVIL'S PULPIT

GOODRICH Cases 1Cases 22 Cases Percent .1%Cases Percent 1.1% BIGSWEIR

WHITNEY Cases 5Cases 10 Cases Percent .3%Cases Percent .5% BOUGHROAD

FOY/HOLE IN THE WALL Cases 4Cases 20 Cases Percent .2%Cases Percent 1.0% LLANDOGO

BREDWARDINE Cases 7Cases 13 Cases Percent .4%

ALL SITES

PROBABLY/DON'T KNOWCases 2Cases Percent .1%

LLANSTEPHANCases 2Cases Percent .1%

WEIR GARDENSCases 3Cases Percent .2%

PRESTON-ON-WYECases 3Cases Percent .2%

HAMPTON BRIDGECases 1Cases Percent .1%

NEWBRIDGE—ON—WYECases 27Cases Percent 1.4%

BROBURYCases 1Cases Percent .1%

LLYSWENCases 4Cases Percent .2%

BREINTONCases 3Cases Percent .2%

TUTSHILLCases 2Cases Percent .1%

SEVERAL / VARIOUS / NOTSPECIFIED

Cases 138Cases Percent 6.9%

LLANYWRTLCases 2Cases Percent .1%

PLYNLIMONCases 1Cases Percent .1%

BEACHY POINTCases 1Cases Percent .1%

MOCCASCases 1Cases Percent .1%

FOWNHOPECases 1Cases Percent .1%

STAUNTON-ON-WYECases 2Cases Percent .1%

ALL VISITORSCount 2000Count Percent 100%

ALL SITES| OTHER SITES VISITED TODAV35-r-

Percentages are based on 709 respondents

3 0 --

X ’

Other site a mentioned:GlaafauryWHtneyFoy/Hote In the WallMordtfonJBrockwelrWhltab rookMonnlngtonHuntahom BridgeWelsh BlcknorHoar* I thyEnwoodSellackCo non Bridge

Blgmrelr The Kymln Llannephan Preaton-on-Wya Staunton—on-wye

SITE

OTHER SITES VISITED Cases Percent .3%TODAY WHITEBROOKE

RHAYADER Cases 13Cases 9 Cases Percent 1.8%Cases Percent 1.3% MONNINGTONBUILTH WELLS Cases 2Cases 12 Cases Percent .3%Cases Percent 1.7% HUNTSHORN BRIDGE

GLASBURY Cases 3Cases 6 Cases Percent .4%Cases Percent • 8% WELSH BICKNOR

ROSS Cases 3Cases 113 Cases Percent .4%Cases Percent 15.9% HOARWITHY

KERNE BRIDGE Cases 3Cases 11 Cases Percent .4%Cases Percent 1.6% ENWOOD

LYDBROOKE Cases 3Cases 33 Cases Percent .4%Cases Percent 4.7% SELLACK

SYMONDS YAT Cases 1Cases 228 Cases Percent .1%Cases Percent 32.2% CONON BRIDGE

THE BIBLINS Cases 1Cases 25 Cases Percent .1%Cases Percent 3.5% BIGSWEIR

MONMOUTH Cases 1Cases 85 Cases Percent .1%Cases Percent 12.0% THE KYMIN

HEREFORD Cases 1Cases 27 Cases Percent .1%Cases Percent 3.8% PROBABLY/DON'T KNOW

TINTERN Cases 70Cases 44 Cases Percent 9.9%Cases Percent 6.2% LLANSTEPHAN

HAY Cases 1Cases 48 Cases Percent .1%Cases Percent 6.8% PRESTON-ON-WYE

REDBROOKE Cases 1Cases 7 Cases Percent .1%Cases Percent 1.0% NEWBRIDGE-ON-WYE

CHEPSTOW Cases 2Cases 19 Cases Percent .3%Cases Percent 2.7% SEVERAL/VARIOUS/NOT

GOODRICH SPECIFIEDCases 11 Cases 34Cases Percent 1.6% Cases Percent 4.8%

WHITNEY STAUNTON-ON-WYECases 1 Cases 1Cases Percent .1% Cases Percent .1%

FOY/HOLE IN THE WALL ALL VISITORSCases 3 Count 709Cases Percent .4% Count Percent 100%

MORDIFORDCases 1Cases Percent .1%

BROCKWEIRCases 2

NUMBER OF SITES VISITED ON SURVEY DATE

100

60

60

40

20

0100,

80

60

40

20

0100

80

60

40

20

0

I

% BUILTH WELLS

S LOWER LYDBROOK

III JZL

% ALL SITES0 SURVEY SITE

ONLY

B 1 OTHER SITE

□ 2 OTHER SITES

B 3 OTHER SITES

DD 4 OTHER SITES

NUMBER OF OTHER SITES VISITED

— _ _ . - - - - - — - - •TOTAL1.00 2 .00 3.00 4.00 5.00


CountCount Percent

6095.2%

23.2%

11.6%

0.0%

0.0%

63100%


62492.9%

395.8%

71.0%

2.3%

0.0%

672100%


30681.4%

6116.2%

61.6%

3.8%

0.0%

376100%


65985.1%

10012.9%

91.2%

6.8%

0.0%

774100%


9355.4%

64 38.1%

84.8%

21.2%

1.6%

168100%


53 63.1%

2226.2%

78.3%

22.4%

0.0%

84100%


68281.0%

13516.0%

212.5%

4.5%

0.0%

842100%


27567.6%

11929.2%

112.7%

2.5%

0.0%

407100%


40384.3%

5311.1%

214.4%

1.2%

0.0%

478100%


315581.7%

59515.4%

912.4%

22.6%

1.0%

3864100%

Appendix 2

1991 INFORMAL VISITORS SURVEY

Notes

1. Interviews took place at the following sites:

o Glasbury - The Bont.o Hay-on-Wye - By the canoe launching area,o Vhitney - Picnic area by Toll Bridge,o Bredwardine - By the bridge,o Hereford - Bishops meadow,o Ross - Riverside meadows,o Kerne Bridge picnic site,o Lower Lydbrooke picnic site,o Huntsham Bridge.o Symonds Yat Vest - Ferry Inn and Paddocks Hotel field,o Symonds Yat East - Near to Saracens Head,o Monmouth - by the rowing club steps.

2. The survey consisted of a mix of face to face interviews and self completion questionnaire forms. These were distributed on site and could be returned either on the day or by freepost. Surveys took place on the following days:

Tues 30th July Sun 4th August Thurs 8th August Sat 17th AugustMon 26th August (Bank holiday)Sun 1st September

3. Each site was surveyed on each of the six days.

4. Interviews took place between 9 am and 6 pm.

5. So far as was possible, interviewees were selected at random as they passed the survey positions at each site.

6. The surveys were undertaken by paid staff; mainly students and Wye Valley Countryside Service voluntary wardens.

Office use onlyLocation codeDate codeRef. No.

RIVER WYE PROJECT

RIVER WYE VISITOR SURVEY SUMMER 1991

INTERVIEWER SIT E......

DATE ............TIME (24 HR CLOCK) INTERVIEW NUMBER .

Good morning/afternoon. I am carrying out interviews on behalf of the River Wye Project. We are undertaking a survey of visitors to the River Wye. Would you help by answering a few questions. It will only take about 5 minutes.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT EACH OF THE QUESTIONS IS ANSWERED AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE. MOST CAN BE ANSWERED BY PLACING A TICK OR A NUMBER IN THE RELEVANT BOX(ES).

OfficeUse

1) COULD YOU TELL ME WHERE YOU HAVE TRAVELLED FROM TO GET TO THE WYE7

TownCounty

2) IS THIS YOUR HOME ADDRESS OR ARE YOU AWAY FROM HOME ON HOLIDAY?

[If Home, go to question 4. Otherwise go to the next question]

HomeHolidayOther(Please specify)

3) WHERE DO YOU LIVE? TownCounty

OfficeUse

4) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE RIVER WYE BEFORE?

YesNo

[If YES, go.to the next question] [If NO, go to question 8]

5) HOW OFTEN DO'YOU VISIT THE RIVER? At least- daily _At least weekly At least fortnightly At least monthly At least once a year Less than once a year

6) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THIS PARTICULAR LOCATION BEFORE?

[If YES, go to the next question] [If NO, go to question 8]

7) HOW OFTEN DO YOU COME HERE?

YeaNo

At least daily At least weekly At least fortnightly At least monthly At least once a year Less than once a year

8) WHICH OF THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE YOU UNDERTAKEN OR DO YOU INTEND TO UNDERTAKE DURING YOUR VISIT TO THE RIVER?

PicnicingEnjoying the viewWalking (less than 2 miles)Walking (more than 2 miles)CanoeingAnglingSwimming

necessary]

1 Sitting and relaxing 82 Visit pub or restaurant 93 Wildlife and nature study 104 Playing informal games 11

5 Boat trip 126 Walking the dog 137 Cycling 14

Other (Please specify) 15

9) HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE THERE IN YOUR PARTY TODAY?

1 only2

3456 to 10 11 to 20 Hore than 21

10) UHAT AGES ARE THEY? PLEASE STATE THE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITHIN EACH AGE GROUP.[Place the number in the appropriate box(es)]

Age5 - 910 - 1415 - 1920 - 2930 - 4445 - 64

65+

23456

78

1

H iim h a r

12

3456

7

11) WHAT RELATION ARE THESE PEOPLE TO EACH OTHER?[Tick more than one box if necessary]

FriendsRelativesFellow members of a club or organised group

12) HOW LONG ARE YOU STAYING IN THE WYE VALLEY FOR?

N/A Resident of the Wye ValleyDay visit only1 - 2 nights3 - 4 nights5 - 6 nightsMore than 6 nights

13) UHAT TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION ARE YOU USING DURING YOUR STAY?

None - Day visit only"

Camp siteYouth hostelBed and breakfast/hotelField centreFriends/relativesOther (Please specify)

-1 - _

2

3

A

5

6

7

14) WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO VISIT THE RIVER WYE TODAY, RATHER THAN ANYWHERE ELSE? [Probe]

15) DO YOU REGULARLY VISIT OTHER RIVERS BESIDES THE WYE?

YesNo

If YES, which rivers?

16) WHAT DO YOU PARTICULARLY LIRE ABOUT THE RIVER WYE?[Probe] [Distinguish between ‘nothing1 and 'don't know']

1)

2)

3)

17) IS THERE ANYTHING YOU DONT LIKE ABOUT IT?[Probe] [Distinguish between 'nothing' and ’don't know']

2 )

3)

18) ARE THERE ANY IMPROVEMENTS OR DEVELOPMENTS YOU VOULD LIKE TO SEE UHICH WOULD INCREASE YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE RIVER?

ARE THERE ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.

- - ' - — ** TO BE'COMPLETED-BY SURVEY STAFF—BEFORE DISTRIBUTION**

LOCATION .

P R O J E C T

•C Y N L L U N •

wvE<ewyDear visitor to the River Vyev

The River Vye Project is sponsored by ten public bodies. Its aim is to promote better understanding and improve the management of the river. In order to find out more about the recreational use of the river we are carrying out surveys at several locations along the river.I would be grateful if you could help us by sparing a fev minutes to complete this

questionnaire. This may be done straight away or, if you prefer, at the end of your visit. When completed, it should be returned either by post or to the staff on site. All information provided vill be treated in confidence .

Thankyou very much for your help.

Yours faithfully

River Vye Project Officer

PLEASE ANSWER EACH OF THE QUESTIONS AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE.MOST CAN BE ANSWERED BY PLACING A TICK OR A NUMBER IN THE RELEVANT BOX (ESK

1) WHERE HAVE YOU TRAVELLED FROM TO GET TO THE RIVER WYE?

2) IS THIS YOUR HOME ADDRESS OR ARE YOU AWAY FROM HOME ON HOLIDAY?

Town

CountyOfficeUse

Home

Holiday

Other(Please specify)

3) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE RIVER WYE BEFORE?

If YES, how often do you visit the river?

Yea

No

At least daily

At least weekly

At least fortnightly

At least monthly

At least once a year

Less than once a year

4) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THIS PARTICULAR LOCATION BEFORE?[ie. the location where you were handed this form]

If YES, how often do you visit this location?

Yes

No "

At least daily

At least, weekly

At least fortnightly At least monthly At least once a year


5) WHICH OF THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE YOU UNDERTAKEN OR DO YOU INTEND TO UNDERTAKE DURING THIS VISIT TO THE RIVER?[Please tick more than one box if necessary]

Picnicing 1 Sitting and relaxing 8

Enjoying the viev 2 Visit pub or reataurant 9

Walking (less than 2 miles) 3 Wildlife and nature study 10

Walking (more than 2 miles) 4 Playing informal games 11

Canoeing 5 Boat trip 12

Angling 6 Walking the dog 13

Swimming 7 Cycling 14


6) HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE THERE IN YOUR PARTY TODAY?

7) WHAT AGES ARE THEY? PLEASE STATE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN EACH AGE GROUP.[Place the number in the appropriate box(es)]Age Number

1 only 1 0 - 4 1

2 2 5 - 9 2

3 3 10 - 14 3

4 4 15 - 19 4

5 5 20 - 29 5

6 to 10 6 iocn 6

11 to 20 7 45 - 64 7

More than 21 8 65 plus 8

8 ) HOW LONG ARE YOU VISITING THE WYE -VALLEY FOR?

9) WHAT TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION ARE YOU USING DURING YOUR STAY?

N/A Resident of the Wye Valley

Day visit only

1 - 2 nights3 - 4 nights

5 - 6 nights

More than 6 nights

□ None - Day visit only

Camp site

Youth hostelBed and breakfast/hotel

Field Centre

Friends/relatives

Other (Please specify)

1-

2

3

4

5

6

7

10) WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO VISIT THE RIVER WYE TODAY RATHER THAN ANYWHERE ELSE?

11) WHAT DO YOU PARTICULARLY LIKE ABOUT THE RIVER WYE?

12) IS THERE ANYTHING YOU DO NOT LIKE ABOUT IT?

13) ARE THERE ANY IMPROVEMENTS OR DEVELOPMENTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHICH WOULD INCREASE YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE RIVER?


WYE PROJECT INFORMAL VISITOR SURVEY 1991

SUMMARY OF RESPONSES • - - . - - - -

SITE SELF COMPLETION FORMSNO.FORMS DISTRIBUTED

NO.FORMS COMPLETED

%RETURN

GLASBURY 112 62 55HAY 98 47 48WHITNEY 44 9 20

BREDWARDINE: 42 24 57HEREFORD 262 68 26ROSS 258 93 36KERNE B. 38 17 45LYDBROOK 118 41 35HUNTSHAM B. 65 33 51S.YAT WEST 431 135 31S.YAT EAST 135 68 50MONMOUTH 158 87 55

ALL SITES 1761 684 39

COMBINEDSITE INTERVIEWS TOTALNO.FORMS NO. %COMPLETED REFUSALS RESPONSE NO. FORM!

83 7 92 14533 7 83 8026 3 90 3546 3 94 70123 20 86 191105 16 87 19865 O 100 8280 2 98 12117 0 100 5082 8 91 21742 8 84 11042 5 89 129

744 79 90 1428

WYE PROJECT INFORMAL VI8TOR SURVEY 1991 RESULTS ORIGIN OF VISITORS

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALSITE ORIGIN NO. * NO. i NO. iGLASBURY Home 45 73 55 66 100 69Holiday 15 24 27 33 42 29Other 2 3 1 1 3 2TOTAL 62 100 83 100 145 100HAY Home 23 49 16 48 39 49Holiday 21 45 16 48 37 46Other 3 6 1 3 4 5TOTAL 47 100 33 100 80 100WHITNEY Home 3 33 1 1 42 14 40Holiday 6 67 13 50 19 54Other 0 O 2 8 2 6TOTAL 9 lOO 26 100 35 100BREDWARDINE Home 18 75 30 65 48 69Holiday 6 25 15 33 21 30Other 0 O 1 2 1 1TOTAL 24 100 46 100 70 100HEREFORD Home 46 68 91 74 137 72Holiday 21 31 30 24 51 27Other 1 1 2 2 3 2TOTAL 68 100 123 100 191 100ROSS Home 67 72 64 61 131 66Holiday 23 25 39 37 62 31Other 3 3 2 2 5 3TOTAL 93 100 105 100 198 100KERNE B. Home 7 41 30 46 37 46Holiday 10 59 34 52 44 54Other 0 0 1 2 1 1TOTAL 17 100 65 100 82 101LYDBROOK Home 34 83 54 68 88 73Holiday 6 15 26 33 32 26Other 1 2 0 0 1 1TOTAL 41 100 80 100 121 100HUNTSHAM B. Home 26 79 9 53 35 70Holiday 7 21 7 41 14 28Other 0 0 1 6 1 2TOTAL 33 100 17 100 50 100S.YAT WEST Home 96 71 43 52 139 64Holiday 36 27 38 46 74 34Other 3 2 1 1 4 2TOTAL 135 100 82 100 217 100

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALSITE ORIGIN- NO. ......* NO . & NO. 4S YAT EAST Home 47 69 23 55 70 64

Holiday 21 31 18 43 39 35Other 0 0 1 2 1 1TOTAL 68 100 42 100 1 10 100

MONMOUTH Home 64 74 27 64 91 71Holiday 22 25 14 33 36 28Other 1 1 1 2 2 2TOTAL 87 100 42 100 129 100

ALL SITES Home 476 70 453 61 929 65Holiday 194 28 277 37 471 33other 14 2 14 2 28 2TOTAL 684 100 744 100 1428 100

NUMBER OF VISITORS THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY VISITED THE RIVERSELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTAL

SITE NO. 4 NO. 4 NO. 4

GLASBURY 55 89 71 85 126 87HAY 39 83 23 70 62 77WHITNEY 8 89 19 73 27 77BREDWARDINE 22 92 40 87 62 89HEREFORD 64 94 108 88 172 90ROSS 64 69 86 82 150 76KERNE BRIDGE 12 71 52 80 64 78LYDBROOK 39 95 67 84 106 88HUNTSHAM BRIDGE 28 85 13 76 41 82S.YAT WEST 10 1 75 60 73 161 74S.YAT EAST 47 69 32 76 79 85MONMOUTH 74 85 39 93 113 88

ALL SITES 553 81 610 82 1163 81

FREOUENCY OF VISITS fTHOSE THAT HAVE VISITED THE RIVER BEFORE ONLY1SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTAL

SITE FREOUENCY NO. 4 NO. 4 NO. 4GLASBURY At least daily 2 4 2 3 4 3

At least weekly 5 9 5 7 10 8At least fort'ly 3 5 1 1 4 3At least monthly 10 18 7 10 17 13At least 1/year 21 38 45 63 66 52Less than 1/year 14 25 1 1 15 25 20Total 55 100 71 100 126 100

HAY At least daily 6 15 1 4 7 1 1At least weekly 3 8 6 26 9 15At least fort'ly ' 1 3 2 9 3 5At least monthly 5 13 6 26 1 1 18At least 1/year 13 33 4 17 17 27Less than 1/year 1 1 28 4 17 15 24Total 39 100 23 100 62 100

WHITNEY At least daily 0 0 1 5 1 4At least weekly 1 13 1 5 2 7At least fort'ly 0 0 2 1 1 2 7At least monthly 1 13 4 21 5 19At least 1/year 4 50 5 26 9 33Less than 1/year 2 25 6 32 8 30Total 8 100 19 100 27 100

SELF COMPLETION 8ITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALSITE FREQUENCY- - - - - - NO.BREDWARDINE At least daily 1

At least weekly 1At least fort'ly 0At least monthly 5At least 1/year 10Less than l/year 5Total 22

HEREFORD At least daily 7At least weekly 12At least fort'ly 4At least monthly 11At least l/year 15Less than l/year 15Total 64

ROSS At least daily 6At least weekly 7At least fort'ly 7At least monthly 3At least l/year 20Less than l/year 21Total 64

KERNE B. At least daily 1At least weekly 2At least fort'ly 0At least monthly 0At least l/year 5Less than l/year 4Total 12

LYDBROOK At least daily 2At least weekly 2At least fort'ly 4At least monthly 4At least l/year 24Less than l/year 3Total 39

HUNTSHAM B. At least daily 2At least weekly 1At least fort'ly 1At least monthly 2At least l/year 13Less than l/year 9Total 28

£ NO. 4 NO. 45 7 18 8 135 5 13 6 100 8 20 8 1323 5 13 10 1645 8 20 18 2923 7 18 12 19

100 40 100 62 100

1 1 28 26 35 2019 24 22 36 216 6 6 10 617 13 12 24 1423 2 1 19 36 2123 16 15 31 18

100 108 100 172 100

9 12 14 18 121 1 16 19 23 151 1 0 0 7 55 9 10 12 831 27 31 47 3133 22 26 43 29

100 86 100 150 100

8 2 4 3 517 4 8 6 9

0 1 2 1 20 7 13 7 1 1

42 22 42 27 4233 16 31 20 31

100 52 100 64 100

5 6 9 8 85 13 19 15 14

10 6 9 10 910 14 21 18 1762 19 28 43 41

8 9 13 12 1 1100 67 100 106 100

7 0 0 2 54 2 15 3 74 1 8 2 57 2 15 4 10

46 6 46 19 4632 2 15 1 1 27

100 13 100 41 100

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALSITE FREQUENCY NO.s YAT WEST At least daily 1

At least weekly 5At least fort'ly 2At least monthly 10At least l/year 56Less than l/year 27Total 101

S YAT EAST At least daily 1At least weekly 1At least fort'ly oAt least monthly 4At least l/year 2 6Less than l/year 15Total 47

MONMOUTH At least daily 2At least weekly 14At least fort'ly 5At least monthly 15At least l/year 24Less than l/year 14Total 74

ALL SITES At least daily 31At least weekly 54At least fort'ly 27At least monthly 70At least l/year 231Less than l/year 14 0Total 553

£ NO. k NO. 4l 3 5 4 25 2 3 7 42 0 0 2 1

10 4 7 14 955 23 38 79 4927 28 47 55 34

100 60 100 161 100

2 0 0 1 12 1 3 2 30 0 0 0 09 4 13 8 10

55 16 50 42 5332 1 1 34 26 33

100 32 100 79 100

3 3 8 5 419 4 10 18 167 3 8 8 7

20 1 1 28 26 2332 14 36 38 3419 4 10 18 16

100 39 100 113 100

6 65 1 1 96 810 83 14 137 125 30 5 57 5

13 86 14 156 1342 210 34 441 3825 136 22 276 24

100 610 100 1163 100

NUMBER OF VISIT0R8 WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY VISITED THE SURVEY 8ITESELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTAL

SITE NO. 4 NO. 4 NO. 4GLASBURY 42 68 59 71 10 1 70HAY 22 47 13 39 35 44WHITNEY 3 33 9 35 12 34BREDWARDINE 13 54 30 65 43 61HEREFORD 52 76 92 75 144 75ROSS 43 46 65 62 108 55KERNE B. 3 18 16 25 19 23LYDBROOK 31 76 50 63 81 67HUNTSHAM B. 19 58 8 47 27 54S.YAT WEST 76 56 47 57 123 578 .YAT EAST 34 50 29 69 63 57MONMOUTH 59 68 30 71 89 69ALL SITES 397 58 448 60 845 59

FREOUENCY OF VISITS [THOSE THAT HAVE VISITED THE SITE BEFORE ONLY!SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTAL

SITE FREOUENCY NO. 4 NO. 4 NO. 4GLASBURY At least daily 1 2 2 3 3 3

At least weekly 2 5 2 3 4 4At least fort'ly 3 7 3 5 6 6At least monthly 6 14 2 3 8 8At least l/year 19 45 37 63 56 55Less than l/year 1 1 26 13 22 24 24Total 42 100 59 100 10 1 100

HAY At least daily 3 14 1 8 4 1 1At least weekly 3 14 5 38 8 23At least fort'ly 2 9 1 8 3 9At least monthly 1 5 2 15 3 9At least l/year 6 27 2 15 8 23Less than l/year 7 32 2 15 9 26Total 22 100 13 100 35 100

WHITNEY At least daily 0 0 0 0 0 0At least weekly 1 33 0 0 1 8At least fort'ly 0 0 2 22 2 17At least monthly 0 0 0 0 0 0At least l/year 1 33 6 67 7 58Less than l/year 1 33 1 1 1 2 17Total 3 100 9 100 12 100

SELF COMPLETION 8ITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALSITE FREQUENCY NO.BREDWARDINE At least daily 0

At least weekly 1At least fort'ly 0At least monthly lAt least l/year 10Less them l/year lTotal 13

HEREFORD At least dally 6At least weekly 9At least fort'ly 4At least monthly 9At least l/year 15Less than l/year 9Total 52

ROSS At least daily 4At least weekly 4At least fort'ly 7At least monthly 5At least l/year 17Less than l/year 6Total 43

KERNE B. At least daily 0At least weekly 2At least fort'ly 0At least monthly 0At least l/year 1Less than l/year 0Total 3

LYDBROOK At least daily 0At least weekly 2At least fort'ly 3At least monthly lAt least l/year 18Less than l/year 7Total 31

HUNTSHAM B. At least daily 0At least weekly 1At least fort'ly oAt least monthly 3At least l/year 10Less than l/year 5Total 19

i NO. £ NO.0 3 10 3 78 3 10 4 90 3 10 3 78 4 13 5 12

77 12 40 22 518 5 17 6 14

100 30 100 43 100

12 23 25 29 2017 21 23 30 21

8 5 5 9 617 15 16 24 1729 14 15 29 2017 14 15 23 16

100 92 100 144 100

9 1 1 17 15 149 1 1 17 15 1416 2 3 9 812 5 8 10 940 24 37 41 3814 12 18 18 17

100 65 100 108 100

0 1 6 1 567 2 13 4 210 1 6 1 50 2 13 2 1 133 9 56 10 530 1 6 1 5

100 16 100 19 100

0 3 6 3 46 8 16 10 12

10 5 10 8 103 7 14 8 10

58 17 34 35 4323 10 20 17 21

100 50 100 81 100

0 0 0 0 05 0 0 1 40 0 0 0 016 1 13 4 1553 6 75 16 5926 1 13 6 22

100 8 100 27 100

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALSITE FREQUENCY NO.S.YAT WEST At least daily 0

At least weekly 5At least fort'ly 2At least monthly 8At least 1/year 43Less than l/year 18Total 76

8.YAT EAST At least daily 1At least weekly 1At least fort'ly 0At least monthly 3At least 1/year 18Less than l/year 11Total 34

MONMOUTH At least daily 3At least weekly 7At least fort'ly 8At least monthly 12At least l/year 20Less than l/year 9Total 59

ALL SITES At least daily 18At least weekly 38At least fort'ly 29At least monthly 49At least l/year 178Less than l/year 85Total 397

3l NO. - 4 NO. *0 1 2 1 17 0 0 5 43 0 0 2 2

1 1 3 6 1 1 957 19 40 62 5024 24 51 42 34

100 47 100 123 100

3 0 0 1 23 1 3 2 30 0 0 0 09 1 3 4 6

53 17 59 35 5632 10 34 21 33

100 29 100 63 100

5 3 10 6 712 2 7 9 1014 4 13 12 1320 6 20 18 2034 8 27 28 3115 7 23 16 18

100 30 100 89 100

5 48 1 1 66 810 55 12 93 1 17 26 6 55 7

12 48 1 1 97 1 145 171 38 349 4121 100 22 185 22

100 448 100 845 100

ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY VISITORS DURING THEIR VISITSELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTAL

SITE ACTIVITY NO,GLASBURY Picnicing 45

Enjoying view 47Walking <2 miles 20Walking >2 miles 7Canoeing 5Angling 4Swimming 2 2Sitting/Relaxing 55Pub/Restaurant 13Nature study 6Informal games 13Boat trip 0Walking dog 10Cycling 4Other 2

HAY Picnicing 15Enjoying view 34Walking <2 miles 28Walking >2 miles 11Canoeing 6Angling 2Swimming 2Sitting/Relaxing 3 0Pub/Restaurant 2 0Nature study 14Informal games 2Boat trip 2Walking dog 13Cycling 0Other 3

WHITNEY Picnicing 5Enjoying View 8Walking <2 miles 4Walking >2 miles lCanoeing 1Angling 0Swimming 0Sitting/Relaxing 7Pub/Restaurant 6Nature study 1Informal games 0Boat trip 0Walking dog 0Cycling 1other 0

£ NO. * NO. i73 55 66 100 6976 63 76 110 7632 39 47 59 411 1 10 12 17 12

8 21 25 26 186 5 6 9 6

35 30 36 52 3689 72 87 127 8821 34 41 47 3210 1 1 13 17 1221 30 36 43 30

0 7 8 7 516 17 20 27 19

6 2 2 6 43 4 5 6 4

32 16 48 31 3972 23 70 57 7160 22 67 50 6323 8 24 19 2413 7 21 13 164 3 9 5 64 10 30 12 15

64 20 61 50 6343 17 52 37 4630 9 27 23 294 9 27 1 1 144 1 3 3 4

28 1 1 33 24 300 3 9 3 46 1 3 4 5

56 10 38 15 4389 23 88 31 8944 9 35 13 371 1 3 12 4 1 11 1 1 4 2 6

0 0 0 0 00 1 4 1 3

78 21 81 28 8067 16 62 22 631 1 0 0 1 3

0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 00 4 15 4 1 1

1 1 0 0 1 30 4 15 4 1 1

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALSITE . _ ACTIVITY - - NO.BREDWARDINE Picnicing 20

Enjoying View 20Walking <2 miles 9Walking >2 miles 1Canoeing 0Angling 1Swimming 6Sitting/Relaxing 22Pub/Restaurant 3Nature study 5Informal games 4Boat trip 0Walking dog 4Cycling 1Other 2

Hereford Picnicing 20Enjoying View 50Walking <2 miles 47Walking >2 miles 17Canoeing 4Angling 4Swimming 3Sitting/Relaxing 46Pub/Restaurant 18Nature study 11Informal games 13Boat trip 3Walking dog 16Cycling 5other 2

ROSS Picnicing 50Enjoying view 79Walking <2 miles 57Walking >2 miles 16Canoeing 3Angling 4Swimming 3Sitting/Relaxing 69Pub/Restaurant 4 2Nature study 2 0Informal games 12Boat trip 10Walking dog 7Cycling 2Other 5

* NO. NO. &83 29 63 49 7083 35 76 55 7938 22 48 31 444 13 28 14 200 10 22 10 144 6 13 7 1025 19 41 25 3692 31 67 53 7613 16 35 19 2721 13 28 18 2617 12 26 16 230 1 2 1 117 8 17 12 174 2 4 3 48 2 4 4 6

29 40 33 60 3174 94 76 144 7569 74 60 12 1 6325 47 38 64 34

6 1 1 9 15 86 8 7 12 64 16 13 19 10

68 82 67 128 6726 46 37 64 3416 38 31 49 2619 24 20 37 194 9 7 12 624 33 27 49 267 20 16 25 133 7 6 9 5

54 40 38 90 4585 81 77 160 8161 60 57 117 5917 39 37 55 283 7 7 10 54 14 13 18 93 10 10 13 7

74 76 72 145 7345 63 60 105 5322 50 48 70 3513 15 14 27 141 1 26 25 36 188 24 23 31 162 7 7 9 55 3 3 8 4

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALSITE ACTIVITY NO.KERNE B. Picnicing 16

Enjoying View 17Walking <2 miles 8Walking >2 miles 6Canoeing 2Angling 1Swimming 1Sitting/Relaxing 16Pub/Restaurant 8Nature study 6Informal games 5Boat trip 5Walking dog 6Cycling 2Other 0

LYDBROOK Picnicing 25Enjoying View 37Walking <2 miles 7Walking >2 miles 6Canoeing 4Angling 1Swimming 5Sitting/Relaxing 34Pub/Restaurant 1 1Nature study 10Informal games 6Boat trip 2Walking dog 1 1Cycling 2Other 1

HUNTSHAM B. Picnicing 13Enjoying View 20Walking <2 miles 11Walking >2 miles 15Canoeing 3Angling 3Swimming 3Sitting/Relaxing 13Pub/Restaurant 14Nature study 6Informal games 1Boat trip 3Walking dog 4Cycling 4Other 12

£ NO. £ NO. £94 44 68 60 73

100 51 78 68 8347 26 40 34 4135 23 35 29 3512 6 9 8 106 5 8 6 76 4 6 5 6

94 48 74 64 7847 27 42 35 4335 26 40 32 3929 4 6 9 1 129 4 6 9 1 135 14 22 20 2412 7 1 1 9 1 1

0 7 1 1 7 961 42 53 67 5590 62 78 99 8217 28 35 35 2915 24 30 30 2510 14 18 18 15

2 1 1 14 12 1012 13 16 18 1583 59 74 93 7727 38 48 49 4024 26 33 36 3015 10 13 16 135 9 1 1 1 1 9

27 14 18 25 215 9 1 1 1 1 92 8 10 9 7

39 9 53 22 4461 12 71 32 6433 5 29 16 3245 10 59 25 509 2 12 5 109 0 0 3 69 2 12 5 10

39 14 82 27 5442 9 53 23 4618 1 1 65 17 343 0 0 1 29 1 6 4 8

12 4 24 8 1612 1 6 5 1036 2 12 14 28

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALSITE ACTIVITY NO.s .yat west Picnicing 89

Enjoying View 115Walking <2 miles 73Walking >2 miles 45Canoeing 22Angling 7Swimming 37Sitting/Relaxing 109Pub/Restaurant 77Nature study 23Informal games 26Boat trip 49walking dog 22Cycling 3Other 7

s .yat east Picnicing 32Enjoying View 57Walking <2 miles 29Walking >2 miles 28Canoeing 17Angling 1Swimming 7Sitting/Relaxing 40Pub/Restaurant 35Nature study 13Informal games 5Boat trip 31Walking dog 5cycling 3Other 4

MONMOUTH Picnicing 34Enjoying View 61Walking <2 miles 40Walking >2 miles 28Canoeing 10Angling 3Swimming 4Sitting/Relaxing 55Pub/Restaurant 14Nature study 18Informal games 5Boat trip 2Walking dog 15Cycling 2other 8

& NO. S NO. 1

66 50 61 139 6485 61 74 176 8154 41 50 114 5333 34 41 79 3616 10 12 32 155 3 4 10 5

27 14 17 51 2481 65 79 174 8057 52 63 129 5917 47 57 70 3219 21 26 47 2236 35 43 84 3916 16 20 38 18

2 3 4 6 35 8 10 15 7

47 23 55 55 5084 35 83 92 8443 15 36 44 4041 21 50 49 4525 14 33 31 28

1 3 7 4 410 6 14 13 1259 26 62 66 6051 28 67 63 5719 17 40 30 277 4 10 9 846 10 24 41 377 8 19 13 124 1 1 26 14 136 5 12 9 8

39 24 57 58 4570 38 90 99 7746 21 50 61 4732 17 40 45 351 1 4 10 14 1 13 5 12 8 65 5 12 9 763 30 71 85 6616 17 40 31 2421 9 2 1 27 21

6 5 12 10 82 2 5 4 317 7 17 22 172 4 io 6 59 6 14 14 1 1

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALACTIVITY NO. £ NO. * NO.Picnicing 364 53 382 51 746Enjoying view 545 80 578 78 1123Walking <2 miles 333 49 362 49 695Walking >2 miles 181 26 249 33 430Canoeing 77 1 1 107 14 184Angling 31 5 63 8 94Swimming 93 14 130 17 223Sitting/Relaxing 496 73 544 73 1040Pub/Restaurant 261 38 363 49 624Nature study 133 19 257 35 390Informal games 92 13 134 18 226Boat trip 107 16 105 14 212Walking dog 113 17 160 22 273Cycling 29 4 69 9 98Other 46 7 57 8 103

*527949301371673442716151977

SIZE OF VISITING GROUPS

SITEGLASBURY

HAY

WHITNEY

BREDWARDINE

HEREFORD

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALNO. OF

SIZE OF GROUP GROUPS i1 Only 0 02 Only 15 243 Only 9 154 Only 15 245 Only 8 136 - 1 0 13 211 1 - 20 2 3More than 21 0 0Total 62 100

l Only 2 42 Only 20 433 Only 8 174 Only 9 195 Only 4 96 - 1 0 3 61 1 - 20 1 2More than 21 0 0Total 47 100

1 Only 0 02 Only 5 563 Only 1 1 14 Only 1 1 15 Only 1 1 16 - 1 0 1 1 11 1 - 20 0 0More than 21 0 0Total 9 100

1 Only 5 212 Only 10 423 Only 4 174 only 3 135 Only 1 46 - 1 0 0 01 1 - 20 1 4More than 21 0 0Total 24 100

1 Only 1 1 162 Only 25 373 Only 1 1 164 Only 12 185 Only 3 46 - 1 0 4 61 1 - 20 2 3More than 21 0 0Total 68 100

NO. OF NO. OFUPS * GROUPS i

2 2 2 119 23 34 2315 18 24 1717 20 32 221 1 13 19 1313 16 26 185 6 7 51 1 1 1

83 100 145 100

6 18 8 1013 39 33 414 12 12 157 21 16 201 3 5 62 6 5 6O 0 1 1O 0 0 0

33 100 80 100

O 0 0 012 46 17 494 15 5 144 15 5 142 8 3 93 12 4 1 1O 0 0 01 4 1 326 100 35 100

1 2 6 918 39 28 4010 22 14 206 13 9 136 13 7 10

10 22 10 140 0 1 10 0 0 046 100 70 100

41 33 52 2742 34 67 3517 14 28 151 1 9 23 123 2 6 38 7 12 61 1 3 20 0 0 0

123 100 191 100

411449197813

.00

540528101011

00

167325341116133

00

446

82410

822

00

23412249

1234

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINEDNO. OF

SIZE OF GROUP GROUPS1 Only 52 Only 413 Only 84 Only 195 Only 7 6 - 1 0 7 1 1 - 2 0 1 More than 21 5 Total 931 Only o2 Only 63 Only 24 Only 55 Only 2 6 - 1 0 1 1 1 - 2 0 1 More than 21 0 Total 17

1 Only 22 Only 173 Only 74 Only 75 Only 3 6 - 1 0 4 1 1 - 2 0 1 More than 21 o Total 411 Only i2 Only 173 Only 34 Only 55 Only 5 6 - 1 0 2 1 1 - 2 0 1 More than 21 l Total 33

1 only i2 Only 403 Only 194 Only 325 Only 15 6 - 1 0 19 1 1 - 2 0 4 More than 21 5 Total 135

NO. OF4 GROUPS5 16

44 469 10

20 198 68 81 05 0

100 1050 4

35 2712 229 1812 6

6 76 00 1

100 655 17

41 7117 2317 347 10

10 152 150 4

100 803 1

52 69 115 715 0

6 23 03 0

100 171 3

30 3314 724 191 1 514 83 34 3

100 82

NO. OF4 GROUPS15 2144 8710 1818 38

6 138 150 10 5

100 1986 4

42 333 4

28 239 8

1 1 80 12 1

100 8221 1989 8829 3043 4113 1319 1919 165 4

100 121

6 235 236 4

41 120 5

12 40 10 1

100 504 4

40 739 26

23 516 20

10 274 74 8

100 217

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALNO. OF

SITE SIZE OF GROUP GROUPSS.YAT EAST 1 Only 1

2 Only 183 Only 104 Only 165 Only 12 6 - 1 0 1 1 1 1 - 2 0 0 More than 21 0 Total 68

MONMOUTH 1 Only 142 Only 333 Only 164 Only 125 Only 6 6 - 1 0 41 1 - 2 0 0 More than 21 2 Total 87

ALL SITES 1 Only 422 Only 2483 Only 1004 Only 1355 Only 646 - 1 0 6811 - 20 14 More than 21 13 Total 684

- ' NO.OF NO.OF£ GROUPS & GROUPS Sl 1 2 2 2

26 14 33 32 2915 6 14 16 1524 8 19 24 2218 2 5 14 1316 10 24 21 19

0 1 2 1 10 0 O 0 0

100 42 100 1 10 100

16 4 10 18 1438 17 40 50 3918 4 10 20 1614 8 19 20 167 1 2 7 55 7 17 1 1 90 1 2 1 12 0 0 2 2

100 42 100 129 100

6 92 12 134 936 279 38 527 3715 95 13 195 1420 132 18 267 199 42 6 106 7

10 83 1 1 151 1 12 13 2 27 22 7 1 20 1

100 744 100 1428 100

AGES OF VISITORS

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALTOTAL

SITE AGE RANGE NO.GLASBURY 0 — 4 years 2 2

5 - 9 years 4110 - 14 years 3015 - 19 years 920 - 29 years 1 130 - 44 years 7145 - 65 years 3465+ years 15Total 2 33

HAY 0 - 4 years 85 - 9 years 2110 - 14 years 1015 - 19 years 120 - 29 years 1430 - 44 years 3845 - 65 years 3565+ years 3Total 130

WHITNEY 0 - 4 years 15 - 9 years 010 - 14 years 015 - 19 years 020 - 29 years 130 - 44 years 345 - 65 years 765+ years 9Total 21

BREDWARDINE 0 — 4 years 45 - 9 years 1510 - 14 years 715 - 19 years 42 0 - 29 years 130 - 44 years 3145 - 65 years 1665+ years 9Total 87

HEREFORD 0 — 4 years 125 - 9 years 1 110 - 14 years 1515 - 19 years 220 - 29 years 1330 - 44 years 5045 - 65 years 6065+ years 2 0Total 183

TOTAL TOTAL£ NO. £ NO. £9 17 4 39 618 66 16 107 1713 62 15 92 144 8 2 17 35 36 9 47 730 86 21 157 2515 116 29 150 236 16 4 31 5

100 407 100 640 100

6 1 1 9 416 9 10 30 148 10 1 1 20 91 8 9 9 4

1 1 14 16 28 1329 24 27 62 2827 23 26 58 26

2 1 1 4 2100 90 100 220 100

5 0 0 1 10 3 4 3 30 4 6 4 40 6 8 6 75 5 7 6 7

14 13 18 16 1733 23 32 30 3343 17 24 26 28

100 71 100 92 100

5 3 2 7 317 21 14 36 15

8 16 1 1 23 105 14 9 18 81 21 14 22 9

36 34 23 65 2818 25 17 41 1710 14 9 23 10

100 148 100 235 100

7 5 2 17 46 30 10 41 98 33 1 1 48 101 19 6 21 47 39 13 52 1 1

27 85 29 135 2833 63 21 123 261 1 21 7 41 9

100 295 100 478 100

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTAL

AGE RANGE0 - 4 years 5 - 9 years 10 - 14 years 15 - 19 years 20 - 29 years 3 0 - 4 4 years 45 - 65 years 65+ years Total0 - 4 years 5 - 9 years 10 - 14 years 15 - 19 years 2 0 - 2 9 years 30 - 44 years 45 - 65 years 65+ years Total0 - 4 years 5 - 9 years 10 - 14 years 15 - 19 years 20 - 29 years 3 0 - 4 4 years 45 - 65 years 65+ years Total

HUNTSHAM B. o - 4 years 5 - 9 years 10 - 14 years 15 - 19 years 20 - 29 years 30 - 44 years 4 5 - 6 5 years 65+ years Total

S.YAT WEST 0 - 4 years 5 - 9 years 10 - 14 years 15 - 19 years 20 - 29 years 3 0 - 4 4 years 45 - 65 years 65+ years Total

SITEROSS

KERNE B.

