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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 walk beside three canals, Frampton lakes and two rivers; the Frome and Severn. The land here is quite flat, but we do walk up Barrow Hill (61m), which gives us surprising views of the Severn estuary and surrounding hills. This is quite a different experience to our usual hill walks.

 

Saturday, 11 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.8km / 9.2mi
Ascent:
65m / 213ft
Type:
circular

Binoculars are suggested, as this is a popular area for many wading birds.

For car sharing, please meet at Wilton Road car park, Ross-on-Wye, at 9am.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 75104 10204
Nearest postcode:
GL2 7LH
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Start time:
10:00 am

From Gloucester, take the A38 through Quedgeley past Whitminster. Just after the Texaco garage turn right on the B4071 signed to Frampton. After crossing the canal bridge turn to the right and head through Saul. After a further 800m the Ship Inn car park is signed to the left. In the car park please park quite tightly in the gravelled area to 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