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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

A walk  from the old quarry at Swardon to Mordiford where we meet part of the Dragon Trail. Passing through another quarry at Scutterdine with ancient limestone layers and an adjacent lime kiln we reach the Three Choirs Way which takes us to Broadmoor Common nature reserve. We head north to Checkley and then, via Backbury Hill we return through delightful woodlands to the start.

Saturday, 19 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

Meet up to car share at Wilton Road Car Park at 09-15.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 57782 38544
Nearest postcode:
HR1 4EJ
what3words:
lifts.hydration.learn
Start time:
10:00 am

Park at Swardon Quarry (car sharing is recommended). Make your way to Prior’s Frome via Hereford or Fownhope. From Prior’s Frome take the signed Checkley - Woolhope Road and after 600m, the lay-by is on the right at the top of the rise, as the road bends to the left. Please note: The post code is not exact for this car park.

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