LYDBROOK

TOTAL TOTALNO. 4 NO.13 3 1212 3 3624 6 290 0 10

50 13 2067 17 76

132 33 6499 25 51

397 100 2985 7 49 13 168 1 1 163 4 156 8 39

20 28 5915 21 605 7 32

71 100 2413 2 18 6 17

20 14 239 6 67 5 1626 19 6747 34 6520 14 42140 100 2374 3 1

13 9 86 4 53 2 4

40 29 332 23 1630 22 149 7 0

137 100 5132 5 146 7 25

1 1 1 18 1828 5 1644 7 24208 34 50104 17 3445 7 13618 100 181

TOTAL4 NO. 44 25 4

12 48 710 53 83 10 17 70 10

26 143 2121 196 2817 150 22

100 695 100

2 9 37 25 87 24 86 18 6

16 45 1424 79 2525 75 2413 37 12

100 312 100

0 4 17 25 7

10 43 1 13 15 47 23 628 93 2527 1 12 3018 62 16

100 377 100

2 5 316 21 1 110 1 1 68 7 46 43 23

31 48 2627 44 23

0 9 5100 188 100

1 33 414 71 910 129 169 44 613 68 928 258 3219 138 177 58 7

100 799 100

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTAL

SITES.YAT EAST

MONMOUTH

ALL SITES

TOTAL TOTAL TOTALAGE RANGE NO. 4 NO. * NO. *0 - 4 years 12 5 1 1 13 35 - 9 years 16 6 25 15 41 910 - 14 years 32 12 18 11 50 1115 - 19 years 23 9 16 9 39 920 - 29 years 30 11 24 14 54 1230 - 44 years 76 29 50 29 126 2945 - 65 years 66 25 34 20 100 2365+ years 10 4 3 2 13 3Total 265 100 171 100 436 1000 - 4 years 10 4 2 1 12 35 — 9 years 24 9 10 7 34 810 - 14 years 32 12 19 13 51 1215 - 19 years 18 7 12 8 30 720 - 29 years 18 7 16 11 34 830 - 44 years 70 26 41 28 111 274 5 - 6 5 years 57 21 21 14 78 1965+ years 42 15 24 17 66 16Total 271 100 145 100 416 1000 - 4 years 126 5 50 2 176 45 - 9 years 216 8 226 9 442 910 - 14 years 295 12 327 13 622 1215 - 19 years 100 4 131 5 231 520 - 29 years 235 9 254 10 489 103 0 - 4 4 years 692 27 635 26 1327 2645 - 65 years 603 24 564 23 1167 2365+ years 286 11 286 12 572 11Total 2553 100 2473 100 5026 100

LENGTH OF VISIT TO THE WYE VALLEY

SITEGLASBURY

HAY

WHITNEY

BREDWARDINE

HEREFORD

ROSS

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALLENGTH OF VISIT NO. £ NO. £ NO. £N/A (Resident) 12 19 12 14 24 17Day visit 36 58 49 59 85 591 - 2 nights 3 5 7 8 10 73 — 4 nights 1 2 3 4 4 35 - 6 nights 7 11 5 6 12 8> 6 nights 3 5 7 8 10 7Total 62 100 83 100 145 100N/A (Resident) 6 13 12 36 18 23Day visit 18 38 7 21 25 311 - 2 nights 9 19 4 12 13 163 - 4 nights 5 11 3 9 8 105 - 6 nights 1 2 1 3 2 3> 6 nights 8 17 6 18 14 18Total 47 100 33 100 80 100N/A (Resident) 0 0 3 12 3 9Day visit 5 56 14 54 19 541 - 2 nights 1 11 3 12 4 113 - 4 nights 1 11 1 4 2 65 - 6 nights 1 11 1 4 2 6> 6 nights 1 11 4 15 5 14Total 9 100 26 100 35 100N/A (Resident) 9 38 22 48 31 44Day visit 11 46 7 15 18 261 - 2 nights 0 0 1 2 1 13 - 4 nights 0 0 4 9 4 65 - 6 nights 0 0 1 2 1 1> 6 nights 4 17 11 24 15 21Total 24 100 46 100 70 100N/A (Resident) 28 41 65 53 93 49Day visit 20 29 31 25 51 271 - 2 nights 3 4 8 7 11 63 - 4 nights 6 9 4 3 10 55 - 6 nights 3 4 3 2 6 3> 6 nights 8 12 0 O 8 4Total 68 100 123 100 191 100N/A (Resident) 14 15 35 33 49 25Day visit 52 56 37 35 89 451 - 2 nights 7 8 8 8 15 83 - 4 nights 8 9 7 7 15 85 - 6 nights 3 3 7 7 10 5> 6 nights 9 10 11 10 20 10Total 93 100 105 100 198 100

*114911

6716

.00

3242763

10.00

1048281004

.00

95413941100

6531815125

00

23479858

00

2345107411

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED

N/A (Resident) Day visit 1 - 2 nights3 — 4 nights 5 - 6 nights> 6 nights TotalN/A (Resident) Day visit 1 - 2 nights 3 - 4 nights 5 - 6 nights> 6 nights TotalN/A (Resident) Day visit 1 - 2 nights 3 - 4 nights 5 - 6 nights> 6 nights TotalN/A (Resident) Day visit 1 - 2 nights 3 - 4 nights 5 - 6 nights> 6 nights TotalN/A (Resident) Day visit 1 - 2 nights 3 - 4 nights 5 - 6 nights> 6 nights TotalN/A (Resident) Day visit 1 - 2 nights 3 - 4 nights 5 - 6 nights> 6 nights TotalN/A (Resident) Day visit 1 - 2 nights 3 - 4 nights 5 - 6 nights> 6 nights Total

LENGTH OF VISIT NO. * NO. * NO.0 0 9 14 96 35 34 52 401 6 8 12 92 12 3 5 51 6 5 8 67 41 6 9 13

17 100 65 100 8210 24 29 36 3922 54 29 36 511 2 7 9 83 7 4 5 71 2 3 4 44 lO 8 10 12

41 100 80 100 1215 15 0 0 5

14 42 10 59 2412 36 2 12 142 6 3 18 50 0 0 0 00 0 2 12 2

33 100 17 100 507 5 13 16 20

83 61 35 43 11818 13 10 12 2812 9 7 9 195 4 4 5 910 7 13 16 23

135 100 82 100 2173 4 4 10 7

42 62 16 38 5812 18 8 19 206 9 10 24 162 3 11 26 133 4 3 7 6

68 100 42 100 11021 24 9 21 3038 44 22 52 609 10 3 7 127 8 3 7 105 6 2 5 77 8 3 7 10

87 100 42 100 129115 17 213 29 328347 51 291 39 63876 11 69 9 14553 8 52 7 10529 4 33 4 6264 9 86 12 150

684 100 744 100 1428

ACCOMMODATION USED DURING VISIT

SITEGLASBURY

HAY

WHITNEY

BREDWARDINE

HEREFORD

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALACCOMMODATIONNoneCamp siteYouth hostelB&B/HotelField centreFriends/RelativeOtherTotalNoneCamp siteYouth hostelB&B/HotelField centreFriends/RelativeOtherTotalNoneCamp siteYouth hostelB&B/HotelField centreFriends/RelativeOtherTotalNoneCamp siteYouth hostelB&B/HotelField centreFriends/RelativeOtherTotalNoneCamp siteYouth hostelB&B/HotelField centreFriends/RelativeOtherTotal

NO. 4 NO.47 76 596 10 101 2 02 3 50 0 14 6 32 3 5

62 100 8320 43 156 13 50 0 1

11 23 70 0 16 13 34 9 1

47 100 335 56 171 11 10 0 02 22 30 0 00 0 31 11 29 100 26

20 83 250 0 60 0 01 4 30 0 11 4 62 8 524 100 4645 66 963 4 110 0 03 4 90 0 09 13 48 12 3

68 100 123

4 NO. 471 106 7312 16 110 1 16 7 51 1 14 7 56 7 5

100 145 10045 35 4415 11 143 1 1

21 18 233 1 19 9 113 5 6

100 80 10065 22 634 2 60 0 0

12 5 140 0 0

12 3 98 3 9

100 35 10054 45 6413 6 90 0 07 4 62 1 1

13 7 1011 7 10100 70 10078 141 749 14 70 0 07 12 60 0 03 13 72 11 6

100 191 100

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALSITE ACCOMMODATION NO.ROSS None 64

Camp site 5Youth hostel 0B&B/Hotel 11Field centre 0Friends/Relative 5Other 8Total 93

KERNE B. None 5Camp site 7Youth hostel 1B&B/Hotel 1Field centre 0Friends/Relative 2Other 1Total 17

LYDBROOK None 3 2Camp site 5Youth hostel 0B&B/Hotel 1Field centre 0Friends/Relative 2Other 1Total 41

HUNTSHAM b . None 18Camp site 5Youth hostel 1B&B/Hotel 7Field centre 0Friends/Relative 1Other 1Total 3 3

S.YAT WEST None 83Camp site 2 3Youth hostel 0B&B/Hotel 2 0Field centre 0Friends/Relative 7Other 2Total 13 5

S.YAT EAST None 41Camp site 17Youth hostel 0B&B/Hotel 6Field centre 0Friends/Relative 2Other 2Total 68

* NO. £ NO. i69 66 63 130 665 8 8 13 70 0 0 0 0

12 16 15 27 140 0 0 0 05 6 6 11 69 9 9 17 9

100 105 100 198 10029 37 57 42 5141 14 22 21 266 0 0 1 16 6 9 7 90 0 0 0 0

12 5 8 7 96 3 5 4 5

100 65 100 82 10078 57 71 89 7412 7 9 12 100 2 3 2 22 4 5 5 40 0 0 0 05 7 9 9 72 3 4 4 3

100 80 100 121 10055 10 59 28 5615 3 18 8 163 1 6 2 4

21 2 12 9 180 0 0 0 03 1 6 2 43 0 0 1 2

100 17 100 50 10061 43 52 126 5817 19 23 42 190 0 0 0 015 13 16 33 150 1 1 1 05 0 0 7 31 6 7 8 4

100 82 100 217 10060 20 100 61 5525 13 65 30 270 0 0 0 09 7 35 13 120 0 0 0 03 2 10 4 43 0 0 2 2

100 42 210 110 100

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALSITE ACCOMMODATION NO.MONMOUTH None 57

Camp site 8Youth hostel 1B&B/Hotel 6Field centre 2Friends/Relative 11Other 2Total 87

ALL SITES None 437Camp site 86Youth hostel 4B&B/Hotel 71Field centre 2Friends/Relative 50Other 34Total 684

4 NO. 4 NO. 466 31 74 88 689 4 10 12 91 0 0 1 17 4 10 10 82 0 0 2 213 2 5 13 102 1 2 3 2

100 42 100 129 10064 476 64 913 6413 101 14 187 131 4 1 8 110 79 11 150 110 4 1 6 07 42 6 92 65 38 5 72 5

100 744 100 1428 100

REASONS GIVEN FOR CHOOSING TO VISIT THE WYESELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTAL

REASON NO. £ NO. £ NO. £No reason given/Don't know 167 24 157 21 324 23Incidental to other business 71 10 138 19 209 15Scenery/Natural beauty 72 11 73 10 145 10Convenient/Close to home 90 13 53 7 143 10Peace and quiet 61 9 50 7 111 8Dnplanned/Passing through 45 7 55 7 100 7Been/before/Familiarity 40 6 53 7 93 7Opportunities for canoeing 42 6 26 3 68 5Recommended by other people 34 5 31 4 65 5Trip organised by others 45 7 9 1 54 4Opportunities for walking 38 6 11 1 49 3Good picnic spot 17 2 15 2 32 2Opportunities for swimming 16 2 13 2 29 2Good play area for children 24 4 5 1 29 2Advertisement/Publicity 12 2 14 2 26 2Pleasant journey/drive 16 2 10 1 26 2Opportunities for angling 7 1 12 2 19Watching boats/canoes 9 1 4 1 13opportunities for cycling 5 1 6 1 11Low cost day out 9 1 2 0 11Wildlife/birdwatching 3 0 5 1 8Easy/low cost parking 7 1 1 0 8Good visitor facilities 0 0 6 1 6 0To feed the ducks 2 0 2 0 4 0Boat trip 3 0 1 0 4 0Painting 0 0 1 0 1 0Visiting friends/relatives 0 0 1 0 1 0Other 7 1 25 3 32 2

WHAT DO VISITORS PARTICULARLY LIKE ABOUT THE RIVER WYE?SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTAL

NO. 4 NO. 4 NO. 4Nothing/Not answered 53 8 21 3 74 5Don't know 1 0 15 2 16 1Attractive/unspoilt scenery 393 57 458 62 851 60Peace and quiet 208 30 254 34 462 32Clean water 96 14 137 18 233 16Wildlife 55 8 76 10 131 9Access to river/footpaths 77 11 52 7 129 9Accessible and convenient 28 4 64 9 92 6Variety of scenery/features 33 5 45 6 78 5Un-commercialised 32 5 18 2 50 4Canoeing/Free navigation 22 3 22 3 44 3Bankside vegetation/woodland 20 3 23 3 43 3The large size of the river 15 2 27 4 42 3Opportunities for angling 16 2 25 3 41 3Watching boats/other people 29 4 7 1 36 3Un-crowded 19 3 13 2 32 2Availability of picnic sites 11 2 21 3 32 2Swimming/paddling 12 2 14 2 26 2Good atmosphere/other people 12 2 13 2 25 2Safe for children to use 10 1 15 2 25 2Good play area for children 18 3 6 1 24 2Ducks and swans 10 1 9 1 19 1Availability of boat trips 9 1 2 O 11 1Absence of large/motor boats 5 1 5 1 10 1Shallow water areas 7 1 2 0 9 1Fast water 2 0 7 1 9 1Easy parking 9 1 0 0 9

Likes rivers generally 3 0 4 1 ~~ 1~ “ O '

Commercial outlets 0 0 6 1 6 0Historical associations 5 1 1 0 6 0other 4 1 7 1 11 1

WHAT DO VISITORS PARTICULARLY DISLIKE ABOUT THE RIVER WYE?SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTAL

NO. £ NO. * NO. *Nothing 405 59 416 56 821 57Don't know 8 1 27 4 35 2Water pollution 41 6 50 7 91 6Litter on banks 38 6 49 7 87 6Parts over-commercialised 33 5 19 3 52 4Poor access to waterside 20 3 29 4 49 3Dogs/dog dirt 29 4 20 3 49 3Inadequate parking 15 2 20 3 35 2Overcrowded 11 2 19 3 30 2Litter/debris in river 6 1 23 3 29 2Poor bank maintenance 14 2 14 2 28 2Lack of toilet facilities 15 2 11 1 26 2Excessive weed growth 9 1 14 2 23 2Poor footpath maintenance 9 1 12 2 21 1Noise 15 2 6 1 21Motor boats 6 1 9 1 15 1Attitude of anglers 3 0 11 1 14 1Lack of picnic area/seating 6 1 7 1 13 1Too many canoes 5 1 7 1 12 1Dangerous for swimming 6 1 6 1 12 1Poor road access/congestion 7 1 5 1 12 1Low water levels 2 0 7 9 1Shortage of public fishing 4 1 4 1 8 1

Poor signposting 1 0 6 1 7 0Steep/dangerous banks 2 0 5 1 7 0Lack of accommodation 4 1 2 0 6 0Rafting/raft races 2 0 3 0 5 0Hud in tidal stretches 3 0 2 0 5 0Shortage of canoe access 3 0 2 0 5 0Conflict with other users 1 0 3 0 4 0Lack of boat trips 0 0 3 0 3 0Lack of refreshments 1 0 1 0 2 0Overuse by water sports 0 0 2 0 2 0Dislike Symonds Yat area 0 0 1 0 1 0Jet skis/water skis 1 0 0 0 1 0Other 13 2 4 1 17 1

WYE PROJECT INFORMAL VISITOR SURVEYS 1991SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS OR DEVELOPMENTS WHICH WOULD :INCREASE ENJOYMENT OFTHE RIVER

SELF COMPLETION SITE INTERVIEWS COMBINED TOTALNO. £ NO. £ NO. £

None 326 48 352 47 678 47improved access/footpaths 49 7 61 8 110 8Litter bins/less litter 47 7 47 6 94 7Increase/improve toilets 49 7 40 5 89 6More picnic areas/tables 39 6 37 5 76 5More seating 38 6 32 4 70 5Maintain/waymark footpaths 29 4 25 3 54 4Improved car parking 20 3 31 4 51 4More boat trips/boat hire 25 4 24 3 49 3Better information 27 4 20 3 47 3Tidy up river frontage 13 2 30 4 43 3Maintain banks/clear veg. 20 3 19 3 39 3Control water pollution 21 3 13 2 34 2

More refreshment facilities 18 3 11 1 29 2Signpost river from roads 15 2 11 1 26 2Prohibit motor boats 7 1 12 2 19 1More camping facilities 7 1 12 2 19 1Better canoe access 5 1 11 1 16 1Safety notices/lifebelts 4 1 12 2 16 1Clear weed growth 6 1 8 1 14 1Safer swimming 14 0 0 14 1Increase public fishing 5 1 8 1 13 1childrens play facilities 10 1 3 0 13 1Maintain water levels 7 1 5 1 12 1Improve river user's conduct 4 1 7 1 11 1Prohibit motor boats 6 1 4 1 10 1More disabled facilities 4 1 5 1 9 1Improve wildlife habitats 4 1 5 1 9 1Improve road access 3 0 5 1 8 1More footbridges/crossings 4 1 3 0 7 0Improve/develop cycle routes 2 0 4 1 6 0Changing facilities/showers 4 1 0 0 4 0More canoe hire 2 0 1 0 3 0Restock with fish 1 0 1 0 2 0Reopen railway 2 0 0 0 2 0Provide bird hides 0 0 1 0 1 0Educate anglers about others 0 0 1 0 1 0Provide angling platforms 0 0 1 0 1 0introduce boat speed limits 1 0 0 0 1 • 0Develop viewpoints 0 0 0 0 0 0Other 17 2 12 2 29 2

Appendix 3

CANOE CENSUS

Notes

1. The census took place at the following, well used canoe access points.

o Glasbury.o Hay-on-Vye.o Whitney Toll Bridge,o Bredwardine.o Hereford Bishop's Meadow/Victoria Bridge,o Ross - Canoe steps and Vilton Bridge,o Kerne Bridge picnic site,o Lower Lydbrooke picnic site,o Huntsham Bridge.o Symonds Yat West - Ferry Inn and Paddocks Hotel field,o Symonds Yat East - Canoe centre steps,o Monmouth - rowing club steps.

2. The aim was to monitor canoeing activity at all of the main 'public' canoe access points likely to be used during the survey period.

3. Surveys took place on the following days:

Tues 30th July Sun 4th August Thurs 8th August Sat 17th AugustMon 26th August (Bank holiday)Sun 1st September

4. Observations took place between 9 am and 6 pm.

5. Canoeists noted as they launched, landed or passed through each site.

4. The following information was recorded on the observation schedule:

o The time of the observation, o The number of canoes in the party,o The type of craft - canoes or kayaks.

5. The data was transferred to a computer database and analysed using Microsoft Works.

RIVER WYE PROJECT OBSERVATION SCHEDULE - CANOE CENSUS

SUMMER 1991

OBSERVERS NAME SITE.......

INSTRUCTIONS TO OBSERVERS

1. It is important to enter above the time you start observing and the time you finish.The times of any temporary breaks in observation must be recorded.

2. Record the number of Canadian canoes (open 2+ person canoes) and kayaks (single person closed cockpit canoes) that are launched and landed throughout the day, plus any that pass down river without landing.

3. Record each individual observation separately, noting the number of each type of canoes in the group and the time of the observation.

4. Make a similar note of any other type of craft seen on the river (e.g. rafts, dinghies, motor boats etc.) and the time they were seen.

LAUNCHING LANDING PASSING THROUGH

TimeObserved

Number of Canoes

Number of Kayaks

Number of Canoes

Number of Kayaks

Number of Canoes

Number of Kayaks

D AT............. START TIMEDATE............ FINISH TIME

Continue on reverse side

RIVER -WYE—PROJECT- — 19 91 CANOE CENSUS - SITE SUMMARIES

G Glasbury R Ross SP Symonds Yat (Paddocks Field)HA Hay K Kerne Bridge SF Symonds Yat (Ferry Inn)W Whitney L Lydbrook SE Symonds Yat EastB Bredwardine HU Huntsham BridgeM Monmouth HE Hereford

LAUNCHING LANDING PASSING THROUGHCANOE KAYAK TOTAL CANOE KAYAK TOTAL CANOE KAYAK TOTAL

DATE 3 0/7BITEGHAWBHERKLHUSPSEM

Daily Total

DATE 4/8SITEGHAWBHERKLHUSFSPSEM

Daily Total

11 88 9911 0 110 0 08 12 200 4 48 9 170 8 83 0 35 8 130 2 215 125 1401 19 20

62 275 337

6 39 4516 0 160 0 01 4 51 4 51 5 6

11 23 3411 33 443 18 215 15 201 14 15

30 176 2063 20 23

89 351 440

0 0 07 50 57

11 2 136 12 181 9 100 0 05 1 60 0 01 19 200 0 08 96 104

11 79 9050 268 318

0 19 195 15 20

16 0 160 2 21 7 8

11 5 166 0 64 28 321 4 55 15 201 8 9

25 151 1768 33 41

83 287 370

3 11 143 11 141 0 10 0 01 6 74 0 40 0 017 3 2014 0 1440 95 13516 58 746 1 7

105 185 290

0 0 03 15 184 5 99 13 222 14 163 14 173 9 127 3 1034 53 8723 81 10442 118 16022 55 773 0 3

155 380 535

RIVER WYE PROJECT 1991 CANOE CEN8P8TOTAL NUMBER OF CRAFT - SITE SUMMARIES KEY TO SITESG Glasbury R Ross SP Symonds Yat West (Paddocks Field)HA Hay K Kerne Bridge SF Symonds Yat West (Ferry Inn)W Whitney L Lydbrook SE Symonds Yat EastB Bredwardine HU Huntsham BridgeM Monmouth HE Hereford

NO. LAUNCHING NO. LANDING NO. PASSING THROUGHCANOE KAYAK TOTAL CANOE KAYAK TOTAIi CANOE KAYAK TOTAL

30 JulySITEG 11HA 11W 0B 8HE 0R 8K 0L 3HU 5SP 0SE 15M 1TOTAL CRAFT/DAY 4 August

62

SITEG 6HA 16W 0B 1HE 1R 1K 11L 11HU 3SF 5SP 1SE 30M 3TOTAL CRAFT/DAY 89

88 99 0 00 11 7 500 0 11 212 20 6 124 4 1 99 17 0 08 8 5 10 3 0 08 13 1 192 2 0 0

125 140 8 9619 20 11 79

275 337 50 268

39 45 0 190 16 5 150 0 16 04 5 0 24 5 1 75 6 11 523 34 6 033 44 4 2818 21 1 415 20 5 1514 15 1 8

176 206 25 15120 23 8 33

351 440 83 287

O 3 11 1457 3 11 1413 1 0 118 0 0 010 1 6 70 4 0 46 0 0 00 17 3 2020 14 0 140 40 95 135

104 16 58 7490 6 1 7

318

19 0 0 020 3 15 1816 4 5 92 9 13 228 2 14 1616 3 14 176 3 9 1232 7 3 105 34 53 87

20 23 81 1049 42 118 160

176 22 55 7741 3 0 3

370

CANOE KAYAK TOTAL CANOE KAYAK TOTAL CANOE KAYAK TOTALNO . LAUNCHING NO . LANDING NO .'PASSING-THROUGH

8 AugustSITEG 15HA 1B 0HE 0R 0K 2L 0HU 7SF 0SP 0SE 26M 1TOTAL CRAFT/DAY 5217 AugustSITEG 11HA 0W 0B 4HE 0R 8K 12L 1HU 1SF 4SP 5SE 10M 4TOTAL CRAFT/DAY 2 6 August

60

SITEG 27HA 1W 1B 2HE 0R 0K 11L 6HU 6SF 24

79 94 1 370 1 13 409 9 0 05 5 0 50 0 0 035 37 1 810 10 1 316 13 0 119 9 6 26 6 0 0

90 116 25 7910 11 17 58

259 311 64 271

31 42 0 80 0 7 140 0 1 05 9 2 49 9 0 18

11 19 2 058 70 3 024 25 7 5015 16 0 016 20 1 616 21 6 352 62 19 408 12 1 18

245 305 49 161

59 86 2 172 3 23 322 3 5 9

10 12 0 00 0 3 200 0 - 0 1

21 32 1 46 12 0 12

14 20 3 53 27 10 24

38 0 0 053 0 0 00 0 0 05 0 0 00 13 16 299 4 13 1732 5 24 2911 9 36 458 36 89 1250 35 65 100

104 11 54 6575 4 4 8335

8 0 0 021 2 3 51 0 0 06 0 0 0

18 0 14 142 2 1 33 3 9 12

57 9 24 330 13 80 937 55 115 1709 34 105 139

59 2 31 3319 0 0 0

210

19 3 17 2055 5 16 2114 1 0 10 0 0 0

23 4 4 ■ 81 0 5 55 1 16 17

12 8 26 348 27 31 5834 73 184 257

NO.LAUNCHING NO.LANDING NO.PASSING THROUGHCANOE KAYAK TOTAL CANOE KAYAK TOTAL CANOE KAYAK TOTAL

SP ' - - - - - - - i

SE 44M 11

TOTAL CRAFT/DAY 1341 September8ITEG 22HA 6W 1B 2HE 1R 1K 7L 10HU 0SF 6SP 0SE 9H 0TOTAL CRAFT/DAY 65

- 24 25 - 3 - _ .0137 181 54 1055 16 14 28

283 417 118 257

39 61 0 42 8 17 30 1 13 00 2 1 02 3 1 00 1 0 011 18 0 39 19 3 016 16 1 522 28 4 81 1 0 1

176 185 13 15912 12 11 35

290 355 64 218

..3 89 90 179159 13 78 9142 1 1 2375

4 O 0 020 5 0 513 0 0 01 2 10 121 1 4 50 0 0 03 1 1 23 5 11 166 16 30 46

12 37 98 1351 34 100 134

172 14 95 10946 0 31 31282

— MEAN DAILY TOTALS OVER THE SIX SURVEY DAYS [See chart]SITE NO. LAUNCHING NO. LANDING NO.PASSING THROUGHG 71 15 6HA 7 38 11W 1 10 2B 10 5 6HE 4 11 8R 7 3 10K 33 5 10L 19 23 24HU 17 8 57SF 17 14 132SP 12 4 141SE 148 129 75M 16 52 9OVERALL MEANNO. CRAFT 361 315 489

Gf»

IOES

/DAY

UYE PROJECT CMIOE CENSUS 1991 NEAN DAILY TOTALS

S IRNO. LAUNCHING ■ NO. LANDING ■ NO.PASSING THROUGH

WYE PROJECT CANOE CENSUS 1991NUMBER OF CRAFT - DAILY PATTERN OF ACTIVITY

SITEGLASBURY

SITEHAY

SITEWHITNEY

TIME OF

NO.LAUNCHING

Six Dav Mean DAY Total No•/Dav

NO.LANDING

Six Dav Mean Total No./Dav

NO.PASSING THROUGHSix Dav Mean Total No./Dav

09:00 09:59 42 7 0 0 0 010: 00 - 10:59 128 21 0 0 2 011:00 - 11:59 35 6 31 5 11 212:00 - 12 :59 21 4 11 2 0 013: 00 - 13:59 67 11 2 0 12 214: 00 - 14 :59 97 16 3 1 0 015: 00 - 15:59 18 3 4 1 0 016: 00 - 16:59 19 3 21 4 9 217:00 - 17 :59 0 0 16 3 0 0TOTAL 427 71 88 15 34 6

NO. LAUNCHING NO. LANDING NO. PASSINGTHROUGH

Six Dav Mean Six Day Mean Six Day MeanTIME OF DAY Total No./Dav Total No./Dav Total No./Dav09: 00 09:59 22 4 0 0 0 010: 00 - 10: 59 0 0 1 0 15 311: 00 - 11:59 1 0 5 1 2 012:00 - 12:59 0 0 24 4 4 113 :00 - 13 :59 0 0 13 2 25 414:00 - 14:59 13 2 15 3 13 215:00 - 15:59 2 0 51 9 0 016: 00 - 16:59 0 0 97 16 4 117:00 - 17: 59 1 0 20 3 0 0TOTAL 39 7 226 38 63 11


Six Dav Mean Six Dav Mean Six Day MeanTIME OF DAY Total No./Dav Total No.ypay Total No./Dav09:00 09:59 0 0 0 0 0 010:00 - 10:59 1 0 0 0 0 011:00 - 11: 59 1 0 22 4 0 012:00 - 12:59 0 0 0 0 7 113:00 - 13:59 0 0 7 1 0 014:00 - 14:59 0 0 1 0 0 015: 00 - 15:59 0 0 24 4 1 016:00 - 16:59 2 0 0 0 3 117:00 - 17:59 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 4 1 54 9 11 2

SITE

SITEHEREFORD

SITEROSS

NO.LAUNCHING NO. LANDING MO. PASSING- - - - - - '- THROUGH

Six Day Mean Six Dav Mean Six Day MeanTIME OF DAY Total No./Dav Total No./Dav Total No./Dav09:00 09:59 5 1 0 0 0 010:00 - 10:59 12 2 0 0 0 011:00 - 11:59 15 3 16 3 0 012:00 - 12:59 3 1 8 1 10 213:00 - 13:59 8 1 0 0 2 014:00 - 14:59 10 2 0 0 3 115:00 - 15:59 3 1 1 0 4 116:00 - 16:59 1 0 1 0 14 217 :00 - 17:59 0 0 1 0 1 0TOTAL 57 10 27 5 34 6

NO.LAUNCHING NO. LANDING NO. PASSINGTHROUGH

Six Dav Mean Six Dav Mean Six Day MeanTIME OF DAY Total No./Dav Total No./Dav Total No./Day09:00 09:59 6 1 0 O 3 110:00 - 10:59 7 1 3 1 0 011:00 - 11:59 2 0 5 1 1 012:00 - 12:59 1 0 23 4 8 113:00 -- 13:59 2 0 18 3 6 114:00 - 14:59 5 1 10 2 16 315:00 - 15:59 0 0 0 0 14 216:00 - 16:59 0 0 6 1 2 017:00 - 17:59 3 1 0 0 0 0TOTAL 26 4 65 11 50 8


Six Dav Mean Six Dav Mean Six Day MeanTIME OF DAY Total No./Dav Total No•/Dav Total No./Dav09:00 09:59 0 0 0 0 0 010:00 - 10:59 7 1 0 0 10 211:00 - 11:59 0 0 2 0 11 212:00 - 12:59 1 0 10 2 26 413:00 - 13:59 0 0 0 0 8 114:00 - 14:59 20 3 2 0 1 015:00 - 15:59 0 0 5 1 0 016:00 - 16:59 15 3 0 0 2 017:00 - 17:59 0 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 43 7 19 3 58 10

SITE KERNE B.

SITELYDBROOK

SITEHUNTSHAM

NO. LAUNCHING NO - LANDING NO. PASSINGTHROUGH

Six Dav Mean Six Day Mean Six Day Mean TIME OF DAY Total No. /Dav Total No./Dav Total No./Day09:00 - 09:59 38 6 1 0 0 010:00 - 10:59 46 8 0 0 2 011:00 - 11:59 61 lO 9 2 12 212:00 - 12:59 6 1 2 0 5 113:00 - 13:59 26 4 2 0 6 114:00 - 14:59 9 2 0 0 13 215:00 - 15:59 0 0 1 0 0 016:00 - 16:59 11 2 6 1 18 317:00 - 17:59 2 0 11 2 4 1TOTAL 199 33 32 5 60 10


Six Day Mean Six Day Mean Six Day MeanTIME OF DAY Total No ./Dav Total No./Day Total No./Day09:00 09:59 0 0 0 0 0 010:00 - 10:59 28 5 3 1 18 311:00 - 11:59 45 8 45 8 18 312:00 - 12:59 9 2 48 8 13 213 :00 - 13 :59 21 4 1 0 20 314 :00 - 14:59 7 1 1 0 24 415:00 - 15:59 0 0 3 1 21 416: 00 - 16:59 2 0 21 4 19 317:00 - 17:59 1 0 14 2 9 2TOTAL 113 19 13 6 23 142 24


Six Day Mean Six Day Mean Six Da_y MeanTIME OF DAY Total NO ./Day Total No./Day Total No./Day09: 00 09: 59 13 2 0 0 1 010:00 - 10:59 26 4 0 0 11 211:00 - 11:59 8 1 0 0 40 712:00 - 12:59 29 5 1 0 38 613:00 - 13:59 9 2 3 1 50 814:00 - 14:59 10 2 2 0 49 815:00 - 15:59 2 0 0 0 94 1616:00 - 16:59 0 0 14 2 27 517:00 - 17:59 2 0 30 5 33 6TOTAL 99 17 50 8 343 57

SITES.YAT WEST

SITES.YAT EAST

SITEMONMOUTH

NO.LAUNCHING NO.LANDING - - NO. PASSING- - - - -- THROUGH

Six Day Mean Six Day Mean Six: -Day MeanTIME OF DAY Total No ./Day Total No./Day Total No. /Day09:00 09:59 3 1 0 0 6 110:00 - 10:59 2 0 0 0 158 2611:00 - 11:59 48 8 2 0 247 4112:00 - 12:59 24 4 23 4 264 4413:00 - 13:59 18 3 20 3 201 3414:00 - 14:59 31 5 25 4 185 3115:00 - 15:59 32 5 12 2 286 4816:00 - 16:59 9 2 7 1 228 3817:00 - 17:59 7 1 14 2 63 11TOTAL 174 29 103 17 1638 273

NO.LAUNCHING NO.LANDING NO. PASSINGTHROUGH

Six Day Mean Six Day Mean Six Day MeanTIME OF DAY Total No ./Day Total No./Day Total No. /Day09:00 09:59 39 7 1 0 9 210:00 - 10:59 131 22 7 1 11 211:00 - 11:59 197 33 39 7 106 1812:00 - 12:59 81 14 101 17 49 813:00 - 13:59 106 18 138 23 73 1214:00 - 14:59 176 29 58 10 83 1415:00 - 15:59 86 14 130 22 88 1516:00 - 16:59 49 8 171 29 18 317:00 - 17:59 25 4 129 22 12 2TOTAL 890 148 774 129 449 75

NO.LAUNCHING NO. LANDING NO. PASSINGTHROUGH

six Day Mean Six Day Mean Six Day MeanTIME OF DAY Total No ./Day Total No ./Day Total No. /Day09:00 09:59 4 1 0 0 0 010:00 - 10:59 14 2 6 1 6 111:00 - 11:59 20 3 22 4 10 212:00 - 12:59 4 1 0 0 30 513:00 - 13:59 7 1 25 4 1 014:00 - 14: 59 28 5 6 1 0 015:00 - 15:59 15 3 38 6 0 016:00 - 16:59 0 0 184 31 4 117:00 - 17:59 4 1 30 5 0 0TOTAL 96 16 311 52 51 9

NO . LAUNCHING NO . LANDING NO. PA8SINGTHROUGH

SITEALL SITES

Six Dav Mean Six Day Mean six Dav MeanTIME OF DAY Total No./Dav Total No./Dav0Total No./Dav

309:00 09:59 172 29 2 1910:00 — 10:59 402 67 20 3 233 3911:00 — 11:59 433 72 198 33 458 7612:00 — 12:59 179 30 251 42 454 7613:00 — 13 :59 264 44 265 44 404 6714:00 — 14 :59 404 67 131 22 387 6515:00 — 15:59 158 26 246 41 508 8516:00 — 16:59 108 18 552 92 348 5817:00 — 17:59 45 8 265 44 122 20TOTAL 2165 361 1930 322 2933 489

Appendix 4

POSTAL CANOE GROUP SURVEY

Notes

1. Questionnaires were sent to 390 groups, consisting of canoe clubs, school and university groups, scout and guide groups and outdoor activity centres. All groups receiving questionnaires were thought to have canoed the Wye during the previous year, 1990. Names and addresses were obtained from campsites, youth hostels, scout and guide organisers, and from discussion with local canoeists.

