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Fabulous and iconic Sandstone building, centrepiece of Ross on Wye.

In the words of the National Tranport Trust - Wilton Bridge is an exceptionally fine red sandstone bridge. In 1597 an Act was passed authorising its construction. It was completed within the next 2 years. There are five semi- circular arches each with 3 ribs and massive cutwaters on each side, carried up and splayed back from the outer angle at parapet level forming semi-hexagonal refuges. At the point where the splay dies out is a moulded string which is mitred and carried up to the angle against the spandrils of the arches and then mitred and carried across to form a label above the arches. The voussoirs of the arches are chamfered and joggled and have various masons' marks. On the upstream side the bridge has been widened but now the parapet has been replaced by a wooden handrail. The South East approach to the bridge has been rebuilt in ashlar with 2 flights of stone steps to the river bank. The sundial, formerly in one of the refuges has disappeared, and only the base of the pedestal remains. All in all it is a fine bridge, and has done well to weather the floods that happen most winters - as evidenced by the erosion of even the top stones on the arches.

Worth a wander, stroll around and sit on one of the many benches

This was a lovely place on a sunny day to watch the world go by

Plenty of shops, pubs, and places to eat

Nice coffee shop for a stop. Large range of cakes available. Plenty of seating.

Great stopping point and a hub for rides in all directions. Plenty of coffee shops

Ledbury Cricket Club - founded in 1836 (!) occupy this pretty ground some mile or so out of the town. If you are lucky enough to pass by while a game is in progress, you can stop and enjoy a drink from the informal bar