The
place for information on Ross-on-Wye and the Wye Valley
THE
PICTURESQUE WYE VALLEY
Ross-on-Wye
is known as the 'Gateway to the Wye Valley' and the picturesque
Wye Valley route between Ross and Chepstow via Monmouth passes
through the villages of Redbrook, Brockweir, Llandogo and Tintern
and is a particularly pretty route to travel at any time of year.
There
are plenty of places of both scenic and historic interest to see
and visit along the way, such as the beautiful villages of Symonds
Yat, the east and west sides of which are connected by rope
pulled ferry. Visitors to the area can explore caves
at the Doward or visit Yat
Rock, with its stunning views.
Up
stream from Ross (67 miles by river but less than 40 by road),
and great for a day visit, Hay
Bluff towers high above the Wye Valley town of Hay-on-Wye
and in that same area, the nearby Neolithic burial chamber, Arthur's
Stone is well worth a visit.
Canoeing
is a popular way to travel on the River Wye and canoes
can be hired, either in Ross-on-Wye or at Symonds Yat. Or
why not stop off at Symonds
Yat East for a cream
tea before taking a short river
cruise?
The
series of short films above show places in the the Wye Valley
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Forest of Dean. For
more films about the local area, including the Forest of Dean,
you are welcome to visit the High
Definition Video page, from which you can view the above films
and more, full screen.
Foy Bridge.
Between Hole in the wall and Fawley.
Wilton Castle, Ross-on-Wye.
Kerne Bridge at Goodrich.
Goodrich Castle.
The view from Symonds Yat Rock.
View from the Seven Sisters at the Doward.
'ER' - trees at the Doward, planted for the coronation of HM Queen
Elizabeth II.
Tintern Abbey.
Tintern Abbey.
The River Wye at Tintern.
Raglan Castle.
Accommodation
and activities available in the Wye Valley