The
place for information on Ross-on-Wye and the Wye Valley
May
Hill
To
a crow, the trig point on top of May Hill can be found 6.21
miles east, south east of my home in Ross-on-Wye . To us more
terrestrial beings however it is a road journey of 8.5 miles
followed by a 0.64 mile gentle climb to the top. (Should you
still wish to fly however, the bearing is 111 degrees.) From
the top the views are spectacular in all directions. With a
lesser degree of accuracy, Ross and the Black Mountains can
be seen to the west, Gloucester and the River Severn to the
east, the Malvern Hills to the north and the Forest of Dean
to the south.
The
photographs below were taken just prior to sunset on 24th November
2002, hence the pale blue of the sky and the mist. I had intended
to stay for the sunset but, being a bit dim at times I forgot
my torch and didn't fancy walking back down in total darkness,
so I will reserve sunset photography for another time.
The
view west from May Hill, November 2002.
A
slightly more 'zoomed in' view than the one to the left looking
at Ross-on-Wye.
The
trees on top of May Hill, November 2002.
A
view of the autumn sun through the trees on top of May Hill, November
2002.
Silver
Jubilee plaque on May Hill, which reads: '1952 - 1977 E ii R -
This plaque was erected by the parishes of Longhope & Newent
as a tribute to a gracious and beloved monarch. God save the Queen.'
Plaque
for the new trees planted for the Silver Jubilee in 1977.
The
May Hill Trig. Point located at NGR: SO 69573 / 21268.
Looking
East from May Hill, November 2002.
May
Hill Pony, November 2002.
May
Hill Pony, November 2002.
I
think these are Lycoperdon echinatum, which are poisonous, but
don't get excited and collect them to serve that nagging spouse
for dinner as I'm not 100% sure of the identification and they
may well be perfectly safe.
This
is what happens when I ask Tina to hold my camera for a few minutes.
November 2002, May Hill.
Those
Remembered on the War Memorial
Francis
Edward Andrews, Albert John Boast, Thomas Churchill, John
Cummery, Edward Jones, William Cornelius Maroney, William
George Maxfield,
John Miller, Alfred George Morris, Wallace Palmer, Reginald
Tom Parry, Thomas Alfred Scudamore, Charles Watkins, Alfred
Williams.
