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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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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

We explore some of the paths on Penyard Hill plus one in Merrivale Wood, a mix of pleasant woodland tracks and some lovely open meadow views. Some ups and downs but nothing extreme, a very small amount of tricky terrain, not too much mud, and a few stiles. Poles will probably be helpful.

Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
239.3m / 785ft
Type:
circular

Numbers limited to 20. To book send a text to Katie on 07580758908. Sorry, no dogs.

Bring mid-morning refreshments.

The no. 33 bus stops on the A40 in Weston-under-Penyard, but apparently the timetable is currently unreliable.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 63199 23228
Nearest postcode:
HR9 7NZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Weston under Penyard church car park. From Ross take the A40 through Weston under Penyard. After the mini roundabout take the first right – School Lane – and at the sign "Church car park" turn right again. Park on the grass on the right.

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