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Ross-on-Wye walks
Mills, Hills and Manors
AONB 
5.02 mi
+942 ft
-919 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Walford (Herefordshire)
Through woodlands on tracks and pathways climbing to the ancient Chase Hill iron age hill fort with fine views to Goodrich Castle and the Wye Valley.
From Pengethly to Harewood End
AONB 4.54 mi
+364 ft
-318 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Herefordshire
The walk descends through beautiful parkland beneath Pengethley Manor Hotel, originating from the 16th century, to Hentland Church and through to Hoarwithy, where there’s a public house with a shop and post office.
English Bicknor
AONB 3.55 mi
+541 ft
-538 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
Dramatic cliffs, superb views and riverside walking with a wrapping of internationally protected woodlands and sprinkling of industrial ruins.
May Hill and Newent Woods
Visorando Member 
4.63 mi
+722 ft
-728 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Aston Ingham (Herefordshire)
This circular walk first leads to a great viewpoint from May Hill before you follow a section of Wysis Way and quiet paths in Newent Woods.
Symonds Yat
AONB 2.85 mi
+82 ft
-79 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A circular walk on good surfaces, mainly level along the beautiful Wye Valley at Symonds Yat. The River Wye seen from the world famous viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock forms an almost complete loop. The river here flows 31⁄2 miles yet progresses less then 1⁄4 mile towards the Severn. This walk starts below Symonds Yat Rock in the steep sided, wooded gorge at the pleasant village of Symonds Yat East.
Huntsham Bridge and Yat Rock
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.69 mi
+436 ft
-420 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A wide meander of the Wye followed with Yat Rock as a highlight.
Huntsham Hill and Yat Rock
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.54 mi
+541 ft
-531 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
Short alternative route to the viewpoint of Yat Rock.
Goodrich Castle and Welsh Bicknor
Association / Club / Walk leader 10.98 mi
+981 ft
-965 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A long walk full of interest with lengthy riverside sections.
Biblins and the Wye
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.84 mi
+210 ft
-213 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A short level walk along both sides of the River Wye, crossing the suspension bridge at Biblins.
Biblins, Monmouth and the Wye
Association / Club / Walk leader 10.56 mi
+348 ft
-338 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
An extended level walk along both sides of the River Wye, with an opportunity to explore the historic border town of Monmouth.
King Arthur’s Cave
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.90 mi
+535 ft
-531 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A walk through the woods to a local landmark, returning along the Wye Riverbank.
Symonds Yat Rock
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.09 mi
+476 ft
-472 ft
0h 55
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A short but energetic climb to a stunning viewpoint over the Wye Valley.
Yat Rock
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.62 mi
+417 ft
-410 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
A steep descent and ascent from the car park at Yat Rock to the River Wye at Symonds Yat East.
Head for the Hillforts
AONB 7.72 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
Follow in the footsteps of the Wye Tourists down to the Wye. Cross the river at the Biblins visiting Little Doward Hillfort, King Arthur’s Cave and New Weir Forge. Return on the hand ferry at Symonds Yat West.
Little Dewchurch to Peterstow
AONB 6.77 mi
+427 ft
-715 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Little Dewchurch (Herefordshire)
Linear walk from Little Dewchurch through rich red sandstone country to one of Herefordshire’s finest Victorian churches at Hoarwithy. The walk passes through King’s Caple to the Wye at Sellack Bridge and onward to Upper Grove Common and finally across fields to Peterstow. Mostly on paths with some country lanes.
Symonds Yat via Biblins
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.75 mi
+669 ft
-676 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
The most straightforward route to and from Symonds Yat, featuring an old mine, a significant riverside stretch and of course the classic viewpoint of Symonds Yat. Look out for Peregrine Falcons and Goshawks overhead.
Staunton & English Bicknor
Association / Club / Walk leader 11.47 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,283 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
Featuring the impressive Suck Stone and Near Hearkening Rocks, two medieval churches, a lengthy section along the Wye, the Yat Rock viewpoint and a quiet stream valley, this walk offers an in-depth introduction to the landscapes of the Forest of Dean.
King Arthur’s Cave
Association / Club / Walk leader 8.01 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
The outward route is the quickest and easiest route to Symonds Yat. The return is more adventurous, seeking out the impressive King Arthur’s Cave and secret viewpoints over the Wye Gorge.
Cabtree Hill and Woorgreens Lake
Visorando Member 
4.59 mi
+243 ft
-236 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Cinderford (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk in the forest of Dean provides a good way to discover paths and tracks along a section of Gloucestershire Way and Woorgreens Nature Reserve.
Wimberry from Mile End
Visorando Member 2.69 mi
+371 ft
-371 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Coleford (Gloucestershire)
Starting at Mile End in the Forest of Dean visit the magical old quarries that have been reclaimed by nature. If you mooch about here you may find an old WW2 firing range used by the home guard. Continue down the valley where you may see old mines, then turn sharp right by a high old stone wall. The narrow path takes you back up to Perch Enclosure with magnificent pine trees. Take the loop around, past the old campsite and back onto the track where you started.
Speech House Lake and New Fancy Colliery Screens
Visorando Member 
5.33 mi
+351 ft
-331 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk uses well-marked paths and track across the Forest of Dean where you will discover a beautiful lake and an old colliery site on your way!
Mallards Pike Lake and Staple-edge Wood
Visorando Member 
5.39 mi
+446 ft
-469 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk from Mallards Pike Lake provides a good way to discover preserved Staple-edge Hill using tracks and paths in Staple-edge Wood.
Puddingstone and pub trail
AONB 3.37 mi
+623 ft
-620 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Trellech United (Monmouthshire)
A walk uncovering Penallt’s hidden millstone industry. With some steep steps, uphill sections and uneven paths. Best enjoyed in spring and early summer when the bluebells and wildflower meadows are at their peak. This walk takes you to a millstone quarry, to the riverside where millstones were loaded onto trows and passes two pubs where you can enjoy a glass of local cider!
In the woods - The Wye Valley
AONB 
6.67 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Trellech United (Monmouthshire)
A route through woodland on clear wide tracks.
Oakenhill Wood and Moseley Green from Parkend
Visorando Member 
3.74 mi
+354 ft
-358 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
This peaceful circular walk in Oakenhill Woods uses paths and tracks in this preserved area where you could see wildlife.
Wellington Heath and Bosbury Loop
Visorando Member 6.28 mi
+397 ft
-377 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Wellington Heath (Herefordshire)
Circuit through a variety orchards and soft fruit fields plus the quaint village of Bosbury with views across the Herefordshire countryside to the hills beyond. Relatively easy.
More walks in Ross-on-Wye
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Mordiford
- Much Birch
- Much Marcle
- Newland
- Newnham
- Oxenhall
- Pencoyd
- Peterstow
- Pixley
- Putley
- Ruardean
- Ruspidge and Soudley
- Sellack
- Sollers Hope
- St. Weonards
- Staunton Coleford
- Stoke Edith
- Tarrington
- Tretire with Michaelchurch
- Upton Bishop
- Walford
- Welsh Bicknor
- Welsh Newton
- West Dean
- Westbury-on-Severn
- Weston under Penyard
- Whitchurch
- Woolhope
- Yatton