Ross-on-Wye, a bustling market town in South Herefordshire, has a long history and is today still a delightful place to visit and stay.  Ross is set on a sandstone hill overlooking the River Wye above its flood plane.  Entering Ross from the A40 to the west gives a spectacular view of the town and the church.  The Prospect, a garden near the 13^th century St Mary’s Church gives good views of the horseshoe bends in the river, the ruins of Wilton Castle and the Black Mountains in the distance.

Ross became popular in the 18^th century as the starting point for the Wye Tours made famous by Rev William Gilpin's book Observations on the River Wye.  It is still a popular tourist destination today with a good mix of local shops and high-street brands, plenty of pubs, cafés and restaurants, nearby destinations and attractions.  Markets are held on Thursdays and Saturdays in the 17^th century market hall in the centre of town.  Ross is an ideal base to explore Herefordshire, the Malverns, Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley.