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The
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OF INTEREST IN AND AROUND ROSS-ON-WYE AND THE WYE VALLEY |
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This
page contains links to just some of the local places to visit in
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire,
the Wye Valley
and Forest of Dean
which are covered on Wyenot.com, plus other views for those who
enjoy walking in the countryside or looking at scenic panoramas.
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WYE VALLEY AND FOREST OF DEAN |
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PLACES TO VISIT IN ROSS-ON-WYE, THE WYE VALLEY AND
FOREST OF DEAN
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Ross-on-Wye
Heritage Centre is located on the upper floor of the town's
17th century Market House building. Inside, the visitor will
find information boards depicting...
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St.
Mary's Parish Church has been the town's most prominent landmark
when approaching Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire from most directions
for the past 700 years...
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The
bell ringers of St. Mary's kindly allowed me to climb the
spire in 2001 and photograph the town from on high. However,
the camera I used at the time, a Kodak...
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These
photographs of Ross-on-Wye from the spire of St. Mary's Parish
Church were taken on a bitterly cold winter day in 2004. The
steps up to the spire are...
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Weston
Under Penyard, Herefordshire is a small village which lies
two miles east of Ross-on-Wye. Most travel there by road but
it is far nicer to walk the forest path...
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Elsewhere
on 'Wyenot', there is a page of views which were taken at
and above Weston-under-Penyard. The page mentions a walk from
Ross-on-Wye to...
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The
market town of Ross-on-Wye is not only a place to visit during
the summer months - it is a nice place to visit at Christmas
time...
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The
photographs below, which were taken during the summer of 2000,
depict some of the many buildings to be found in Ross-on-Wye,
Herefordshire of historical...
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The
picturesque Wye Valley route between Ross-on-Wye and Chepstow
via Monmouth passes through the villages of Redbrook, Brockweir,
Llandogo and Tintern and...
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One
of the beautiful things about the Wye Valley is that there
are still places which are relatively (not entirely) free
of light polution. From these places, beautiful starscapes
can be enjoyed at night,...
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Garway
Hill simply has to be one of the most beautiful places in
Herefordshire. After walking up to the top, it is hard to
decide which of the breathtaking views to take in first; the
view of May Hill in Gloucestershire perhaps, or maybe the...
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The
views below were taken from Bull's Hill, Herefordshire on
a January morning. The sunny skies in the photographs belie
the truly treacherous conditions under foot...
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The
views below were taken on Howle Hill, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
during January 2004. I have not included views from the hill
on this page as they are...
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The
public footpath to Backney partly follows the old Ross to
Hereford railway line and this is a scenic walk to take if
you wish to escape from traffic and people...
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Bollitree
Castle, a mock 15th century castle was built in the 18th century
by one of the Merrick family for the love of a Spanish girl
who would not live in 'wet and draughty old England' ...
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The
Village of Brampton Abbotts is located about two miles north
of Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire by road and St. Michael's Church
can be reached either via...
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It
is likely that the earliest church on this site was a wattle
and daub Welsh church dedicated to St. Freit, which is Celtic
for St. Bridget. Following this a Norman...
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village of Brockhampton lies seven miles north west of Ross,
and is situated close to the River Wye with parish registers
dating back to 1578. The village's initial church ...
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May
Hill is an extremely prominent landmark which is easily visible
most directions, for many miles. From Ross-on-Wye it is located
6.21 miles to the east, south east...
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The
Forest of Dean is one of England's most ancient woodland areas
and is a beautiful place to visit whether walking, cycling
or pony trekking during all four seasons....
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Herefordshire,
The Wye Valley and Royal Forest of Dean is a beautiful area
to visit, whatever the season but in particular, the autumn
is a nice time to take walks in...
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The
Gwillims owned the Old Court, Whitchurch from 1600 to 1868
and were benefactors of St. Dubricius Church. The tomb was
built by...
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In
the woods at Dymock and in Kempley, the wild daffodils reach
their best in mid to late March. St. Mary's Norman Church,
Kempley, in its peaceful country location...
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King
Arthur's Cave is the most well known of the limestone caves
located at the Doward, near Symonds Yat and is an extremely
interesting place to visit. It can only...
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If
you are looking for a day trip whilst visiting the area, at
about an hour's drive from Ross-on-Wye, and just a short distance
further than Arthur's Stone, overlooking the town of Hay-on-Wye...
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As
well as transforming the the River Wye into a winter wonderland,
snow can make the town of Ross-on-Wye look very pretty. Here
are a few snow scenes photographed...
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The
photographs on this page were some of my first for 2003 and
were just a few of those taken during an early Sunday morning
walk by the river and home again through...
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As
mentioned on the 'Historic Ross' page of this web site, Goodrich
Castle, Herefordshire is located high above the river Wye
near Ross-on-Wye. The castle was a...
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Unlike
Goodrich Castle, Wilton Castle is privately owned, so cannot
be explored every day but the owners do hold regular open
days in the summer months. The castle makes an...
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Skenfrith
Castle, Herefordshire is located at National Grid Reference:
SO 45766 / 20325, a little over ten miles west of Ross-on-Wye
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Located
near to Monmouth and approximately sixteen miles west of Ross-on-Wye,
Raglan Castle was the last castle to be built in Wales and
is well worth a visit ...
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The
stone, of 'Old Red' conglomerate rock stands a little over
six and a half feet tall with a further seven and a half feet
buried below ground and is most likely a...
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The
beautiful Wye Valley village of Trellech is located 16 miles
west of Ross-on-Wye. The village derives its name from the
three standing stones, known as 'Harold's Stones'...
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Arthur's
Stone, is a burial chamber of the 'multi-chamber' variety
of the Neolithic Period and dates somewhere between approximately
3700 to 2700 BC
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The
Roman City of Gloucester (Glevum), situated on the River Severn,
with easy rail communication from London and with a regular
bus service to and from Ross-on-Wye is well worth a visit...
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Canoeing
and kayaking on the River Wye is a popular local activity,
mainly during the summer months but it is also an all year
round activity for the more hardy and adventurous. You can
either use your...
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The
City of Hereford - Herefordshire's county town, lies 14 miles
north, west of Ross-on-Wye by road. Hereford Cathedral is
the home of a chained Library, the...
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The
county of Herefordshire is situated in the west midlands of
England, bordering Wales and is well known for its production
of cider and for its cattle. Herefordshire's...
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At
a distance of seven miles north of Ross-on-Wye, Much Marcle,
Herefordshire is both a scenic and historically interesting
place to visit. Within the grounds of...
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The
impressive Italinate parish church of St. Catherine's, quite
unlike any other Herefordshire church, can be found above
the village of Hoarwithy, about 4 miles north...
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The
beautiful villages of Symonds Yat East and West, Ross-on-Wye,
Herefordshire are two of the most well known in the Wye Valley.
Approximately six miles from...
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Symonds
Yat - Yat Rock, Herefordshire - at National Grid Reference:
SO 56377 / 16019. At a little over 500 feet above sea level,
Yat Rock is one of the most well...
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Ross-on-Wye's
neighbouring market town, Ledbury, Herefordshire is located
approximately ten miles north west of Ross, at National Grid
Reference SO 711 375...
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Over
the past five years, we have received many requests at 'Wyenot'
for photographs of trains and railway stations in or close
to Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. These...
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