United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Ross-On-Wye
Ross-on-Wye Market Town and St Mary’s Church
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Ross-On-Wye
Ross-on-Wye Market Town and St Mary’s Church
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 25 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Wye Valley National Landscape
Location: Ross-On-Wye, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom
Perched above the River Wye, Ross is a pretty market town that played a significant role in nature tourism's history. In 1770, William Gilpin started organising boat trips down the Wye. Some believe that this was the very origin of the Picturesque Movement, leading people to appreciate the natural world and its beauty.
Ross has a lot to offer the hiker. Gateway to the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean, it is also within easy driving distance of the Brecon Beacons, the Cotswolds and the Malverns.
February 3, 2021
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