GUIDES & TRAILS

Take a look at some of our favourite shopping trails and walking routes in the town!

Blue plaque tour of the town - Read our blog: Ross-on-Wye's Heritage Trail
Hedgehog Trail in Ross-on-Wye - by Yolande Watson If you’re wondering how to escape the heat of the day this summer, make your way up to St Mary’s church, Ross-on-Wye and explore the Hedgehog Trail. Spike – an eight foot high hedgehog – is currently taking shelter in the church. He made his debut at this year’s Ross Carnival and...
Herefordshire Trail relaunch - Read our blog: hike through Ross-on-Wye this summer
Heritage Trail - Explore Ross-on-Wye's historical blue plaque trail here
Museum Without Walls - https://museumwithoutwalls.uk
picture of map with timetable in green New Hourly Bus Service as 232 Daffodil Line Doubles Departures - Buses4Us are delighted to announce the introduction of a new hourly service on the 232 Daffodil Line bus from Monday 11th August. This will double the frequency of departures between Ross-on-Wye, Newent and Ledbury Monday to Saturday, retaining the existing Sunday Service. About Buses4Us Buses4Us CIC was formed in 2022 following the loss of commercial...
New Walking App: Ross-on-Wye Trails - Try our new self-guided tour of the town
Ross-on-Wye Independents’ Guide - Click here to access the guide
Ross-on-Wye Meet the Chefs Guide - Read our guide showcasing local culinary talent
Ross-on-Wye’s town centre art trail - Read our blog: Ross-on-Wye celebrates h.Art Week
Trail map of Ross Thomas Blake trail - Thomas Blake was a special citizen of Ross-on-Wye. He was a self-made man who, through hard work and desire to help others, went on to become a Member of Parliment, Justice of the Peace and lifelong benefactor of the town. His efforts and generosity continue to benefit those who live in and visit Ross-on-Wye. Download...
Vintage & Design Shopping Trail - Our guide to the Vintage Shopping Trail
Picture of river Wye Valley Walk – Fownhope to Ross-on-Wye - From Fownhope the route is a mixture of woodland and farmland, passing through Lea and Pagets Wood SSSI, which has some of the finest broadleaved woodlands in the Wye Valley AONB. The walk then crosses farmland to join the Wye at How Caple. A 3km section of narrow tarmac lane is followed to the delightfully...
Picture of river Wye Valley Walk – Ross-on-Wye to Kerne Bridge - This section is a pleasant mix of woodland and farmland walking in low hills overlooking the Wye. Despite being urban walking to start with there is much of historical interest as the route climbs up from the river taking in St Mary’s Church and The Prospect Gardens with its viewpoint looking out over a swooping...