Section 13 of 17, Wye Valley Walk
Ross-on-Wye to Kerne Bridge
5.8 miles (9.3 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 596 242. Finish: SO 580 192. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 381 m of climbing and 378 m of descent; highest point 178 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ross-on-Wye.
- Bus stops
- Edde Cross Street, 160 m from the start. Directions SO 597 242Wilton Road, 340 m from the start. Directions SO 593 239Church, 400 m from the start. Directions SO 598 238
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 40 m from the start. Directions SO 596 242Corn Exchange Short Stay Parking (pay), 210 m from the start. Directions SO 598 241Car park (pay), 280 m from the start. Directions SO 598 240
Getting back
The section finishes at Kerne Bridge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bridge, 70 m from the finish. Directions SO 579 192Goodrich Turn, 190 m from the finish. Directions SO 580 190Bridge Inn, 390 m from the finish. Directions SO 581 188
Planning the Wye Valley Walk
- Planning the whole trail: wyevalleywalk.org.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Wye Valley Walk (Cicerone).
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%; the rest (64%) isn't recorded.
About 30% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 91 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 1.3 miles in.
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