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Welcome to Ross on Wye

Embraced by the River Wye, Ross-on-Wye is an inviting place to potter. When William Gilpin wrote Britain’s first travel guidebook about the Wye Valley in 1782, he sparked a trend for ‘picturesque tourism’. Today, as well as enjoying that same scenic beauty, you can browse independent shops, saunter alongside the town’s 19th-century mock-Gothic walls and Gazebo Tower folly and admire pastel-hued dwellings tumbling down the hillside to the river.

The town is the centre of a region historically dubbed Archenfield or ‘Land of Hedgehogs’, and you’ll find examples of the icon in St Mary’s Church, dating back to the 17th century, and on more recent memorials to the Boer War and Second World War.

250 years of tourism

William Gilpin may not be a household name but his legacy has led to one of biggest industries in Britain.

It was 250 years ago in 1770 that he took the first step by organising boat trips along the River Wye, and writing a seminal bestselling book ‘Observations of the River Wye’.

From those humble but visionary beginnings what was later described as The Picturesque Movement came into being, giving a name to a new appreciation of the natural world and its beauty.

The Wye Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, much as it was 250 years ago. This year, 2020, heralds a year long calender of arts, crafts and fun events to celebrate his achievement and the beauty of the Wye Valley.More information at: www.gilpin2020.org

Ross-on-Wye is voted UK’s best loved market town

Ross-on-Wye has been voted the UK’s best-loved market town by a leading coach tour company.

National Express Managing Director Tom Stables said: “With its picturesque location and stunning Market House it’s hardly surprising Ross-on-Wye is regarded as one of the best towns in the UK. It’s tough to think of anything more quintessentially British than a market town and we think that’s worth celebrating”.

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And they're back! The two Herefordshire Trail walk And they're back! The two Herefordshire Trail walking groups from Ross/Little Dewchurch and Ross/Marcle Ridge - around 21 miles between them - made it back in one piece looking very thirsty. Now for some cake and a well deserved sit down! Try the trail for yourself and enjoy our beautiful county this summer - details of all the walks are here: https://bit.ly/3HwW0Bw #rossonwye #herefordshire #followtheapple #herefordshiretrail #hikehereford #aonb #walkinaday #154miles @visit_herefordshire @wyevalleyaonb
The Herefordshire Walking Festival turns 20 this y The Herefordshire Walking Festival turns 20 this year and to celebrate, you can join in with an historic walking challenge where The Herefordshire Trail - all 154 miles of it - is being completed by hundreds of walkers this Friday (17 June) in one day, led by a variety of local experienced guides and walk leads including Jesse Norman (Section 3). Details of all sections of the walk are here: https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/inspiration/herefordshire-trail-day but if you'd like to join one of the two legs leaving Ross-on-Wye, register below (tickets are £10): Section 2 - Ross-on-Wye/Marcle Ridge (11.6 miles): https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/herefordshire-walking-festival-cic/herefordshire-trail-in-a-day-bootcamp-with-a-twist-section-2/e-qqlmvm Section 3 - Ross-on-Wye/Little Dewchurch (10 miles): https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/herefordshire-walking-festival-cic/herefordshire-trail-in-a-day-an-early-morning-stride-out-section-3/e-kxbjay #rossonwye #herefordshire #visitherefordshire #FollowTheApple #HerefordshireTrail Visit Herefordshire Walking In Ross Ross-on-Wye Town Council
I’ve reloaded this little clip of last nights ma I’ve reloaded this little clip of last nights marvellous concert as I don’t think the sound was working. Here’s the Pasadena Roof Orchestra playing The Charleston. #herefordshirejubilee #jubilee #jubileeconcert #platinumjubilee #pasadenarooforchestra
Today the @wyevalleyriverfestival reaches #rossonw Today the @wyevalleyriverfestival reaches #rossonwye From 11am you can enjoy performances around the town centre. Bring a picnic from 12 noon to The Prospect and enjoy the entertainment. Then this evening come along to the bandstand and dance to the world famous Pasadena Roof Orchestra (from 7pm). Bar and food available. At the moment the forecast is for a lovely warm evening. #herefordshirejubilee #pasadenarooforchestra #jubilee #herefordshire #wyevalley #wyevalleyriverfestival2022 Photo by Chris Lyons
There was a huge turnout for the lighting of the R There was a huge turnout for the lighting of the Ross Beacon yesterday evening. The Prospect soon filled with townsfolk keen to be part of the celebrations. This fantastic image comes from Wye From the Sky (William Henderson), who captured the whole event with his drone. Mayor Cllr Ed O’Driscoll, made a short speech before a piper played and the beacon was lit, to cheers from the crowd. #herefordshirejubilee #rossonwye #herefordshire #jubilee #jubileeweekend2022 #jubileebeacon
Ross Town Crier Ray Churchill was in good voice wh Ross Town Crier Ray Churchill was in good voice when he got the Jubilee Weekend off to a splendid start at 2pm this afternoon. #herefordshirejubilee #rossonwye #jubileeweekend #herefordshire #towncrier #platinumjubilee

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