2. Pre-paid postage stickers were sent out with the forms.

3. A reminder letter was sent out to those that had not replied after four weeks.

4. The data was transferred to a computer database and analysed using Microsoft Vorks.

River Wye Project NRA Office,Hadnock Road,Monmouth,Gwent. RIVER WYE PROJECT

SURVEY OF RIVER WYE CANOE GROUPS

Please answer each of the questions as fully as possible. Host of the questions can be answered by ticking or placing a number in the relevant boj£(es).If you run out of space, please continue on the reverse side of the paper.

1) NAME .......................................2) ADDRESS .......................................

3) ARE YOU REPLYING ON BEHALF OF A CLUB OR OTHER ORGANISATION?

YES

NO

If NO, please go to question 7.

4) IF YES, WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CLUB/ ORGANISATION?

5) WHAT IS YOUR POSITION WITHIN THE CLUB/ ORGANISATION?

6) IS YOUR CLUB/ORGANISATION AFFILIATED TO THE BCU OR WCA?

BCU

WCA

Neither

7) FOR HOW MANY YEARS HAS YOUR CLUB/ ORGANISATION REGULARLY CANOED ON THE WYE?

Years

NB. If you are not replying on behalf of a club or organisation, how many years have y o u as an individual canoed on the Wye?

HOW OFTEN, ON AVERAGE, DOES IT CANOE ON THE WYE?

NB.If you are not replying on behalf of a club or organisation, how often do vou canoe on the Vye?


1 - 2 times a year

3 - 4 times a year

5 - 6 'times a year7 - 8 times a year

More than 8 times a year

WHICH MONTHS OF THE YEAR DO YOU USUALLY CANOE ON THE VYE? (Please tick the appropriate boxes)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

10 11 12

WHICH DAYS OF THE WEEK DO YOU USUALLY CANOE ON THE WYE?

Weekdays only

Weekends only

Both

HOW MANY CANOEISTS, ON AVERAGE, ARE THERE IN YOUR GROUP WHEN YOU CANOE ON THE WYE?

1 - 5

6 - 1011 - 15

16 - 20

More than 20

2) WHERE DO YOU USUALLY LAUNCH AND LAND YOUR CANOES?Please identify the six most frequently used launch points and the six most frequently used landing points by. placing a number l_to 6 in the relevant boxes., in-each of-the- columns LAUNCH"and LAND. Place a 1 against the most frequently used point, a 2 against the second most frequently used point, and so on to number 6. If you do not use as many as six different points just include those you do use. If the access points you use are not on this list, please add them to the list under 'others".

LAUNCH LAND

Llangurig

Confluence - River Harteg

Rhayader

Builth Veils car parkGlasbury Common

Hay - steps belov bridge

Whitney Toll BridgeBredvardine - by bridge

Byford

Bridge Sollars

Hereford (Bishops Meadow)

Ross (Wilton Bridge)

Kerne Bridge Picnic Site

Lower Lydbrook

12

3

4

56

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

LAUNCH LAND Welsh Bicknor Youth Hostel

Huntsham Bridge Symonds Yat West-camp site Symonds Yat vest-Ferrie Inn

Symonds Yat East The Biblins camp site

Monmouth-rowing club steps Brockveir-old quay

TinternChepstow-old slipway

Others (Please specify)

WHY DO YOU CHOOSE TO USE YOUR MOST FREQUENTLY USED LAUNCH POINTS?Please select the the two main reasons from this list and mark them 1 and 2according to their importance.

Close to Base/Accomodation

Close to Suitable Canoeing Water

Ease of Entry to River

Close to Rapids

Car Parking

1 Uncrowded Stretch of River 6

2 Good Facilities on Bank 7

3 Proximity to intended exit 8

4 Other (Please Specify) 9

5

14) WHAT TYPES OF CANOEING DO YOU USE THE WYE FOR?

Please tick more than one box if necessary.

General pleasure paddling ~ — - -1

White-vater 2

Touring 3

Racing 4Training/instruction 5


6

15) BESIDES CANOEING, WHAT OTHER SPORT AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES, IF ANY,DO YOU USUALLY UNDERTAKE DURING YOUR VISITS TO THE WYE VALLEY?Please tick more than one box if necessary.

Rambling/Hi11 Walking

Rock Climbing Caving

Rafting

General Sightseeing and ExplorationEducation/Nature Study

Other (Please Specify)

16) WHEN VISITING THE RIVER WYE, WHAT IS THE USUAL LENGTH OF YOUR STAY?

Day visit only

1 - 2 nights3 - A nights

5 * 6 nights

More than 6 nights

17) WHEN STAYING IN THE AREA, WHATACCOMMODATION DO YOU USUALLY USE?

NB. If you are based in the local area and do not need to stay away from home when canoeing on the Vye, please go to question 18.

Camp site

Youth hostel

Bed and breakfast/hotel

Field centre


18) WHY DO YOU CHOOSE TO COME TO THE RIVER VYE TO CANOE?(Please select the three most important reasons from the list and mark them 1,2 and 3) ____ -- - - -Convenient and accessible 1 Good for Instruction 7

Free navigation 2 Clean Water 8

Attractive Environment 3 Canoeing Centres 9

Good Rapids 4 Other Activities 10

Good Access to Vater 5 Good Camping/Accommodation 11

Particular Event 6 Other (Please Specify) 12

19a) VHILST CANOEING ON THE VYE, HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE AFFECTED YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE RIVER, INCLUDING ANY CONFLICTS WITH OTHER RIVER USERS OR LAND AND FISHERY OWNERS?

Yes

No

If YES, go to 19b)

If NO, go to question 20).

19b) WHAT PROBLEMS OR CONFLICTS HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED?(Please describe what problems you have experienced, where and when they have occured and how they have affected your enjoyment)

19c) HAVE THESE DIFFICULTIES BECOME MORE OR LESS APPARENT IN RECENT YEARS?

More apparent

Less apparent

No change

20) DO YOU THINK THAT CANOEING HAS A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THE VYE?

Yes

NoDont Know

If YES, what Impact do you think it has, and with whom?

21) DO YOU THINK THAT CANOEING CAN HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON WILDLIFE OR THE CONSERVATION VALUE OF THE RIVER?

Yes

No

Dont Know

If YES, what impacts do you think it can have and how are they caused?

22) WOULD YOU REGARD THE NEEDS OF CONSERVATION AS A JUSTIFIABLE CONSTRAINT ON CANOEING ACTIVITY, IF THIS WAS PROVEN NECESSARY?

YesNo

23) DOES YOUR CLUB/ORGANISATION TAKE ANY Yes STEPS TO MAKE CANOEISTS AWARE OF THE CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE OF THE WYE NoBEFORE THEY START CANOEING?

If YES, how do you do this?

24) DO 70U HAVE ANT VIEWS ABOUT HOW THE MANAGEMENT OF THE RIVER COULD BE IMPROVED SO AS TO MINIMISE PROBLEMS OR CONFLICTS?(Please list any suggestions you have)- - - --

1) ................................................................. .....................................................................

2)

3)

25) WHAT ROLE DO TOU THINK THAT CANOEISTS CAN PLAT IN ALLEVIATING ANT PROBLEMS OR CONFLICTS.(Please list any suggestions you have)

1) ......................... -.................... ....................

2)

3)

26) IS THERE ANTTHING WHICH TOU FEEL COULD BE DONE TO IMPROVE CANOEING ON THE WTE AND INCREASE TOUR ENJOTMENT OF THE SPORT?(Please list any suggestions you have)

1) ..............................................................

2)

3)

27) ARE THERE ANT OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS WHICH TOU WOULD LIKE TO. MAKE?

THANK .TOU FOR TOUR CO-OPERATION.

WYE PROJECT POSTAL CANOE GROUP SURVEY RESULTSSUMMARY OF RESPONSESQuestionnaires distributed Unanswered/sent in error Completed forms Response rate

3906

15039%

MEMBERSHIP OF GOVERNING BODIESNO. *

B.C.U W.C.A Neither Total

751164150

507

43100

NUMBER OF YEARS CANOEING THE WYENO.

0 - 5 years 6 - 1 0 years 11 - 15 years 16 - 20 years 21 - 25 years More than 25 years Total

533914209

11146

36271014

68

100

Mean 11 Years

FREQUENCY OF VISITS TO THE WYENO £

Less than once a year 8 51 - 2 times a year 55 373 - 4 times a year 30 205 - 6 times a year 9 67 - 8 times a year 6 4More than 8 times a year 42 28Total 150 100MONTHS OF THE YEAR CANOED [I.E. Months inarouDs have canoed on the Wve in the Dast^ NO. £January 48 32February 47 31March 58 39April 67 45May 82 55June 88 59July 85 57August 68 45September 71 47October 67 45November 63 42December 50 33

DAYS OF THE WEEK CANOED_ _ — - - - - - - NO. - i - - -

Weekdays only 19 13Weekends only 60 40Both 71 47Total 150 100USUAL GROUP SIZE

NO. 41 - 5 18 126 - 1 0 81 541 1 - 1 5 34 2316 - 20 10 7More than 20 7 5Total 150 100REASONS FOR CHOICE1 OF LAUNCH POINTS WEIGHT El

NO, k SCOREClose to suitable water 99 66 163Close to base 58 39 96Close to rapids 56 37 73Ease of entry to the water 35 23 49Car parking 24 16 27Proximity to intended exit 11 7 15Good facilities oni the bank 3 2 3Uncrowded stretch of river 2 1 2Other 7 5 11N.B. The weighted score takes into account the scorei givento each reason by the respondant as well as its frequency and is a more accurate index of relative importance.TYPES OF CANOEING UNDERTAKEN

NO. *Training/Instruction 126 84White water 104 69General 99 66Touring 60 40Racing 11 7other 11 7

OTHER ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKENNO. *

None 35 23Walking 82 55Climbing 65 43Sightseeing 61 41Caving 41 27Education/Nature study 32 21Rafting 11 7Other 32 21

CANOE ACCESS POINTS USED BY ORGANISED GROUPS

LAUNCHING BITES LANDING 8ITESSITE NO. GROUPS WEIGHTED NO.GROUPS WEIGHTED

SCORE SCOREFrom source to mouthTARRENIG CONFLUENCE 1 6 1 6L'GURIG 40 159 1 6NANT-Y-DERNOL 1 5 0 0MARTEG CONFLUENCE 27 99 12 40RHAYADER 18 66 45 196L 'WRYTHL 2 7 3 10NEWBRIDGE 1 4 0 0BUILTH WELLS 39 124 24 74ABEREDW 0 0 0 0ERWOOD 0 0 2 5LLANSTEPHAN 0 0 1 4BOUGHROOD 1 5 8 25GLASBURY 36 139 21 82HAY 13 37 29 119WHITNEY 4 9 10 34BREDWARDINE 13 47 10 31PRESTON-ON-WYE 0 0 0 0BYFORD 2 7 7 25BRIDGE SOLLARS 3 7 4 7HEREFORD 9 16 8 19MORDIFORD 1 0 1 6HOARWITHY 2 11 1 5HOLE-IN-THE-WALL 1 3 1 2ROSS 32 102 14 39KERNE BRIDGE 41 146 12 26LYDBROOK 47 198 24 93WELSH BICKNOR HOSTEL 8 29 6 16HUNTSHAM BRIDGE 37 131 22 79SY.WEST 38 148 36 147SY.WEST FERRY INN 16 61 18 68SY.EAST 56 227 58 260BIBLINS 51 210 56 258MONMOUTH 24 86 66 272REDBROOK 0 0 2 5WHITEBROOK 1 3 1 3BROCKWEIR 2 3 13 44TINTERN 2 2 10 24CHEPSTOW 1 1 3 6N.B.1. NO.GROUPS refers to the number of groups citing each site as one of its six choices.2. WEIGHTED SCORE takes account the frequency with which each site is used, as indicated by the score given on a scale 1 to 6, and is a more accurate measure of each site's importance.

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LENGTH OF VISITNO, - 4

Day visit only 41 271 - 2 nights 60 403 - 4 nights 19 135 - 6 nights 16 11More than 6 nights 14 9Total 150 100

ACCOMMODATION USEDNO. 4

None 19 139 89 59Field Centre 28 19Youth Hostel 19 13B & B/Hotel 11 7Other 11 7

REASONS FOR CHOOSING TO CANOE THE WYE WEIGHTEJNO. 4 TOTAL

Good for instruction 77 51 159Good rapids 68 45 155Convenient and accessible 62 41 143Attractive environment 59 39 110Good water access 52 35 88Free navigation 36 24 72Good camping/Accommodation 28 19 59Clean water 35 23 51Other activities 8 5 14Particular event 6 4 13Canoeing centres 3 2 5Other 4 3 7N.B. The weighted score takes into account the score given to each reason by the respondant as well as its frequency and is a more accurate index of relative importance.HAVE PROBLEMS BEEN EXPERIENCED?

NO. 4YesNo 82

685545

HAVE DIFFICULTIES BECOME MORE OR LESS APPARENT IN RECENT YEARS?

NO. 4More apparent Less apparent Don't know Total

399

3785

461144

100

DO CANOEISTS BELIEVE THAT CANOEING HASAN IMPACT ON OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES?

NO. 4Yes 31 21No 114 76Don 't know 5 3Total 150 100

DO CANOEISTS BELIEVE THAT CANOEING HAS ANIMPACT ON THE CONSERVATION VALUE OF THE RIVER?

NO. 4Yes 48 32No 96 64Don't know 6 4Total 150 100

SHOULD THE NEEDS OF CONSERVATION BE AJUSTIFIABLE CONSTRAINT ON CANOEING?

NO. 4Yes 116 77No 34 23Total 150 100

DOES CLUB/ORGANISATION TAKE STEPS TO MAKE MEMBERSAWARE OF THE RIVER'S CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE?

NO. 4Yes 119 79No 31 21Total 150

PROBLEMS OR CONFLICTS EXPERIENCED

No problems experienced Conflict with anglers or owners Access to upper river Unofficial signs directing canoeists Lack of proper access points Anglers dominating rapids at Lydbrook Dispute over use of Monmouth steps Clashes with raft race Low water levels Water pollution

SYMONDS YAT Over crowdingConflict with competetive canoeists Conflict with passenger cruisers Problems getting out of river Poor condition of croys

WHAT IMPACT DO CANOEISTS THINK CANOEING CAN HAVE ON OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES?

NoneThoughtless conduct can affect angling Visual impact of coloured clothing/canoes Disturbance caused by large groups LitterInconsiderate parking of vehicles

WHAT IMPACT DO CANOEISTS THINK CANOEING CANHAVE ON THE CONSERVATION VALUE OF THE RIVER?

NO.None 96Damage to banks caused by access 22Disturbance to wildlife 17Noise 5Litter 4Disturbance to spawning fish 3

STEPS TAKEN TO MAKE CANOEISTS AWARE OF THE CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE OF THE WYE

NO.None 31Briefing/Discussion beforehand 42Instruction given on the river 21Conservation is an integral part of visit 13Use of country code 13Not specified 11B.C.U. Code of Conduct 7Pass on available written information 2Produce own code of conduct 2

VIEWS ON IMPROVING MANAGEMENTNO.

None 43 EDUCATION ABOUT THE NEEDS OF OTHERSTotal 33Erect signs to identify fishing pools 10Information boards along river bank 8Code of conduct 6Promote awareness of legal constraints 1

ENCOURAGE MORE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN USERSTotal 20 13Formal user group/management committee 7 5User's newsletter 1 1OTHERProvide/promote official access points 26 17Create access points to spread use. 15 10Encourage agreements to extend access 11 7Improve access to alternative rivers 11 7Educate anglers about needs of canoeists 8 5Identification/Licencing of craft 8 5Involve B.C.U in decision processes 7 5Introduce booking system for large groups 7 5Time zoning to seperate uses 7 5Restrict sizes of canoe groups 6 4Fees for using river 6 4Regulate/Advertise events 6 4Publicise access agreements 5 3Control modification of banks for angling 5 3Better car parking at access points 4 3Limit commercial canoe usage 4 3Fees for use of launch sites 3 2Qualified instructors for large groups 2 1Introduce river wardens to promote conduct 2 1Restrict canoeing in sensitive areas 1 1

ROLE OF CANOEISTS IN ALLEVIATING CONFLICTSNO. i

None/Not answered 34 23Courtesy to others/minimise disturbance 59 39Abide by agreements and codes 19 13Voluntary limit on group sizes 13 9Educate other canoeists 11 7Join a club/governing body 7 5Use only agreed access points 6 4Report problems to relevant authority 5 3By not changing clothing in public 4 3Minimise environmental impact 4 3Involvement in river management 4 3Discussions with other users 3 2Care over parking vehicles 3 2Pay to secure good facilities/access 2 1Improve instructor:pupil ratio 1 1Tidy up after slalom events 1 1Involvement in environmental surveys 1 1

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVING CANOEING ON THE WYENO. *

No improvements suggested 40 27Create more official access points 35 23Open up access upstream of Glasbury 33 22More/better camping facilities 5 3Improve water quality 4 3Improve facilities at Huntsham Bridge 3 2Improve facilities at Byford 1 1

Extend use of Biblins site - - Central canoeing information point '

Reduce number of slalom events Tidy and maintain banks Designate areas for training exercises More picnic areas Improve existing access pointsTotal - all sugestions/not specified 11Improve car parking 5More/better toilets 3Clarify status/publicise official sites 3Changing facilities 2Information boards 1 Svmonds YatImprove and manage the rapids 11Alternative rapids to relieve pressure 3Introduce booking system for rapids 2Introduce warden to oversee rapids 1

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Appendix 5

CANOEIST RIVERSIDE SURVEY

Notes

1. This survey was carried out in conjunction with the canoe census and took place over the same days and between the same times.

2. Canoeists were interviewed at the end of their trip, as they were leaving the river. The aim was to interview one representative from each group of canoeists.

3. Canoeists entering the river at Monmouth were interviewed at the beginning of their trip as this was the only opportunity to interview those travelling down river.

4. The data was transferred to a computer database and analysed using Microsoft Works.

Office use onlyLocation code

Date, code - - -

Ref. No.RIVER WYE PROJECT

SURVEY OF RIVER WYE CANOEISTS SUMMER 1991

INTERVIEWER

SITE .... .

DATE...........

TIME (24 HR CLOCK) INTERVIEW NUMBER .

Good morning/afternoon. I am carrying out interviews on behalf of the River Wye Project. We are undertaking a survey of canoeists on the River Wye. Would you help by answering a few questions. It will only take 5-10 minutes.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT EACH OF THE QUESTIONS IS ANSWERED AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE. MOST CAN BE ANSWERED BY PLACING A TICK OR A NUMBER IN THE RELEVANT BOX(ES) .

OfficeUse

1) COULD YOU TELL ME WHERE YOU HAVE TRAVELLED FROM TO GET TO THE WYE?

Town

County

2) IS THIS YOUR HOME ADDRESS?

[If Yes, go to question 4]

[If No, go to the neact question]

3) WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

YesNo

TownCounty

OfficeUse

4) HOW MANY CANOEISTS ARE THERE IN YOUR PARTY TODAY?

I - 5

6-10II - 15

16 - 20

More than 20

12

345

WHAT AGES ARE THEY? PLEASE STATE 5 - 9THE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF PEOPLEWITHIN EACH AGE GROUP. 10 - 14[Place the number in the appropriatebox(es)] 15 - 19

20 - 2930 - 44

45 - 64

65+

WHAT RELATION ARE THESE PEOPLE TO FriendsEACH OTHER?

Relatives[Tick more than one box ifnecessary] Fellow members of a club

or organised group

If fellow members of a club or organised group, what is the name of this group?

ARE YOU OR THE ORGANISATION YOU ARE WITH A MEMBER OF THE BRITISH CANOE UNION OR THE WELSH CANOEING ASSOCIATION?

BCU

WCA

Neither

FOR HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU REGULARLY CANOED ON THE RIVER WYE?

Years

HOW OFTEN, ON AVERAGE, DO YOU CANOE ON THE WYE?


1 - 2 times a year 3 - 4 times a year

5 - 6 time8 a year

7 - 8 times a year

More than 8 times a year

10) WHICH HONTHS OF THE TEAR DO TOU USUALLY CANOE ON THE WYE? [Tick the appropriate boxes] •

Jan • Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

11) WHICH DATS OF THE WEEK DO TOU USUALLT CANOE ON THE WYE?

Weekdays only

Weekends only

Both

12) WHICH LAUNCHING AND LANDING POINTS ON THE RIVER WYE DO YOU USUALLY USE?COULD TOU TELL HE TOUR FOUR MOST FREQUENTLY USED LAUNCH POINTS AND YOUR FOUR MOST FREQUENTLY USED LANDING POINTS?[In each of the columns LAUNCH and LAND, place a number 1 to 4 against the four most frequently used access points. Place a 1 against the most frequently used point, a 2 against the second most frequently used point, and so on. If less than four different points are used, only number those that are used. If an access point is not on the list, add it under "others”.]

LAUNCH LAND

Llangurig

Confluence - River Marteg

Rhayader

Builth Wells car park

Glasbury CommonHay - steps belov bridge

Whitney Toll Bridge

Bredvardine Bridge

Byford

Bridge Sollars

Hereford (Bishops Meadow)

Ross

Kerne Bridge Picnic Site

Lower Lydbrook

12

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

1213

14

LAUNCH LAND

Welsh Bicknor Youth Hostel

Huntsham Bridge

Symonds Yat West-camp site

Symonds Yat West-Ferrie Inn

Symonds Yat East

The Biblins camp site

Monmouth-rowing club steps

Brockweir-old quay

Tintern

Chepstow-old slipway

Others (Please specify)

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

13) WHERE DID TOD LAUNCH TOUR CANOE TODAT?

14) WHAT TIHE OF THE DAT DID TOU START ..............CANOEING? (24 Hour Clock)

15) WHY DID TOU CHOOSE TO LAUNCH FROM THIS LOCATION?[Place a 1 and 2 against the tvo most important reasons]

Close to Base/Accomodation 1 Uncrovded Stretch of River 6

Close to Suitable Canoeing Water 2 Good Facilities on Bank 7

Ease of Entry to River 3 Proximity to intended exit 8

Close to Rapids 4 Part of longer journey 9

Car Parking 5 Other (Please specify) 10

16) WHAT TTPES OF CANOEING DO TOU USUALLY USE THE WYE FOR?

[Tick more than one box if necessary]

General pleasure paddling

White-vater

Touring

RacingTraining/instruction


17) HOW LONG ARE YOU VISITING THE WYE FOR? Day visit only1 - 2 nights

3 - 4 nights

5 - 6 nights

More than 6 nights

Rone

Rambling/Hill Walking

Rock Climbing

Caving

RaftingGeneral Sightseeing and ExplorationEducation/Nature Study

Other (Please Specify)

19) WHAT TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION ARE YOU USING DURING YOUR STAY?

20) WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO COME TO THE RIVER WYE TO CANOE?[Place a 1, 2 and 3 against the three most important reasons]

Convenient and accessible 1 Good for Instruction

Free navigation 2 Clean Water

Attractive Environment 3 Canoeing Centres

Good Rapids 4 Other Activities

Good Access to Water 5 Good Camping/Accommodation

Particular Event 6 Other (Please specify)

None - Day visit only

Camp site

Youth hostelBed and breakfast/hotel

Field centre

Friends/relatives


18) BESIDES CANOEING, WHAT OTHER SPORT OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES HAVE YOU UNDERTAKEN OR DO-YOU INTEND TO - UNDERTAKE DURING THIS VISIT TO THE WYE?

[Tick more than one box if necessary]

21) WHILST CANOEING ON THE WYE, HAVE TOU EVER EXPERIENCED ANT PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE AFFECTED TOU ENJOTMENT OF THE RIVER, INCLUDING ANT CONFLICTS WITH OTHER RIVER USERS OR LAND AND FISHERT OWNERS?

Tes

No

[If TES, go to next question]

[If NO, go to question 24)]

22) PLEASE DESCRIBE WHAT PROBLEMS TOU HAVE EXPERIENCED, WHERE AND WHEN THEY HAVE OCCUR ED AND HOW THET HAVE AFFECTED TOUR ENJOTMENT. [Probe]

23) HAVE THESE DIFFICULTIES BECOME MORE OR LESS APPARENT IN RECENT TEARS?

More apparent

Less apparent

No change

24) DO TOU THINK THAT CANOEING CAN HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THE WYE?

Tes

NoDon11 Know

If TES, what impact do you think it can have, and with whom? [Probe]

25) DO 70U THINK THAT CANOEING CAN HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON WILDLIFE OR THE CONSERVATION VALUE OF THE RIVER? - - ' --- ' ---

Yes

NoDont Know

If YES, what Impact do you think it can have? [Probe]

26) WOULD YOU REGARD THE NEEDS OF CONSERVATION AS A JUSTIFIABLE CONSTRAINT ON CANOEING ACTIVITY, IF THIS WAS PROVEN NECESSARY?

YesNo

27) HAVE YOU SEEN COPIES OF ANY OF THESE PUBLICATIONS?

[Tick the relevant box(es) for each publication seen]

Yes No1 2

1 River Wye Handbook

2 Wye Calendar of Events

3 Canoeists1 Guide to the River Wye

4 BCU Code of Conduct

28) DO YOU HAVE ANY VIEWS ABOUT HOW THE Yes MANAGEMENT OF THE RIVER COULD BE IMPROVED SO AS TO MINIMISE PROBLEMS No OR CONFLICTS?

[If YES, list any suggestions put forward]

1)

2)

3)

IS THERE ANYTHING WHICH YOU FEEL YesCOULD BE DONE TO IHPROVE CANOEING ON THE WYE AND INCREASE YOUR NoENJOYMENT OF THE SPORT?

[If YES, list any suggestions put forward]

I) ..................................

2 )

3)

ARE THERE ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAKE?

2

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WYE PROJECT RIVERSIDE SURVEY OF CANOEISTS RESULTSSUMMARY OF RESPONSES NO. - -

------ _ ---INTERVIEWS REFUSALS % RESPONSE

Glasbury 4 0 100Hay 29 17 63Whitney 9 3 75Bredwardine 6 0 100Hereford 10 2 83Ross 4 1 80Kerne Bridge 7 2 77Lydbrook 14 2 87Huntsham Bridge 17 0 100Symonds Yat West 29 3 91Symonds Yat East 48 10 83Monmouth 53 1 98Total 230 41 84 .9ORIGIN OF CANOEING PARTY

NO. *Home 125 54Holiday 99 43Other 6 3Total 230 100NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN PARTY

NO. *1 - 5 133 586 - 1 0 45 2011 - 15 28 1216 - 20 11 5More than 20 13 6

230 100AGES OF CANOEISTS IN PARTY TOTAL NO.

WITHIN[N.B. Only 211 respondants gave the age RANGE £breakdown of their groups]0 - 4 Years 7 15 - 9 Years 79 710 - 14 Years 332 2815 - 19 Years 239 2020 - 29 Years 254 2130 - 44 Years 205 1745 - 65 Years 72 6Greater than 65 Years 5 0Total 1193 100RELATIONSHIP TO REST OF PARTY

NO. *Friends Ill 48Relatives 77 33Club Members 74 32

MEMBERSHIP OF GOVERNING BODYNO. 4

B.C.U 61 27W.C.A 9 4Neither 160 70Total 230 100

NUMBER OF YEARS CANOEING THE WYEMean 5 Years

FREOUENCY OF VISITS TO THE WYENO. 4

First time 100 43Less than once a year 45 201 - 2 times a year 18 83 - 4 times a year 13 65 - 6 times a year 0 07 - 8 times a year 12 5More than 8 times a year 42 18Total 230 100MONTHS OF THE YEAR CANOED

NO. 4January 32 14February 39 17March 46 20April 55 24May 69 30June 89 39July 111 48August 146 63September 78 34October 50 22November 37 16December 29 13

DAYS OF THE WEEK CANOEDNO. 4

Weekdays only 19 8Weekends only 59 26Both 79 34N/A (i.e. First time visitors) 73 32Total 230 100

CANOE ACCESS POINTS USED BY INTERVIEWED CANOEISTSLAUNCHING - LANDING

SITE NO.GROUPS WEIGHTED NO.GROUPS WEIGHTED8 CORE SCORE

[From source to mouth]TARRENIG CONFLUENCE 0 0 0 0L'GURIG 4 20 0 0NANT-Y-DERNOL 0 0 0 0MARTEG CONFLUENCE 1 4 0 0RHAYADER 3 15 6 29L'WRYTHL 0 0 0 0NEWBRIDGE 0 0 0 0BUILTH WELLS 6 26 3 12ABEREDW 0 0 1 4ERWOOD 0 0 0 0LLANSTEPHAN 1 5 1 5BOUGHROOD 0 4 0 0GLASBURY 37 204 7 33HAY 17 89 29 164WHITNEY 9 45 13 71PRESTON-ON-WYE 1 2 1 5BREDWARDINE 11 52 11 55BYFORD 1 5 1 6BRIDGE SOLLARS 1 3 0 0HEREFORD 14 65 12 62HORDIFORD 3 10 3 10HOARWITHY 1 3 1 4HOLE-IN-THE-WALL 0 0 0 0ROSS 22 109 16 77KERNE BRIDGE 30 155 12 62LYDBROOK 24 113 21 103WELSH BICKNOR HOSTEL 3 13 2 12HUNTSHAM BRIDGE 22 106 20 95SY.WEST PADDOCKS 25 126 20 108SY.WEST FERRY INN 12 69 11 57SY.EAST 45 246 46 252BIBLINS 8 40 8 39MONMOUTH 19 86 44 218REDBROOK 0 0 0 0WHITEBROOK 0 0 0 0BROCKWEIR 0 0 2 7TINTERN 0 0 1 5CHEPSTOW 0 0 0 0N.B.1. NO.GROUPS refers to the number of groups citing each site as one of its six choices.2. WEIGHTED SCORE takes account the frequency with which each site is used, as indicated by the score given on a scale 1 to 6, and is a more accurate measure of each site's importance.

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REASONS FOR CHOICE OF LAUNCH POINTS WEIGHTEDNO. 4 SCORE

Close to base 92 40 166Close to suitable water 61 27 91Ease of entry to the water 54 23 72Close to rapids 38 17 47Car parking 35 15 38Proximity to intended exit 23 10 38Good facilities on the bank 23 10 28Part of longer tour 13 6 19Uncrowded stretch of river 10 4 16Other 36 16 58N.B. The weighted score takes into account the score given to eachreason by the respondant as well as its frequency and is a moreaccurate index of its relative importance.TYPES OF CANOEING UNDERTAKEN NO. 4Tra in ing/Instruct ion 62 27White water 72 31General 175 76Touring 49 21Racing 12 5Other 7 3OTHER ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN

NO. h

None 82 36Walking 95 41Sightseeing 55 24Climbing 51 22Caving 36 16Education/Nature study 19 8Rafting 18 8Angling 6 3Other 49 21LENGTH OF VISIT

NO. *Day visit only 107 461 - 2 nights 33 143 - 4 nights 29 135 - 6 nights 19 8More than 6 nights 42 18Total 230 100ACCOMMODATION USED

NO. *None 91 40Camp site 81 35Youth Hostel 8 6Friends/Relations 14 6B & B/Hotel 14 5Field Centre 12 3Other 10 4

REASONS FOR CHOOSING TO CANOE THE WYE WEIGHTEDNO. * SCORE

Convenient and accessible 136 59 335Attractive environment 89 39 175Good water access 75 33 110Good rapids 43 19 80Clean water 53 23 78Free navigation 44 19 77Canoeing centres 33 14 73Good for instruction 37 16 63Other activities 14 6 24Good camping/accommodation 12 5 20Particular event 5 2 11Other 14 6 30N.B. The weighted score takes into account the score given to eachreason by the respondant as well as its frequency and is a moreaccurate index of its relative importance.HAVE PROBLEMS BEEN EXPERIENCED?

NO. 4Yes 70 30No 160 70Total 230 100DO CANOEISTS BELIEVE THAT DIFFICULTIES HAVEBECOME MORE OR LESS APPARENT IN RECENT YEARS

NO. 4More apparent 18 26Less apparent 6 9Don't know 46 66Total 70 100DO CANOEISTS BELIEVE THAT CANOEING HASAN IMPACT ON OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES?

NO. 4Yes 49 21No 168 73Don't know 13 6Total 230 100DO CANOEISTS BELIEVE THAT CANOEING HAS ANIMPACT ON THE CONSERVATION VALUE OF THE RIVER?

NO. 4Yes 50 22No 168 73Don't know 12 5Total 230 100SHOULD THE NEEDS OF CONSERVATION BE AJUSTIFIABLE CONSTRAINT ON CANOEING?

NO. 4Yes 159 69No 67 29Total 4 2

AWARENESS OF THESE PUBLICATIONSMO. 4

River Wye Handbook Calendar of Events Canoeists Guide B.C.U. Code of ConductPROBLEMS EXPERIENCED

No problems experienced Conflict with anglers (Total)Conflict with rowers Low water levelsConflict with canoeists at rapids Conflict with anglers on upper Wye Excessive weed growth Lack of camp sites/accommodation Poor water qualityAccess difficulties to upper riverInsufficient access pointsObject to unofficial direction noticesConflict with landowners over accessToo many canoeists on riverConflict with motor boatsDid not know of an eventConflict with jet-skisObstruction by slalom wires at rapids

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VIEWS ON IMPROVING MANAGEMENT

No viewsMore public canoe access points Set up users groupEducation to raise awareness of othersZoning of activitiesRegulate large groups of canoeistsSignposting/advertising of launch sitesRegulate the number of canoesEducate anglers about needs of canoeingBetter information about facilitiesCode of conductIntroduce craft licencingLaunch fees to raise moneyTighter control over anglingClarify rights of navigation/accessControl litterIdentify/signpost sensitive stretches Introduce speed limits Introduce river wardensRegulate commercial canoe organisations Regulate raftingLimit number of canoe access sites

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVING CANOEING ON THE WYE

No improvements suggestedMore/improved access pointsShowers/Changing areas/ToiletsMore and better campsitesImprove water qualityDevelop purpose built slalom courseControl weed growthSignpost/Publicise access pointsImproved facilities at launch sitesImprove access to upper riverManage rapids at Symonds YatProvide more information about facilitiesProvide more picnic sitesImprove Huntsham Bridge siteMore and better car parkingErect advisory signs along riverMore refreshment facilitiesProvide more litter binsMaintain water levelsProvide rest/stopping off placesLimit the number of canoeistsDeepen navigation channel in places

Appendix 6

SURVEY OF WYE SALMON ANGLERS

Notes

1. Questionnaires were sent to 432 anglers. These were identified from records of salmon rod licence sales for 1990 held by the NRA. This represented a 33Z sample of salmon anglers who bought licences from agents in the Wye Valley. The sample was selected randomly.

2. Pre-paid postage stickers were sent out with the forms.

3. The data was transferred to a computer database and analysed using Microsoft Vorks.

River Wye ProjectNRA Office -------Hadnock Road Ref. No.Monmouth -------Gwent.Tel (0600) 772245

RIYER WYE PROJECT - .SURVEY OF RIVER WYE ANGLERS - 1991

DO YOU FISH THE RIVER WYE? Yes □ No Please tick the correct box,

** If NO. do not complete this questionnaire, but please return it aa it stands to the above address using the enclosed postage paid label. **

If YES, please answer each of the questions as fully as possible. Host of the questions can be answered by placing a tick or a number in the relevant box(es). If you run out of space, please continue on the reverse side of the paper.

1) NAME

2) ADDRESS

3) FOR HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU REGULARLY FISHED THE RIVER WYE?

years

4) HOW OFTEN, ON AVERAGE, DO YOU FISH THE RIVER WYE?

Approximately days a year

5) WHICH TYPE OF ANGLING DO YOU USUALLY UNDERTAKE ON THE RIVER WYE?

Salmon/migratory trout only

Coarse/non-migratory trout only

Both

6) WHICH DAYS OF THE WEEK DO YOU USUALLY FISH THE RIVER WYE?

Weekdays only

Weekends only Both

7) WHAT TIMES OF THE DAY DO YOU NORMALLY FISH THE RIVER WYE? Please tick one box.

Hornings only

Afternoons only

Evenings only

Any time

8) ON WHAT BASIS DO YOU NORMALLY FISH THE RIVER WYE?

Please tick the appropriate box.

Owner or leaseholder 1Guest of owner/leaseholder 2

Member of angling club 3

Annual rod let A

Day/weekly ticket 5


9) WHICH STRETCHES OF THE RIVER WYE DO YOU HOST FREQUENTLY FISH?Please identify your most frequently used stretches and mark them 1,2 etc.

Upstream of Rhayader 1 Bredwardine to Hereford

Rhayader to Builth Wells 2 Hereford to Ross

Builth Wells to Glasbury 3 Ross to Monmouth

Glasbury to Bredwardine 4 Downstream of Monmouth

10) WHY DO YOU CHOOSE TO FISH ON THE RIVER WYE? Please list your most important reasons.

1) ..................................

2)

3)

11) BESIDES ANGLING, WHAT OTHER SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE VTE DO TOU PARTICIPATE IN? _ _ _Please tick more than one box if necessary.

None

Canoeing

Rambling/Hill WalkingRafting

Rowing

Nature StudyOther (Please Specify)

12a) WHILST FISHING ON THE WYE, HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE AFFECTED YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE RIVER, INCLUDING ANY CONFLICTS WITH OTHER RIVER USERS OR LAND OWNERS?

Yes

No

If YES, go to 12b)

If NO, go to question 13).

12b) WHAT PROBLEMS OR CONFLICTS HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED?Please describe, in as much detail as possible, what problems you have experienced, where and when they have occured and how they have affected your enjoyment of the river.

12c) IN YOUR OPINION, HAVE THESE PROBLEMS AFFECTED YOUR CATCH?

Yes

No

Dont know

If YES, how?

12d) HAVE THESE DIFFICULTIES BECOHE MORE' OR LESS APPARENT IN RECENT TEARS?

'More apparent -

Less apparent No change

12e) AS A RESULT OF THESE DIFFICULTIES HAVE TOU MADE ANT ALTERATIONS TO TOUR PATTERN OF FISHING?Please tick the relevant boxes*

No

Tea Changed stretches of river fished

Tea Changed time of day you go fishing

Tes Changed days of weekTea Changed time of year


□

13) DO TOU THINK THAT ANGLING CAN HAVE DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THE tfTE?

Tes

NoDont Know

If TES, what impact do you think can have, and with whom?

14) DO TOU THINK THAT ANGLING CAN HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON WILDLIFE OR THE CONSERVATION VALUE OF THE RIVER?

Tes

No

Dont Know

If TES, what Impacts do you think it can have?

