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Rope Walk Meadow

5 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mallard
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Blackbird +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Blackbird +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green Shieldbug, Ant Damsel Bug, Common Red Soldier Beetle +34 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wye Valley WalkWalking route218 km
Named routeRef WVWLength 218 kmRegional walking route
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Proposed NCN 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Flooding at the Rope Walk, Ross on Wye

Flooding at the Rope Walk, Ross on Wye

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