ロックハンプトンの天然記念物・トップ4

Outstanding vista! Leaping is not recommended

Wintour's Leap is a noted rock climbing location and viewpoint. It is located near the village of Woodcroft in Gloucestershire, on the English side of the Wye Valley, north of Chepstow. Wintour's Leap is named after Royalist Sir John Wintour who, hotly pursued on his horse by Parliamentary forces, according to local myth survived a leap off the cliff and, landing safely in the Wye below, swam to safety in the nearby Chepstow Castle. In fact, Wintour did escape from the Roundheads by using the river nearby on two separate occasions, but from less spectacular positions at Lancaut and Sedbury.

Wintours Leap is a noted rock climbing location and a great viewpoint. According to local legend, Sir John Wintour leapt off the cliff to escape pursuing Parliamentary forces, landed in the Wye below and swam to safety at nearby Chepstow Castle. More sensibly these days, the area is very popular for climbing with over 300, mostly multi-pitch routes, ranging from Mod to HVS right up to E6.

Steepish track up but then grassy slopes and woods. Pandoramic views from the hill even if you don’t go up the tower.

don't miss this amazing view of the Wye!

The deer are a lot less timid than in the wild, they're almost like sheep in behaviour. Wonderful views to each side of the hill... either the River Severn or the Cotswold Hills.

Vast parkland with herds of fallow and red deer. Lovely ancient oak trees and views over the River Severn and Gloucestershire.

We went on a guided walk (Walk in the past) and our guide Steve told us that Wotton-under-edge was a town of Saxon origins and was first recorded under King Edmond 1 in 940. It's name is believed to come from the old English Wudetun meaning enclosure near a wood. It burned down during the reign of King John and was rebuilt in 1252. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and the walk up the hill to the monument was worth it just for the fabulous views. It's a little steep and if you are unsteady on you feet this may not be the walk for you. I would say a fair level of fitness is required to enjoy the walk up the hill!