15) DO YOU HAVE ANY VIEWS ABOUT HOU THE MANAGEMENT OF THE RIVER COULD BE IMPROVED SO AS TO MINIMISE ANY PROBLEMS OR CONFLICTS?(Please list any suggestions you have)

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16) WHAT ROLE,IF ANY, DO YOU THINK THAT ANGLERS AND FISHERY OWNERS CAN PLAY IN ALLEVIATING ANY PROBLEMS OR CONFLICTS?(Please list any suggestions you have)

1)............................................................

2)

3)

17) IS THERE ANYTHING WHICH YOU FEEL COULD BE DONE TO IMPROVE ANGLING ON THE WYE AND INCREASE YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SPORT7 (Please list any suggestions you have)

1)..........................................................

2)

3)

18) ARE THERE ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.Please return the form using the enclosed pre-paid address label.

WYE PROJECT SURVEY OF WYE ANGLERS RESULTS - --

SUMMARY OF RESPONSESQuestionnaires distributed 432Unanswered/Sent in error 31Completed forms 181Response rate 45%NO. OF YEARS REGULARLY FISHING THE WYE NO. £0 - 5 years 52 296 - 1 0 years 37 2111 - 15 years 14 816 - 20 years 23 132 1 - 2 5 years 13 725 - 30 years 17 931 — 35 years 7 4More than 35 years 17 9Total 180 100Mean = 17 years

FREQUENCY OF ANGLING TRIPS Mean = 37 days per year

TYPE OF ANGLING UNDERTAKENNO. £

Salmon or sea trout only 131 72Coarse only 2 1Both 48 27Total 181 100

DAYS OF WEEK FISHEDNO. $

Weekends only 60 3 3weekdays only 19 10Both 102 56Total 181 100

TIME OF DAY FISHEDNO. &

Mornings only 5 3Afternoons only 1 lEvenings only 1 lAny time 174 96Total 181 100

BASIS OF RIGHT TO FISH_________ - - - - - - - - - - - NO. 4

Rod let 79 44Club member 60 33Guest of owner 45 25Owner 22 12Day ticket 13 7Other 9 5N.B. Some anglers fish more than one stretch. These may b<fished under different arrangements.STRETCH OF RIVER FISHED

WEIGHTEDNO. 4 TOTAL

Upstream of Rhayader 4 2 16Rhayader - Bui1th 22 12 143Builth - Glasbury 36 20 264Glasbury - Bredwardine 21 12 301Bredwardine - Hereford 45 25 301Hereford - Ross 77 43 551Ross - Monmouth 38 21 269Downstream of Monmouth 29 16 202N.B. The weighted score takes into account the score givento each stretch by the respondant as well as its frequencyand is a more accurate index of its relative popularity.OTHER ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN ON THE WYE

NO. 4None 97 54Nature study 59 33Rambling 34 19Canoeing 7 4Rafting 2 1Rowing 1 1Other 12 7EXPERIENCE OF PROBLEMS OR CONFLICTS

NO. 4Yes 12 0 66NO 61 34Total 181 100

DO ANGLERS BELIEVE THAT PROBLEMS HAVE AFFECTED CATCH?NO. 4

Yes 78 61No 18 14Don't know 32 25Total 128 100N.B. Results refer only to the 128 anglers who answered this question.

DO ANGLERS BELIEVE THAT PROBLEMS HAVEBECOME MORE OR LESS APPARENT IN RECENT YEARS?

NO. £More apparent 97 79Less apparent 2 2No change 24 20Total 123 100N.B. Results refer only to the 123 anglers who answered this question.CHANGES TO PATTERN OF FISHING AS A RESULT OF DIFFICULTIES

NO. iNo change 63 53Change stretch fished 17 14Change time of day 28 23Change day of week 20 17Change time of year 4 3other changes 15 13N.B. Results refer only to the 120 anglers who had stated that they were experiencing problems.DO ANGLERS BELIEVE THAT ANGLING HAS AN IMPACT ON OTHER RECREATION ACTIVITIES?

NO. 4Yes 17 9No 155 86Don't know 9 5Total 181 100

DO ANGLERS BELIEVE THAT ANGLING HAS AN IMPACT ON THE CONSERVATION VALUE OF THE RIVER?

NO. 4Yes 40 22NO 135 75Don't know 6 3Total 181 100

REASONS POR CHOOSING TO FISH THE WYE--- " NO.

Not answered 4Closeness/Convenience/Owner 123Quality of fishing 98Natural Beauty/Scenery 51Quiet/Relaxing 16By invitation 13Wildlife 11Familiarity 11Financial reasons 10Social/Company 5Water quality 4Ease of fishing 2Historical associations 1Naturalness 1Other 3

PROBLEMS OR CONFLICTS EXPERIENCEDNO.

No problems experienced 61 CANOEISTSTotal (All reasons) 82

Inconsiderate attitude 17Lack of discipline/inexperience 17General disturbance to fishing 17Large number/increasing number 9Excessive noise 8Unauthorised launching/landing 7

Large sized groups Poor leadership/supervision Disturbance - training exersises Canoeing at "wrong" times of day Assault/AbuseDisturbance - upstream paddling Disturbance to spawning fish Vandalism RAFTIKGTotal (All reasons/Mot specified)

General disturbance to fishing Nuisance - followers on the bank Excessive noise Excessive amount of practice Verbal/physical abuse Disturbance - upstream paddling OTHERDeclining water quality Low water levels Swimmers Other anglersDecline in fish/angling quality Navigation (unspecified)Rowing boats Excessive weed growth Jet skis Powered boats Increased flooding Fish predation other

No views/Question not answered CANOEINGLimit number of canoeistsEducate canoeists about other usersRestrict to certain times of dayBetter supervision of groupsRegulate launch sitesRestrict to certain daysRestrict canoeists to certain stretchesReduce size of groupsControl upstream paddlingControl commercial canoeingBan canoeing in low water

RAFTINGControl/reduce numbers Restrict to certain areas Restrict to certain days Educate about other users Restrict to certain times of day Ban altogether OTHERIntroduce licence/charge for boats Encourage cooperation/code of conduct Introduce boat identification Control motorised craft Set up users forum Control navigation above Hay Extend role of balieffs

VIEWS ON IMPROVING MANAGEMENT

Maintain water levels 3Restrict swimmingIntroduce size limits for boats 2

3

Control competetive events Clarify navigation rights

2

2

Introduce speed limits 1Divert footpaths away from river 1Introduce bylaws to control conduct 1Ban canoeing during salmon spawning 1Helpline for reporting problems 1Educate/inform about fishing pools etc. 1Restrict angling effort 1

ROLE OF ANGLERS IN ALLEVIATING PROBLEMS OR CONFLICTSNO.

Anglers have no role/not answered 123Tolerance/understanding of others 18Abide by codes of conduct 10Discuss problems with other users 8Report incidents to NRA 6Discussions with authorities 4Limit angling effort 4Encourage access agreements 3Acknowledge good conduct of others 2Erect signs to direct boat users 2Make prescence Known to others 2Help maintain river banks 2Help to provide canoe access 1

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVING ANGLING AND INCREASING-ENJOYMENT- OF TYHE SPORT

NO. 4Control poaching/netting 81 45Increase fish stocks 60 33Improve water quality 35 19Maintain water levels 33 18No suggestions/Not answered 26 14Bait restrictions 9 5Control weed growth 9 5Alter length of fishing season 9 5Manage navigation 8 4Reduce costs of fishing 8 4Maintain/Clear banks 8 4Improvements to river bed/banks 6 3Control of fish predators 6 3Protect spawning fish 2 1Ease legal restrictions on angling 1 1Develop coarse fishing 1 1Other 1 1

Appendix 7

UYE FISHERY OWNERS SURVEY

Notes

1. A questionnaire was sent to all known fishery owners on the Wye, 189 in total. These were identified from records held by the NRA and information provided by the Vye Salmon Fishery Owners Association. A postage paid sticker was sent out with each form.

2. A reminder letter was sent out to those that had not replied after five weeks.

Replies

Of the 189 questionnaires distributed, 110 replies were received and two were returned address not known. This represents a response rate of 58.2Z. Returns were sub-divided according to the stretch of river in which the fishery was located. Full details of the response are as follows:-

Questionnaires Questionnaires ResponseSent Received Rate

Source to Hay-on-Vye 63 30Jm

47.6Hay-on-Vye to Hereford 49 32 65.3Hereford to Ross 41 28 68.3Ross to Monmouth 28 15 53.6Downstream of Monmouth __8 __5 62.5

TOTAL 189 110 58.2

RIVER WYE PROJECT

SURVEY OF WYE FISHERY OWNERS

Please answer each of the questions as fully as possible. If you run out of space, please continue on the reverse side of the paper.

SECTION A

1. NAME

2. ADDRESS

3. NAME AND/OR LOCATION OF FISHERY OR FISHERIES

4. ARE YOU THE FISHERY OWNER? IF NOT, WHAT IS YOUR POSITION IN RELATION TO THE FISHERY?

5. FOR HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FISHERY?

6. DO YOU REGULARLY FISH THIS STRETCH YOURSELF?

7. ARE YOU ALSO THE RIPARIAN LANDOWNER

SECTION BfN.B. This section relates only to salmon aneline)

8. HOW MANY PEOPLE REGULARLY FISH THIS STRETCH OF RIVER?

9. HOW OFTEN AND HOW INTENSIVELY IS THIS STRETCH OF RIVER FISHED?(E.G., APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY ROD DAYS PER SEASON)

10. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE LIKELY TO BE FISHING THIS STRETCH AT ANY ONE TIME?

11. WHEN IS IT MOST FREQUENTLY FISHED? (E.G., DAYS OF WEEK, TIME OF DAY, TIME OF YEAR)

SECTION C12. IS THIS FISHERY ALSO USED FOR COARSE

ANGLING?

13. IF YESV AT WHAT TIMES OF THE YEAR DOES COARSE ANGLING TAKE PLACE.

14. HOW FREQUENTLY IS IT USED FOR COARSE ANGLING AND BY WHOM? (E.G., CLUB,DAY TICKET, ETC.)

SECTION D

15. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CURRENT RECREATIONAL USE OF THE RIVER WYE AS A WHOLE? IN YOUR EXPERIENCE, HAS THERE BEEN ANY CHANGE IN THE PATTERN OF RECREATION USE OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS?

FOR EXAMPLES-

- HAS THE LEVEL OF USE INCREASED OR DECREASED?- HAS THERE BEEN A CHANGE IN THE TYPES OF ACTIVITY?- HAVE SOME ACTIVITIES INCREASED MORE THAN OTHERS?

16. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED ANY CONFLICTS OR PROBLEMS WITH OTHER RIVER USERS OR RIPARIAN OWNERS ON YOUR STRETCH OF RIVER? IF SO, PLEASE GIVE DETAILS.

FOR EXAMPLEi-

- WHAT PROBLEMS HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED? AND WITH WHOM?- HOW FREQUENTLY HAVE THESE OCCURED?- WHERE AND WHEN HAVE THEY OCCURRED?- HAVE THEY AFFECTED YOUR FISHING OR YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE RIVER? IF SO, HOW?

- HAVE THESE PROBLEMS BECOME MORE OR LESS APPARENT OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS?

SECTIOK E

17. IT HAS BEEN ARGUED THAT THERE ARE AREAS OF CONFLICT BETWEEN ANGLERS ANDNAVIGATION INTERESTS ON THE WTE. IF AND WHERE APPROPRIATE ON TOUR STRETCH OF RIVER, DO TOU HAVE ANT VIEWS ON HOW THE MANAGEMENT OF NAVIGATION MIGHT BE IMPROVED?

18. WHAT ROLE DO TOU THINK THAT ANGLERS AND FISHERY OWNERS CAN PLAT IN INCREASING THE OVERALL ENJOYMENT OF THE RIVER AND ALLEVIATING ANT PROBLEMS OR CONFLICTS?

19. DO TOU THINK THAT THERE IS A NEED TO IMPROVE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION ALONG THE WYE? IF SO, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU THINK COULD BE IMPROVED, AND HOW?

A) CANOEING AND CANOE ACCESS POINTSB) GENERAL PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE RIVER BANKC) FOOTPATHS/RIGHTS OF WATD) CAR PARKINGE) PICNIC SITESF) CAMP SITESG) OTHER

20. IS THERE ANYTHING WHICH YOU FEEL COULD BE DONE TO IMPROVE FISHING ON THE WYE OR INCREASE YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SPORT?

21. ARE THERE ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE?

THANK TOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.

Results

Due to the open nature of the questionsthe_ completed questionnaire-was not suitable for analysis by computer. Neither was it was it appropriate to use sophisticated statistical techniques. Analysis was undertaken manually and entailed noting the frequency with which particular answers were given. Each time a similar point was raised by the respondent it was recorded. Failure to answer a question was also recorded. Using this method there was no limit to the number of points recorded in reply to each question. Each point raised was given equal weighting.Using this analysis, the total number of times a particular issue, problem or suggestion was mentioned can be regarded as an indicator of its significance and the strength of feeling among fishery owners. The full results are contained in tables 1-7. These show:-

1) The overall frequency distribution of each answer.2) The frequency distribution, expressed as a percentage of the total number

of replies received.3) The frequency distribution for each stretch of river.A) The frequency distribution, expressed as a percentage of the total number

of replies received for each section of river, for those answers which constitute greater than 10Z of the total.

Only questions 15 to 21 were analysed in this way. Questions 1 - 1 4 were essentially intended to provide reference information and are not covered by this report.Question 15Q. How would you describe the current recreational use of the River Wye as a

whole? In your experience, has their been any change in the pattern of recreation use over the past ten years?

The general consensus among fishery owners appears to be that there has been an overall increase in recreational use over the past ten years. The most significant finding from this question was the very high percentage of owners who felt that there had been a growth in canoeing and rafting; 64.5Z and 40Z respectively. Other uses which were specifically mentioned as having increased were angling (8.2Z) and walking (6.4Z). 10Z said that there had been an increase in general river use but did not specify how the use had changed. 8.2Z of owners thought that there had been no change in the level of activity, though perhaps significantly these were all from upstream of Hereford where recreation pressures are not so intensive as further downstream.

In terms of navigation, very few owners thought that there had been a growth in powered craft, despite the concerns expressed in the past by some angling representatives about jet-skis. This did not appear to be a view shared by the majority of owners. 10.9Z of respondents did not answer this question.

Question 16

Q. Have you experienced any conflicts or problems with other river users or riparian owners on your stretch of river? If so, please give details.

Host significantly perhaps, 25.42 of owners stated that they had not experienced any problems, though the percentage of those that had was higher below Ross. Only 4.52 did not reply to this question. Of the remaining 70.12, the most common problems were associated with navigation. Navigation appears to impact on fishery owning interests in a number of ways and would appear to be a major concern. Host of these problems are centred on canoeing and rafting. These two activities appear to give rise to a range of distinct problems and conflicts, which some owners consider affect the quality of the fishing and/or their enjoyment of the sport.The most frequently expressed problems concerned the general disturbance to fish and fishing (14.52), undisciplined or irresponsible behaviour (10.92) and the unauthorised launching and landing of canoes (13.62). Other concerns included the large size of some canoeing groups, noise, and general disturbance.

The problems created by rafts are many and varied; but were not so frequently cited as those involving canoes. This may reflect differences in the participation levels of the two sports. Problems experienced included rafts disturbing fishing, noise, and nuisance caused by the followers of raft races. However, no individual rafting related problem was mentioned by more than 102 of owners.

Only one owner reported problems with jet-skis, and none powered craft; other than two owners who mentioned problems caused by a single large barge.

Other more general problems included trespass, vandalism and litter, though these were not encountered by large numbers of owners and do not appear to be regarded as a widespread problem.Question 17

Q. If and where appropriate on your stretch of river, do you have any views on how the management of navigation might be improved?

It was expected that this question would reveal strong opinions among fishery owners. It was therefore surprising that 7.3Z did not answer this question and 20.92 stated that they had no suggestions. However a wide range of viewpoints and suggestions were forthcoming from those that did reply.Of these, the most frequently mentioned suggestion was that a licensing system should be introduced to cover all craft using the river (23.62). Linked to this, 15.42 felt that all navigation should be required to make some form of financial payment as a condition of using the river.

A significant number of owners felt that some success could be achieved by voluntary means, including 15.42 who wanted better information to be provided to users, such as the publication of a code of conduct.

A proportion of owners felt that there should be restrictions on certain types of craft using the river, most notably powered craft and jet-skis. Others (4.52) favoured the introduction of speed limits.

In addition to these general suggestions, several suggestions aimed specifically at regulating canoeing and rafting were put forward. There was no clear consensus as to what form this regulation should take or how it could be achieved. Suggestions included limiting the number of canoes (7.32), controlling access points (7.32), and restricting the times when rafts are allowed on the river.

Question 18

Q. What role do you think that anglers and fishery owners can play in- -increasing, the. overall enjoyment of the fiver and alleviating any problems or conflicts?

A very high proportion of owners (51.8Z) either did not answer this question or had no constructive suggestions to make. A further 10Z stated that they did not think that anglers or fishery owners had a role to play in alleviating problems or conflicts, arguing that they are at the receiving end of problems caused by others.

Of those that did acknowledge that anglers and fishery owners had a role to play, the largest number (16.3Z) felt that they could help by being more tolerant and understanding of others; though none suggested particular mechanisms by which this would be achieved. Some owners, largely those upstream of Hay, felt that some problems could be resolved by allowing more canoe access, by agreement.

Question 19

Q. Do you think that there is a need to improve the opportunities forrecreation along the Wye? If so, which of the following do you think could be improved, and how?

A very high percentage, 48Z, thought that there was no need to improve the opportunities for informal recreation. A large number opposed any improvements, believing that they would have a detrimental impact on their interests and on the environment. A further 15.4Z did not answer this question.Although there was little outright support for improving the recreation use of the river, several owners felt that they could support new proposals if they were properly planned and managed and were of a scale compatible with the area. Their opposition was to the continuation of what they regarded as the uncontrolled expansion of use that is occurring at present. There was some support for each of the categories of recreation facilities suggested in the question, again provided they were properly planned.

Question 20

Q. Is there anything which you feel could be done to improve fishing on the Wye or increase your enjoyment of the sport?

A great many suggestions were put forward which owners believed would improve the quality of fishing. Most of these were concerned with protecting and developing the fishery (control of poaching, fish stocking, bait restrictions, etc.) and improvements to water quality and quantity. Most of these suggestions were not linked to other forms of recreation and are to a .large extent outside the terms of reference of the Vye Project. 21.8Z did not answer this question.

In terms of recreation management, the only relevant suggestions concerned navigation. 17.3Z of respondents considered that the.control of navigation should be improved.

Question 21

Q. Are there any other comments or suggestions which you would like to make?

Very few owners had any additional, relevant comments or “suggestions- to make..._ 52.72 of owners either did not answer this question, or stated that they had no comments to make. The only significant point of interest was that 15.52 of owners thought that it was unfair that they (anglers) were the only group of users that contributed financially to the river and effectively had to pay for their recreation. There appeared to be a level of resentment that other users, notably navigation interests, do not also have to pay.

Conclusions

The questionnaire proved to be an effective method of canvassing the opinions of fishery owners. Although the analysis is to a large extent subjective and the results are by no means scientific, they do provide a good indication of the views of Vye fishery owners on a variety of topics. To an extent, the results do not need to be elaborated on and the conclusions are self evident. However, there are a number of general points that can be made.

Of those owners that replied, most demonstrated a keen awareness of the major issues and strong concerns about the river’s management. By and large, the opinions and suggestions expressed did not come as a surprise. In most cases they served to confirm pre-conceived ideas about those issues owners regard as important and what they think should be done to improve management. If anything, there did not appear to be such a widespread strength of feeling about some issues as had been expected. Certainly, there was little evidence to support a belief that most of fishery owners are 'anti-navigation1. Indeed, of those that did express an opinion about navigation, the majority accepted it as a legitimate use of the river and maintained that ways needed to be found to enable the river to be shared.

A majority of owners stated that they do experience problems which affect the quality of their fishing, or at least their enjoyment of the sport. Of these, navigation was cited as one of the main causes. However, there was no clear consensus as to the specific nature of the problem. The difficulties experienced appear to vary considerably, with no clear pattern emerging. Not surprisingly, given their levels of participation, many of these problems centred around canoeing and rafting, although again the causes were many and varied.

Not only do there appear to be a many problems associated with navigation, a great many suggestions were put forward and with the aim of resolving them. Again, no clear consensus emerged. Few owners suggested practical ways in which their ideas could be implemented. There was a widespread feeling that navigation should be subject to tighter control. For instance, there was a strong body of opinion in favour of introducing a licensing scheme for all craft and for requiring navigation users to pay to use the river. There was also some support for imposing tighter restrictions on certain navigation activities which give rise to specific problems.

Significantly, most owners felt that they had no role to play in resolving any conflicts between navigation and angling. There was strong support for the N.R.A, or other responsible bodies to introduce outside controls or regulations, but few suggestions as to how conflicts might be resolved by consensus. An exception to the use of statutory controls, which received some support, was expanding the role of education to raise awareness about the river and other activities. There was also support for the introduction of a code of conduct to improve co-operation between users and make them more aware of each others needs.

Although few owners gave any indication of the frequency or scale of conflicts, it does appear that problems, where they do occur, are caused by a minority of individuals. A number of_owners stated that-over the years they had noticed an improvement in the behaviour of canoeists and in the consideration shown to anglers. Several owners praised canoeists and rafters in general for their good conduct and believed that there was a greater level of awareness; especially among the leaders of organised groups, who they felt had improved considerably over the years.

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QUESTION 15 TABLE 1t

IUPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSS TO MONMOUTH

DOWNSTREAM TOTAL

I\

No. z No. 1 No. Z No. z No. X No. 2

IQUESTION NOT ANSWERED 5 16.7 4 12.5 2 7.1 0 0 1 20 ;o 12 10.9

NO CHANGE IN TYPE OR LEVEL OF ACTIVITYI 3 6 0 0 0 9 8.2

INCREASED USE - (NOT SPECIFIED) 2 6.7 5 15-6 2 7.1 2 13-3 0 0 11 10.0IDECREASED USE - (NOT SPECIFIED) 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.9IINCREASED WALKING 2 2 1 1 1 7 6.4

INCREASED PICNICING 1 0 0 0 1 2 1.8

INCREASED CAMPING\

0 1 0 :o 0 1 0.9

INCREASED SWIMMINGI 0 1 0 0 3 4 3-6

I

INCREASE NAVIGATION USE - (NOT SPECIFIED) 0 1 0 1 1 3 2.7iRAFTING - INCREASE 0 0 11 }4.4 21 58.8 8 53*3 4 80.0 40iCANOEING - INCREASE 18 60.0 16 50.0 22 78.6 11 73*3 4 80.0 71 64.5iI - NO CHANGE 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.9I

I - DECREASE 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.9

'POWERED BOATS - INCREASE/INTRODUCTION OF 0 0 2 1 0 3 2.7

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cont.

QUESTION 15 TABLE 1

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSS TO MONMOUTH

DOWNSTREAM TO!rAL

No. Z No. z No. z No. I No. z No. 1z

WATER SKING - INCREASE 0 0 Q _ _ 0 1 1 O.Q

JET SKIS - INCREASE/INTRODUCTION OF 0 Q _ n 2 n ^16

HOVERCRAFT - INCREASE/INTRODUCTION OF 0 0 0 0 1 1i

0.9

ROWING - DECREASE 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 i 9

ANGLING - INCREASE 3 1 1 1 3 9i

8.2

- DECREASE 2 1 O 0 0 3 2.7

- NO CHANGE 0 0 2 0 0 2 1.8

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QUESTION 16 TABLE 2

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSS TO MONMOUTH

DOWNSTREAM TOTAL

No. z No. z No. I No. z No. z No. Z

QUESTION NOT ANSWERED 0 2 3 0 0 5 *1.5

NO SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS 11 36.7 8 25.0 8 28.6 1 6.7 0 0 28 25.4

PiF.NF.PAl.

TRESPASS ON PRIVATE LAND 1 1 0 2 2 6 5.4

VANDALISM/DAMAGE 0 0 0 3 2 5 4.5

LITTER 1 1 0 2 0 4 3-6

CAR PARKING CAUSES NUISANCE 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.9

BADLY CONTROLLED DOGS 0 2 0 0 0 2 1.8

DAMAGE CAUSED BY HORSERIDERS 0 0 0 0 1 ' 1 0.9

’UNAUTHORISED’ SWIMMING 1 0 0 0 1 2 1.8

RAFTING

PROBLEMS NOT SPECIFIED 0 1 3 2 0 6 5.4

VERBAL ABUSE 0 0 3 0 0 3 2.7

VANDALISM/DAMAGE0

0 1 0 0 1 0.9

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Cont...QUESTION 16 TABLE 2

i

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSS TO MONMOUTH

DOVNS1rREAM TO!pal

No, z No. z No. z No. z No. z No. I*

LITTER/DEBRIS FROM BROKEN RAFTS 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.9

GENERAL DISTURBANCE TO FISH/FISHING 0 4 5 1 0 10 9-1

UPSTREAM PADDLING DISTURBS FISH 0 1 2 0 0 3i2.7

NOISE 0 2 0 2 0 4I3.6

NUISANCE/DAMAGE CAUSED BY FOLLOWERS 0 2 2 1 0 5i4.5

DANGER TO WADING ANGLERS 0 1 2 P 0 312-7

LACK OF CONTROL/STEERING 0 0 2 0 0 2i1'.8

LARGE NUMBER OF RAFTS ON RIVER 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.9

DISREGARD FOR HEIGHT OF RIVER 0 1 0 0 0 1i

0:9

UNAUTHORISED LANDING 0 0 0 0 1 11

0 .'9

CANOEING *

PROBLEMS NOT SPECIFIED 2 1 3 2 0 6 5.4

LARGE NUMBER OF CANOES ON RIVER 0 2 0 0 0 21

1.8

PHYSICAL ASSAULT/VERBAL ABUSE 1 0 0 4 0 5 4.5

’POOR ATTITUDE’ OF CANOEISTS 1 1 1 1 1 5 4.5

Cont...

QUESTION 16 TABLE 2

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSSHONH

TOOUTH

DOWNSTREAM TOTAL

No. z No. : No. z No. Z No. z No. Z

UNDISCIPLINED/IRRESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS 2 6.7 4 12 .5 1 * 20.0 2 no.o 1? JJ3-9

UNAUTHORISED LANDING/LAUNCHING 2 6.7 U 12. 5 3 10.7 5 33.3 1 20.0 15 13.6

CANOEISTS DO NOT ASK PERMISSION TO CANOE 6 0 0 0 0 6 5.H

DISTURBANCE TO FISH/FISHING 3 10.0 (I 12.5 5 17.9 3 20.0 1 20.0 16 1^.5

DISTURBANCE TO SPAWNING FISH 3 0 0 0 0 3 2.7

VANDALISM 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.9

TIMES OF USE PREVENT ANGLING 2 0 0 0 1 3 2.7

LARGE SIZE OF GROUPS 0 3 2 1 1 7 6.3

NOISE 0 1 3 0 8 7-2

UNAUTHORISED CAMPING 0 1 0 1 0 2 1.8

POOR LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISION OF GROUPS 0 2 1 1 0 4 3.6

INEXPERIENCED/UNKNOWLEDGABLE INDIVIDUALS 0 1 1 1 0 3 2.7

JET SKIS - PROBLEMS NOT SPECIFIED 0 0 0 1 0 1 0-9

ROWING - DISTURBANCE TO FISH 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.9

LARGE BOATS (BARGE) 0 1 0 1 0 2 1.8

QUESTION 17 TABLE 3

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSS TO MONMOUTH

DOWNSTREAM T01'ALI

No. Z No. z No. z No. Z No. z No. *

QUESTION NOT ANSWERED 1 4 3 0 0 8 7 .‘3i

NO SUGGESTIONS 8 26.7 5 15.6 6 21.4 4 26.7 0 0 23 20:9

.

ENCOURAGE BETTER UNDERSTANDING/COURTESY 0 1 1 0 0 2 1.8iBETTER INFORMATION/CODE OF CONDUCT 3 10.0 4 12.5 5 17.8 5 33.3 0 0 17 5.4

BETTER INSTRUCTION 0 0 1 2 0 3 2.7iIMPROVE ACCESS/FACILITIES 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.9

VOLUNTARY ACCESS AGREEMENTS 3 0 0 0 0 3 2.7'

EMPLOY ’ONBUDSMAN’ TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.9f

NRA SOULD ‘CONTROL’ NAVIGATION - NO SPECIFIC

SUGGESTIONS GIVEN 2 6.7 1 3-1 4 14.3 2 13-3 2 40.0 11 10.0

LICENCE AND REGISTRATION OF CRAFT 5 16.6 10 31.3 7 25.0 2 13-: 2 40.0 26 >3.6

REGULATE COMMERCIAL/HIRE FIRMS 0 1 0 1 0 2 1.8

MAKE ALL USERS PAY 1 3.3 6 18.7 4 14.3 5 3 3.: 1 20.0 17 1 .11

Cont.

QUESTION 17 TABLE__3

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSSMONH

TOOUTH

DOWNSTREAM TOTAL

No. Z No. Z No. X No. Z No. Z No. Z

BAN ALL NAVIGATION 0 2 0 1 0 3 2.7

SPEED LIMITS 0 0 2 2 1 5 4.5

SIZE LIMITS 0 1 1 0 1 3 2.7

BYLAW TO REGULATE BEHAVIOUR 1 1 2 2 1 5 4.5

BAN JET SKIS 1 2 1 1 2 7 6.4

BAN HOVERCRAFT ' 0 1 0 0 1 2 1.8

BAN ALL POWERED CRAFT 0 2 5 1 0 8 7.2

REGULATE EVENTS 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.9

CANOEING

BAN CANOEING 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.9

CONTROL SIZE OF GROUPS 0 2 0 1 0 3 2.7

LIMIT TOTAL NUMBER 2 2 2 1 1 8 7.3

CONTROL ACCESS POINTS 3 1 1 3 0 8 7.3

LIMIT STRETCHES OF RIVER USED 2 0 0 0 1 3 2.7

Cont.

QUESTION 17 TABLE 3

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSS TO MONMOUTH

DOWNS'rREAM T01rAL

No. Z No. Z No. X No. z No. Z No. ztLIMIT TIMES 4 0 3 0 1 8 7 . 3

RAFTS 1

BAN RAFTING 1 1 0 0 0 2 1.8

CONFINE TO HIGH WATER/WINTER ONLY 0 0.0 2 6.3 5 17.S 2 1 3 . 3 3 60.0 12i

10.9

LIMIT NUMBERS 0 3 0 1 1 5 H.5iLIMIT TIMES OF DAY 0 0 1 0 0 1 0I9

BAN UPSTREAM PADDLING 0 0 3 0 0 3 2.7

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QUESTION 18 TABLE 4

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSS TO MONMOUTH

DOVNSTREAM TOTAL

No. X No. Z No. X No. z No. z No. z

QUESTION NOT ANSWERED OR NO SUGGESTIONS OFFERED 11 36.7 19 59.4 18 64.3 7 46.7 2 40.0 57

CO

ANGLERS/OWNERS HAVE NO ROLE TO PLAY 4 13-3 3 9.4 0 0.0 3 20.0 1 20.0 11 10.0

BE MORE TOLERANT/UNDERSTANDING OF OTHERS 3 10.0 4 12.5 6 21.4 4 26.7 1 20.0 18 16.3

ALLOW ACCESS BY AGREEMENT 6 0 0 2 0 8 7-2

STOP FISHING WHEN CRAFT ARE PASSING 0 1 1 0 0 2 1.8

MAKE EFFORT TO EDUCATE OTHER USERS 0 2 1 0 0 3 2.7

KEEP RIVER AND BANKS CLEAN AND TIDY 0 3 3 1 0 7 6 . 3

OPEN UP FISHING TO OTHERS 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.9

QUESTION 19 TABLE, 5 i

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSS TO HONMOUTH

DOWNSTREAM TO!rAL

No. z No. Z No. Z No. z No. z No. Z

QUESTION NOT ANSWERED 3 10:0 7 21.9 4 14.3 2 13-3 1 20.0 17 15.4

NO IMPROVEMENTS OF ANY KIND 46.6 15 46.9 11 39.3 10 66.7 3 60.0 53 8.1

CANOEING/CANOE ACCESS POINTS: YES 3 10.0 5 15.6 4 14.3 1 6.7 0 0.0 13 11.8

NO 1 a 1 1 0 4 3.6

GENERAL PUBLIC ACCESS: YES 0 4 4 1 0 9 8.2

NO 3 0 1 1 0 5 4.5

FOOTPATHS/RIGHTS OF WAY: YES 0 0.0 6 18.7 7 25.0 2 13-3 0 0 ':15 13'-6INO 3 0 1 1 0 5 4 L 5

CAR PARKING: YES 2 6.7 6 18.7 3 10.7 3 20.0 0 0 14 12'7

NO 2 0 3 0 0 5 4.5IPICNIC SITES: YES 2 6.7 4 12.5 4 14.3 3 20.0 0 0 13 11.8

1NO 2 0 1 0 0 3 2.7

CAMP SITES: YES 1 3 2 2 0 8 7.3

NO 2 0 2 0 0 4 3.6

QUESTION 20 TABLE 6

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSS TO MONMOUTH

DOWNSTREAM TOTAL

No. z No. Z No. z No. z No. Z No. Z

QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED/NO SUGGESTIONS 6 20.0 9 28.1 7 25-0 2 13-3 0 0 24 2i:8?.

REDUCE OFFSHORE NETTING 3 10.0 6 18.7 2 7.1 2 13*3 0 0 •J3 1 1 . 8

INCREASED EFFORT TO STOP POACHING 5 16.7 6 18.7 7 25.0 6 40.0 3 60.0 27 24.5

. INCREASE FISH STOCKING 5 16. 7 6 18.7 6 21.4 5 33-3 2 40.0 24 21.8

CONTROL ABSTRACTION/WATER LEVELS 6 20.0 7 21.9 4 14.3 5 33.3 2 40.0 24 21.8

CONTROL NAVIGATION - GENERAL 5 16.7 5 15.6 3 10.7 5 33.3 1 20.0 19 17.3

CONTROL POLLUTION/WATER QUALITY 1 4 2 3 0 10 9.1

INCREASE BAIT RESTRICTIONS 3 10.0 2 6.2 5 17.8 0 0 1 20.0 11 10.0

REGULATE FISHING EFFORT 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.9

LIMIT CATCH SIZE 0 0 2 1 0 3 2.7

SHORTEN FISHING SEASON 1 0 4 0 0 5 4.5

REMOVE FISHING FROM ’NRA. CONTROL1 1 0 0 1 0 2 1.8

TACKLE ’ACID WATER' PROBLEM1 1 0 2 1 0 4 3-6

NRA SHOULD ALLOW FISHERY OWNERS TO MODIFY BED OF -- RIVER

0 1 0 0 0 1 0.9

NRA SHOULD GIVE BETTER ADVISE ON FISHERY MAN1GT 0 2 1 0 0 3 2.7

Cont.

QUESTION 20 TABLE 6

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSS TO MONMOUTH

DOWNSTREAM TOTAL

No. Z No. Z No. z No. z No. z No. z

BETTER CONTROL OF FISH PREDATORS 2 1 0 2 0 5 : M.5

CONTROL WEED GROWTH 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.9

RESTRICT FORESTRY PLANTING IN CATCHMENT 1 0 1 0 0 2 1.8

MORE RESEARCH INTO SALMON MOVEMENT 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.9

OPPOSE SEVERN BARRAGE 1 0 1 1 0 3 2.7

QUESTION 21 TABLE 7

ARE THERE ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE?

UPSTREAM OF HAY

HAY TO HEREFORD

HEREFORD TO ROSS

ROSS TO MONMOUTH

DOWNSTREAM TO'rAL

No. Z No. z No. z No. z No. X No. z

NOT ANSWERED/NO COMMENTS 12 36.7 17 53.1 17 60.7 10 66.7 2 40.0 58 52.7

IT IS UNFAIR THAT OTHER USERS DO NOTALSO PAY FOR

USE OF RIVER 2 6.7 6 18.7 5 17.9 4 26.7 0 0.0 17 15.5

NB: THIS WAS THE ONLY COMMENT PUT FORWARD BY ASIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF OWNERS.

A P P E N D I C E S 8 - 1 2

Sites o f nature conservation interest

APPENDIX 8SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST BORDERING THE RIVER

NO. : 1NAME : River WyeGRID REF 1: Various GRID REF 2;HABITAT : Riyer^and-river-banks.NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAMEGRID REF 1: HABITAT :

NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :

PlynlimonSN 810880 GRID REF 2:Upland grassland, blanket bog and heath.

Gwaun LLwyn-Gwyn SN 904797 GRID REF 2:Unimproved pasture.4Caeau Clochfaen-isafSN 911783 GRID REF 2: SN 910780Unimproved Pasture and mire.5Fforddfawr Mire SO 187401 GRID REF 2:Wetland including ox-bow lake.

Monnington Scar SO 354444 GRID REF 2:River cliff exposure of Old Red Sandstone Geological interest.

Capler WoodSO 588326 GRID REF 2:Ancient broadleaved scarp woodland8Park WoodSO 588178 GRID REF 2:Mixed woodland.

NO.NAMEGRID REF HABITAT

: Upper Wye Gorge 1: SO 560115 GRID REF 2: : Mixed woodland

SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST BORDERING THE RIVER

NO. : 10 ---NAME : Livox WoodGRID REF 1: SO 519112 GRID REF 2:HABITAT : Mixed woodland.NO. : 11NAME : Shorn Cliff and Caswell WoodsGRID REF 1: SO 540005 GRID REF 2: SO 540990HABITAT : Limestone, mixed semi-natural woodland.

: 12: Lower Wye Gorge

1: ST 548983 GRID REF 2:: Limestone woodland, cl iff edge, saltmarsh. Geological interest.

NO. : 13NAME : Blackcliffe/WyndcliffeGRID REF 1: ST 531979 GRID REF 2:HABITAT : Limestone cliffs and woodlands.NO. : 14NAME : Pierce,Alcove and PiercefieldGRID REF 1: ST 530958 GRID REF 2:HABITAT : Mixed semi natural woodland.NO. : 15NAME : Pennsylvania FieldsGRID REF 1: ST 542929 GRID REF 2:HABITAT : Brackish Pasture.NO. : 16NAME : Severn EstuaryGRID REF Is ST 543905 GRID REF 2:HABITAT : River estuary.

NO.NAMEGRID REF HABITAT

APPENDIX 9OTHER SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST IN THE WYE VALLEY

GRID REF 3

Cwn GwyllymSN 945692 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Sessile oakwood,lake and transition mire.

NO. : 1.NAME______:_Cerrig-Gwalch_GRID REF 1: SN 935708 GRID REF 2: HABITAT : Mixed deciduous woodland.NO. : 2NAME :GRID REF 1:HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1:HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1:HABITAT :

Cae Cwm Bach SN 952700 GRID REF 2: Semi-natural Hay meadow.

Coed-y-Cefn SN 955677 GRID REF 2: Sessile oakwood.

GRID REF 3:

GRID REF 3:

NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :

Maercheini Uplands, Gilfach Farm and SN 957733 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Upland plateau and woodland. Ornithological interest.

NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT ;

Newhouse meadow SN 968675 GRID REF 2: Herb rich grassland.

Upper Nantserth Pasture SN 976702 GRID REF 2: Wet pasture.8Rhos Rhyd-y-Ceir SN 984645 GRID REF 2: Damp-wet heath pasture.

