ROSS-ON-WYE WALKING FESTIVAL
Periodicity: annual
Location: Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West Midlands, England, UK
Time of the year: September / October
Duration: 3 days
Number of Walks: 11 walks
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2011 edition: 30th September - 2nd October 2011
2011 edition programme:
Friday 30th September
Walk 1
The Hamster, the Romans, Sculpture and Lord Nelson
We take the number 32 bus from Ross and alight at Weston-under-Penyard. From here we pass the home of The Hamster; the site of an important Roman settlement; the home of a leading modern sculptor plus a lovely manor house, where Lord Nelson stayed, and return to Ross alongside the Rudhall Brook.
Distance: 6 miles, moderateTime: 1.55 pm to 5 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Sam Phillips, Ramblers, Ross Group
Walk 2
Ancient Woodlands & the River Wye
Climb up through ancient woodland to the outer ramparts of an Iron Age Hill fort and back down through farmland to near the River Wye. Back along the river to Ross and through streets back to the car park. Steepish climb at the start with a more gradual descent. Small amounts of road walking.
Distance: 5 miles, moderateTime: 2 pm to 4.30 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: David Mason, Ramblers, Forest Group
Saturday 1st October
Walk 1
Three Castles Stage 1
The Three Castles walk is a circular walk of about 19 miles, set on the borderland of England and Wales. The three castles of Skenfrith, White Castle and Grosmont were built by the Normans to defend the Monnow Valley against the marauding Welsh. The 19 miles of the walk will be undertaken in 2 stages.
Stage 1 starts at Skenfrith Castle alongside the river Monnow. Skenfrith, peaceful now, has a 13th Century church that contains a 15th Century Cope and has a wooden belfry. Today’s terrain, on the way to White Castle (free entry), is mainly meadows and valleys (many stiles). The route has many good views and uses part of an old stagecoach route. The first day ends just short of Graig Hill with 11 miles covered. Transport will be provided back to Skenfrith. Bring a picnic lunch.
Distance: 11 miles, energetic
Time: 9.30 am to 4 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Neville Littleford, Ramblers, Ross Group
The Three Castles walk is a circular walk of about 19 miles, set on the borderland of England and Wales. The three castles of Skenfrith, White Castle and Grosmont were built by the Normans to defend the Monnow Valley against the marauding Welsh. The 19 miles of the walk will be undertaken in 2 stages.
Stage 1 starts at Skenfrith Castle alongside the river Monnow. Skenfrith, peaceful now, has a 13th Century church that contains a 15th Century Cope and has a wooden belfry. Today’s terrain, on the way to White Castle (free entry), is mainly meadows and valleys (many stiles). The route has many good views and uses part of an old stagecoach route. The first day ends just short of Graig Hill with 11 miles covered. Transport will be provided back to Skenfrith. Bring a picnic lunch.
Distance: 11 miles, energetic
Time: 9.30 am to 4 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Neville Littleford, Ramblers, Ross Group
Walk 2
A Downstairs/Upstairs Tour
This is a circular walk starting along riverside meadows and former railway track, with magnificent views of the river and its highest crags. Next come some (fairly short) steep sections up and down as we gradually spiral the wooded hill that dominates a remarkable “keyhole” loop of the river to reach the Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint. The going then becomes easier again - gradually descending through pastureland with lovely views and a “motte and bailey” castle. Bring a picnic lunch
Distance: 9 miles , energetic
Time: 10 am to 4.30 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Bob Selmes, Ramblers, Ross Group
This is a circular walk starting along riverside meadows and former railway track, with magnificent views of the river and its highest crags. Next come some (fairly short) steep sections up and down as we gradually spiral the wooded hill that dominates a remarkable “keyhole” loop of the river to reach the Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint. The going then becomes easier again - gradually descending through pastureland with lovely views and a “motte and bailey” castle. Bring a picnic lunch
Distance: 9 miles , energetic
Time: 10 am to 4.30 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Bob Selmes, Ramblers, Ross Group
Walk 3
Highland & Lowland
From the village of Goodrich, over Coppett Hill - a circular walk with everything - views, wildlife, woodland and riverbank. A steep, stepped climb to start, but worth it. Easy walking from then on with only two stiles. Peregrine falcons may accompany the coffee break. Option of lunch in the local hostelry to finish.
