Ross-on-Wye
The dramatic setting of Ross-on-Wye belies the friendliness of a town that has restored the spirits of world-weary travellers for centuries.
Perched on a sandstone cliff high above a broad loop of the magnificent River Wye, this historic market town welcomes the energetic and the leisurely alike. Whether your penchant is non-stop activity or gentle touring – Ross-on-Wye can oblige. A striking 17th-century market hall dominates the town centre and while the upper storey is now a fascinating heritage centre, the lower level still shelters twice-weekly markets. There is also an excellent range of shops from antiques and craft specialists to some of the more familiar high street names.
Nearby is the world-famous beauty spot of Symonds Yat. Here the river has carved a dramatic gorge through towering limestone cliffs that are home to a myriad of birds including the rare peregrine falcon. The two settlements nestling in the depths of the woodend gorge, Symonds Yat East and West, offer a variety of attractions and are connected, during the day and when conditions allow, by an unusual man-powered rope ferry.
The remarkable ruins of Goodrich Castle dominate a rocky outcrop overlooking the Wye Valley.
The rope ferry offers a tranquil way to cross from Symonds Yat East to Symonds Yat West.
Cyclists find a very warm welcome in Herefordshire and there are miles of uninterrupted pleasure to be enjoyed on quiet country lanes.
The soaring spire of St Mary the Virgin, Ross-on-Wye's parish church, dominates the skyline for miles around.
The watery thoroughfare of the River Wye provides endless opportunities for leisure and relaxation. Renowned the world over for the quality of its salmon, the river is loved by fishermen of all persuasions. Walkers enjoy the rich wildlife along its banks and canoeists can paddle for miles through magnificent scenery.
Canoeists can find countless thrills on the River Wye.
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