Cae Comin Coch SN 994548 GRID REF 2: Unimproved pasture.

GRID REF 3

GRID REF 3

GRID REF 3

GRID REF 3

OTHER SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST IN THE WYE VALLEY


10Aber Ithon and Bedw TurbariesSO 015574 GRID REF 2: SO 019596 GRID REF 3:Former tubaries.

NO. : 11NAME : Rhos DwfnantGRID REF 1: SO 021601 GRID REF 2:HABITAT : Herb rich pasture.NO. : 12NAME : Gwern-yfed Fach QuarryGRID REF 1: SO 029526 GRID REF 2: HABITAT : Quarry. Geological interest.NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :

13Llanelwedd Rocks SO 052524 GRID REF 2: Geological. Acidic grassland.

GRID REF 3:

GRID REF 3:

GRID REF 3

NO. : 14NAME : Cors-y-LynnGRID REF 1: SO 066552 GRID REF, 2: GRID REF 3:HABITAT Acid basin mire with buffer zone.NO. : 15NAME : Coed Aber EdwGRID REF 1: SO 081472 GRID REF 2:HABITAT : Mixed semi-natural woodland.NO. : 16NAME : Brechfa PoolGRID REF 1: SO 119377 GRID REF 2:HABITAT : Shallow mud bottomed lake.

GRID REF 3:

GRID REF 3:

17Llandeilo, Rhulen and Llanbedr Hills

NO.NAMEGRID REF 1: SO 120475 GRID REF 2:HABITAT : Sub montain upland.NO. : 18NAME : Cilkenny DingleGRID REF 1: SO 175414 GRID REF 2:HABITAT : Semi natural woodland.

GRID REF 3:

GRID REF 3:


NO. : 19NAME : Moity and Garth Dingles and Fron WoodGRID REF 1 ;_,S0l_18.4.428_GRID-REF--2 SQ-1904 21—GRID REF“3: HABITAT : Ancient semi-natural woodland.NO.NAMEGRID REF HABITAT

1:20Cwm-Gwanon Dingle and Pasture SO 197442 GRID REF 2:Mixed deciduous woodland. .

GRID REF 3:

NO.NAME

21Moccas ParkGRID REF 1: SO 340423 GRID REF 2: HABITAT GRID REF 3Ancient deer park with wood pasture.

NO.NAME 22The FlitsGRID REF l: SO 378410 GRID REF 2: HABITAT GRID REF 3

Marsh grassland in river flood plain.NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :

GRID REF 323Little Marsh Common SO 439378 GRID REF 2:Wet grassland24Cage Brook ValleySO 451386 GRID REF 2: SO 443377 GRID REF 3 Broadleaved woodland and marsh.

NO.NAME 25Lugg MeadowsGRID REF 1: SO 531411 GRID REF 2: HABITATNO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAME :

Historic hay meadow.26 .Woodshuts Wood SO 580376 GRID REF 2: Ancient primary woodland.27Scutterdine QuarryGRID REF 1: SO 577369 GRID REF 2:

HABITAT

GRID REF 3

GRID REF 3

GRID REF 3:Disused quarry. Geological interest.

)


NO. : 28NAME : Haugh WoodGRID REF 1: SO 591367 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:HABITAT : Mixed semi-natural woodland. Some converted to

conifer.NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :

29Cherry Hill Wood SO 577353 GRID REF 2: Mixed limestone woodland.

GRID REF 3

NO.NAMEGRID REF 1 HABITAT


30Common HillSO 588346 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Ancient broadleaved woodland. Remnants of unimproved grassland and old limestone quarry.31Lea and Pagets Wood SO 598343 GRID REF 2: Mixed Woodland.

GRID REF 3

NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1:HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :

32Birch WoodSO 611323 GRID REF 2: Woodland.33Coughton Wood and Marsh SO 590211 GRID REF 2: Alder woodland.

GRID REF 3:

GRID REF 3:

NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAME :

34Great DowardSO 549159 GRID REF 2: SO 548163 GRID REF 3: Limestone grassland with scrub and woodland35Fiddlers Elbow

GRID REF 1: SO 577140 GRID REF 2: HABITAT GRID REF 3Mixed woodland. Coppice with standards.NO.NAMEGRID REF 1: SO 541107 GRID REF 2:

36Swanpool Wood and Furnace Grove

GRID REF 3HABITAT Ancient, broadleaved woodland.


NO. : 37NAME : Astridge WoodGRID REF 1: SO 547088_GRID-REF-2: HABITAT

GRID~REF 3:Calcareous mixed coppice woodland.NO.NAME 38Graig WoodGRID REF 1: SO 533087 GRID REF 2: HABITAT

GRID REF 3:Woodland. Coppice with standards.

NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :NO. :NAME :

39Highbury Wood SO 540086 GRID REF 2: Mixed, alkaline woodland.40Lower Hael Wood

GRID REF 1: SO 533075 GRID REF 2:

GRID REF 3

GRID REF 3HABITAT :NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: HABITAT :

Mixed woodland. Coppice with standards.41Bigsweir Woods SO 546060 GRID REF 2: Acid woodland.

GRID REF 3

NO.NAME 42Cleddon ShootsGRID REF 1: SO 523041 GRID REF 2:HABITAT Acid woodland.

GRID REF 3

NO.NAME 43

Cleddon BogGRID REF 1: SO 509039 GRID REF 2:HABITATNO.NAME

Lowland Bog. 44The Hudnalls

GRID REF 3

GRID REF 1: SO 533030 GRID REF 2: SO 540042 GRID REF 3: SO 545046HABITAT Mixed woodland.NO. : 45NAME : Harpers Grove/Lords GroveGRID REF 1: SO 528113 GRID REF 2: HABITAT

GRID REF 3:Mixed woodland. Coppice with standards.

APPENDIX 10KEY SITES OF NATURE CONSERVATION INTEREST BOORDERING THE RIVER

NO.NAME SOURCE GRID-REF^1 REMARKS

Cwm-coch meadow Countryside Counci1 for_Wa1 e s 'SN'946707 GRID REF.2:Wet meadow

NO.NAME SOURCE GRID REF.1 REMARKS

Graig Ddu flushes CCW (Phase 1 survey)SN 939725 GRID REF.2: Flushes

SN 938727


Safn-y-coed CCW (Phase 1 survey) SN 929732 GRID REF.2 Flushes


Neuadd Ddu Wood RWT/CCWSN 919747 GRID REF.2: Woodland

NO.NAME SOURCE GRID REF.1 REMARKSNO. :NAME :SOURCE : GRID REF.1: REMARKS :

Ty n-y-maesCountryside Council for Wales SN 908795 GRID REF.2:Wet pasture6Goytre WoodCountryside Council for Wales SO 004540 GRID REF.2:Plants

NO.NAME SOURCE GRID REF.1 REMARKSNO. :NAME :SOURCE : GRID REF.1: REMARKS :NO.NAME SOURCE GRID REF.1 REMARKS

Pen-ddol rocksCountryside Council for Wales SO 028523 GRID REF.2: Geological interest8Llanelwedd shingle beds Countryside Council for Wales SO 040513 GRID REF.2: Invertebrates, plants.

AberedwRWT/CCWSO 075486 GRID REF.2: Woodland

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OF NATURE CONSERVATION INTEREST BOORDERING THE RIVER

1 0Island, Skreen farm Countryside Council for Wales SO 099433 GRID REF.2:Invertebrates, plants.11CiliauCCW (Phase 1 survey)SO 104431 GRID REF.2:Pasture12Llanstephan Bridge RWT/CCWSO 112417 GRID REF.2:Woodland13Glasbury shingle beds Countryside Council for Wales SO 184405 GRID REF.2:Invertebrates, birds.14Rock ledges, Boughrood Countryside Council for Wales SO 123402 GRID REF.2:Plants15Lower Glas-y-Bont Countryside Council for Wales SO 180395 GRID REF.2:Invertebrates16Pwll PattiRadnorshire Wildlife Trust SO 165391 GRID REF.2:Wintering birds17Clifford Common Herefordshire Nature Trust SO 244461 GRID REF.2:Riverside pasture18Rhydspence Plantation and adjoining sites Herefordshire Nature Trust SO 247476 GRID REF.2:Woodland

KEY SITES OF NATURE CONSERVATION INTEREST BOORDERING THE RIVER

NO.NAMESOURCE

19: Oxbow Lake, Letton Court: Herefordshire-Nature-Trust-----

GRID REF.1: SO 333459 GRID REF.2:REMARKS : WetlandNO.NAMESOURCE

20Trap Coppice and Mill Leasowe Wood Herefordshire Nature Trust

GRID REF.1: SO 338448 GRID REF.2:REMARKS WoodlandNO. 21NAME : Depple Wood and Castle CoppiceSOURCE : Herefordshire Nature TrustGRID REF.1: SO 342435 GRID REF.2:REMARKS : WoodlandNO. :NAME :SOURCE : GRID REF.1: REMARKS :

22Belmont Wood and Hunderton Rough Herefordshire Nature Trust SO 484387 GRID REF.2:Woodland


23Field nr Eaton Camp Herefordshire Nature Trust SO 451396 GRID REF.2: Pasture

NO. :NAME :SOURCE : GRID REF.1: REMARKS :

24Cage Brook Valley and Woodlands Herefordshire Nature Trust SO 455390 GRID REF.2:Woodland


25Woods along the Wye nr Capler Camp Herefordshire Nature Trust SO 580310 GRID REF.2:Woodland


26Atbough WoodHerefordshire Nature Trust SO 553304 GRID REF.2: Woodland


27Ballingham Wood AONB GAZETTEER SO 580326 GRID REF.2: Woodland


NO.NAME SOURCE GRID REF. 1 REMARKS

28Carey Wood AONB GAZETTEER SO 587317 GRID REF.2 Woodland


29Aramstone Wood AONB GAZETTEER SO 566305 GRID REF.2: Woodland


30Lyndor and How Caple Woods and west of the stocking Herefordshire Nature Trust SO 618295 GRID REF.2:Woodland


31Thomas Wood AONB GAZETTEER SO 581187 GRID REF.2: Woodland


32Coppet Hill and adjoining land HNT/AONB Reg.SO 577185 GRID REF . 2:Woodland and heath

NO.NAME SOURCE GRID REF.l REMARKS

33Park WoodHerefordshire Nature Trust SO 582175 GRID REF.2: Woodland

NO. :NAME :SOURCE : GRID REF.l: REMARKS :

34Hentland Wood AONB GAZETTEER SO 586166 GRID REF.2: Woodland


35Coldwell Wood AONB GAZETTEER SO 571161 GRID REF. 2 Woodland


36The Doward and Huntsham Hill HNT/AONB reg.SO 561163 GRID REF. 2: Woodland


NO.NAMESOURCEGRID-REF-.-l-REMARKSNO.NAME SOURCE GRID REF.1 REMARKS

37Lancaut Farm pasture and Salt MarshAONB GAZETTEER______

-ST-533960 GRID REF.2:Salt marsh and pasture38James Thorns AONB GAZETTEER ST 545984 GRID REF.2:Woodland

APPENDIXSITES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST CLOSE TO THE WYE

NO.NAMEGRID REFSOURCE__REMARKS

Gamrhiw-Uchaf Pastures SN 966621 GRIDJUEF 2: _CCW-Phase-l~~survey Pasture

NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: SOURCE : REMARKS :

Gamrhiw-isaf RhosSN 964629 GRID REF 2: SN 967629CCW Phase 1 surveyPasture

NO.NAMEGRID REFSOURCEREMARKS

Pistyllgwyn Pasture SN 967633 GRID REF 2: CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture


Talwrnmaenog Pastures SN 973634 GRID REF 2: CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture

SN 976634


Cwm-bach marsh SN 959639 GRID REF 2 CCW Phase 1 survey Marsh


Cwm RhosSN 959639 GRID REF 2 CCW Phase 1 survey


Cefn-Rhos SN 961647 CCW Phase

GRID REF 2: 1 survey


8Ffrondorddu Pastures SN 950656 GRID REF 2: CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture

SN 952655


Nannerthffrwd Mire SN 938709 GRID REF 2: CCW Phase 1 survey Wetland

SITES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST CLOSE TO THE WYE

NO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKS

10Llofftyddgleision Frydd SN 938714 GRID REF 2: CCW Phase 1 survey

NO. : 11NAME : Nannerth-ganol MeadowGRID REF 1: SN 943713 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : CCW Phase 1 survey REMARKS : GrasslandNO. : 12NAME : Dolhelfa-ganol FlushGRID REF 1: SN 930741 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : CCW Phase l survey REMARKS : FlushesNO. : 13NAME : Dolhelf-uchaf FlushesGRID REF 1: SN 922744 GRID REF 2: SN 923741SOURCE : CCW Phase 1 surveyREMARKS : FlushesNO. : 14NAME : Nant Gwnog PastureGRID REF 1: SN 916734 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : CCW Phase 1 survey REMARKS : PastureNO.NAMEGRID REFSOURCEREMARKS

15Pen-yr-ochr Rhos SN 910745 GRID REF 2 CCW Phase 1 survey

NO. : 16NAME : Nantllemystyn PastureGRID REF 1: SN 910745 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : CCW Phase 1 survey REMARKS : PastureNO. : 17NAME : GraigDdu/TrembydGRID REF 1: SN 985615 GRID REF 2: SN 960635 SOURCE : Biological survey of common land. REMARKS : Common landNO. : 18NAME : Esgair Dderw - Esgair CaeGRID REF 1: SN 943700 GRID REF 2: SN 887753 SOURCE : Biological survey of common land. REMARKS : Common 1and


19Rhayader railway tunnel SN 963673 GRID REF 2:_Radnor-Bat-Group-----Bat roost, RWT nature reserve.20Ashfield CliffsSN 094438 GRID REF 2: SN 975645 CCWLower plants 21Cwm-yr-afrSO 240474 GRID REF 2:RWT/CCW Woodland survey Woodland22Cablava Dingle SO 233468 GRID REF 2:RWT/CCW Woodland survey Woodland23Bettws Dingle SO 228466 GRID REF 2:RWT/CCW Woodland survey Woodland24Pen-y-lan Wood SO 206441 GRID REF 2:RWT/CCW Woodland survey Woodland25Wern Iago

NO.NAMEGRID REFSOURCE__REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF Is SO 190386 GRID REF 2: SOURCE : CCW woodland survey REMARKS : WoodlandNO. : 26NAME : The BogsGRID REF l: SO 194376 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : CCW woodland surveyREMARKS : WoodlandNO. : 27NAME : Dderw WoodGRID REF 1: SO 145372 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : CCW woodland surveyREMARKS : Woodland


NO. : 28NAME : Skynlas DingleGRID REF 1: SO 163392 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : RWT/CCW woodland SurveyREMARKS : WoodlandNO. : 29NAME : Cilgwyn DingleGRID REF is SO 150392 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : RWT/CCW woodland SurveyREMARKS : WoodlandNO. : 30NAME : Court Farm, BoughroodGRID REF 1: SO 124397 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : RWT/CCW woodland Survey REMARKS : WoodlandNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

31Ffynnon Gwyydd Wood SO 164404 GRID REF 2: RWT/CCW woodland Survey Woodland

NO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

32Ty'n-y-caeau Woods SO 124408 GRID REF 2: SO 128413 RWT/CCW woodland Survey Woodland

NO. : 33NAME : Vicarage DingleGRID REF 1: SO 121418 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : CCWREMARKS : PlantsNO. : 34NAME : Daren WoodGRID REF 1: SO 110429 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : CCWREMARKS : Woodland SSSINO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

35Erwood DingleSO 096427 GRID REF 2:CCWWoodland SSSI36Llandeilo Graban Dingle SO 097448 GRID REF 2: RWT/CCW Woodland survey Woodland


NO.NAMEGRID REF.SOURCE__REMARKS

37AlltgochSO 094482 GRID REF 2:_CCW_Woodland_survey___Woodland


38Coed Gafen/Court Wood SO 090476 GRID REF 2: PCC/CCW Woodland survey Woodland


39Craig-yr-afon SO 069504 GRID REF 2: RWT/CCW Woodland survey Woodland


40Church House Farm woods SO 073507 GRID REF 2: CCW Woodland survey Woodland


41Cnithio Brook Dingle SO 063522 GRID REF 2: CCW Woodland survey Woodland


42Talar-ddu Wood SO 065521 GRID REF 2: RWT/CCW Woodland survey Woodland


43Llanelwedd Hall Wood SO 045522 GRID REF 2: RWT/CCW Woodland survey Woodland


44Henllan Brook Wood SO 043526 GRID REF 2: CCW Woodland survey Woodland


45Cefn-dyrys WoodSO 037528 GRID REF 2:CCWWoodland


NO. : 46NAME : Cefn-dyrysGRID REF 1: SO 041529 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : BTO/CCWREMARKS : HeronryNO. : 47NAME : Dulas Brook WoodsGRID REF Is SO 032543 GRID REF 2sSOURCE : CCW Woodland surveyREMARKS : Woodland

SO 037550

NO. : 48NAME : Ty'n-y-llidiart WoodGRID REF Is SO 012545 GRID REF 2s SOURCE s RWT/CCW Woodland survey REMARKS : WoodlandNO. : 49NAME : Pont-ar-IthonGRID REF 1: SO 018570 GRID REF 2sSOURCE : RWT/CCW Woodland surveyREMARKS : WoodlandNO. : 50NAME s Rheol WoodGRID REF Is SO 028571 GRID REF 2:SOURCE s RWT/CCW Woodland surveyREMARKS s WoodlandNO. s 51NAME s Estyn Brrok WoodGRID REF Is SO 005580 GRID REF 2s SOURCE s CCW Woodland survey REMARKS s WoodlandNO. : 52NAME s Rhyd-y-ceir DingleGRID REF Is SO 980639 GRID REF 2sSOURCE : RWT/CCW Woodland surveyREMARKS : WoodlandNO. s 53NAME : Diffryn WoodGRID REF Is SO 975666 GRID REF 2:SOURCE S CCWREMARKS s RSPB ReserveNO. s 54NAME s Dderw DingleGRID REF Is SO 960683 GRID REF 2sSOURCE s RWT/CCW Woodland surveyREMARKS s Woodland


NO.NAMEGRID REF 1-SOURCE---REMARKSNO.NAME GRID REF 1 SOURCE REMARKS

55Nant Serw Wood SO 965694 GRID REF 2: RWT/CCW-Woodland -survey- Woodland56Rose Cottage Orchard SO 014585 GRID REF 2: CCWOld meadow

NO. : 57NAME : Merry Hall CuttingGRID REF 1: SO 014586 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : RWT/CCWREMARKS : PlantsNO. : 58NAME : Merry Hall pastureGRID REF 1: SO 015589 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : CCW Grassland surveyREMARKS : GrasslandNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

59Caerwnon Pasture SO 014546 GRID REF 2:CCWDry acidic pasture60Irfon GorgeSO 029505 GRID REF 2:CCWLichens, geology 61Glyn farmSO 966659 GRID REF 2: RWT/CCWPasture, hayfields 62Graig Allt-y-bont SO 966653 GRID REF 2:CCWRSPB reserve. Heath,woodland63Cwm-coch Wood SO 944707 GRID REF 2: CCW/PCC Woodland survey Woodland


NO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

64Nannerth Fawr woods SO 948717 GRID REF 2: CCWLichens, plants65Great GwernfythenSO 207445 GRID REF 2:CCWWet pasture66Glasbury cuttingSO 185394 GRID REF 2:BWTPlants67Pen-lan meadowSO 137395 GRID REF 2zCCWGrassland survey68RhosgochSO 022561 GRID REF 2: CCWWet pasture69PenmincaeSO 006548 GRID REF 2:BSBI/CCWWet pasture70Clas meadow SO 957673 GRID REF 2: RWT/CCW Grassland survey Grassland71Ty'n-y-waun meadow SO 946674 GRID REF 2: RWT/CCW Hay meadow72Nant-y-Dernol pasure SO 913743 GRID REF 2: RWT/CCW Grassland survey Grassland


NO.NAMEGRID REF 1

-SOURCE----REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

73Ty Mawr RhosSO 922734 GRID REF 2'.__RWT/CCW_Grassland survey Grassland74Pant-y-drain flushes SO 913766 GRID REF 2: RWT/CCW Grassland survey Flushes

NO. : 75NAME : Llyn-gwyn RhosGRID REF 1: SO 902797 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Countryside Council for WalesREMARKS : Wet pastureNO. : 76NAME : Tan-y-llyn RhosGRID REF 1: SO 924799 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : MWT/CCW Grassland surveyREMARKS : GrasslandNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

77Gwaun Afon Bidno SO 881814 GRID REF 2: A.MortonDry acidic pasture78Glanrhyd pastures SO 836827 GRID REF 2: CCWAcid pasture79Quarry Cottage pasture SO 166401 GRID REF 2: CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture


80Moity Pasures SO 184422 GRID REF 2: CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture


81Lane Cottage Pastures SO 185430 GRID REF 2: CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture



82Fforest Cwm Pasure SO 196437 GRID REF 2: CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture

NO- :NAME :GRID REF 1: SOURCE : REMARKS :

83Tre-waelod Pasture SO 196447 GRID REF 2: CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture

NO. : 84NAME : Sgithwen Brook WoodsGRID REF 1: SO 103411 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : CCW Phase 1 surveyREMARKS : Pasture

SO 110414


85Cwrt-y-graban pastures SO 115422 GRID REF 2: SO 118420 CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture


86Llwyn-penfaen Pastures SO 107433 GRID REF 2: SO 108444 CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture

NO. :NAME :GRID REF l: SOURCE : REMARKS :

87Cileau PasturesSO 103434 GRID REF 2: SO 106430CCW Phase 1 surveyPasture


88Erw-rhenallt Pastures SO 066455 GRID REF 2 CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture


89Ty'n-y-coed Pasture SO 003597 GRID REF 2: CCW Phase 1 survey Pasture


90TwmpathSO 083437 GRID REF 2:Biological survey of common land Common land


NO. : 91NAME : Brechfa CommonGRID REF 1: SO 120383 GRID REF 2s___________SOURCE s_Biological— survey “of common land.REMARKS Common landNO.NAME

92Garth HillGRID REF 1: SO 053507 GRID REF 2:

SOURCE : Biological survey of common land. REMARKS : Common landNO.NAME

93Twyn-y-garthGRID REF l: SO 107438 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Biological survey of common land. REMARKS : Common land

94The Skreen CommonNO.NAMEGRID REF Is SO 098438 GRID REF 2sSOURCE s Biological survey of common land.REMARKS s Common landNO. : 95NAME : Ffynnon Gwnydd CommonGRID REF is SO 1654 07 GRID REF 2sSOURCE s Biological survey of common land.REMARKS : Common landNO. s 96NAME s Bryn-yr-hydd commonGRID REF Is SO 186416 GRID REF 2sSOURCE s Biological survey of common land.REMARKS s Common landNO.NAME

97Aberedw Hill

GRID REF Is SO 085515 GRID REF 2:SOURCE s Biological survey of common land.REMARKS : Common landNO. s 98NAME s Penmaenau RocksGRID REF Is SO 033525 GRID REF 2sSOURCE s Biological survey of common land.REMARKS s Common landNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

99Llandeilo Graban roadsideSO 094438 GRID REF 2s SO 105428CCWRoad verge. RWT nature reserve.


NO. 100 ------------------------- ------------

NAME 4 Bridge Street, Hay.GRID REF IS SO 228426 GRID REF 2sSOURCE CCWREMARKS Bat roostNO. 101NAME The SkreenGRID REF 1: SO 097437 GRID REF 2:SOURCE CCWREMARKS Bat roostNO. 102NAME Crickadarn ChurchGRID REF 1: SO 089422 GRID REF 2:SOURCE CCWREMARKS Bat roostNO. 103NAME Chapel House, AlltmawrGRID REF 1: SO 073468 GRID REF 2:SOURCE CCWREMARKS Bat roostNO. 104NAME Aberedw ChurchGRID REF is SO 080473 GRID REF 2 sSOURCE CCWREMARKS Bat roostNO. •

• 105NAME • Llewelyn's CaveGRID REF is SO 083468 GRID REF 2sSOURCE • Radnor Bat GroupREMARKS • Bat RoostNO. # 106NAME •

* Llysdinam PondGRID REF is SO 095586 GRID REF 2 SSOURCE •

• UWIST/CCWREMARKS •

* AmphibiansNO. »

• 107NAME • Marsh nr GoodrichGRID REF Is SO 573190 GRID REF 2:SOURCE •

• Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS •• Wetland area

NO. • 108NAME : Woodlands east of Kerne BridgeGRID REF is SO 594190 GRID REF 2:SOURCE »

* Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS • Woodland


NO. : 109NAME : Garren BrookGRID REF Is SO 559184 GRID_REF_2:----SOURCE'--- s_Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS s StreamNO. : 110NAME s Marsh nr Bridstow CastleGRID REF 1: SO 585249 GRID REF 2sSOURCE s Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS s WetlandNO.NAMEGRID REFSOURCEREMARKS

111Wells Brook SO 591243 GRID REF 2s Herefordshire Nature Trust Stream

NO. s 112NAME s Wilton BluffGRID REF Is SO 596239 GRID REF 2sSOURCE s Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS s Geological exposureNO. s 113NAME s Margin, Wriggle BrookeGRID REF Is SO 542298 GRID REF 2sSOURCE s Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS s StreamNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

114Riggs WoodSO 550272 GRID REF 2s Herefordshire Nature Trust Woodland

NO. sNAMEGRID REF Is SOURCE s REMARKS s

115Castle Meadow Wood SO 559276 GRID REF 2s Herefordshire Nature Trust Woodland

NO. sNAME sGRID REF Is SOURCE s REMARKS s

116Pools nr Strangford viaduct SO 579289 GRID REF 2s SO 577291 Herefordshire Nature Trust Woodland


117Pool nr Ashe Ingen Court SO 579260 GRID REF 2s Herefordshire Nature Trust Wetland area


NO. : 118NAME : Eaton Park and Newhouse WoodGRID REF 1: SO 620283 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS : Woodland. See also AONB GazetteerNO. : 119NAME : Yatton WoodGRID REF 1: SO 630298 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS : WoodlandNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

120Fields North of Cary SO 567312 GRID REF 2: Herefordshire Nature Trust


121Kidley Hill Wood SO 561326 GRID REF 2: Herefordshire Nature Trust Woodland

NO. 122NAME : Ballingham railway tunnelGRID REF 1: SO 567315 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS ;NO. : 123NAME : Lower Bolstone WoodGRID REF 1: SO 554333 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS : WoodlandNO. : 124NAME : Ponds at Holme LaceyGRID REF l: SO 555348 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS : WetlandNO. : 125NAME : Woodlands and Grasslands above Fownhope GRID REF 1: SO 581348 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS :NO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

126River LuggSO 566372 GRID REF 2: Herefordshire Nature Trust River


NO.NAMEGRID REFSOURCEREMARKSNO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKS

127Rotherwas Park Wood SO 540375 GRID REF 2: Jierefordshire-Nature-Trust Woodland128Pool at Rotherwas SO 537380 GRID REF 2: Herefordshire Nature Trust Wetalnd area

NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1:SOURCE :REMARKS :NO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO. :NAME :GRID REF 1:SOURCE :REMARKS :NO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKS

129Breinton Camp SO 465393 GRID REF 2: Herefordshire Nature Trust

130Hayleasow Wood, Newtown Coppice and Spring Grove SO 483376 GRID REF 2:Herefordshire Nature Trust Woodland131Pond nr Longmoor Cottage SO 435407 GRID REF 2:Herefordshire Nature Trust Wetland132Warlow PoolSO 432402 GRID REF 2:Herefordshire Nature Trust Wetland area133Pond nr Bunshill SO 433425 GRID REF 2:Herefordshire Nature Trust Wetland area134Ponds nr Bunshill SO 432427 GRID REF 2:Herefordshire Nature Trust Wetland area135Pool nr Magna Castra Farm SO 442423 GRID REF 2:Herefordshire Nature Trust Wetland area


NO. : 136NAME : Garnons Hill and Cardine coppiceGRID REF 1: SO 400442 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature Trust REMARKS : WoodlandNO. : 137NAME : Field South of Bycross FarmGRID REF 1: GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature Trust REMARKS :NO. : 138NAME : Field North of Rose BankGRID REF 1: SO 374417 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature Trust REMARKS :NO. : 139NAME : Court WoodGRID REF 1: SO 328448 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature Trust REMARKS : WoodlandNO. : 140NAME : Wern WoodGRID REF 1: SO 332436 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature Trust REMARKS : WoodlandNO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKS

141Merbach Hill, Benfield Park and Weston Hill Wood SO 310450 GRID REF 2:Herefordshire Nature Trust Moorland and heath

NO. : 142NAME : Pond nr Turners BoatGRID REF 1: SO 315457 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : Herefordshire Nature TrustREMARKS : WetlandNO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: SOURCE : REMARKS :

143Woodlands and Meadow south of Brilley SO 265481 GRID REF 2:Herefordshire Nature Trust Woodland and meadow


144Ton WoodSO 250454 GRID REF 2: Herefordshire Nature Trust Woodland


NO.NAMEGRID REFSOURCE_REMARKS

145Three fields nr Woodspring and Cwm yr AfrSO 243475 GRID REF 2 : ______ ________Herefordshire-Nature-TrustT

NO. :NAME :GRID REF 1: SOURCE : REMARKS

146Leech PoolSO 339451 GRID REF 2: Herefordshire Nature Trust Wetland


147Grove WoodSO 243447 GRID REF 2: Herefordshire Nature Trust Woodland


148Caswell Wood(part) and Lippets Grove SO 540002 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer

NO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REFSOURCEREMARKS

149Orchard Wood SO 546015 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland150Mill Hill Wood SO 548018 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


151The Admirals Wood SO 545020 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


152Brockweir House Wood SO 535022 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


153Downfield Wood SO 536025 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


NO. :NAME :GRID REF Is SOURCE : REMARKS :NO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKS

154Barn House Wood SO 537027 GRID REF AONB Gazetteer Woodland

2:

155The Beeches Wood SO 536031 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland156Fayland Wood SO 537034 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland157Ferney Leaze Wood SO 548070 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland158Lodge's Wood (West)SO 547074 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland159Bowens Grove (Part)SO 538076 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland160Old Crow Wood/Causeway Grove SO 536091 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland161Forge Wood (Part)SO 543099 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland162Staunton Mead, Staunton SO 543123 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer


NO.NAMEGRID REF 1 'SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

163Highmeadow Woods (Part)SO 56014 0__GRID-REF-2 :—Var ious-AONB GazetteerLarge composite site of mixed woodland164Collins Grove, Chepstow Wood, and Common Grove SO 582163 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland165Millway Grove SO 586164 GRID REF AONB Gazetteer Woodland

2: SO 588166

166Geat Collins Grove SO 582166 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland167The KyminSO 603169 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland168Moorwood Wood SO 604169 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland169Popes Grove SO 590170 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland170Tumpshill Grove SO 592171 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland171Moorwood Farm Wood SO 607171 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


NO.NAMEGRID REFSOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REFSOURCEREMARKS

172Glasp WoodSO 610173 GRID REF 2 AONB Gazetteer Woodland173Ragmans Slade Wood SO 607176 GRID REF 2 AONB Gazetteer Woodland


174Glyn WoodSO 518000 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


175Cairn WoodSO 523010 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


176Long WoodSO 522017 GRID REF 2 AONB Gazetteer Woodland


177Coed Beddick SO 529018 GRID REF 2 AONB Gazetteer Woodland


178Botany Bay Woodland SO 527024 GRID REF 2 AONB Gazetteer Woodland

NO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKS

179Bargain Wood SO 524034 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland180Coanager Wood SO 537049 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


NO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCE____REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

181Bigsnap Woods SO 534053 GRID REF 2:.AONB-Gazetteer— --Woodland182Manor WoodSO 527061 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland183Pwllplythin Wood/The Knoll SO 532068 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland184Narth Woodlands SO 527068 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland185Colonel's Park SO 522073 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer

186Tregagle Meadows SO 523081 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Grassland187Upper Hael Wood SO 528082 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland188PenalIt Old Church Wood SO 523105 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Woodland189Dixton Embankment SO 527141 GRID REF 2:AONB GazetteerGwent Trust for Nature Conservation reserve.



190Miners Rest and White Rocks SO 553158 GRID REF 2:AONB GazetteerHerefordshire Nature Trust reserve


191Symonds Yat West Wood SO 556162 GRID REF 2 AONB Gazetteer Woodland


192Leeping Stocks SO 549162 GRID REF AONB Gazetteer

NO.NAME GRID REF SOURCE REMARKSNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

193Disused Quarries SO 546163 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer Geological interest194Crampton Reserves SO 555163 GRID REF 2:AONB GazetteerHerefodshire Nature Trust reserve


195Meadow North of Kiln Tumps SO 547165 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer


196Limekiln Wood SO 553165 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland

NO. :NAME :GRID REF l: SOURCE : REMARKS

197Ancient Orchard SO 550167 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Orchard


198The Windles old limestone workings SO 582184 GRID REF 2:AONB Gazetteer


NO. : 199NAME : Poplands WoodGRID REF 1: SO 566185 GRID REF 2SOURCE___ AONB-GazetteerREMARKS : WoodlandNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

200Sixteen Acre Wood SO 599189 GRID REF 2 AONB Gazetteer Woodland


201Quarry Wood SO 593189 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


202Pool Ellocks SO 574189 GRID REF 2:AONB GazetteerHerefordshire Nature Trust reserve


203Warren Wood SO 587194 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


204Oxlet WoodSO 594194 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


205Bulls Hill Wood (North) SO 593202 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


206Marks Well Wood SO 600203 GRID REF 2 AONB Gazetteer Woodland


207Goodrich Court SO 571203 GRID REF 2:AONB GazetteerHerefordshire Nature Trust reserve


NO. 208------ ----

NAME Howie Hill WoodGRID REF 1: SO 604207 GRID REF 2:SOURCE AONB GazetteerREMARKS WoodlandNO. 209NAME Crow Brook WoodGRID REF 1: SO 564231 GRID REF 2:SOURCE AONB GazetteerREMARKS WoodlandNO. •• 210NAME : Vicarage WoodGRID REF 1: SO 608277 GRID REF 2:SOURCE •• AONB GazetteerREMARKS •• WoodlandNO. 211NAME Eaton ParkGRID REF 1: SO 620282 GRID REF 2:SOURCE AONB GazetteerREMARKS WoodlandNO. •• 212NAME • Pennoxstone WoodGRID REF 1: SO 522283 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : AONB GazetteerREMARKS : WoodlandNO. 213NAME Gandoos CoppiceGRID REF 1: SO 541285 GRID REF 2:SOURCE AONB GazetteerREMARKS WoodlandNO. * 214NAME : Quarry WoodGRID REF 1: SO 539287 GRID REF 2:SOURCE •• AONB GazetteerREMARKS ■ • WoodlandNO. 215NAME Redbrook MeadowGRID REF 1: SO 540287 GRID REF 2:SOURCE AONB GazetteerREMARKS GrasslandNO. • 216NAME •• Elvastone WoodGRID REF 1: SO 535288 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : AONB GazetteerREMARKS J Woodland


NO. : 217NAME : Lower Horse RoughGRID REF is SO 537288 GRID REF 2:SOURCE___x_AONB_Gazetteer--REMARKS : WoodlandNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

218Baytons Grove SO 597298 GRID REF AONB Gazetteer Woodland


219How Caple Wood SO. 617303 GRID REF 2 AONB Gazetteer Woodland

NO.NAME

220Carey Copse

GRID REF 1: SO 560310 GRID REF 2;SOURCEREMARKS

AONB Gazetteer Woodland


221Kidley Hill Wood SO 567325 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland


222Shepherds Rough SO 558332 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer Woodland

NO. : 223NAME : Capler Farm WoodGRID REF 1: SO 593335 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : AONB GazetteerREMARKS : WoodlandNO.NAMEGRID REF 1SOURCEREMARKS

224The Temple Meadow ST 522969 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer


225Old Chepstow Golf Course ST 529954 GRID REF 2: AONB Gazetteer


NO. : 226NAME : Chepstow Race Course (Part)GRID REF 1: ST 525954 GRID REF 2:SOURCE : AONB GazetteerREMARKS :

APPENDIX 12

NO.NAME LOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1

-REMARKS--NO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAMELOCATIONOWNERGRID REF 1 REMARKS

NO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKS

NO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKS

Rhayader railway tunnel RhayaderRadnorshire Wildlife TrustSN 963673 GRID_REF— 2 :----Bat- roost.2Gilfach Farm Rhayader STATUS: SSSIRadnorshire Wildlife TrustSO 965717 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:

NATURE RESERVES IN THE WYE VALLEY1

STATUS:----- GRI D~REF 3 :

3Cors-y-LlynNewbridge-on-Wye STATUS: NNRCountryside Council of Wales (part)SO 066552 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Partly subject to nature reserve agreement4Wye/Elan ReservesLlanwrthwl STATUS: SSSI (part)RSPBSN 955645 GRID REF 2: SN 977667 GRID REF 3: SN 948693 Includes most of Cam Gafallt SSSI, part of Cwm Gwynllyn SSSI, Dyffren Wood and Graig Allt-y-bont.5Aberithon TurbaryNewbridge STATUS: SSSILlanyre Community CouncilSO 015574 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:

6Bedw TurbaryNewbridge STATUS: SSSILlanyre Community CouncilSO 019596 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:

7Llandeilo-Graben RoadsideErwood STATUS: NonePowys County CouncilSO 094438 GRID REF 2: SO 105428 GRID REF 3: Roadside reserve. Managed by RWT by agreement with the County Council.8Glasbury CuttingGlasbury STATUS:Brecknock Wildlife TrustSO 185394 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Old railway cutting

NATURE RESERVES IN THE WYE VALLEYN O T ----------------NAME LOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKS

NO.NAME LOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKS

NO.NAME LOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAME LOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAME LOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAME LOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKS

9 --------------Pwll Patti ---------— _ _____Glasbury STATUS:Powys County CountySO 165391 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Managed by The Radnorshire Wildlife Trust by agreement with the County Council.10Brechfa PoolLyswen STATUS: SSSIPrivateSO 119377 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Managed by Brecknock Wildlife Trust by agreement with the owner.11Cilcenni DingleLIowes STATUS: SSSIThe Woodland TrustSO 175414 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:

12Moity and Garth Dingles and Fron Wood Hay STATUS: SSSIWoodland Trust (Part)SO 184428 GRID REF 2: SO 190421 GRID REF 3:

13Clifford CommonClifford STATUS:Herefordshire Nature TrustSO 245459 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Common Land. Includes part of river.14Brilley Green DingleBrilley STATUS:Herefordshire Nature TrustSO 275487 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Steep sided valley woodland.15Rhydspence WoodBrilley STATUS:Herefordshire Nature TrustSO 246474 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Woodland overlooking the Wye16Court WoodBredwardine STATUS:Herefordshire Nature TrustSO 329448 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Woodland

NATURE RESERVES IN THE WYE VALLEYNO. :NAME :LOCATION :OWNER : GRID-REF-1-:REMARKS :NO. :NAME :LOCATION :OWNER :GRID REF 1:REMARKS :NO. :NAME :LOCATION :OWNER :GRID REF 1:REMARKS :NO. :NAME :LOCATION :OWNER :GRID REF 1:REMARKS :

NO. :NAMELOCATION : OWNER :GRID REF 1: REMARKS :

NO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAMELOCATIONOWNERGRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKS

17Wern Wood BredwardineHerefordshire Nature Trust SO-332437-GRID-REF~2l Woodland reserve18Moccas Park Bredwardine STATUS: NNRPrivateSO 341425 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:

STATUS:GRID REF 3:

19Lugg MeadowsHereford STATUS: SSSIHerefordshire Nature TrustSO 527411 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:

20Pentaloe Glen and the Covallaria area Mordiford STATUS; SSSIForestry CommissionSO 586377 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Part of Haugh Wood. Managed by the Herefordshire Nature Trust by agreement with the Forestry21Common HillFownhope STATUS: SSSIHerefordshire Nature TrustSO 591347 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Consists of three seperate areas. Part of Common Hill SSSI.2 2Lea and Pagets Wood FownhopeHerefordshire Nature Trust SO 593345 GRID REF 2:Ancient woodland23Rudge End Quarry FownhopeForestry Commission SO 588353 GRID REF 2:Leased by Herefordshire24Nupend WoodFownhope STATUS: SSSIHerefordshire Nature TrustSO 581352 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Part of Cherry Hill Wood SSSI

STATUS: SSSIGRID REF 3:

Nature Trust.

