Local Attractions
Locality
Whitchurch is a small village half way between Ross and Monmouth. Local attractions include the Butterfly Zoo, Miniature Golf and the Jubilee Hedge Maze. The area affords good walks, including the Coppett Hill nature reserve, and along the picturesque Wye River Valley, which runs through the Symonds Yat gorge. Lovers of watersports will enjoy the opportunity to canoe and paddle board on the Wye, or if you prefer not to get wet, you can join one of the river cruises. The area is served by a number of local pubs, including the Saracens Head - which can be accessed via a hand-operated ferry!
Whitchurch
Whitchurch is a small village half way between Ross and Monmouth. Local attractions include the Butterfly Zoo, Miniature Golf and the Jubilee Hedge Maze. The area affords good walks, including the Coppett Hill nature reserve, and along the picturesque Wye River Valley, which runs through the Symonds Yat gorge. Lovers of watersports will enjoy the opportunity to canoe and paddle board on the Wye, or if you prefer not to get wet, you can join one of the river cruises. The area is served by a number of local pubs, including the Saracens Head - which can be accessed via a hand-operated ferry!
Sightseeing
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Symonds Yat
Breath-taking views, bird watching (peregrine falcons, king fishers)
Coppett Hill
Great walks, great views. Nature reserve
The Doward
Visit the Little Doward Hill Fort - an ancient iron hillfort close to the Wye river
King Arthur's Cave
Nature/ Exporing
Symonds Yat Rock
Fantastic views, peregrine falcon spotting
The only remaining fortified river bridge in Britain, a short distance away in Monmouth
Monnow Bridge
Monnow StreetThe only remaining fortified river bridge in Britain, a short distance away in Monmouth
Market Place
Market PlaceAncient market place at Ross on Wye
Goodrich Castle
Castle LaneGreat place for families and children
Ruined local castle, owned by National trust. Free entry, and close to the river for children to paddle!
31 locals recommend
Skenfrith Castle
Ruined local castle, owned by National trust. Free entry, and close to the river for children to paddle!
Great day out by the riverside, quirky rope bridge allows you to cross to the other side
Biblins Youth Campsite
Great day out by the riverside, quirky rope bridge allows you to cross to the other side
Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
Grosmont Castle
B4347The Old Station Tintern
Tintern HeightsGreat place for afternoon out.
Weird and slightly creepy woodland in which a maze has been carved into the twisted and contorted landscape. Also the location of filming for some Harry Potter Scenes
159 locals recommend
Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadWeird and slightly creepy woodland in which a maze has been carved into the twisted and contorted landscape. Also the location of filming for some Harry Potter Scenes
Visit the sculpture trail, and other local walks. Popular cycle tracks through the woods, great visitors centre with food, children's play areas (for kiddies and a separate play area for older children), BBQs and open spaces.
62 locals recommend
Beechenhurst Lodge
Speech House RoadVisit the sculpture trail, and other local walks. Popular cycle tracks through the woods, great visitors centre with food, children's play areas (for kiddies and a separate play area for older children), BBQs and open spaces.
There are at least 4 canoe hire companies providing launch sites in the River Wye opposite Greengage. You can chose a variety of trips ranging from a couple of hours to 4-5hours, depending on where you want to go. Canoe through the Symonds Yat gorge for breath-taking views, and watch the kingfishers darting from the trees into the water as you drift down stream
28 locals recommend
Canoe the Wye
There are at least 4 canoe hire companies providing launch sites in the River Wye opposite Greengage. You can chose a variety of trips ranging from a couple of hours to 4-5hours, depending on where you want to go. Canoe through the Symonds Yat gorge for breath-taking views, and watch the kingfishers darting from the trees into the water as you drift down stream
Dean Forest Railway
Free entry for visitors. Make sure you check out the cellars/jail cells and the historic court room.
6 locals recommend
Shire Hall
Agincourt SquareFree entry for visitors. Make sure you check out the cellars/jail cells and the historic court room.
