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Ross-on-Wye

& Symonds Yat

River Wye • NATIONAL LANDSCAPE •
canoeing • birthplace of Tourism

In southern Herefordshire, with breathtaking scenery and panoramic vistas,
Ross-on-Wye and the Wye Valley have long been deemed the ‘birth place of tourism’
since the 1770s, when William Gilpin created the Wye Tour boat trips along the river.

Ross-on-Wye Symonds Yat
This flourishing market town, with its Symonds Yat spans the east and west banks
distinctive 16C Market House, is home of the River Wye. Its enchanting natural
to an abundance of independent retailers, landscapes and picturesque wooded expanses,
galleries, gift shops and retro and vintage attractions, restaurants, pubs and river cruises
antique shops. complement the many places to stay.
From its elevated location, Prospect Park, a From Symonds Yat Rock admire far-reaching
wonderful public garden, was created by the views and watch Peregrine Falcons.
prominent local philanthropist John Kyrle,
known as the ‘Man of Ross’, in the 17C, The famous Biblins suspension bridge
designed with a viewpoint, walkways and enables you to walk over the River Wye into
a public fountain to provide clean water for Wales, or cross the river on one of the two
town residents. ancient hand pulled ferries. Investigate ‘King
Arthur’s Caves’ on the Great Doward, where
Ross is the focal point of a historically archeological discoveries include the remains
designated region known as Archenfield or of a Saber-toothed Tiger.
the ‘Land of Hedgehogs.’See emblematic Talking of caves, discover Clearwell Caves in
carvings in the 17C St Mary’s Church, as well the Forest of Dean; an enthralling labyrinth
as on contemporary memorials dedicated of original iron ore mining caves, with many
to the World Wars.
artifacts and atmospheric annual events.
Throughout the year enjoy music and cider
festivals, the Rowing Regatta, Walking Find more information under THE AREA
Festival, Markets and the Christmas Fayre, on our website.
among others.
Tourist Information Centre
Photos Ross-on-Wye by Ross Walking festival The Market House, Broad St, HR9 5NX
| Clearwell Caves | View from Symonds Yat Rock | 01989 562373 visitrossonwye.com
Symonds Yat | Simply Wild Restaurant canapes
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