STATUS: SSSIGRID REF 3:

NATURE RESERVES IN THE WYE VALLEYNO. ~NAMELOCATIONOWNERGRID REF 1REMARKS


NO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKS

NO. :NAME :LOCATION :OWNER :GRID REF IsREMARKS sNO. sNAME sLOCATION sOWNER sGRID REF IsREMARKS sNO. :NAME :LOCATION sOWNER :GRID REF IsREMARKS sNO. sNAME sLOCATION sOWNER :GRID REF IsREMARKS :NO. :NAME sLOCATION sOWNER sGRID REF IsREMARKS :

2 5 - - ------------ --------Poor Mans Piece/Poors AcreFownhope STATUSs SSSINational TrustSO 590365 GRID REF 2 s GRID REF 3sManaged by the Herefordshire Nature Trust by agreemant.26Coughton MarshWalford, nr Ross STATUS s SSSIHerefordshire Nature TrustSO 590210 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3 sWet woodland situated on former course of the River Wye27Goodrich Court Wilderness GoodrichHerefordshire Nature Trust SO 571202 GRID REF 2:Site of demolished Goodrich showing natural succession.28Pool EllocksGoodrich STATUS:Herefordshire Nature TrustSO 572189 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3 s

STATUS SGRID REF 3:

Court. Wilderness

29Yat Rock observatorySymonds Yat STATUS s NoneForestry Commission (Managed with RSPB)SO 565160 GRID REF 2s GRID REF 3SPeregrine falcon observatory.30Leeping Stocks Great Doward, Whitchurch Herefordshire Nature Trust SO 549161 GRID REF 2s Woodland and scrub. Part of31Crampton reserves Great Doward, Whitchurch STATUS: Herefordshire Nature TrustSO 555167 GRID REF 2 s SO 556159 GRID REF 3 s Two seperate areas of woodland.32King Arthurs.CaveGreat Doward, Whitchurch STATUSs SSSI Herefordshire Nature TrustSO 548158 GRID REF 2 s GRID REF 3 sPart of Lords Wood. Does not include caves themselves.

STATUS s NoneGRID REF 3s

the Great Doward.

NATURE RESERVES IN THE WYE VALLEYNO. :NAME :LOCATION :OWNER :GRID REF 1REMARKS :NO. :NAME :LOCATION :OWNER :GRID REF 1:REMARKS :NO. :NAME :LOCATION :OWNER :GRID REF IsREMARKS :NO. :NAME :LOCATION : OWNERGRID REF 1:REMARKS :NO. :NAME :LOCATION :OWNER :GRID REF 1:REMARKS :NO. : NAMELOCATION :OWNER :GRID REF IsREMARKS :NO. :NAME :LOCATION sOWNER :GRID REF 1:REMARKS :NO. :NAME :LOCATION sOWNER :GRID REF IsREMARKS :

33Lords Wood QuarryGreat Doward, Whitchurch STATUS : Herefordshire Nature TrustSO_5.48155_GRID-REF-2:---------- GRID_REF—3Disused quarry34Miners RestGreat Doward, Whitchurch STATUS: Herefordshire Nature TrustSO 552160 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3Mixed woodland and grassland.35White RocksGreat Doward, Whitchurch. STATUS: Herefordshire Nature TrustSO 548158 GRID REF 2s GRID REF 3

36WoodsideGreat Doward, Whitchurch STATUS: SSSI Herefordshire Nature TrustSO 556158 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3

37Dixton EmbankmentMonmouth STATUS:Gwent Wildlife TrustSO 524137 GRID REF 2: GRID REFOne acre site. Management agreement38Penallt Old Church Wood PennalltGwent Wildlife Trust SO 525105 GRID REF 2:

STATUS:GRID REF 3

39Prisk WoodNear Whitebrooke STATUS:Gwent Wildlife TrustSO 533087 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3

40Margarets WoodWhitebrooke STATUS:Gwent Wildlife TrustSO 526069 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3

NATURE RESERVES IN THE WYE VALLEYNO________NAME LOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAMELOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAME LOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKSNO.NAME LOCATION OWNER GRID REF 1 REMARKS


.41______ ____________________________Biggs NapWhitebrooke STATUS:Gwent Wildlife TrustSO 533053 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:

42Cleddon BogLlandogo STATUS: SSSI, LNRGwent County CouncilSO 509039 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:

43Cleddon ShootsLlandogo STATUS: SSSIGwent Wildlife TrustSO 523041 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:

44Bigsweir WoodsBigsweir STATUS: SSSIWoodland Trust (Part) GTNC (Part)SO 546060 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Managed by GTNC45Blackclffe-WyndcliffeNr Chepstow STATUS: SSSIForestry CommissionST 531979 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:Forest Nature reserve. Managed by agreement with the Countryside Council for Wales.46LancautNr Chepstow STATUS: SSSIGloucestershire Trust for Nature Conservation ST 539967 GRID REF 2: GRID REF 3:GTNC manages the southern part of Lancaut SSSI.

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Access and visitor facilities

APPENDIX 13PUBLIC AMENITY AREAS AND PICNIC SITES

NO.LOCATION OWNER GRID" REF REMARKSNO.LOCATION OWNER GRID REF REMARKSNO.LOCATION OWNER GRID REF REMARKS

NO.LOCATION OWNER GRID REF REMARKS



RhayaderRhayader Town Council— — —SO 968676Small public park adjacent to the river.2RhayaderRadnorshire District Council SO 969684Public park adjacent to the river.3Builth WellsRadnorshire District Council SO 038514Large public park adjacent to the river with car park and a full range of visitor facilities.4ErwoodPowys County Council SO 089439Site of old railway station. Toilets, craft shop, car park, picnic area and cafe.5Glasbury BontMaesllywch Estate. Leased to Radnorshire D.C.SO 179392Informal grassed area with nearby car park and toilets, close to village.6HayHay Town Council SO 229426Informal site close to canoe launch with informal parking and picnic area.

NO. : 7LOCATION: Whitney Toll Bridge.OWNER : Whitney Toll Bridge GRID REF: SO 258476REMARKS : Private site with cafe, toilets, picnic area and

canoe launch facility.NO. : 8LOCATION: Bredwardine OWNER : Private GRID REF: SO 336447REMARKS : Informal grassed area close to bridge. Public use

by permission from owner.

PUBLIC AMENITY AREAS AND PICNIC SITES

NO- :LOCATION: OWNER : GRID REF: REMARKS :

NO. :LOCATION: OWNER : GRID REF: REMARKS :

Kenchester - Weir National Trust SO 435419Ornamental terraced gardens adjacent to river. Car parking. Fee payable.10Breinton Springs National Trust SO 472395National Trust church and garden, to river. Small car park.

Limited access

NO. : 11LOCATION: Hereford-Bishops MeadowOWNER : Hereford City CouncilGRID REF: SO 511392REMARKS : Large public park with full range of visitor

facilities. Close to city centre. Car parking nearby.

NO. : 12LOCATION: Brinkly HillOWNER : Hereford and Worcester County CouncilGRID REF: SO 585313REMARKS : Small, low key site with viewpoint. Limited

parking. picnic table.NO. : 13LOCATION: Hole in the WallOWNER : Perrystone EstateGRID REF: SO 617295REMARKS : Informal picnic area. By permission of the estate

No facilities.NO.LOCATION OWNER GRID REF REMARKS



14RossSouth Herefordshire District Council.SO 595241Large riverside area close to town with full range of facilities close by.15GoodrichHereford and Worcester County Council SO 575197Large area close to Goodrich Castle. Car park, toilets and refreshment kiosk. Information boards and base for WVCS wardens.16Kerne BridgeHereford and Worcester County Council SO 582187Recently developed site on old railway land.Canoe launch, car park and toilet.


17Lower LydbrookLydbrook.Parish-Council - ---------SO 596170Riverside site in village with car park and canoe launch.18Symonds Yat East Various


NO. :LOCATION:OWNER :GRID REF: SO 561158REMARKS : Popular village fronting onto river. Full range

of visitor facilities. Very restricted road access.

NO. : 19LOCATION: Symonds Yat WestOWNER : Leisure Park/Paddocks HotelGRID REF: SO 556170REMARKS : Several areas of land fronting river with informal

public access. Full range of facilities nearby. Large amusement parkbacking on to river.

NO. : 20LOCATION: MonmouthOWNER : Monmouth Borough Council/Monmouth Town Council GRID REF: SO 513130REMARKS : Area of land between river and main road.

Accessible from the town via subway. Limited car parking and steps down to river.

NO. : 21LOCATION: Brockweir OWNER : Not Known GRID REF: SO 539012REMARKS : Small area of land next to river in village.NO. : 22LOCATION: Tintem, Old Station OWNER : Gwent County Council GRID REF: SO 537006REMARKS : Picnic site centred around restored station

buildings. Carpark, visitor centre, refreshment kiosk, shop and toilet. Access to river bank.

NO. : 23LOCATION: Tintern Abbey OWNER : CADW GRID REF: SO 533001REMARKS : Ruins of Cistercian Abbey next to river. Large car

park and full range of amenities close by.NO. : 24LOCATION: WyndcliffeOWNER : Forestry CommissionGRID REF: SO 525973REMARKS : Wooded site off A466 road.


NO. : 25LOCATION: WyndcliffeOWNER : Forestry CommissionGRID REF: SO 528972REMARKS : Woodland site. Close to other Wyndcliffe picnic

site. Parking for '365 steps' walk.NO. : 26LOCATION: ChepstowOWNER : Monmouth Borough CouncilGRID REF: ST 538943REMARKS : Public park adjacent to river Close to town.

APPENDIX 14CANOE LAUNCHING AND LANDING SITES

NO.LOCATION OWNER

- STATUS GRID REF REMARKS

NO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKSNO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKSNO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKS

NO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKS


1Marteg ConfluenceNot Known __ _____________ _ - . -Informal/without permission SN 952715Access from footbridge over River Marteg near road layby. Part of access agreement with Rhayader Angling Association.2Pont Rhydgaled Not KnownInformal/without permission SN 841826Access to river at confluence with the River Tarrenig.3Llangurig Not KnownInformal/without permission SN 908797Access from Llangurig bridge.4RhayaderBrecknock Borough Council Informal/without permission SN 966886Access via old ford track to river adjacent to camp site entrance.5RhayaderRhayader Town Council Informal/without permission SN 968677Park area on right bank just below bridge. Car parking area at Triangle Inn though not with pubs consent. Access also from opposite bank via track. Parking in rugby field car park.6Llanwyrthl Not KnownInformal/without permission SN 976640

CANOE LAUNCHING AND LANDING SITES

NO. LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKS

Newbridge on Wye Llysdinum estate Informal/without permission SO 013583Access to river via track at site of old ford, right of way. Right bank adjacent to bridge.

Public

NO. : 8LOCATION: Builth WellsOWNER : Brecknock Borough CouncilSTATUS : Informal/without permissionGRID REF: SO 041512REMARKS : Launching from Groe Park. Large car parking area.NO. LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKS

Mordiford Not KnownInformal/without permission SO 569375Access to river Lugg just above confluence with the Wye. Public footpath. Parking on layby by bridge.

NO. . : 10LOCATION: Glasbury OWNER : Wye Valley Canoes STATUS : Private.GRID REF: SO 180393REMARKS : Private steps used by commercial canoe hire firm.NO. : 11LOCATION: GlasburyOWNER : Maesllywch Estate. Leased to Radnor District Council. STATUS : Public GRID REF: SO 179392REMARKS : Glasbury Common. Launching by long standing agreement

with the estate. District council charge a launching fee but this is not enforced.

NO. : 12LOCATION: HayOWNER : Hollybush Inn Camp SiteSTATUS : Private. Public use controlled by owner. GRID REF: SO 197404REMARKS : Use restricted to those using the campsite


NO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS. GRID REF REMARKSNO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKS


NO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKSNO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKS


13Clifford Common Herefordshire Nature TrustInformal/without .permission — --- „ .SO 245460Herefordshire Nature Trust nature reserve14 HayHay Town Council Public SO 229426Purpose built steps on right bank just downstream of bridge. Rough car parking area. Access via Wyeford Road.15Whitney Toll Bridge Toll Bridge ownerPrivate. Public use controlled by owner.SO 252475Steep muddy slope. Difficult to use. Adjacent car park. Fee charged.16Locksters Pool Locksters Pool FarmPrivate. Public use controlled by owner.SO 269462Private camping field.17Bredwardine Brobury House.Private. Public use controlled by owner.SO 337446Field on left bank below bridge. Express permission to launch not normally required. Rough slope down to river.Car parking on road nearby.18Preston on Wye Preston Court FarmPrivate. Public use controlled by owner.SO 382426Camping field owned by farm. Launching by permission for non campers.


NO. LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKS

2.9 ~ ------- -----------------------------------------------------------

Byford Not Known Public SO 401424Site of disused ford . Access via narrow lane. Parking very limited. No facilities.

NO. : 20LOCATION: Bridge SollarsOWNER : Not KnownSTATUS : Informal/without permissionGRID REF: SO 412424REMARKS : Access to river by bridge via public footpath.NO. : 21LOCATION: Hereford. Bishops Meadow.OWNER : Hereford City Council STATUS : Public GRID REF: SO 509395REMARKS : Right hand bank downstream of Grey friars Bridge.

Access to river down steep bank.NO. : 2 2LOCATION: Hereford Youth Canoe CentreOWNER : Hereford and Worcester County CouncilSTATUS : Restricted access.GRID REF: SO 512396REMARKS : Use resticted to Organised youth groups.NO. : 23LOCATION: Hereford. Victoria Bridge.OWNER : Hereford City Council.STATUS : Public GRID REF: SO 512394REMARKS : Shingle area on right bank by bridge. Part of Bishops

Meadow.NO. : 24LOCATION: HerefordOWNER : Bartonsham Farm DairySTATUS : Private. Public use controlled by owner.GRID REF: SO 514390REMARKS : Camping field owned by farm. Launching by permission

for non campers.


NO.LOCATION OWNER

- STATUS ' GRID REF REMARKSNO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKS





25Holme LacyLucks All Camp Site_ , ______________ - - - —Private. Public"use controlled by owner.SO 568361Non campers require permission.26HoarwithySection 9 common landPublicSO 549294Access to river on left bank beneath bridge. Large area of common land with no registered owner. Launching has taken place in the past with few problems but recently some of the commoners have attempted to prevent access.27HoarwithyTressack Farm, Hoarwithy.Private. Public use controlled by owner.SO 548292Camping field operated by farmer. Non campers require permission.28Kings CapleLower Ruxton Farm,Kings Caple.Private. Public use controlled by owner.SO 549291Launching from private camping field. Non campers require permission.29Hole in the Wall PGL Holidays Private SO 611287Main PGL canoeing centre on the Wye. Part of Court Farm residential centre.30RossSouth Herefordshire District Council.Public SO 596244Purpose built steps recently constructed by District Council. Adjacent to riverside park. Nearby parking.








31Ross (Wilton Bridge)South Herefordshire District Council Informal/without permission SO 590242Left bank beneath bridge. Car parking in roadside layby. Rough slope to the river.32Symonds Yat East Wydean Canoe Centre.Private. Public use controlled by owner.SO 561160Concrete steps owned by canoe centre. Large car park with adjacent toilets and camp site. Charge made for launching and parking.33Symonds Yat West Ferry InnPrivate. Public use controlled by owner.SO 557164Launching from ferry steps by pub. Parking in adjacent carpark. Express permission not normally required.34Symonds Yat West. Paddocks Hotel.Paddocks HotelPrivate. Public use controlled by owner.SO 558168Shallow slope into river. Access via Paddocks Hotel field. Parking in field. Fee charged.35Huntsham Bridge Courtfield Estate Informal/without permission SO 568182Informal area beneath bridge. Access to river via muddy slope. Rough car parking area. Use has caused problems for fishery owners and can cause traffic congestion.36Welsh Bicknor Youth HostelYouth Hostel AssociationPrivate. Public use controlled by owner.SO 592177Use restricted to residents of youth hostel


NO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS _ GRID REF REMARKS


NO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKSNO.LOCATION OWNER STATUS GRID REF REMARKS



37Lower Lydbrook.Lydbrook Parish Council. _______Public — ---- ------SO 597171Steps located within picnic area. Small launching fee charged via honesty box. Car parking.38Monmouth, Rowing club steps.Monmouth Borough CouncilPublicSO 512129Past dispute with rowing club who have claimed ownership and tried to regulate use. Borough Council ownership now accepted.39The BiblinsThe Forestry Commission Restricted access.SO 555146Site restricted to use by groups staying at campsite.40Redbrooke Not knownInformal/without permission SO 536098Access to river from football club car park via steep slope. Frequency of use not known.41RedbrookeThe Boat Inn public house.Private. Public use controlled by owner.SO 536098Access beneath old railway bridge via steep slope. Difficult to use.42Brockweir Quay Not Known Public SO 539012Old stone quay. Past dispute over use with nearby resident who has claimed ownership. Difficult to use due to tides and steep slope.




43 TinternCADWInformal/without permission SO 534001Access to river by abbey car park. Steep, muddy bank. Very difficult to use but the only access point available in the town. Not heavily used.44Chepstow slipway Monmouth Borough Council Public ST 539942Old stone slipway. Very muddy, especially at low tide. Also used by water-skiiers and jet-skiiers.

APPENDIX 15CAR PARKING CLOSE TO THE RIVER

NO. : 1LOCATION: LlangurigOWNER : Not Known ___GRID REF: SO 909799 - ---- ---------REMARKS : Small car park next to bridge.NO. : 2LOCATION: RhayaderOWNER : Radnorshire District Council GRID REF: SN 970678REMARKS : Rugby club car park. Leased from district council. NO. : 3LOCATION: Builth WellsOWNER : Brecknock Borough CouncilGRID REF: SO 041512REMARKS : Large car park next to Groe Park.NO. : 4LOCATION: Erwood Station Picnic Site OWNER : Powys County Council GRID REF: SO 089439REMARKS : Car park serving picnic site and craft

centre/teashop. Pedestrian access to river.NO. : 5LOCATION: GlasburyOWNER : Radnor District CouncilGRID REF: SO 178392REMARKS : Small informal car parking area next to Glasbury

Bont. Often very busy.NO. : 6LOCATION: HayOWNER : Hay Town Council GRID REF: SO 229427REMARKS : Informal car parking next to river and canoe

launch. No signposting from road.NO. : 7IX5CATI0N: Weir Gardens OWNER : National Trust GRID REF: SO 436420REMARKS : Car park for ornamental gardens. Pedestrian access

to river bank.NO. : 8LOCATION: BreintonOWNER : National TrustGRID REF: SO 472395REMARKS : Car park for church, close to river.NO. : 9LOCATION: HerefordOWNER : Hereford City CouncilGRID REF: SO 509393REMARKS : Two large car parks close to Bishops Meadow.

CAR PARKING CLOSE TO THE RIVER

NO. : 10 ' ---LOCATION: Brinkley HillOWNER : Hereford and Worcester County Council GRID REF: SO 585313REMARKS : Small car park and viewpoint. Approx five cars.NO. : 11LOCATION: MordifordOWNER : Hereford and Worcester County Council GRID REF: SO 567375REMARKS : Roadside layby close to bridge. Connects with Wye

Valley Walk and loop walk.NO. : 12LOCATION: Hole in the Wall OWNER : Perrystone Estate GRID REF: SO 617295REMARKS : Car parking by permission of owners.NO. : 13LOCATION: RossOWNER : South Herefordshire District Council GRID REF: SO 593239REMARKS : Large car park close to river. Parking also

available on Wye Street.NO. : 14LOCATION: GoodrichOWNER : English HeritageGRID REF: SO 575197REMARKS : Car park for castle and picnic site.NO. : 15LOCATION: WhitchurchOWNER : South Herefordhire District CouncilGRID REF: SO 173175REMARKS : Car park adjacent to leisure park.NO. : 16IX5CATION: Kerne BridgeOWNER : Hereford and Worcester County CouncilGRID REF: SO 582187REMARKS : Car park are for picnic area and canoe launch.NO. : 17IX5CATION: Lower LydbrookOWNER : Lydbrook Parish CouncilGRID REF: SO 597171REMARKS : Car parking next to river serving picnic site and

canoe launch. Space for approximately twenty carsNO.LOCATION OWNER GRID REF REMARKS

18Symonds Yat West The Paddocks Hotel SO 557164Large riverside field. Fee payable.


NO. : 19LOCATION: Symonds Yat RockOWNER : Forestry Commission.. . _________ — ----GRID REF: SO 563162 'REMARKS : Large car park with pedestrian access to Yat Rock

and the river.NO. : 20LOCATION: Symonds Yat EastOWNER : South Herefordshire District CouncilGRID REF: SO 561159REMARKS : Small parking area by Saracens Head pub. Gets very

busy at peak periods.NO. : 21LOCATION: Symonds Yat EastOWNER : Wyedean Canoe CentreGRID REF: SO 561159REMARKS : Privately owned car park. Charge levied. Used by

canoeists.NO. : 22LOCATION: MonmouthOWNER : Monmouth Borough CouncilGRID REF: SO 513129REMARKS : Car parking by rowing club steps. Area for

approximately ten cars. Many also park on grass.NO. : 23LOCATION: RedbrookeOWNER : Not Known.GRID REF: SO 537098REMARKS : Car park for football club and Boat Inn. Public

allowed to park by permission of owners.NO. : 24LOCATION: Old Station, Tintern.OWNER : Gwent County Council.GRID REF: SO 537006REMARKS : Car park for picnic site and visitor centre.NO. : 25LOCATION: Tintern AbbeyOWNER : CADWGRID REF: SO 535001REMARKS : Large car park adjacent to river serving abbey.NO. : 26LOCATION: WyndcliffeOWNER : Forestry CommissionGRID REF: SO 528972REMARKS : Car park for picnic site and viewpointNO. : 27LOCATION: WyndcliffeOWNER : Forestry CommissionGRID REF: SO 525973REMARKS : Car park for picnic site and viewpoint


NO. : 28LOCATION: Chepstow CastleOWNER : Monmouth Borough CouncilGRID REF: ST 535942REMARKS : Large car park close to river.

APPENDIX 16PUBLIC TOILETS CLOSE TO RIVER (RURAL)

NO. : 1LOCATION: RhayaderOWNER : Brecknock Borough .Council__GRID REF: SO 968684REMARKS : Located within public park.NO. :LOCATION: OWNER : GRID REF: REMARKS :NO. :LOCATION: OWNER : GRID REF: REMARKS :

NO. :LOCATION: OWNER : GRID REF: REMARKS :NO.LOCATION: OWNER : GRID REF: REMARKS :

NO. :LOCATION: OWNER : GRID REF: REMARKS :NO. :LOCATION: OWNER : GRID REF: REMARKS :

Builth WellsBrecknock Borough Council SO 041512Within car park at Groe Park.3Erwood Station Picnic Site Powys County Council SO 089439Part of picnic site, car park and craft: centre complex.

GlasburyRadnor District Council SO 178392Located in car parking area close to the Bont.

Whitney Toll Bridge Whitney Toll Bridge SO 258476Private toilets for use by people using facilities at the bridge.

HerefordHereford City Council SO 509395Located close to Bishops Meadow.7RossSouth Herefordshire District Council SO 596241

NO. : 8LOCATION: Goodrich CastleOWNER : Hereford and Worcester County CouncilGRID REF: SO 575197REMARKS : Located within car park and picnic areaNO. : 9LOCATION: Kerne BridgeOWNER : Hereford and Worcester County CouncilGRID REF: SO 582187REMARKS : 'Portaloo' located within picnic site.

PUBLIC TOILETS CLOSE TO RIVER (RURAL)

NO.LOCATION OWNER GRID REF REMARKSNO.LOCATION OWNER GRID REF REMARKS

NO.LOCATION OWNER GRID REF REMARKSNO. :LOCATION: OWNER : GRID REF: REMARKS :NO. :

10Symonds Yat EastSouth Herefordshire District Council SO 561160Built in 1991. Located close to Saracens Head11Symonds Yat RockThe Forestry CommissionSO 563160Recently built toilet block within car park. Close to Yat Rock viewpoint.12Symonds Yat WestSouth Herefordshire District Council SO 553175Located close to picnic area and jubilee maze13Symonds Yat WestSouth Herefordshire District Council SO 556165Toilets close to Ferry Inn.14

LOCATION: Tintern Old Station OWNER : Gwent County Council GRID REF: SO 537006REMARKS : Part of Old Station picnic site and visitor

centre.NO. : 15LOCATION: TinternOWNER : Monmouth Borough CouncilGRID REF: SO 531002REMARKS : Toilets 400 metres from Tintern abbey.

APPENDIX 17

PUBLIC HOUSES CLOSE TO THE WYE (RURAL)

NO. : 1NAME : Glanservan ArmsTOWN/VILLAGE: Pant.Mawr . ---GRiD REF : SN 847825NO. : 2NAME : The Blue BellTOWN/VILLAGE: LlangurigGRID REF : SN 908799NO. : 3NAME : The Black LionTOWN/VILLAGE: LlangurigGRID REF : SN 909799NO. : 4NAME : The Vulcan InnTOWN/VILLAGE: LlanwyrthlGRID REF : SN 979635NO. : 5NAME : The Golden LionTOWN/VILLAGE: Newbridge on WyeGRID REF : SO 015584NO. : 6NAME : The New InnTOWN/VILLAGE: Newbridge on WyeGRID REF : SO 016583NO. : 7NAME : The Wheelwright ArmsTOWN/VILLAGE: ErwoodGRID REF : SO 095431NO. : 8NAME : The Erwood InnTOWN/VILLAGE: ErwoodGRID REF : SO 096431NO. : 9NAME : The Griffin InnTOWN/VILLAGE: LlyswenGRID REF : SO 133380NO. : 10NAME : The Bridge InnTOWN/VILLAGE: LlyswenGRID REF : SO 129383NO. : 11NAME : The Boat InnTOWN/VILLAGE: BoughroodGRID REF : SO 131385NO. : 12NAME : The Hollybush InnTOWN/VILLAGE: GlasburyGRID REF : SO 199404


NO. ; 13NAME : The Harp InnTOWN/VILLAGE: GlasburyGRID REF : SO 181393NO. : 14NAME : The Maesllwch ArmsTOWN/VILLAGE: Glasbury GRID REF : SO 176393NO. : 15NAME : Three Cocks HotelTOWN/VILLAGE: Three Cocks GRID REF : SO 174378NO. : 16NAME : Baskerville Arms HotelTOWN/VILLAGE: ClyroGRID REF : SO 214439NO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REFNO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REF

17The Rhydspence Inn Rhydspence SO 24347318The Boat Inn Whitney SO 268473

NO. : 19NAME : The Castlefield InnTOWN/VILLAGE: CliffordGRID REF : SO 292452NO. : 20NAME : The Red LionTOWN/VILLAGE: BredwardineGRID REF : SO 332445NO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REFNO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REF

21The Ancient Camp Inn Eaton Bishop SO 45239422The Bunch of Carrots Hampton Bishop SO 551381

NO. : 2 3NAME : The Moon InnTOWN/VILLAGE: MordifordGRID REF : SO 572373NO. : 24NAME : The New InnTOWN/VILLAGE: Fownhope GRID REF : SO 579344


NO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID. REF--NO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REF

25The Green ManFownhope __SO 578345 "26The Forge and Ferry InnFownhopeSO 576345

NO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REFNO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REFNO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REFNO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REFNO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REFNO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REFNO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REFNO. :NAME :TOWN/VILLAGE: GRID REF :NO. :NAME :TOWN/VILLAGE: GRID REF :NO.NAMETOWN/VILLAGE GRID REF

27The Loughpool Inn Sellack SO 55826828The Cottage of ContentCareySO 56331029New Harp Inn Hoarwithy SO 54529330The Hope and Anchor RossSO 59724231The White Lion Wilton SO 58924232Kerne Bridge Inn Walford SO 58218933The Forge and HammerLydbrookSO 59616834The Saracens Head Symonds Yat East SO 56115935The Ferrie Inne Symonds Yat West SO 55716436The Courtfield Arms Lydbrook SO 597169


NO. : 37NAME : The Bush InnTOWN/VILLAGE: RedbrookeGRID REF : SO 536102NO. : 38NAME : The Bell InnTOWN/VILLAGE: RedbrookeGRID REF : SO 537096NO. : 39NAME : The Boat InnTOWN/VILLAGE: Redbrooke GRID REF : SO 53 6098NO. : 40NAME : The Sloop InnTOWN/VILLAGE: LlandogoGRID REF : SO 526041NO. : 41NAME : The Brockweir InnTOWN/VILLAGE: Brockweir Inn GRID REF : SO 540011NO. : 42NAME : The Boat InnTOWN/VILLAGE: ChepstowGRID REF : ST 538942

YOUTH HOSTELS IN THE WYE VALLEY

NO. : 1NAME : Nant-Y-Dernol GRID REF: SN 901755 ADDRESS :._Tan-y-Alt, Llangurig,'

Llanidloes, Powys OPEN : Mar - Oct REMARKS :NO. :NAME : GRID REF: ADDRESS :OPEN : REMARKS :

Staunton on Wye SO 365451Worlds End Lodge, Staunton on Wye, Herefordshire All yearPrivately run hostel

NO.NAME GRID REF ADDRESSOPENREMARKS

Welsh Bicknor SO 591177The Old Rectory, Welsh Bicknor,Nr Ross.Mar - OctAdjacent to river. Own canoe access steps.

NO. :NAME : GRID REF: ADDRESS :OPEN : REMARKS :

Monmouth SO 508130Priory Street School, Priory Street,Monmouth.Mar - Oct


St Briavels SO 558046St Briavels Castle, St Briavels.All Year

NO. : 6NAME : ChepstowGRID REF: ST 523934ADDRESS : Mounton Road, Chepstow, Gwent.OPEN : Mar - Oct REMARKS :

APPENDIX 18 CAMPING FACILITIES CLOSE TO THE WYE

NO. : 1LOCATION: Rhayader GRID REF: SN 968684NAME : Wyeside Caravan Park ___ _ _ _ .ADDRESS C/O Radnorshire District Council FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS: xTENTS : x CARAVANS: x CANOEING:REMARKS : Formal camp site.NO. : 2LOCATION: Glasbury GRID REF: SO 197404NAME : Hollybush InnADDRESS : Hay on Wye, Hereford.FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : X WASHING : x SHOWERS: xTENTS : X CARAVANS: X CANOEING: XREMARKS : Formal camp site.NO. : 3LOCATION: Hay on Wye GRID REF: SO 224431NAME : Radnors End camp siteADDRESS : Hay on Wye, Hereford.FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS: XTENTS : X CARAVANS: x CANOEING:REMARKS : Formal camp siteNO. : 4LOCATION: Hay on Wye GRID REF: SO 119369NAME : Mrs E J ParryADDRESS : Upper Brechfa, Llandefalle, Brecon. FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS: xTENTS : x CARAVANS: x CANOEING:REMARKS :NO. : 5LOCATION: Hay on Wye GRID REF: SO 175378NAME : Mill caravan parkADDRESS : Three Cocks, Hay on Wye.FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : SHOWERS:TENTS : X CARAVANS: X CANOEING:REMARKS : Formal camp site.NO. : 6LOCATION: Clifford GRID REF: SO 269462NAME : Mr G M MasonADDRESS : Oakfield, Locksters Pool, Clifford, Hereford. FACILITIESTOILETS : WATER : x WASHING : SHOWERS:TENTS : x CARAVANS: CANOEING: xREMARKS : Simple farm site.

CAMPING FACILITIES CLOSE TO THE WYE

NO. : 7LOCATION: Whitney on GRID REF: SO 259475 NAME : Not knownADDRESS : Whitney Toll Bridge, Whitney on Wye, Hereford. FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS:TENTS : x CARAVANS: x CANOEING: x REMARKS : Informal site next to main roadNO. : 8LOCATION: Preston-on-Wy GRID REF: SO 382427 NAME : Mr PryceADDRESS : Preston Court Farm, Preston-on-Wye, Hereford FACILITIESTOILETS : WATER : x WASHING : SHOWERS:TENTS : x CARAVANS: CANOEING: x REMARKS : Simple farm siteNO. : 9LOCATION: Hereford GRID REF: SO 500420NAME : Hereford Racecourse Camp SiteADDRESS : Hereford Race Course, Roman Road, Hereford.FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS: xTENTS : x CARAVANS: x CANOEING:REMARKS : Formal camp site, some way from the river.NO. : 10LOCATION: Hereford GRID REF: SO 514390NAME : Bartonsham dairies ADDRESS : Bartonsham Farm, Hereford. FACILITIESTOILETS : WATER : x WASHING : SHOWERS: TENTS : x CARAVANS: CANOEING: x REMARKS : Simple farm site. Canoeists only.NO. : 11LOCATION: Mordiford GRID REF: SO 567362NAME : Lucks All Camp Site ADDRESS : Mordiford, Hereford FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS: x TENTS : x CARAVANS: x CANOEING: x REMARKS : Formal camp site.NO. : 12LOCATION: Mordiford GRID REF: SO 578367NAME : Mr and Mrs WattsADDRESS : Hope Spring Farm, Mordiford.FACILITIESTOILETS : X WATER : x WASHING : SHOWERS: TENTS : x CARAVANS: CANOEING:REMARKS : Back packers only


NO. : 13LOCATION: Fownhope GRID REF: SO 597332NAME : Mrs Williams _ ____ __ _ ___ .'ADDRESS :~CapIer Farm, Fownhope, Hereford FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS:TENTS : x CARAVANS: x CANOEING:REMARKS :NO. : 14LOCATION: Kings Caple GRID REF: SO 549294NAME : Mr H D JenkinsADDRESS : Lower Ruxton Farm, Kings Caple, Hereford FACILITIESTOILETS : WATER : x WASHING : SHOWERS:TENTS : x CARAVANS: CANOEING: xREMARKS : Simple farm site.NO. : 15LOCATION: Hoarwithy GRID REF: SO 547292NAME : Mrs RobertsADDRESS : Tressack Farm, Hoarwithy, Hereford. FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : SHOWERS:TENTS : x CARAVANS: CANOEING: XREMARKS : Simple farm siteNO. : 16LOCATION: Ross on Wye GRID REF: SO 589249NAME : Mr and Mrs BrewerADDRESS : Benhall Farm, Wilton, Ross on Wye.FACILITIESTOILETS : WATER : X WASHING : SHOWERS:TENTS : x CARAVANS: CANOEING:REMARKS : Simple farm site.NO. : 17LOCATION: Goodrich GRID REF: SO 574196NAME : Goodrich Castle Picnic SiteADDRESS : C/O Hereford and Worcester County CouncilFACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS:TENTS : x CARAVANS: CANOEING:REMARKS : Backpackers and cyclists only. Booking essentialNO. : 18LOCATION: Symonds Yat GRID REF: SO 556174NAME : Symonds Yat Caravan ParkADDRESS : Symonds Yat West, Hereford FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS: xTENTS : x CARAVANS: X CANOEING: xREMARKS : Formal camp site.


NO. : 19LOCATION: Symonds Yat GRID REF: SO 561159 NAME : Wydean Canoe CentreADDRESS : Penny Royal Cottage, Symonds Yat East, Hereford. FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : X SHOWERS: x TENTS : x CARAVANS: CANOEING: XREMARKS : Formal camp site. Canoe hire and activity centre. NO. : 20LOCATION: Symonds Yat GRID REF: SO 549145 NAME : The Biblins Camp SiteADDRESS : Forestry Commission, Crown Offices,Coleford, Glos. FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS:TENTS : x CARAVANS: CANOEING: xREMARKS : Organised youth groups only. Booking essential.NO. : 21LOCATION: Christchurch GRID REF: SO 567128 NAME : Christchurch Camp SiteADDRESS : Forestry Commission, Christchurch, Coleford, Glos. FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS: x TENTS : x CARAVANS: x CANOEING:REMARKS : Large site within Forest of Dean Forest Park.NO. : 22LOCATION: Lydbrook GRID REF: SO 616168NAME : Mr and Mrs V R KnightADDRESS : Hollymead House,Smithercross Farm, Ruardean, Glos. FACILITIESTOILETS : WATER : x WASHING : SHOWERS:TENTS : x CARAVANS: x CANOEING:REMARKS : Simple site.NO. : 23LOCATION: Monmouth GRID REF: SO 496106NAME : Glen Trothy Caravan and Camp siteADDRESS : Mitchel Troy, Monmouth.FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS: xTENTS : x CARAVANS: x CANOEING: xREMARKS : Formal site next to River Trothy.NO. : 24LOCATION: Monmouth GRID REF: SO 504124NAME : Monnow Bridge Caravan and Camp SiteADDRESS : Drybridge Street, Monmouth, Gwent.FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS: xTENTS : x CARAVANS: X CANOEING:REMARKS : Formal site.


NO. : 25LOCATION: LLandogo GRID REF: SO 530043NAME : Mr and Mrs Reynolds _________- -

- ADDRESS : Elmsfiel’d,Llandogo, Gwent. FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : X WASHING : SHOWERS:TENTS : X CARAVANS: X CANOEING:REMARKS :NO. : 26LOCATION: Brockweir GRID REF: SO 548006NAME : Mrs M Cracknel 1ADDRESS : Beeches Farm, Tiddenham Chase, Chepstow FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : X SHOWERS:TENTS : X CARAVANS: CANOEING:REMARKS :NO. : 27LOCATION: St Briavels GRID REF: SO 538035NAME : Mrs J M WattsADDRESS : Oak Cottage, St Briavels, Glos. FACILITIESTOILETS : WATER : X WASHING : SHOWERS:TENTS : X CARAVANS: CANOEING:REMARKS :NO. : 28LOCATION: Chepstow GRID REF: SO 523955NAME : Chepstow Racecourse Caravan SiteADDRESS : St Arvans, Chepstow FACILITIESTOILETS : x WATER : x WASHING : x SHOWERS: xTENTS : x CARAVANS: X CANOEING:REMARKS : Formal site.

