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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

We start with a visit to the ancient Marcle Yew. Then over relatively flat fields, along the Three Choirs Way via Gregg’s Pit Pear Orchards, to reach the ancient church at Kempley. There’s time to admire the finest medieval wall paintings found in Britain, before our return through Hall Wood and Yewtree Coppice, back to the Walwyn Arms for an optional lunch.

Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
15.2m / 50ft
Type:
circular

On parking, the Walwyn Arms landlord will be present with the lunch menu to take orders, just like pre-Covid times!

There will be a short guided tour of the church and the imagery of wall paintings, dating from the early 12th century, will be explained.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 65614 33231
Nearest postcode:
HR8 2LY
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Start time:
10:00 am

From Ross-on-Wye, take the A449 Ledbury road. The Walwyn Arms is on the right, at the crossroads in Much Marcle.

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