Ross Round
A 18-mile long-distance path in Herefordshire exploring the beautiful countryside surrounding the picturesque town of Ross-on-Wye. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SO 595 241
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
Time: 7–9 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL14 Wye Valley and Forest of Dean
189 Hereford and Ross-on-Wye
Summary
The Ross Round is a circuit around Ross-on-Wye, including the River Wye to Hole-in-the-Wall, then up across Eaton Park to reach the Burnt House with its Civil War connections, Crow Hill, Upton Bishop, Upton Crews, Weston under Penyard, the old Roman town of Ariconium, Howle Hill, and Cubberley, with an easier alternative from Weston.
The original Ross Round is still waymarked, and after Hartletree Water it turns off the URR and makes its way via Bolitree Castle to the village of Weston under Penyard, home to The Weston Inn. The onward route then passes Weston Church and rejoins the URR at Parkfields a mile or so further on. (Source: Long Distance Walkers Association)