Gwent

APPENDIXYOUTH HOSTELS IN THE WYE VALLEY


Nant-Y-Dernol SN 901755Tan-y-Alt,_ Llangurig, Llanidloes, Powys Mar - Oct

NO. :NAME : GRID REF: ADDRESS :OPEN : REMARKS :

Staunton on Wye SO 365451Worlds End Lodge, Staunton on Wye, Herefordshire All yearPrivately run hostel


Welsh Bicknor SO 591177The Old Rectory, Welsh Bicknor,Nr Ross.Mar - OctAdjacent to river. Own canoe access steps


Monmouth SO 508130Priory Street School, Priory Street,Monmouth.Mar - Oct


St Briavels SO 558046St Briavels Castle, St Briavels.All Year

NO. :NAME : GRID REF: ADDRESS :

Chepstow ST 523934 Mounton Road, Chepstow, Gwent

OPEN : Mar - Oct REMARKS :

A P P E N D I C E S 20 - 23

Archaeological and historical remains close to the Wye

APPENDIX 20ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL REMAINS CLOSE TO THE WYE

NO.LOCATION GRID REF NAME

— DESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

1Llangurig SN 893804 Aberbidno-Bridge - Post medieval bridge

2Llangurig SN 910792 Ty'n y Maes PondCircular feature. Probably pond site. Post medieval.

3Rhayader SN 968677Llansantffraed Church 1864 church

4Rhayader SN 968680 Rhayader Castle Earthworks. Medieval castle.Scheduled Ancient Monument5Rhayader SN 968678Tomen Llansantffraed MottePartly damaged motte and mound earthworks.Scheduled Ancient Monument6Newbridge SO 011567 Brynwern Bridge Post medieval bridge.

7Builth Wells SO 044510Builth Wells Castle Medieval CastleScheduled Ancient Monument8Cilmery SO 006539 Pen Min Cae Fort Earthworks. Roman fort.

STATUS : Scheduled Ancient Monument

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL REMAINS CLOSE TO THE WYE

NO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:

Boughrood SO 124399 Llangoed ChapelSite of chapel and burial ground.. No remains apparent.

10ErwoodSO 089437Erwood BridgePost medieval bridge

STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAME

11LIowes SO 191407 Llowes Castle multiple site.

DESCRIPTION: Multiple site comprising motte and bailySTATUS : Scheduled Ancient MonumentNO. : 12LOCATION : Clyro GRID REF : SO 228434 NAME : Clyro FortDESCRIPTION: Roman Fort.STATUS : Scheduled Ancient MonumentNO. : 13LOCATION : Llyswen GRID REF : SO 123396 NAME : Maen Hir stoneDESCRIPTION: Standing StoneSTATUS : Scheduled Ancient MonumentNO. : 14LOCATION : GlasburyGRID REF : SO 177390NAME : Glsbury Old VicarageDESCRIPTION: Medieval stone built houseSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAME

15Llyswen SO 137382 Llyswen field system

DESCRIPTION: Area of ridge and furrow forming part of open field system.

STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS

16Llyswen SO 128383 Boatside fieldSeries of field banks forming part of open field system.


NO. : 17LOCATION : LlyswenGRID REF : SO 140382 ---------- --------- -NAME ' ‘ : Llyswen cropmarksDESCRIPTION: Series of straight and curvilinear crop marks

running towards river. Undated.STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAME

18HaySO 226422 Hay MotteEarthwork. Medieval motte.Scheduled Ancient Monument19 HaySO 229423 Hay CastleMedieval castle buildings.Scheduled Ancient Monument20Clifford SO 243456 Clifford Castle

DESCRIPTION: Remains and earthworks of 13thC castleSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

Scheduled Ancient Monument21Clifford SO 283456Motte and Baily, Old Castleton, Clifford Earthworks. Medieval castle.Scheduled Ancient Monument22Whitney SO 260473Bridge foundations18th C? ruins of bridge foundations.

23Whitney SO 256476 The Grove 17th C house

STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

24Bredwardine SO 335443 Fish ponds, Earthworks,

Bredwardine Castle Medieval fishponds



NO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

25Bredwardine SO 335449Old Court Mound, Bredwardine. Earthworks. Medieval fortifired hill.


26Bredwardine SO 335443Bredwardine Castle

DESCRIPTION: Earthworks of medieval castle,STATUS : Scheduled Ancient MonumentNO. : 27LOCATION : Preston on WyeGRID REF : SO 384425NAME : DMV, N of Preston CourtDESCRIPTION: Earthworks of deserted medieval settlementSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION STATUS

28Bridge Sollars SO 413425Metal bridge, Bridge Sollars 19th C bridge

29Byford SO 404438 Offas Dyke (Part)Earth works. Course of Offas Dyke

: Scheduled Ancient MonumentNO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

30Kenchester SO 436417New Weir Roman siteBuried remains of Roman buildins, including stone buttresses supporting river bank. Scheduled Ancient Monument31Madley SO 422407 Fields MillPost medieval water mill

STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUS

32Breinton SO 473395Moated site, SW of church, Breinton Buried remains and earthworks of medieval buildings.


NO. : 33LOCATION : HerefordGRID REF : SO 497393 . __ __NAME- - - - -Broomy Hill Pumping StationDESCRIPTION: 19th C water pumping house. Engines

preserved.STATUS : Scheduled Ancient MonumentNO. : 34LOCATION : HerefordGRID REF : SO 511397NAME :DESCRIPTION: Site of quay at end of Quay Street. Coal

wharves near Wye BridgeSTATUS :NO. : 35LOCATION : HerefordGRID REF : SO 508396NAME : Wye Bridge, HerefordDESCRIPTION: Medieval stone bridge across the River WyeSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

Scheduled Ancient Monument36Hereford SO 512396 Hereford CastleSite of Saxon/Medieval Castle. Earthworks.

STATUS : Scheduled Ancient MonumentNO. : 37LOCATION : Lower Bullingham, HerefordGRID REF : SO 521381NAME : Lower Bullingham deserted medieval settlementDESCRIPTION: House platforms and croft boundaries in

pasture.Indicate site of medieval settlement.STATUS : Scheduled Ancient MonumentNO. : 38LOCATION : Dinedor, HerefordGRID REF SO 535383NAME : Rotherwas HouseDESCRIPTION: Site and remains of medieval manor houseSTATUS : Scheduled Ancient MonumentNO.LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUS

39Even Pitts SO 569367Remains of Wharf walls and a The Warehouse

cottage known as

40Fownhope SO 575342A few stones remains of a wharf close to the ferry crossing


NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:

41Brockhampton SO 591295 Fawley Chapel Medieval church

42Hole in the Wall SO 610286A few buildings formerly used as warehouses

43RossSO 589239Cropmark, enclosure. Undated cropmark

44RossSO 590242 Wilton Bridge16th C stone bridge across the River Wye.Scheduled Ancient Monument45RossSO 598242Site of wharves by Hope and Anchor public house

46RossSO 589242Several cottages on right bank of river close to Wilton Bridge. Formerly warehouses.

47Wilton SO 589242 Way side cross Medieval wayside cross

48Goodrich SO 577199 Goodrich Castle I2thc Castle remains



NO.LOCATION GRID REFNAME--- -DESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAMEDESCRIPTION:

49Goodrich50 579194 __ _ _ ______ _______-Flanesford Priory14th C monastry buildings. Current use residentialScheduled Ancient Monument 50Goodrich. Old Forge nr Garren BrookSO 558184New Mill, Garren Brook, GoodrichCounty list as 18thC mill. Other sourcessuggest barge warehouse. Remnants of a wharf

51GoodrichSO 567182Huntsham Bridge19thC bridge over River Wye

STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:

52Goodrich SO 564176Huntsham Roman VillaBuried remains of Roman villa.

STATUS :NO. : 53LOCATION : GoodrichGRID REF : SO 592177NAME : Rectangular enclosureDESCRIPTION: CropmarkSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

54Goodrich SO 581192 Kerne Bridge16th C stone bridge across River Wye

STATUS Scheduled Ancient MonumentNO. 55LOCATION WiltonGRID REF SO 590243NAME Wilton CastleDESCRIPTION Earthworks and ruins of medieval castle.STATUS Scheduled Ancient MonumentNO. 56LOCATION WhitchurchGRID REF SO 548152NAME Merlins CaveDESCRIPTION Cave containing palaeolithic, Neolithic and

Bronze Age remains.STATUS

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL. REMAINS CLOSE TO THE WYE

57Whitchurch SO 557154 The Queens Stone Prehistoric standing stone

58Whitchurch SO 557154 Merlins Cave

NO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUS NO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION: Caves containing palaeolithic and roman

remains.STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:

59Whitchurch SO 556175Churchyard cross, Whitchurch Medieval cross

STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

60Symonds Yat SO 559156New Weir Iron WorksRuins of 17th C forge and iron works

61Welsh Bicknor SO 592177St Margarets Church Medieval church

STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:

62Various Various Offa's DykeSeveral sections of Offas DykeScheduled Ancient Monument63Bigsweir SO 538045Roman pavement

64Tintern SO 532006Tintern quarries

STATUS


NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME • :DESCRIPTION:

65BrockweirSO 539011Brockweir QuayRemains of riverside quay


66Brockweir SO 538011 Brockweir Bridge

DESCRIPTION: Bridge over the River WyeSTATUS :NO. : 67LOCATION : TinternGRID REF : SO 536003NAME : Tintern railway tunnelDESCRIPTION: Disused railway tunnelSTATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:

68Tintern SO 536004Site of old railway bridge

69Tintern SO 537000Wye Valley Railway Site of disused railway

70Tintern Parva SO 530003Tramway over river

71Redbrook SO 537097Remains of riverside wharf


72Redbrook SO 536098 Redbrook BridgeDisused iron railway bridge over river

STATUS


NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

73 ~BigsweirSO 538051Bigsweir BridgeRoad bridge over river

74Bigsweir SO 540051Toll house

75Symonds YatSO 564157Symonds Yat CampSite of pre historic settlement

76Lydbrook SO 587176Lydbrook Cable Works

77Symond Yat SO 563161Lime kiln

78Welsh Bicknor SO 587178 Stowfield ViaductDisused railway bridge over river. Now footbridge.

79Lydbrook SO 590175Railway junction

80English Bicknor SO 580165Disused railway line running alongside river.

STATUS


NO.LOCATION GRID REFNAME, _ ___DESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

81Symonds Yat SO 563159Disused railway tunnel

82Welsh Bicknor SO 593176Site of ferry

83Welsh Bicknor SO 591176Ship Building shipways

84Lydbrook SO 599169Site of ferry

85Symonds Yat SO 564161Old quarry

86Tutshill ST 531946Oudoceus stone

87Tutshill ST 532946Remains of St Davids Chapel

88Chepstow ST 531947 Striuil BridgeSite of Roman Bridge across river

STATUS


NO.LOCATION GRID REF NAME :DESCRIPTION: Site of bridge. Tallards marsh,

89Chepstow ST 538933


90Tutshill ST 533943 Elmvale brickyard


91Chepstow ST 536944 Chepstow Bridge

DESCRIPTION: Road bridge over riverSTATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:

92Chepstow ST 539941Chepstow railway bridge

STATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAMEDESCRIPTION:

93Lancaut ST 541967Promontory earthwork. "Spital Meend" placename

STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUS :NO. :LOCATION : GRID REF : NAME :DESCRIPTION:

Scheduled Ancient Monument94Lancaut ST 536965Deserted medieval village with church and crossScheduled Ancient Monument95Nr Lancaut ST 546972 Ban-Y-Gor Well

STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUS

96LydbrookSO 602169Remains of wharf and row of dock cottages on Quay Row.


NO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUS

97Nr Monmouth SO 534154 _ ___Earth work (Undated)

98Monmouth SO 536152Little Hadnock roman villa Roman VillaSAM99Monmouth SO 5194St Peters Churh Medieval riverside churchLB100Monmouth SO 511128 Wye BridgePost medieval stone bridge SAM

NO. : 101LOCATION : MonmouthGRID REF : SO 513121 NAME :DESCRIPTION: Disused railway bridge over riverSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

102Monmouth SO 513120Disused railway viaduct over river

103Redbrook SO 536103Post medieval incline overbridgeSAM104Redbrook SO 534101 St Denis' ChapelMedieval ecclesiastical building

STATUS


NO. : 105LOCATION : RedbrookGRID REF : SO 536098NAME : Redbrook viaductDESCRIPTION: Disused railway viaducSTATUS :NO. : 106LOCATION : WhitebrookGRID REF : SO 543063NAME : New WeirDESCRIPTION: Medieval weirSTATUS :NO. : 107LOCATION : BigsweirGRID REF : SO 537045NAME : Bigs WeirDESCRIPTION: Medieval weirSTATUS :NO. : 108LOCATION : LlandogoGRID REF : SO 531030NAME : Coed Ithel weirDESCRIPTION: Medieval weirSTATUS :NO. : 109LOCATION : LlandogoGRID REF : SO 523026NAME : Coed Ithol furnaceDESCRIPTION: Post medieval furnaceSTATUS : SAMNO. : 110LOCATION : LlandogoGRID REF : SO 529023NAME :DESCRIPTION: Furnace/modernSTATUS :NO. : 111LOCATION : BrockweirGRID REF : SO 539011NAME : Break weirDESCRIPTION: Medieval weirSTATUS :NO. : 112LOCATION : TinternGRID REF : SO 539008NAME : Tintern fordDESCRIPTION: Medieval fordSTATUS


NO.LOCATION GRID REFNAME __DESCRIPTION

113Tintern SO 535004 Lyn-Weir Medieval weir


114Tintern SO 531007St Michaels churchMedieval ecclesiastical building


115Tintern SO 529003 Ash Weir Medeival weir

STATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

116Tintern SO 530003Railway viaduct

117Tintern SO 538002Medieval ferry

118Tintern SO 533000 Tintern AbbeyMedieval ecclesiastical building

STATUS : SAMNO. : 119LOCATION : Nr TinternGRID REF : ST 538996NAME : Plum WeirDESCRIPTION: Medieval weirSTATUS :NO. : 120LOCATION : Nr TinternGRID REF : ST 536985NAME : Stowe weirDESCRIPTION: Medieval weirSTATUS


NO. : 121LOCATION : Nr Tintern GRID REF : ST 535985 NAME :DESCRIPTION: Medieval piscatory buildingSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

122Nr Tintern ST 539979 Wall Weir Medieval weir


123Nr Tidenham ST 545972 Half Weir

DESCRIPTION: Medieval weirSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAME

124Nr Tidenham ST 542971 Hook Weir

DESCRIPTION: Medieval WeirSTATUS :NO. : 125LOCATION : Chepstow GRID REF : ST 527960 NAME : Walters WeirDESCRIPTION: Medieval weirSTATUSNO.LOCATION GRID REF NAMEDESCRIPTION

126Chepstow ST 588956 Chit Weir Medieval weir


127Chepstow ST 531948 Striguil Bridge

DESCRIPTION: Remains of medieval bridgeSTATUS NO.LOCATION GRID REF NAME :DESCRIPTION: Medieval bridge remains

128Chepstow ST 539935

STATUS

APPENDIX 21SITES OF HISTORICAL FORDS ON THE WYE

NO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKS

1Clifford SO 243457 A ---

30Cablava SO 245472 HAlso site of ferry.

2Rhydspence SO 244451 A

3Whitney Bridge/Cowpond Pool SO 261474 A HExact position not clear4Clock Mills SO 291456 A IPlus ferry5

Turners Boat SO 311459 A

6Bredwardine SO 336446 A

7Monnington SO 376432 APosition unclear

8Byford SO 400424 A H ISite of ford still visible. Used as canoe launch.9Bridge Sollars SO 412425 AAlso site of ferry.

NB. List is not comprehensive. Compiled from documentry sources only.

SITES OF HISTORICAL FORDS ON THE WYE

NO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKS

10Rowlands Ford SO 417407 APosition unclear11Sugwas SO 450402 AAlso site of ferry- 12Eaton Camp SO 452397 APosition unclear13Lower Breinton SO 472395 A H

14Hereford SO 509396 A G

26Sink Ford SO 547376 DLocation not certain15James Ford, Holme Lacy SO 557363 A D F

16Mill Farm, Fownhope SO 573348 A H

17Hoarwithy SO 549295 A B F G HLater replaced by toll bridge18Red Rail ford SO 548283 A F G H

NB. List is not comprehensive. Compiled from documentry sources only


NO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO_ SOURCES - REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKS

32Ballingham SO 571307H ---------" '

Also site of ferry.24Strangford SO 578286 C F

27Much Fawley SO 591295 FLocation not certain19FoySO 604284 A D H

20Wilton SO 591242 A

21RossSO 589241 A G

25Horn ford SO 574226 CLocation not certain22Kerne SO 580192 A GReplaced by bridge 23Lydbrook Not known A G

28Lydbrook SO 596170 GLocation not certain

NB. List is not comprehensive. Compiled from documentry sources only.


NO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/ LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF INFO SOURCES REMARKS

34Huntsham (Nr) SO 568172 H

29Symonds Yat SO 558153 G ILocation uncertain 31Ox ford SO 563355 H

NB. List is not comprehensive. Compiled from documentry sources only

APPENDIX 22SITES OF HISTORICAL FERRIES ON THE WYE

NO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKS : _NO. : 2NAME/LOCATION: New Weir, KenchesterGRID REF : SO 433418REMARKS : Exact postion unclear.NO. : 3NAME/LOCATION: Hereford (Hunderton)GRID REF : SO 498392REMARKS :NO. : 4NAME/LOCATION: Hereford GRID REF : SO 512394REMARKS :

Moccas SO 364333

NO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKS

5Hereford (Bartonsham) SO 513394

NO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKS

6Bullingham SO 521392

7Stanks Ferry (Carrots Inn) SO 550381


8Holme Ferry SO 567365

NO. : 9NAME/LOCATION: Shipholme/Shipley FerryGRID REF : SO 567362REMARKS :NO. : 10NAME/LOCATION: FownhopeGRID REF : SO 574342REMARKS :NO. : 11NAME/LOCATION: Mancells Ferry GRID REF : SO 576326REMARKSNO. : 12NAME/LOCATION: Ballingham or Cary Boat GRID REF : SO 571307REMARKS :

NB.List is not comprehensive. Compiled from documentry sources only

SITES OF HISTORICAL FERRIES ON THE WYE

NO. : 13NAME/LOCATION: HoarwithyGRID REF : SO 548295REMARKS : Later replaced by bridgeNO. :.14NAME/LOCATION: Sellack GRID REF : SO 565280REMARKS : Also site of fordNO. : 15NAME/LOCATION: FoyGRID REF : SO 610287REMARKS : Exact position unclearNO. : 16NAME/LOCATION: GlewstoneGRID REF : SO 566221REMARKS :NO. : 17NAME/LOCATION: GoodrichGRID REF : SO 575202REMARKS :NO. : 19NAME/LOCATION: LydbrookGRID REF : SO 602170REMARKS :NO. : 20NAME/LOCATION: HuntshamGRID REF : SO 568182REMARKS : Later replaced by bridgeNO. : 21NAME/LOCATION: Whitchurch GRID REF : SO 556164REMARKS :NO. : 22NAME/LOCATION: Lechmere Ley (nr Holme Lacy)GRID REF : SO 564353REMARKS :NO. : 23NAME/LOCATION: Poulstone (nr Sellack)GRID REF : SO 574282REMARKS : Exact position unclearNO. : 24NAME/LOCATION: FoyGRID REF : SO 600283REMARKS : Exact position unclearNO. : 25NAME/LOCATION: Pilstone FerryGRID REF : SO 542059REMARKS : Exact position unclear



NO. : NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF : .REMARKS--NO. :NAME/ LOCATI ON: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :

26Not knownSO 567358 _____ _Exact position unclear27HomeSO 566357Exact position unclear28Capler SO 582326Exact position unclear29Ballingham SO 565328

30English Bicknor SO 586177Exact position unclear31Hadnock SO 523137

32Redbrook SO 534103Exact position unclear33Byford SO 398426

34Sugwas SO 450402

35Bycross SO 374425

36Bridge Sollars SO 412425Later replaced by bridge37Brobury SO 351444

NB.List is not comprehensive. Compiled from documentry sources only.


NO- : 38NAME/LOCATION: Turners Boat GRID REF : SO 311459REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKSNO.NAME/ LOCATION GRID REF REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKS

39Clockmill Ferry SO 291456

40Shipley Ferry SO 563355

41Welsh Bicknor SO 592176


APPENDIX 23 SITES OF HISTORICAL WHARVES ON THE WYE

NO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKS . -NO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKS

1Byford SO 401424

Bridge Sollars SO 412425


New Weir, Kenchester SO 433414

NO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKSNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKS

HerefordVarious

5EignSO 521392

Mordiford Not Known

Dinedor SO 546368Exact position unclear

8Holme Lacy SO 568365

Fownhope, Locking Stocks SO 575342

10Cary Mills Not Known

NO. : 11NAME/LOCATION: Red RailGRID REF : SO 548283REMARKS :NO. : 12NAME/LOCATION: Much FawleyGRID REF : SO 591295REMARKS :

NB.List not comprehensive. Compiled from documentry sources Gnly.

SITES OF HISTORICAL WHARVES ON THE WYE

NO. : 13NAME/LOCATION: How CapleGRID REF : SO 608302REMARKS : Exact position unclearNO. : 14NAME/LOCATION: Ross GRID REF : Not KnownREMARKS :NO. : 15NAME/LOCATION: LydbrookGRID REF : SO 601177REMARKS :NO. 16NAME/LOCATION: English BicknorGRID REF : SO 586177REMARKS : Exact position unclearNO. : 17NAME/LOCATION: Whitchurch, Old ForgeGRID REF : SO 560184REMARKS : Remains still standing.NO. : 18NAME/LOCATION: Symonds YatGRID REF : SO 558154REMARKS : Exact position unclearNO.NAME/LOCATION GRID REF REMARKS

19Monmouth SO 514132

NO. : 20NAME/LOCATION: RedbrookGRID REF : Not KnownREMARKS :NO. : 21NAME/LOCATION: Whitebrook, Tump Farm GRID REF : SO 538067REMARKS :NO. : 22NAME/LOCATION: Riding Stream Wharf GRID REF : SO 525037REMARKS :NO. : 23NAME/LOCATION: LlandogoGRID REF : SO 526038REMARKS :NO. : 24NAME/LOCATION: LlandogoGRID REF : Not knownREMARKS :

NB.List not comprehensive. Compiled from documentry sources only

SITES OF HISTORICAL WHARVES ON THE WYE

NO. : 25NAME/LOCATION: St BriavelsGRID REF :_SO 531040. _ — ---- --- --------- - ' "

Exact position unclear26Brockweir Quay SO 539012Remains still standing. Recently restored.27Tintern, Friars Wharf SO 531007

28Tintern Quay SO 531002

29Abbey Slipway SO 532002Remains still standing.Slipway has been filled in.30ChepstowVarious

NB.List not comprehensive. Compiled from documentry sources only

REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :NO. :NAME/LOCATION: GRID REF :REMARKS :

APPENDICES 24 - 31

Misce l laneous

APPENDIX 24LAND BORDERING THE RIVER OWNED OR LEASED BY PUBLIC BODIES

NO. : 1LOCATION: LlangurigGRID REF: SN 850800 _ . . - -OWNER : Forestry-Commission-LAND USE: Timber ProductionREMARKS : Large area of woodland close to and adjacent to

right bank of river.NO. : 2LOCATION: LlanyrthwlGRID REF: SN 977640OWNER : Llanyrthwl Community CouncilLAND USE: NoneREMARKS : Very small area of rough land next to bridge.

Downstream, right bank.NO. :LOCATION: GRID REF: OWNER :

Pont Aber-Bidno SN 893803Powys County Council

LAND USE: Highway VergeREMARKS : Very small strip of land next to roadNO. :LOCATION: GRID REF: OWNER :LAND USE: REMARKS :

Rhayader SN 968684Radnorshire District Council (Part owner, part leased from private owner)Public park and camp site.Land is held in a mix of ownership and leasehold

NO. : 5LOCATION: RhayaderGRID REF: SN 970677OWNER : Radnorshire District CouncilLAND USE: Rugby field and football groundREMARKS : Part of site is leased to rugby club.NO. : 6LOCATION: RhayaderGRID REF: SN 973676OWNER : Rhayader Town CouncilLAND USE: Riverside walkREMARKS : Narrow strip of land next to river on left bank

next to rugby ground. Riverside walk with picnic tables.

LAND BORDERING THE RIVER OWNED OR LEASED BY PUBLIC BODIES

NO. : 7 ~ -----LOCATION: RhayaderGRID REF: SN 968685OWNER : Rhayader Town CouncilLAND USE: Rough trackREMARKS : Rough track to river from main road. Common land.

Old ford or drovers track.NO. : 8LOCATION: Rhayader, The GroeGRID REF: SN 968677OWNER : Rhayader Town CouncilLAND USE: Public open spaceREMARKS : Small area of formal public park next to river

below bridge.NO. : 9LOCATION: Builth Wells Groe ParkGRID REF: SO 040512OWNER : Brecknock Borough CouncilLAND USE: Public park REMARKS :NO. : 10LOCATION: ErwoodGRID REF: SO 089439OWNER : Powys County CouncilLAND USE: Picnic Site and car park.REMARKS : Former railway station land. Footpath to river,NO. : 11LOCATION: GlasburyGRID REF: SO 172392OWNER : Powys County CouncilLAND USE: Agricultural holding REMARKS : Hamilton smallholding estateNO. : 12LOCATION: Glasbury BontGRID REF: SO 179391OWNER : Radnorshire District Council (Leased from

Maesyllwch Estate)LAND USE: Grazing and public open space.REMARKS : Well used canoe launching site. Registered common

land.


NO. : 13LOCATION: Glasbury.BontGRID REF: SO 180395 . . _ - - -OWNER - : Radnor District Council (Leased from Maesyllwch

Estate)LAND USE: Grazing and public open space.REMARKS : Registered common land.NO. : 14LOCATION: HayGRID REF: SO 228426OWNER : Hay Town CouncilLAND USE: Footpath and public open space.REMARKS : Long strip of land fronting the river, either side

of bridge on right bank. Includes riverside walk, canoe launch, informal car park and picnic site.

NO. : 15LOCATION: Canon BridgeGRID REF: SO 435415OWNER : Hereford and Worcester County CouncilLAND USE: Agricultural estateREMARKS : Approximately 2.5 km of river frontage.NO. : 16LOCATION: KenchesterGRID REF: SO 435419OWNER : National TrustLAND USE: Historic gardens REMARKS :NO. : 17LOCATION: BreintonGRID REF: SO 472395OWNER : National TrustLAND USE: Historic church and land REMARKS :NO. : 18LOCATION: Hereford, Bishops MeadowGRID REF: SO 591395OWNER : Hereford City CouncilLAND USE: Public open spaceREMARKS : Large area of land used as recreation ground and

informal public open space.


NO. : 19LOCATION: Hereford, Castle Green.GRID REF: SO 513396OWNER : Hereford City CouncilLAND USE: Public open spaceREMARKS : Site of previous castle. Ancient monument.NO. : 20LOCATION: HerefordGRID REF: SO 503393OWNER : Hereford City CouncilLAND USE: Footpath and cycleway.REMARKS : Riverside footpath. Cyclway on route of disused

railway crosses the river via old bridge.NO. : 21LOCATION: Hereford, Broomy HillGRID REF: SO 500394OWNER : Hereford City CouncilLAND USE: Public open space and playing field.REMARKS :NO. : 22LOCATION: Hereford. Lower BullinghamGRID REF: SO 520383OWNER : Hereford City CouncilLAND USE: Informal public open space REMARKS : Registered common landNO. : 2 3LOCATION: HerefordGRID REF: SO 523385OWNER : Hereford and Worcester County CouncilLAND USE: Pumping stationREMARKS : Very little land fronting the riverNO. : 24LOCATION: Holme LacyGRID REF: SO 563353OWNER : Hereford and Worcester County CouncilLAND USE: Agriculture REMARKS :


NO. : 25LOCATION: Holme Lacy

_ GRID-REF: -SO 553359— ---------------- ---------OWNER : Hereford and Worcester County CouncilLAND USE: Agriculture. Woodland along river bank REMARKS : Grounds of Herefordshire College of Agriculture.NO. : 26LOCATION: Ballingham Island GRID REF: SO 555303OWNER : Hentland and Ballingham Parish Council LAND USE: NoneREMARKS : Registered common land.NO. : 27LOCATION: Backney GRID REF: SO 583272OWNER : Hereford and Worcester County Council LAND USE: Restored waste land fill site.REMARKS : Former railway cutting and embankment. Outline

plans for development as picnic site and possible canoe launch. Adjcaent S.9 common land.

NO. : 28LOCATION: Ross GRID REF: VariousOWNER : South Herefordshire District Council LAND USE: Public open spaceREMARKS : Several large areas of riverside land in Ross and

Wilton.NO. : 29LOCATION: Wilton CommonGRID REF: SO 582236OWNER : South Herefordshire District CouncilLAND USE: Grazing REMARKS : Common landNO. : 30LOCATION: Kerne Bridge GRID REF: SO 582188OWNER : Hereford and Worcester County CouncilLAND USE: Picnic site and canoe launch REMARKS :


NO. : 31LOCATION: Lower LydbrookGRID REF: SO 596170OWNER : Lydbrook Parish CouncilLAND USE: Picnic Site and canoe launch REMARKS :NO. : 32LOCATION: Welsh Bicknor GRID REF: SO 587177OWNER : Gloucestershire County Council LAND USE: FootbridgeREMARKS : Land and footbridge at: Stowfield viaduct.NO. :LOCATION: GRID REF: OWNER :LAND USE: REMARKS :

NO. :LOCATION: GRID REF: OWNER :

33Symonds Yat area.Foresty CommissionTimber production, conservation and recreation. Several large areas of land comprising part of the Royal Forest of Dean.34Monmouth SO 509123Monmouth Borough Council

LAND USE: Allotments, sewage farm and open space.REMARKS : Triangle of land between the river and A40 road

Includes river island.NO. : 35LOCATION: MonmouthGRID REF: SO 513129OWNER : Monmouth Borough Council.LAND USE: Public open Space.REMARKS : Riverside park. Site of rowing club. Concrete

steps used for canoe access. Route of Wye Valley Walk. Ownership includes bed of river.

NO. : 36LOCATION: MonmouthGRID REF: SO 513131OWNER : Monmouth Town CouncilLAND USE: Rough open spaceREMARKS : Land known as Dixton Field. Town Council also own

strip of land along river in two adjacent upstream fields.


NO. : 37LOCATION: Cadora Backs (Nr Redbrook) GRID REF: SO 535086 ... _____ ____OWNER Gloucestershire County CouncilLAND USE: Highways VergeREMARKS : Land is let, together with fishing rights. Licence

for water level recorder and guage posts.NO. : 38LOCATION: RedbrookGRID REF: SO 535102OWNER : Gloucestershire County CouncilLAND USE: Highways - Roadside verge REMARKS : Former railway land.NO. : 39LOCATION: Redbrooke GRID REF: SO 536098OWNER : Gloucestershire C.C /Monmouth B.C (Joint).LAND USE: Rough land and footbridge.REMARKS : Land and disused railway bridge. Highways. Two

councils are joint tenants subject to wayleaves for water pipe, and recorder box.

NO. : 40LOCATION: BrockweirGRID REF: SO 537015OWNER : Gwent County CouncilLAND USE: Highway VergeREMARKS : Highway land plus strip of land cut off by road

next to river. Former railway land.NO. :LOCATION:

41Brockweir

GRID REF: SO 538013OWNER St Briavels Parish CouncilLAND USE: Footpath and rough vegetationREMARKS : Strip of overgrown river frontage land. Crossed by

Offas Dyke Path.NO. : 42LOCATION: TinternGRID REF: SO 538008OWNER : Gwent County CouncilLAND USE: Picnic site and footpathREMARKS : Site of old railway station. Operated as picnic

site and visitor centre.Extends upstream to Brockweir bridge. Includes riverside meadow.


NO. : 43LOCATION: ChepstowGRID REF: ST 538942OWNER : Monmouth Borough CouncilLAND USE: Public open spaceREMARKS : Public park fronting the river. Part of area has

been purchased recently from the NRA and enhanced.

APPENDIX 25REGISTERED COMMON LAND BORDERING THE WYE

NO.: 1 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 104 NAME/LOCATION : Rhayader GRID REF: SN 966656OWNER : Glanusk Estates - - REMARKS : _______ __ - ---- ---- -------NO.: 2 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 70NAME/LOCATION : RhayaderGRID REF: SN 974677OWNER : Mr and Mrs A S SowmanREMARKS : One of two small areas of land leading to river

from road. Public right of way.NO.: 3 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 70 NAME/LOCATION : Rhayader GRID REF: SN 975677 OWNER : Miss E A VaughnREMARKS : One of two small areas of land leading to river

from road. Public right of way.NO.: 4 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 72 NAME/LOCATION : Rhayader GRID REF: SN 968685 OWNER : Rhayader Town CouncilREMARKS : Narrow strip of land leading down to river. Site

of old ford or drovers track. Public right of wayNO.: 5 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 105 NAME/LOCATION : Llanwrthwl GRID REF: SN 982627 OWNER : Gian Usk Estates REMARKS :NO.: 6 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 1NAME/LOCATION : Glasbury, Upper and Middle Groe GRID REF: SO 182397 OWNER : Mr R S Eckley REMARKS :NO.: 7 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 31 NAME/LOCATION : Glasbury Bont GRID REF: SO 180395OWNER : Maesllwch Estate (Leased to Radnorshire D.C.) REMARKS : Grazing and public open space.NO.: 8 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 62 NAME/LOCATION : Glasbury GRID REF:OWNER : Radnor District Council REMARKS :NO.: 9 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 30 NAME/LOCATION : Glasbury Bont GRID REF: SO 179391OWNER : Maesyllwch Estate (Leased to Radnorshire D.C.) REMARKS : Grazing and public open space.

REGISTERED COMMON LAND BORDERING THE WYE'NOV'S' 10-- COUNTY-REF_ NO. : CL76NAME/LOCATION : Clifford Common ---— --- - - _ ____GRID REF: SO 244462OWNER s Herefordshire Nature Trust REMARKS : Managed as a nature reserve.NO.: 11 COUNTY REF NO.: CL78 NAME/LOCATION : Merbach Hill GRID REF: SO 300453 OWNER s J Williams REMARKS :NO.: 12 COUNTY REF NO.s CL175 NAME/LOCATION s Little Scar GRID REF: SO 340453 OWNER s See Land Registar REMARKS :NO.S 13 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 131 NAME/I£>CATION : Breinton Common (Part)GRID REF: SO 453401OWNER : Mr G Morgan-Jones_REMARKS :NO.: 14 COUNTY REF NO.: CL87 NAME/LOCATION : Breinton Common (Part)GRID REF: SO 452399OWNER : None. Protected under S.9 REMARKS :NO.s 15 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 167NAME/IX)CATION s Wye River Bank, Lower Bullingham.GRID REFs SO 520383OWNER s Hereford City Council(Pt) . Remainder protected S.9 REMARKS sNO.s 16 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 27NAME/LOCATION : Ballingham Common and HillGRID REF: SO 574323OWNER : (Pt) Mr R H Thomas. Rest none regd. Protected S.9 REMARKS :NO.: 17 COUNTY REF NO.s CL 26 NAME/LOCATION s Ballingham Island GRID REF: SO 555303OWNER : Hentland and Ballingham Parish Council.REMARKS :NO.: 18 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 158NAME/LOCATION s Bibletts Common and Bibletts IslandGRID REFs SO 553302OWNER s Mrs E P WilliamsREMARKS s

REGISTERED COMMON LAND BORDERING THE WYENO.: 19 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 158 NAME/LOCATION : Kings Caple Commonn GRID REF: SO 549295 OWNER : None. Protected S.9REMARKS : _ ___ _ . __ - — ----- 'NO.: 20 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 47 NAME/LOCATION : Shop Meadow Common GRID REF: SO 548293OWNER : (Pt) G A Roberts. Rest none regd. Protected S.9 REMARKS :NO.: 21 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 48 NAME/LOCATION : The Rocks Common(part)GRID REF: SO 546287 OWNER : Charles Clore REMARKS :NO.: 22 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 49 NAME/LOCATION : The Rocks Common(part)GRID REF: SO 547285 OWNER : Mr B Whitehouse REMARKS :NO.: 23 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 185NAME/LOCATION : Riverside Plot, Bibletts CommonGRID REF: SO 553303OWNER : Mrs Ellen Rose WilliamsREMARKS :NO.: 24 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 5 NAME/LOCATION : Backney Common GRID REF: SO 586270OWNER : None Registered. Protected S.9REMARKS : Outline plans by Hereford and Worcester County

Council to develop adjacent land as picnic site.NO.: 25 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 205 NAME/LOCATION : Wilton Common GRID REF: SO 590241OWNER : South Herefordshire District Council REMARKS :NO.: 26 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 32 NAME/LOCATION : Moor Meadow GRID REF: SO 582237 OWNER : Prudential Assurance Co.REMARKS :NO.: 27 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 126 NAME/LOCATION : Coppett Hill GRID REF: SO 572175OWNER : The Coppett Hill Trust LtdREMARKS : Management of the common is the responsiblity of

charitable trust.

REGISTERED COMMON LAND BORDERING THE WYE-NO.-: -28 - -COUNTY REF NO. : CL 192NAME/LOCATION : River Island,- Symonds-Yat— ---- __GRID REF: SO 560156OWNER : None Registered. Protected S.9 REMARKS :NO.: 29 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 196 NAME/LOCATION : Alpine Wharf, Symonds Yat West.GRID REF: SO 560159OWNER : None Registered. Protected S.9 REMARKS :NO.: 30 COUNTY REF NO.: GL83 NAME/LOCATION : Reddings Enclosure GRID REF: SO 540140 OWNER : Sec of State for Wales (Maj.) Part protected S. REMARKS : Part of Forestry Commission estate.NO.: 31 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 333 NAME/LOCATION : The Hudnalls (1)GRID REF: SO 535040OWNER : (Part) J.O.C.Hopkinson. (Part) Protected S.9 REMARKS : Rights held by residents of Bigsweir parish.

Boundary stops short of river.NO.: 32 COUNTY REF NO.: CL 333 NAME/LOCATION : The Hudnalls (2)GRID REF: SO 533030OWNER : (Part) J.O.C.Hopkinson. (Part)" Protected S.9 REMARKS : Rights held by residents of Bigsweir parish.

Boundary stops short of river.

APPENDIX 26

INTRODUCTION ______ _______ ___- - - - -

The following reports and publications are the most directly relevant sources of information about nature conservation and landscape interests in the Vye Valley. The list is by no means exhaustive. A great deal of additional information is available, much of vhich has not been published. A lot of information is held by English Nature and the Countryside Council for Vales, by non-statutory groups and by local naturalists and other interested individuals.

GENERALNature Conservancy Council River Wve Corridor Survey 1988 (Unpublished)

This major survey vas undertaken between August and September, 1988 and covers the stretch of the river between a point just west of Hay-on-Vye and its mouth. The work was carried out by a two person survey team under contract to the NCC.The river we divided into % km stretches. The following information was recorded:-

o The physical feature of the channel - including its dimensions, substrata and bank type,

o Adjacent land use. o Bankside vegetation.o Channel vegetation (where obviously identifiable from the banks), o Other points of interest.Both banks of the river were surveyed. The information collected is contained on a series of annotated maps, together with a written description and a photographic record.Although the methodology used was appropriate for collecting the level of information required of this type of corridor survey, it does have limitations:-

o The survey was carried out from one bank only.o Generally, the survey stopped at the water's edge and only considered

bankside vegetation, o It did not look in detail at fauna.o The level of species identification in the vegetation survey was very

general and may have overlooked some of the more unusual species, lower plants and early flowering species.

