Things to do

The Cart Shed lies at the end of a half mile of private track, surrounded by farmland and with panoramic views of the surrounding woodland. It’s seclusion attracting a variety of wildlife including badgers, deer, owls, song birds, birds of prey and the occasional wild boar.

Places to eat

Saracens Head Inn

For hundreds of years ferries linked communities living on either side of the river, enabling foot passengers, cargoes and even animals to cross the Wye.

This is a hand powered ferry – the ferryman pulls the ferry to the other bank, using a cable which crosses the river overhead. Taking only a few minutes, the ferry saves a five mile trip by road. In 1800 there were twenty-five ferries between Ross and Chepstow. This is the only surviving traditional hand pull ferry still working regularly on the Wye.

The Inn has stood for centuries in a spectacular position on the east bank of the River Wye, where the river flows into a steep wooded gorge, on the edge of the Forest of Dean, in Symonds Yat East.

www.saracensheadinn.co.uk

White Horse Inn

A country pub with a restaurant, bar and large beer garden.

We’ve eaten here a number of times and we’ve never been disappointed.
From over 900 reviews, they’ve managed 5 star rating on TripAdvisor

www.whitehorseinnstaunton.com

Places to visit

Dean Wye

Discover the ancient forests on the border between England and Wales. Why not explore the miles of paths, visit the many unique attractions and ancient ruins.

https://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk

Tintern Abbey

Founded by Cistercian monks in 1311 the roofless remain of the former abbey still displays its splendour on the banks of the River Wye.

https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/tintern-abbey

Goodrich Castle

Standing in open countryside above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles. Boasting a fascinating history and spectacular views from the battlements, Goodrich Castle promises a great day out for everyone.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/goodrich-castle/

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Gilpin 2020

By 1850 over twenty guidebooks had been published, firmly establishing Ross-on-Wye and the Lower Wye Valley as the birthplace of modern British tourism.

www.gilpin2020.org

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Wye Valley AONB

The Wye was voted the nation’s favourite river in 2010, its unspoilt beauty capturing the imagination of all who visit. One of the most natural rivers in Britain, it rises in the mountains of mid-Wales and flows south for some 150 miles, becoming part of the border between Wales and England before meeting the Severn.

www.wyevalleyaonb.org.uk

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Dean Wye

In the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, time slows down. Every moment is an opportunity to discover new things to do. Family days out or soul-stirring landscapes, find something to awaken your senses and reconnect you with nature.

www.visitdeanwye.co.uk

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