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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.

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
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Overview

A climb up through Penyard Park and then down to Parkfields before another climb up to Palmers Hill. Crossing Baileybrook bridge to Hope Mansell before climbing again through Chestnut Wood. Walking across country to Bull's Hill and then downhill to Coughton Mill finishing with a steady climb into Chase Wood. One steep downward descent and several stiles.

 

Saturday, 29 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
563.9m / 1850ft
Type:
circular

Bring walking poles if you use them and a packed lunch.  No dogs.

To book a place on this walk please text or WhatsApp Mark on 07969 353203

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 59812 23147
Nearest postcode:
HR9 5PP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Fernbank Road Car Park, which is quite small, but there is plenty of roadside parking in the surrounding streets.

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