Despite these limitations, this survey does provide the most comprehensive record of vegetation and river structure available for the Vye, and is a most useful reference, especially when considering proposals for development adjacent to the river.Nature Conservancy Council (1987) Gazetteer of Sites of Nature Conservation Interest in the Wve Valiev AONB.

This report provides the most comprehensive assessment of non SSSI sites of nature conservation interest within the AONB. It is based on information held by English Nature and the Countryside Council for Vales, and that provided by the county nature trusts in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Gwent, all whom have undertaken some key site surveys. Information is held on a series of maps and written details are available for each site.

EXISTING INFORMATION SOURCES - ENVIRONMENT

Herefordshire Nature Trust Ltd/Worcestershire Nature Conservation Trust Ltd Special Wildlife Sites in the Countv of Hereford and Worcester (1990)This report contains details of key sites in Hereford and Worcester which, though not SSSIs, are none the less important locally for nature conservation. The information contained in the report is based on survey work carried out by the trusts and is intended to be kept up to date. It contains details of a number of sites adjacent or close to the river. It is particularly useful for that part of Herefordshire outside the AONB where information is otherwise scarce.

NCC Nature Conservation in the Wye Valiev AONB 1977

This report to the Vye Valley ANOB Joint Advisory Committee reviews the prospects for nature conservation within the AONB. It followed on from a previous report ("Nature Conservation in the Wye Valley AONB" 1971, Nature Conservancy) and a series of supplementary reports giving details of local interest and sites in each of the three counties - Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and (at the time) Monmouthshire.The report contains an assessment of natural history interests within the AONB and discusses how the conservation of these interests may be influenced by policies and practices in forestry, river management and land use.The Appendix to the report lists 77 sites of natural history interest, with a general description, points of interest and an assessment of their importance. It also contains a map showing the extent and distribution of important sites and the main physiographical zones.

Gloucestershire Trust for Nature Conservation Rivers Survey 1978This report includes a section on the Gloucestershire stretch of the Wye. The river is divided into 1 km lengths, and is discussed under the following headings:-

o Physical features (geology, topography, profile, substrata, flow and turbidity).

o Human influence (land use, artefacts, outflows and recreation), o Vegetation, including aquatic, marsh and emergent vegetation and adjacent

habitats.o Fauna (fish, birds and mammals), o Areas meriting conservation.

This survey provides a useful summary of the main interests on this section of the river although it is fairly superficial in its approach. It has also to some extent been superseded by the more recent NCC survey.NCC River Wve Survey of Herefordshire 1979

This survey, which is based on data on riparian habitats held by the NCC, lists those sites along the river which were selected as being most important for their natural history interest, together with a description of their important features. It concentrates on riparian land and adjacent land uses. Again this information is dated and has been superseded by more recent reports.

R. W. Edwards and M. P. Brooker The Ecology of the Wve 1982

This book summarises a substantial body of scientific information about the Wye. In doing so, it draws together the results of past investigations into

various aspects of the River’s ecology. The book is divided into a number of chapters covering physiography, water quality, plants, macro-invertebrates, fish, birds and mammals. It also considers the possible effects of future changes in land use and water resource management. The book's importance lies in the fact that at, the time - of publication,-!^ was the most complete account

~ of the'ecology of the Vye. It also contains an extensive bibliography of past publications and scientific papers.BIRDSRSPB Survey of the Birds of the River Wve (1977) Report prepared for the Nature Conservancy Council January 1978This report is based upon a survey undertaken in the spring and summer of 1977 between Plynlimon and Redbrook - most of the river. The main objectives of the survey were:-o To determine the diversity, numbers and distribution of birds using the

river and its banks, and to assess the breeding population of these species.

o To relate the breeding density of birds to the physical and vegetation characteristics of the river and its banks.

The river was surveyed a total of 6 times. The species of bird recorded fell into 4 categories:-1. Species closely associated with the river.2. Species which used the river but did not nest on it or its banks.3. Vaders which breed on land adjacent to the river.4. Species associated mainly with the scrub and wasteland along the river

bank.In addition, the physical and vegetation characteristics of the river and its banks were recorded, i.e., aspects of river flow, river structure, river vegetation, bank vegetation, land use and man-made artefacts. The river was divided into several sections, reflecting its different physical characteristics.

A total of 129 species were recorded, of which 71 were breeding on the river or its banks. A further 6 were breeding on nearby waters and another 18 were probably breeding nearby. The remaining 34 were recorded only as visitors. Prom these a select list of 58 species were chosen for detailed counts. The results of the census are illustrated on a series of maps showing the distribution of each species, together with an assessment of the number of breeding territories. The maps are accompanied by a written description for each species.This is the only comprehensive survey of bird populations to be undertaken on the Vye. It is, however, fifteen years out of date and cannot be regarded as a definitive record of present day bird populations. Its usefulness is as a base upon which future surveys can build.WOODLAND

The Vye Valley is internationally important for its woodland and the amount of information held about them is extensive. Those within the AONB, which contains most of the major blocks, are particularly well documented. Many have been designated as SSSIs and are managed, at least in part, for conservation and amenity. Some are owned by the Forestry Commission.

Ancient Woodland Inventories

English Nature and The Countryside Council for Vales are in the process of compiling inventories of ancient woodland for each county. These are in varying stages of completion and, once complete, will form a valuable record of these important habitats and landscape features. Inventories are available for Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Gwent. There is no comparable inventory for Powys.

I. C. Bolt Wve Valiev Woodlands Project Report (1980K

This important report is the culmination of a two year project sponsored by the Nature Conservancy Council. It covers all woodlands within the AONB and contains a great deal of information about each area of woodland. This is held on a series of maps, record cards and species lists.LANDSCAPE

Company of Designers Ltd The Wve Valiev Study (1991) (Report Commissioned by the Wye Valley AONB Joint Advisory Committee)

This report is an appraisal of the landscape of the entire Vye Valley AONB. It looks at the land use, topographic, ecological and historical components of the valley and identifies those landscape features which contribute most to the special qualities of the area. It also identifies a number of major landscape issues affecting the AONB. The report recognises in particular the special beauty of the Vye Gorge landscape with the river as it focus, and the various activities centred on the river. Some of the potentially damaging consequences of recreation and tourism use of the river are discussed, including the development and control of canoe access points and the impact of fishery improvements.

Hereford and Worcester County Council - County Landscape Appraisal 1990

The intention of this appraisal was to collect information about the visual experience, historical importance and ecological value of the landscape within Hereford and Worcester, whilst taking into account activities such as agriculture, recreation and tourism, and their relationship with the landscape. A wide range of information was collected including statutorily protected areas, topography, slopes, woodland, habitat types, sites of nature conservation interest and historic landscapes. This is held on a series of Ordnance Survey map overlays.An report sets out the findings of the appraisal and the issues arising from it. This report incorporates the advice and comments from a number of statutory and voluntary organisations.

The purpose of the report is to assist with:-

o Reviewing the landscape policies of the county structure plan and providing a planning framework for local planning authorities,

o Identifying opportunities for landscape management.o Identifying priorities and programmes for those agencies involved in

countryside management.

Although the report is very general in its approach and does not deal specifically with the River Vye, it does form a useful data base of information about landscape interests in the Herefordshire section of the Valley.

APPENDIX 27

PREVIOUS STUDIES OF RECREATION ON THE WYE

D. Crease and E. C. Penning-Rovsell Pressure and Conflict: Managing Recreation and-Sharing Water Space~on'the River Wye Middlesex Polytechnic 1985

This report was the culmination of a research study into the recreational use of the Wye between Glasbury and Chepstow, commissioned by the Welsh Water Authority. It considers the use made of the river by the various recreational activities and examines the perceptions and attitudes of groups such as riparian and fishery owners, recreational users and conservationists. The main aim of the study was to consider the conflicts between competing uses and to recommend practical means of resolving them.The research methodology used involved using two sets of questionnaire surveys; one aimed at river users (e.g., canoeists, fishermen, visitors/tourists) and one aimed at non-users (e.g., fishery owners, bailiffs, canoeists and other navigation interests, nature conservation bodies and statutory agencies). A limited postal survey of canoe clubs and associations was also carried out.The study provided a lot of information about the pattern of recreational use on the Wye and the nature and extent of any conflicts, both between different users and between users and non-users. However, whilst the report does provide some good examination, there are serious limitations arising from the research method adopted. The reliance on questionnaires alone is inherently subjective. This particularly affects the estimates of the level and distribution of use. No 'on the ground' monitoring was carried out.

Despite these drawbacks, the report does contain a valuable body of comments and opinions drawn from a wide variety of individuals, and there is no reason to challenge the main conclusions and recommendations of the report.

J. Foster Angling and Canoeing on the River Wve UWIST 1988

This report, commissioned by the Welsh Water Authority, sought to quantify the total number of canoeists and anglers using the Wye, and to look at the patterns of activity of the two groups. Counts of anglers and canoeists were carried out over 66 days between June 1987 and February 1988. These took place either from a canoe' or from the bank. The number and location of canoeists and anglers observed was recorded and where possible, the origin of canoeists was noted.A great deal of data was collected and from this an estimate of the relative levels of use and the potential for conflict was calculated. However, caution should be expressed about the reliability of these findings. The survey methods used are likely to result in inaccuracies - the sites chosen for survey (i.e., bridges) were arbitrary and unsystematic, and the counts only took place for short period at each point. The number of staff employed to carry out the surveys was very limited.Comment

These two reports (Crease and Penning-Rowsell and Foster) together form the only previous authoritative estimates of recreational use of the Wye. Both surveys found the distribution and pattern of use by canoeists and anglers to be broadly similar. Game fishing and canoeing were found to be common along most of the river, with particularly high concentrations of canoeists at Glasbury and Symonds Yat. However, there are significant differences between the two reports when it comes to estimating the relative numbers within each

group. For instance, Foster puts the number of game angler day visits at 16910 per year compared to Crease and Penning- Rowsell's 5-7000, whereas Crease and Penning-Rowsell1s estimate of 30-35000 canoeists contrasts with Foster's estimate of 13472.

Much of this discrepancy can probably be attributed to the methodology used. Foster's report is possibly more reliable in that it was at least based upon direct observation, whereas Crease and Penning-Rowsell based their estimates solely on the opinions and observations of third parties.

Welsh Vater Authority/Vye Valley AONB Joint Advisory Committee Report of the proceedings of the conference held on 4th June. 1984 entitled 'The Vve - Consensus or Chaos'

This is a collection of papers, presented to a specially convened conference by representatives from some of the main statutory agencies with responsibility for the Vye and by the various sporting governing bodies. Together, they are a useful summary of the important issues affecting the Vye at the time. They rehearse many of the concerns expressed by the various river users and highlight some of the potential ways forward. Two of its conclusions, the need for an overall management plan and the appointment of a project officer, led to the inception of the River Vye Project.

Sports Council for Vales/Velsh Vater Authority River Canoeing in Vales 1980

This report examines the opportunities for canoeing in Vales and the problems of access faced by canoeists. It also sets out the physical requirements for different branches of the sport. The most useful aspect of the report is its wide ranging analysis of the access question and the ways in which access can be improved. It highlights a number of alternative viewpoints on this issue, including those of other river users and owners. It concentrates on the conflict between canoeing and angling in particular, and puts forward several recommendations aimed at reducing conflict. A number of different access agreements are examined in detail and, of direct relevance to the Vye, the issues of canoe registration and payment are discussed.

NRA BYELAW MAKING POWERS WATER RESOURCES ACT 1991

BYELAW-MAKING POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY

Byelaws fo r regulating use o f inland waters

1.— (1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph but without prejudice to the powers conferred by the following provisions of this Schedule, where it appears to the Authority to be necessary or expedient to do so for the purposes of any of the functions specified in paragraphs (a), (c) and (d ) o f section 2( I ) of this Ac., the Authority may make byelaws—

(a) prohibiting such inland waters as may be specified in the byelaws frombeing used for boating (whether with mechanically propelled boats or otherwise), swimming or other recreational purposes; or

(b) regulating the way in which any inland waters so specified may be used for any o f those purposes.

(2) Byelaws made by the Authority under this paragraph shall not apply to—(a) any tidal waters or any discrete waters;(b) any inland waters in relation to which functions are exercisable by a

navigation authority, harbour authority or conservancy authority other than the Authority; or

(c) any reservoir belonging to, and operated by. a water undertaker.

(3) Byelaws made in respect of any inland waters by virtue of this paragraph may—

(a) include provision prohibiting the use of the inland waters by boatswhich are not for the time being registered with the Authority in such manner as the byelaws may provide; and

(b) authorise the Authority to make reasonable charges in respect of the registration of boats in pursuance of the byelaws.

Byelaws for regulating the use o f navigable waters etc.

2.— ( I ) The Authority shall have power to make such byelaws as are mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) below with respect to any inland waters in relation to which—

(a) there is a public right o f navigation; and(b) the condition specified in sub-paragraph (2) below is satisfied,

and with respect to any land associated with such waters.

(2) For the purposes of this paragraph the condition mentioned in sub- paragraph ( I ) above is satisfied in relation to any waters if navigation in those waters—

(a) is noi for the time being subject to the control o f any navigation authority, harbour authority or conservancy authority; or

(b) is subject to the control of such a navigation authority, harbour authority or conservancy authority as is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph by reason of its appearing to the Secretary of State to be unable for the time being to carry out its functions.

(3) The byelaws referred to in sub-paragraph ( I ) above in relation to any inland waters or to any land associated with any such waters are byelaws for any of the following purposes, that is to say—

(a) the preservation o f order in or on any such waters or land;(b) the prevention of damage to anything in or on any such waters or land

or to any such land;

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240 c. 57 Water Resources A d . J99J- -------------

Sc h . 25 (c) scouring that persons resorting to any such waters or land so behave asto avo id undue interference with the enjoyment of the waters or land hy others.

(4) W ithout prejudice to the generality of any of the paragraphs of sub- paragraph (3) above or to the power conferred on the Authority by virtue of paragraph 4 below, the byelaws mentioned in that sub-paragraph include byelaws—

(a) regulating sailing, boating, bathing and fishing and other forms ofrecreation;

(b) prohibiting the use of the inland waters in question by boats which are not for the lime being registered, in such manner as may be required hy the byelaws, with the Authority;

(c) requiring the provision o f such sanitary appliances as may be nccessaryfor the purpose of preventing pollution; and

(d ) authorising the making of reasonable charges in respcct of ihcregistration o f boats for the purposes of the byelaws.

(5) In this paragraph “ boat” includes a vessel o f any description, and “ boating" shall be construed accordingly.

APPENDIX 29

THE LEGAL STATUS OF NAVIGATION ON THE RIVER WYE

Report bv NRA Regional Solicitor - April 1992. -

The aim of this report is to outline the legal position as regards navigation rights on the River Vye and to answer the question:-

Is there a public right of navigation on the River Vye?GeneralThe public may acquire rights of navigation in one or more of the following ways:-

(a) where Statute confers such rights on the public, or(b)(i) by express (or implied) grant by the riparian owners,(b)(ii) on proof of immemorial user.

Over tidal waters however, there is a presumption that the public has a right to navigate.Already therefore it becomes clear that in considering the public's right to navigate the River Vye a distinction must be drawn between the tidal and the non-tidal Vye.The Tidal VveIt is generally accepted that the tidal limit of the Vye is found at Bigsweir, below Monmouth. It can therefore be said with certainty that upon this stretch of the Vye, that is from the mouth of the Vye to Bigsweir, that a public right of navigation exists. To my knowledge this right has not been subject to rebuttal it remains physically navigable and as such the public have navigated this stretch freely without dispute for many years.It is on the River above this point, the non-tidal Vye where uncertainty arises.The Non-Tidal VveThe presumption on tidal rivers that a public right of navigation exists is based on the fact that it is the Crown that owns the bed of a river up to the limits of the tide. Above the flow of the tide land beneath a river is privately owned so that while the public can acquire navigational rights over such waters they cannot have them as of right. As outlined above the public can acquire such rights in one of three ways: by statute; by express grant or on proof of immemorial user.a) The Statutory Position

Four Acts of Parliament have been identified as applying to the River Vye but only three of these have been considered relevant to this report namely:-

1. 14 Charles II Chap 14, Royal Assent 19 May 16622. 7 & 8 Villiam III Chap 14, Royal Assent 7 March 16953. George III Chap 78, Royal Assent 20 May 1809

To the best of my knowledge none of the above have been subject to repeal~and~ therefore the laws created by them remain in force to date.1. The first of these three, 14 Charles II is entitled:-

"An Act for the making navigable the Rivers Vye & Lugg and the Rivers and Brookes running into the same in the County of Hereford, Gloucester and Monmouth."

Brief Summary:-

This Act gave authority to the Sandys (Sir William, Vindsor & Henry) as trustees, to "make navigable the Rivers Vye and Lugg.... in the County of Hereford and other adjacent Countyes” with the view to improving trade on the River Vye by removing all "impediments to navigation” and setting up a system of locks and weirs along the river.

It is the Act which follows this one, ie. that of 7 & 8 Villiam III 1695 (which is referred to, for the purposes of this report, as the 'main Act') on which most of my attention has been centred for it is this Act which expressly creates public rights of navigation on the River Vye. Hence, consideration is now given to this Act but references will also be made to the 1662 Act.2. 7 & 8 Villiam III Chap 14 - 1695This Act was entitled:-

"An Act for making navigable the Rivers of the Vye £ Lugg in the County of Hereford."

and is referred to as the 'main' Act.

This Act was introduced as a continuance of the’ former Act of 1662, the aim being to increase trade upon the said Rivers Vye and Lugg by making them 'free and common' for all.Brief Summary

Under the previous Act, inter alia, powers, rights and privileges had been granted to the Sandys to undertake works laid out in the Statute with the aim of improving navigation on the said rivers. The Sandys received monies in order to undertake this work.

However, it is said that the Sandys "did nothing towards the making of the said River of Lugg navigable, and what they did towards the said work upon the said River of Vye was performed so slightly, that most of the locks and passages by them made, did in a very few years fall utterly to decay and ruin."

The purpose of the "main" Act then was to create a number of trustees to whom the task of completing these works and making the rivers navigable was given. Thus all powers, vested in the Sandys and all rights and privileges enjoyed by them (plus additional powers) were transferred to the trustees named in the main Act to hold on trust "for the good and benefit of the people of Hereford".

There is no doubt that this Act expressly creates a public right of navigation over the Rivers Vye and Lugg and their tributaries but some doubt has been expressed as to whether these rights extend along the whole length of the Rivers Vye & Lugg or are limited to within the County of Hereford.

Arguments for and against

There is evidence to suggest that the rights expressly granted by the main-Act of the public to navigate the-said-River extend'only to the length of the river which’ lies within the County of Hereford.

The main argument put forward by proposers of this interpretation stems from the reference to Hereford in the long title of that Act:-

“An Act for making navigable the rivers of Wye and Lugg in the County of Hereford".

This would appear at first glance to place a geographical limitation on these rights. However, although the long title of the 'main' Act makes reference to the County of Hereford the enacting clause itself, which expressly creates the public right of navigation, makes no such limitation. It states as follows

’the said Rivers of Vye and Lugg be, and from henceforth be accounted, deemed and taken to be free and common rivers and streams, to and for all his majesties subjects, freely to make use of...,"

The words of the enacting clause are clear and unambiguous and although the title of an Act may be looked at for the purpose of interpreting the statute as a whole it may not for the purpose of contradicting the clear and unambiguous language of particular provisions.Furthermore, if we refer back to the Act of 1662 we find that whilst the long title of that Act refers specifically to the Countyes of Monmouth, Gloucester and Hereford further reference is made in the provisions to "other adjacent countyes" and it is this reference which has been interpreted by some as constituting an extension of the improvement of navigation on the upper Vye ie. above Hay, and thus that the public rights granted under the main Act, with a view to improving navigation, must also apply to the 'Upper Vye' (see attached diagram for 'Upper Vye').

In addition the 'main Act* refers to monies raised under the 1662 Act by way of a trust fund, for the completion of the works on the river and it also stipulated that this trust was to be for:

"the good and benefit of the inhabitants of the said County of Hereford."

This reference could be regarded as further evidence that the public right of navigation was intended to be created solely within the County of Hereford since the monies raised were raised solely within that County for the "good and benefit" of those that lived there. However, it is also possible to argue in the alternative. Vhen we consider that the purpose of these three Acts was to make the River Vye navigable thus improving trade on the said river then we can say that it would be for the good and benefit of the people of Hereford, in terms of trade, for that public right of navigation to extend along the full length of the river. After all trade would not have been confined within the County boundary of Hereford but would have extended along the full length of the river.

3. George III, 1809 - The title of this Act was:-

"An Act for amending several Acts for making navigable the Rivers Vye & Lugg, in the County of Hereford and for making a Horse Towing path on certain points of the banks of the said River Vye."

This Act provides for the creation of a company whose- purpose was to--build_a. towing path along the banks of the River Vye. The aim was to aid free navigation of vessels upon the River Vye and thus render the main Act more effectual.

Vhilst it is recognised that the main title of this Act makes reference again to the County of Hereford it is suggested that since this Act was introduced to make "the main Act" more effectual it cannot intend to confine any public right of navigation conferred to the County of Hereford, if we take the view that this was not the purpose of the main Act.

It is my opinion that on the basis of the evidence studied and which is presented above that when the Act of 1695 was drafted it was not the draftsman's intention to limit the public right of navigation, which it expressly creates, to the County of Hereford but that the right should extend along the whole length of the non-tidal Vye.

However, I must stress that the position is far from certain and I suggest that the only way that a definite answer could be given would be by way of a Court ruling.

b) THE COMMON LAV POSITION

Vhere a statute does not expressly grant a public right of navigation attention must be turned towards the Common Law to infer that such a right exists.

As has been stated in the previous section a public right of navigation certainly exists on the River Vye within the County of Hereford but it remains uncertain as to whether these rights extend to the Upper Vye, above Hay-on-Vye and into Vales. In the absence of a definite ruling I have turned to the Common Law.

As was noted at the beginning of this report public rights of navigation over a watercourse may be acquired in one of three ways, the second and third are now considered:-

i) Bv express for implied) grant by the riparian owners

Public rights of navigation can arise through express or implied dedication of the right to navigate by all riparian owners.

It is suggested that to rely on this method of acquiring a public right of navigation is doubtful and unlikely to succeed and should therefore be discarded from consideration.ii) On proof of immemorial user

The acquisition of a right arising from long user must be founded on custom, prescription or the doctrine of lost grant.

However, the public cannot acquire rights by custom as customary rights are confined to specific classes of people rather than the public at large. Nor can the public acquire rights by prescription without evidence of express or implied dedication (refer to the case of : AG -v- Esher Lindleum Co Ltd [1901]2 Ch. 647) which, as is suggested above, in the light of the recent decision in the Derwent Case cannot be considered an option in these circumstances ie. when considering public rights of navigation. This would appear to leave only the option of the doctrine of lost grant, a doctrine adopted by the Courts, as a result of the difficulties in proving continuous user since time immemorial

(1189), and under which user as of right will be presumed where there is proof of continuous user for a period of 20 years or more. However this doctrine has been suggested as inappropriate by John Bates, a Barrister in_his„work entitled "Vater and Land Drainage Law- 1990,- with supplements lo date, since to base the right on this doctrine would be to hold that the public was granting itself the right as it arises from the fact that the river is owned by the public.

So after considering all the possibilities, as outlined above, and especially the implications of the decision in the case of : Vills Trustees -v- Caimgom Canoeing & Sailing School ([1976] S.C.30, S.L.T. 162) it has been suggested that the basis of a public right of navigation in a non-tidal river should be treated as a legal class of its own. I refer to Lord Fraser's speech in the Vills Trustee Case:-

"I have reached the opinion that a public right of navigation in a non-tidal river depends not only upon the theoretical navigability of the river but also on the proof of its actual use for that purpose, although I think the word 'prescriptive' in this context is apt to mislead by suggesting that navigation is a servitude right, which it is not, or at least that it is closely analogous to a right of way of land."

If we then apply this to the present situation, the criteria to be applied to the non-tidal River Vye, as regards whether the public have a right to navigate exists, will be based on the physical characteristics of the river and whether it is suitable for use by the public. It will also rely on evidence of actual public user since time immemorial. For evidence of public user it will be necessary to show "continuous user as of right" by the public as far as living testimony can go ie. 60-70 years.A right will be exercised "as of right" if it is exercised in the following way: -Nec vi - without forceNec clam - without secrecy nec precario - without permission.To conclude the Common Law position as regards public navigation rights on the River Vye will depend on the following:-

1. Vhether the River Vye is by its physical nature navigable by the public. The increasing use by the public of the Vye for recreational purposes, especially canoeing, may assist this argument.

2. That evidence can be deduced to prove continuous user as of right by the public on the River Vye since time immemorial. This evidence must show in the manner set out by Viscount Maugham, in the case of, Volstanton Ltd -v- Newcastle Borough Council [1940] 3A11 ER 101, continuous user as of right, going as far back as living testimony can go, which would be about 60 to 70 years. The collection of such evidence would no doubt be assisted by the continued growth in recreational activities over recent years.

It is my opinion, based on the evidence presently available to me, that any claim that a public right of navigation exists over the whole of the River Vye based on the Common Law principles outlined above would not be difficult to sustain provided the necessary evidence could be produced.

AN OUTLINE OF THE LEGAL STATUS OF NAVIGATION ON THE RIVER-tfYE----- _

SOURCE

PLYNLIMON - 'THE UPPER VYE'STATUTEUNCLEAR VHETHER PUBLIC RIGHT EXPRESSLY GRANTED UNDER 1695 ACT EXTENDS TO THE 'UPPER VYE1 (COURT RULING NEEDED)COMMON LAV -WHERE THE RIVER IS SHOVN TO BE PHYSICALLY NAVIGABLE BY THE PUBLIC AND THERE HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS USER AS OF RIGHT BY THE PUBLIC AS FAR AS LIVING TESTIMONY (IE. 60-70 YEARS) A PUBLIC RIGHT OF NAVIGATION MAY BE ESTABLISHED AT COMMON LAV

HAY-ON-VYE - HEREFORD COUNTY BOUNDARY UPPER LIMIT

A PUBLIC RIGHT OF NAVIGATION GRANTED EXPRESSLY BY VIRTUE OF STATUTE [7 & 8 VILLIAM III 1695]

- HEREFORD COUNTY BOUNDARY LOVER LIMIT

BIGSVEIR - TIDAL LIMIT OF VYE

PUBLIC RIGHT OF NAVIGATION EXISTS

MOUTH SEVERN ESTUARY

CONCLUSION

(Please refer to the attached diagram headed "An Outline of the Legal Status of Navigation on the River Vye".)

There is no doubt that a public right of navigation exists over the tidal Vye to the point of Bigsveir which marks the tidal limit of the Vye.

Furthermore, there is no doubt that the Statute of 1695 (7 & 8 Villiam III) expressly grants a public right of navigation over the non tidal Vye vhich lies within the County of Hereford, as shown on the diagram. There is however, a considerable amount of conflicting opinion as to whether this right of navigation extends along the length of the River Vye.

It is my opinion, based on the evidence available, that it was the intention of the draftsman when they expressly granted a public right of navigation by the 1695 Act that this right was to extend to the whole length of_ the. river and not be limited to .that part of the-Wye-which Ties within the County of Hereford. However, I can give no enforceable ruling on the matter, as this would require a court ruling. However, in the absence of such a Court ruling the common law position has been considered as regards the Upper Vye. The conclusion reached is that at common law a public right of navigation will be established if evidence can be deduced to prove:1. That the River is physically capable of navigation.2. That there has been a continuous user as of right by the public since living

memory ie. over the last 60-70 years.The increasing use of the Vye in recent years for recreational pursuits such as canoeing may be of some assistance in this regard.Having considered both the Statutory and Common Law positions there appears to be an arguable case to support the view that a public right of navigation extends along the length of the River Vye.

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APPENDIX 30

W YE CODE OF C O N D U C T

Thia advice U intended to Kelp you lo enjoy the river, whilst nol (polling the enjoyment of other* or damaging the environm ent: Detailed guidance is g iven fo r each ac tiv ity w h ich , if followed, ihould ensure that problems are avoided. It is essential that al] river users make an effort lo follow these guideline*.

Lea rn about o ther ac tiv it ie s by reading the whole of this section. Trylo understand their needs and help lo encourage a spirit of goodwill aj)d cooperation by showing consideration for others.

GENERAL GUIDANCE TO ALL USERS

Look after the environment and avoid damaging the banks and bankside vegetation. Do nol p ick, uproot or trample wild plants.Take special care not to disturb beds of water-weed and gravel beds.Do not disturb birds and other wildlife you find along the river. Keep clear of nesting birds and areas important for breeding fish.Never throw rubbish into the river or leave it on the banks. Take it home or place it in a bin.Please be as quiet as possible. Do nol spoil the enjoyment of others.Show understanding to those engaged in organised competition. Have regard to any instructions given by official*.Have special regard for the problem* of those new to a sport, a* you would for learner driver* on the road.

* Hail to draw a person's attention lo a situation which might result in inconvenience, damage or collision. Treai a hail as a friendly warning and nol as an insult.

* Display warning notices a I each end of a stretch of river being used for competitions.

GUIDANCE FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES____

Governing bodies of moat water sporls produce ru le* for safely and o ther m ailers. These should be read and understood before taking part in any activity. See the back of this handbook for addreaae* of governing bodies.

ANGUNG Take your rubbish home, especially discarded tackle. Hooks and nylon line are dangerous lo birds and animals. I f you snag a line in bushes, tree* or weed, do your best to clear it and the hook completely.Remember thal when you are concealed by bushes, il is difficult for other river users to see you or your tackle in lime to take avoiding action. Hail if you think

i seen.

• Other river usgtj^Kill ^/icome a sign to indicate wRVt you wotfla like them lo do: for example, keep clear, pass quickly or hold back. Respond lo a hail from an approaching crafl.

* Bear in mind that canoes and other craft do not always disturb fish and if they are properly handled and pas* by quietly and quickly they may do little or no harm to fishing on deep, unde water.

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• A ck n o w le d g e co n s id e ra te b e h a v io u r b* o th e r r iv e r u s r r i .

• Take carr when casting to avoid hittin;: or frightening other river users. Look in front and behind to check the area is c lea r. Rem em ber, hooks, line* an»! weights can be dangerous.

• Respect the rights of navigation and di< not cast a fly or bail immediately in from of an approaching craft. —

* • Take care noi to b lock r ive rs id .footpaths with your tackle.

GUIDANCE FOR ALL BOAT USERS

This adviee applies lo all boat users and should be read alongside the section, on individual activities.

■ Look out fo r anglers. Keep a gooii distance from them and avoid their lines Past by quickly and quietly, creating a- little disturbance as possible and do noi loiter in fishing pools.

• Keep well c lea r of wading anglers oi anglers in boats and leave enough roan in front and behind them for their cast.

• Comply with any signals anglers make l< indicate whether they wish you to pass b> or wait a moment. Hail if you think youi approach has nol been noticed.

• Except in an emergency, launch, land oi come ashore from boats only ai recognised landing p laces. Do not trespass on private banka.

• Park vehicle* and trailer* responsibly *• thal they do nol cause a nuisance. Do noi enter or park on private land wiihoui permission -

CA N O EIN G C ro up i of young or ine up eriencrr canoeists should be accompanied by . su itab ly experienced , responsible person; p referab ly a qualified t in o . instructor.

• Do not get in the way of other craft b) suddenly changing course. Remembet that larger boat* are less manoeuvrabl)

and cannot ute such shallow water at canoes.

» Keep clear of rowing crafl and rafts, particu larly when racing or serious coaching is taking place. Remember thatil is sometimes difficult for others lo see canoes.

• Salmon lay their eggs between October and March. During this period trampling' and launching canoes on gravels used by salmon may damage unhatched eggs and young fry. This is of particular concern upstream of C lasbury and when the water level is low. Please do not canoe if the risk of disturbance i* high.

• It is an offence lo w ilfu lly disturb breeding fish or spawning beds. Please leave the water if requested lo do so by an NRA bailiff. Such a request will only be made where (here is a real r ilk of disturbance.

RAFTING If paddling upstream, do not sil on fast flowing water and thereby remain stationary if there are anglers nearby.

• Make sure that any piece* of broken raft are cleared away. Do nol leave debri* in the river.

Avoid pollution. If using old barrels, make sure that they arc clean and empty beforehand.If following a raft race from the bank, take care nol lo cause a nuisance. Do not trespass on private land. Keep lo public footpaths, close farm gates and do nol damage crops.

nccctiary to avoid collision. Remember thal il may be difficult for others to see fast moving rowing craft which lie low in the water.

MOTORISED Keep a sharp lookout for other river CRAFT users and be ready to change speed or

direction to avoid a collision. When approaching other user*, slow down and give a dear indication of your intention*.

• Respect the needs of angler*!.whoa~e recreation can be spoilt by • though ties* behaviour. Keep a good-.'distance from them and avoid iheirTline*. Create aa' little disturbance as possible.'- . /’

• Speeding i* dangerou*;"Accident* are more likely to occur at High.■*peed* to where po**ible keep lo a Walking.pace, especially when there are other people on the river. j-J'V,£•

• Keep a check on your wath. All 'mqvingV. craft create wath and excessive wash'; can:-• Harm wildlife.• Be dangerous to swimmer* and tho*e

in canoe* and other small craft.• Damage banks and bankside

vegetation.• Interfere with fishing.

• Avoid ahallow water as you may disturb the bed of the river and plants which are important to fish and other river life.Help keep the r ive r clean. Do nol discharge sewage, oil or any other mailer likely to cause pollution into the river.

a consequence'these uses are largely confined lo the lidal stretches where the river is physically more suitable.

• Waier-skiers should operate in a careful and responsible manner and keep a reasonable distance from other users so as not to endanger people or property.

• Keep a sharp lookout for other river users and be prepared to slow down or change direction to avoid a collision or disturbing them with your wash.

• A ll powerboat* towing *kier* should be operated by a l lea tt iwo competent people, allowing the driver to watch the r iv e r ahead and the second perton to watch the tkier and relay any tignal* to the driver.

SWIMMING Due to strong cu rrent*, the depth of water, underwater obstructions such as weed and tree roots and the danger from aharp Hones and broken glass, you are advised not to swim in the River Wye. It ia particularly dangerous to jump or dive o ff bridge*.

SUB A Q U A Check that you have permission from the landowner and fishery owner before you dive.

• W a rn other river users thal divers are below the surface by d isp lay ing the in te rn a tio n a l code nag A or a notice visible to river traffic. Post a lookout lo w arn craft that they are approaching a diving area.

• Keep well away from anglers and others who are likely to be disturbed by diver*.

• D o not dive in busy areas or close to bridges.

ROWING Look out for others on the waier and be ready to change speed and direction if

WATER'SKUNG For environmental and safety reasons the Wye is generally not suitable for water- skiing and other high speed activities. As

APPENDIX 31HerefordSportsCouncil

CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS ON THE RIVER WYE 1992 I

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BUILTH f WELLS

DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME SPORT NUMBER ORGANISERJANUARY.. I - - ------------------ ' - — ----------- ---------- --

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Sun 5th 1st Belmont Belmont, Hereford 10.00- 15.00 A 80 H. & D.A.A.Sun 12th 2nd Belmont Belmont, Hereford 10.00- 15.00 A £0 H. & D.A.A.Sun 19th 3rd Belmont Belmont, Hereford 10.00 - 15.00 A 80 H. & D.A.A.Sun 26th 4 th Belmont Belmont, Hereford 10.00 - 15.00 A 80 H. & D .A.A.

I’HURUARY 1Sun 2nd 5th Belmont Belmont, Hereford 10.00- 15.00 A 80 H. & D.A.A.Sat 29th Downriver Champs

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Maneg - Rhayader 10.00- 16.00 C 120 B.P.S.A.

Sun 8th Welsh HoR Monmouth R.C. 10.00 - 15.00 RO 75 W.A.R.A.

APRIL 1Sat 4th Welsh Spring Sculls HoR Monmouth R.C. 10.00- 15.00 RO 60 W.A.R.A.Sat 4th/Sun 5tb Canoe Slalom Symonds Yat 09.00 - 17.00 C 150 G.C.C.Sun 12th Club Regatta Belmonr/Greyfriars, Hereford 11.00- 17.00 RO 100 H.R.C.

.MAY 1Sat 2nd 100 Mile Raft Race Hay - Hereford 08.30 - 17.00 RA 75 C.H.A.R.Sun 3rd 100 Mile Rafi Race Hereford - Huntsham 08.00 * 16.00 RA 75 C.H.A.R.M on4ib 100 Mile Rafi Race Huntsham - Chepstow 05.30- 13.00 RA 75 C.H.A.R.Sun 16th Raft Race Lydbrook - Biblins 10.00- 17.00 RA 20 Young Gloucs.Sat 23rd 100 Mile Canoe Test Glasbury - Byford 10.00- 17.00 C 400 N.A.B.C.Sun 24th 100 Mile Canoe Test Byford - Hoarwithy 07.30 - 17.00 C 400 N.A.B.C.Mon 25th 100 Mile Canoe Test Moreton - Ross 07.00- 20.00 C 400 N.A.B.C.Tues 26th 100 Mile Canoe Test Ross - Monmouth 08.00 - 14.00 C 400 N.A.B.C.Sun 24th Monmouth Regatta Monmouth R.C. 08.00 - 19.30 RO 300 M.R.C.Mon 25th - Hereford City Regatta Belmont - Greyfriars, Hereford 10.00 - 19.30 RO 400 H.R.C.

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Triathlon Canoe Trip Hereford MENCAP ■

Canoe Rally Raft Race

Sun 5th One day SprintSun 12th Hereford TriathlonSat 11 th/Sun 12th R.E.C.C. Canoe Champs.Sat 18th/Son 19th A.C.U. Canoe Champs.

Sat 1st Sun 2nd Mon 31st

S liPT R M BK R

Weekend Spruit Weekend Sprint Ross Regatta

Sat 5th 40 Mile Ladies' Raft RaceSun 6th 40 Mile Ladies’ Raft RaceSun 6th Raft RaceSun 6th Captains TripSun 13th Lions Canoe TripSun 20th Raft RaceSun 20th Raft RaceSat 26th/Sun 27th Canoe SlalomSun 27th Fun Regatta/Belmont Plate

Sat 3rd Sun 4th Sun 25th

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Sun 1st Sun 1st Sun 15 th Sun 22nd Sun 29th

DECiLMRER

Wye Team Champs Welsh Autumn Sculls Wye Championships

Monmouth HoR Mini-Wye Champs Lower Wye Race Wye Charity Match Senior ‘Fur & Feather’

Sun 27th Belmont Open

Sponsored by th« National Rivers Authority

Symonds Yat - Biblins Ross - Monmouth

Hereford - Ross Ross - Lydbrook

Hereford - Hoarwithy Breinton - Hereford Symonds Yat - Monmouth Svmonds Yat - Monmouth

Breimon - Hereford R.C. Breinton - Hereford R.C. Ross R.C.

Hereford - Foy Foy - Huntsham Monmouth - Whitebrook Monningion - Hereford R.C. Hereford - Ross Biblins - Monmouth Ross - Lydbrook Symonds Yat Hereford - Belmont

Breinton - Fownhope Monmouth R.C. Breinton - Capler

Monmouth R.C.Hereford - Fownhope Symonds Yat - Monmouth Bretnton - Capler Hereford - Fownhope

Belmont, Hereford

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10.00- 15.00 A10.00 - 15.00 RO10.00- 15.00 A

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