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The Prospect

1 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mallard
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

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

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: GATE IN SOUTH WALL OF THE PROSPECT

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

toilets; Urban park — family destination

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

Beech canopy on The Prospect, Ross-on-Wye

Beech canopy on The Prospect, Ross-on-Wye

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