This is a fantastic place for a picnic or just for chilling out. The Kymin is a hill right on the edge of Monmouth, overlooking the ancient market town. Run by the National Trust, it hosts an unusual completely round, white house, which is a local landmark, as it can be seen from almost anywhere in Monmouth. Admiral Nelson visited the Kymin three years before his death at the Battle of Trafalgar. As well as the round house, there is also an unusual 200 year-old naval temple
24 locals recommend
The Kymin
This is a fantastic place for a picnic or just for chilling out. The Kymin is a hill right on the edge of Monmouth, overlooking the ancient market town. Run by the National Trust, it hosts an unusual completely round, white house, which is a local landmark, as it can be seen from almost anywhere in Monmouth. Admiral Nelson visited the Kymin three years before his death at the Battle of Trafalgar. As well as the round house, there is also an unusual 200 year-old naval temple
Great underground tours of a large, fascinating cave system nearby in the Forest of Dean
6 locals recommend
Clearwell Caves station
Great underground tours of a large, fascinating cave system nearby in the Forest of Dean
A lovely 13th century church, incorporating parts of an earlier 9th century church, sitting alongside the banks of the River Wye at Whitchurch. It's easily within walking distance, and can be incorporated into a riverside walk.
To get to the church, walk (or drive) down the road, take the flyover over the dual carriageway, following it all the way to the roundabout. Turn right at the roundabout and you will go past The Butterfly Zoo and The Old Court, and you will find the road bends sharply to the right. On this bend, you will see the entrance to the Caravan site, and immediately to the left is a narrow lane leading up to the church.
Saint Dubricius Church
A lovely 13th century church, incorporating parts of an earlier 9th century church, sitting alongside the banks of the River Wye at Whitchurch. It's easily within walking distance, and can be incorporated into a riverside walk.
To get to the church, walk (or drive) down the road, take the flyover over the dual carriageway, following it all the way to the roundabout. Turn right at the roundabout and you will go past The Butterfly Zoo and The Old Court, and you will find the road bends sharply to the right. On this bend, you will see the entrance to the Caravan site, and immediately to the left is a narrow lane leading up to the church.
Food scene
All you need plus great food served, or to take away from the local shop. The shop is very highly regarded by local people, and highly recommended.
12 locals recommend
Woods of Whitchurch
All you need plus great food served, or to take away from the local shop. The shop is very highly regarded by local people, and highly recommended.
Attached to The Crown pub - you can enjoy a pint whilst waiting for your curry!
Whitchurch Spice Tandoori
Old Ross RoadAttached to The Crown pub - you can enjoy a pint whilst waiting for your curry!
Great pints by the river, accessed by road or by hand-operated ferry
59 locals recommend
The Saracens Head Inn
Great pints by the river, accessed by road or by hand-operated ferry
THE CROWN -
The 'Local' - Recently reopened. This is the nearest pub, a short walk from our entrance, at the bottom of the road. Also incorporates the Spice Tandori - so you can have a pint whilst enjoying a curry!
The Crown at Whitchurch
Old Ross RoadTHE CROWN -
The 'Local' - Recently reopened. This is the nearest pub, a short walk from our entrance, at the bottom of the road. Also incorporates the Spice Tandori - so you can have a pint whilst enjoying a curry!
The Potting Shed Whitchurch
B4164Coffee Shop / Food
The Old Court Hotel
Eat in style at The Old Court
The Hostelrie at Goodrich
Post place to eat and drink
The Inn on the Wye
Local pub often with live music
Not too far away, The Bell is located on the bends of the river at Skenfrith - a fantastic setting with pebble beach on the shallow river, which is very popular for paddling in the summer, and a castle, which has free parking and is free to enter.
34 locals recommend
The Bell at Skenfrith
Not too far away, The Bell is located on the bends of the river at Skenfrith - a fantastic setting with pebble beach on the shallow river, which is very popular for paddling in the summer, and a castle, which has free parking and is free to enter.
Quality food, scenic surroundings near hand-ferry across the Wye
15 locals recommend
Ye Old Ferrie Inn
Ferrie LaneQuality food, scenic surroundings near hand-ferry across the Wye
Wye Knot Inn
Cross Keys Inn
Nice pub in the sleepy village of Goodrich. Gets good reviews for food.
A bit further away, down the country lanes, but well recommended for food.
12 locals recommend
The Garway Moon Inn
A bit further away, down the country lanes, but well recommended for food.