Distance: 5 miles, moderateTime: 10 am to 1 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Judith Stares, Ross Walking Group
Walk 4
Back to the Iron Age
The walk follows the river Wye until a steep ascent to Brinkley Hill. From there the trail follows the Wye Valley Walk to Capler View and then onto the iron age hill fort of Capler Camp. After encircling the earthworks we walk through farmland to enter Paget’s Wood, a Herefordshire Nature Trust reserve. From there we descend to the stocks in Fownhope. Bring picnic lunch.
Distance: 8 miles, energetic
Time: 10 am to 3 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Jean Harrison, Ross Walking Group
Back to the Iron Age
The walk follows the river Wye until a steep ascent to Brinkley Hill. From there the trail follows the Wye Valley Walk to Capler View and then onto the iron age hill fort of Capler Camp. After encircling the earthworks we walk through farmland to enter Paget’s Wood, a Herefordshire Nature Trust reserve. From there we descend to the stocks in Fownhope. Bring picnic lunch.
Distance: 8 miles, energetic
Time: 10 am to 3 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Jean Harrison, Ross Walking Group
Walk 5
The Penultimate Cream Tea of the Summer
Walk along field paths and lanes to the cider orchards at Broome Farm. Enjoy a superb Cream Tea (£5 per person, payable on the day) before returning to Ross
Distance: 6 miles, moderate
Time: 1.30 pm to 5 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: David Collin, Ramblers, Ross Group
Sunday 2nd October
Walk 1
Three Castles Stage 2
Meet again at Skenfrith for the transport to the start of Stage 2. Today’s walk is a little stiffer with two good climbs. The first climb ascends Graig Hill for great panoramic views from the top. The path then traverses woodland and farm tracks to the beautiful, sleepy village of Grosmont. Its castle sits on a commanding mound overlooking the Monnow. After leaving Grosmont the route climbs through fine deciduous woodland before the steep descent back to Skenfrith. Bring a picnic lunch.
Distance: 8 miles, energetic
Time: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Neville Littleford, Ramblers, Ross Group
Walk 2
Lunch Cruise and Yat Rock
A pleasant walk through Mailscot Wood to join the Wye at Biblins. Along the river to Symond’s Yat where we join a short river cruise (£5 per head) while we enjoy our lunch. Then it’s a steep climb up to Yat Rock to enjoy an ice cream and one of the finest views in England. Bring a picnic lunch.
Distance: 5 miles, moderate
Time: 10 am to 2 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Harry Britten-Austin, Ross Walking Group
Walk 3
A Beautiful Hidden Valley and Ancient Woods
From Newland via Rookery Lane above the Wye Valley with exceptional views to Redbrook and the Hidden Valley. Pub lunch can be arranged at the Ostrich Inn, Newland.
Distance: 5½ miles, moderate
Time: 10 am to 1 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Paul McMahon, Ramblers, Forest Group
Much Marcle and its Marvels
This is a circular walk with easy, flat walking; gentle climbing; superb views; a good example of agricultural diversification, with a superb end product; a little historical whimsy; a wonderful piece of modern communications technology; a world famous tree and a magnificent church. Bring a picnic lunch
Distance: 8 miles, moderate
Time: 10 am to 3 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Sam Phillips, Ramblers, Ross Group
Walk 5
The Last Cream Tea of the Summer
Walk along the banks of the Wye and the remains of the Ross-Hereford railway line to Brampton Abbotts for a scrumptious Cream Tea (£6 per person, payable on the day) followed by a leisurely return to Ross via Greytree
Distance: 6 miles, moderate
Time: 1.30 pm to 5 pm (approx)
Start Location: See ticket
Leader: Sally Northcott, Ramblers, Ross Group
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Telephone 01432 260666
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