St Mary's Priory Church – Ross-on-Wye Market House loop from Foy

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St Mary's Priory Church – Ross-on-Wye Market House loop from Foy

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St Mary's Priory Church – Ross-on-Wye Market House loop from Foy

02:13

8.18km

120m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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2.60 km

View of Ross-on-Wye from the Wye Valley Walk

Highlight • Trail

The River Wye meanders into Ross-on Wye under the busy A449. The Wye Valley Walk follows this stretch of the river bank on its 138 mile (222 km) from the source of the river to the Bristol Channel.

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3.24 km

St Mary's was founded as a Benedictine priory in 1075 but what remains today dates mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. The church, which is Grade II-listed, has some wonderful stained glass windows from the 1880s.

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3.84 km

Ross-on-Wye Market House

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled by the River Wye, Ross-on-Wye is a charming market town.

Originating from the first travel guidebook by William Gilpin in 1782, it inspired picturesque tourism.

It has independent stores, …

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3.93 km

Ross-on-Wye Market Town and St Mary’s Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Perched above the River Wye, Ross is a pretty market town that played a significant role in nature tourism's history. In 1770, William Gilpin started organising boat trips down the …

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4.03 km

Railway Bridge Pillars

Highlight • Monument

You can see the remains of the railway bridge pillars which look as if they should be part of the old town walls or a castle. There are good information …

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4.59 km

View over Ross-on-Wye from Brampton Street

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you climb out of Ross (or descend towards it), you get a fine view of the town from Brampton Street, especially when there is a slight mist in the air.

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6.28 km

St Michael and All Angels

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely little church that is typical of the small village churches in Herefordshire with its small square tower. As is usual, it has a few fine Yew Trees in the graveyard.

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8.18 km

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