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Ross-on-Wye Group

We are the Ross-on-Wye Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A circular walk descending through lovely woodlands to the River Wye via ?"King Arthur's Cave" and one of the best wild viewpoints over the gorge of Symonds Yat (NB easily avoided for anyone with vertigo). After relaxing along the riverside tracks and lanes we begin a long steady ascent which eases off and passes by the many former enclosures made for those who worked in the woodlands and quarries. The scars have healed to form many small nature reserves and places of geological interest.

Best to have a walking pole with you. The paths are rocky in places and could be slippery.  NO DOGS.

Text leader to book. This walk will be limited to 20 people.

Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
140m / 459ft
Type:
circular

Access by car from the A40 signposted to Crockers Ash. From the crossroads in Crockers Ash follow the brown signs for Doward Park Campsite all the way up the lane. Turn right beside the entrance to Doward Park Campsite signposted King Arthur's Cave. At the end of the track there is a popular free informal car park, please leave space for others.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 54777 15672
Nearest postcode:
HR9 6DZ
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tallest.brings.skies
Start time:
10:00 am

King Arthur's Cave/Lord's Wood Car Park. Access is down track to the right of the entrance to Doward Park Camp Site. Follow road signs to Camp Site, rather than sat nav!

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking