A quintessentially English market town, Ross-on-Wye is an idyllic base for exploring the Wye Valley AONB. Before you race off, however, stop to admire the town's magnificent church against the horizon and dawdle through two castles, steeped in history. The River Wye itself loops just beside the town, inviting you to take to the waters and canoe further from these Ross-on-Wye campsites.
Ryeford, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (3 miles)
Tranquil family friendly camping and glamping with campfires and hammocks. Just 15 minutes to the Forest of Dean.
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (3 miles)
Campsite offering tent pitches with access to the river.
Hereford, Herefordshire (3.8 miles)
The perfect spot for your getaway in the serene Wye Valley, a tipi glamping haven by the river with outdoor cinema.
Hereford, Herefordshire (3.9 miles)
Off-grid nordic style glamping cabins with ensuites. Enjoy stunning views over the Wye Valley and outdoor tubs.
Lea, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (4.1 miles)
Glamping with an excellent view located between the outstanding Wye Valley AONB and the Forest of Dean.
4.89 /5
Drybrook, Gloucestershire (4.5 miles)
Luxury 5 star awarded and independently owned touring site, also offering a selection of luxury glamping arks.
4.72 /5
Hereford, Herefordshire (4.7 miles)
Luxury ensuite safari tents with hot tubs. Family and dog friendly with direct access to the River Wye!
Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (5.3 miles)
Small, family run caravan and camping site, with play area in a beautifully tranquil setting next to woodland.
4.79 /5
Coleford, Gloucestershire (7.3 miles)
Family and dog friendly site within the Forest of Dean, near the River Wye. Open all year, with camping pods too!
4.83 /5
Coleford, Gloucestershire (8.5 miles)
Idyllic family run campsite in the Forest of Dean and on the edge of the Wye Valley AONB.
4.83 /5
Aylton, Ledbury, Herefordshire (9.2 miles)
Friendly yet secluded working farm with views out over May Hill, Much Marcle Ridge and the Malvern Hills.
4.98 /5
Orcop, Hereford, Herefordshire (9.3 miles)
At the foothills of the Black Mountains in the Wye Valley, find this peaceful adult only, dog friendly campsite.
4.64 /5
Monmouth, Monmouthshire (9.5 miles)
Award winning, family-run glamping site with idyllic views over the Monnow Valley, five minutes to Monmouth.
5 /5
Ledbury, Herefordshire (10.1 miles)
A gloriously rural setting, 28 acres of grounds for relaxed dog friendly stays by the Malvern Hills and Wye Valley.
4.64 /5
Lydney, Gloucestershire (10.2 miles)
Camping and glamping in the heart of the Forest of Dean with great facilities including a swimming pool and gym!
4.86 /5
Whitebrook, Monmouth, Monmouthshire (11.6 miles)
Back to nature camping and glamping in the Wye Valley AONB in Monmouth countryside. Campfires welcome.
4.4 /5
St Briavels, Lydney, Gloucestershire (11.9 miles)
Peaceful, dog friendly site set in the Forest of Dean of the Wye Valley AONB. A 15 minute walk to a village pub.
4.53 /5
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (0.4 miles)
A great back to nature experience for canoeists staying right by the River Wye in the beautiful Wye Valley AONB.
Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (2.9 miles)
A dog friendly campsite at a charming pub near the Welsh border, conveniently located for the M50.
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (4.3 miles)
Small, family friendly tent and tourer camping in tranquil setting within Wye Valley. Dog friendly.
Hoarwithy, Herefordshire (5.2 miles)
Quirky gypsy wagon and showman's wagon glamping in the Wye Valley AONB. Ideal for couples.
Little Dewchurch, Hereford, Herefordshire (5.5 miles)
Family run glamping in tipis and yurts with hot tubs, set in the stunning Wye Valley. Campfires and groups welcome.
Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire (6.1 miles)
Luxurious glamping in two wooden cabins, ideal for couples, set close to the Forest of Dean. Dogs welcome.
Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (6.2 miles)
Family and dog-friendly site in Wye Valley's ancient woodland. Wildlife, caves, and historic towns to explore.
Hereford, Herefordshire (6.3 miles)
Friendly site set in beautiful countryside in the Wye Valley, with fishing lakes on site.
Llancloudy, Herefordshire (6.7 miles)
A pretty, peaceful, rural, natural and spacious site for camping and glamping with campfires near the River Wye.
Hereford, Herefordshire (7.8 miles)
Exceptional 5 star camping and touring park on the banks of the River Wye and bordered by 300 acres of woodland.
Hereford, Herefordshire (7.9 miles)
Adult only shepherds' huts in the Welsh Marches, set in easy reach of the Wye Valley AONB and great walks.
Huntley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire (7.9 miles)
Small, quiet and rustic site in the grounds of a Victorian rectory at the gateway to the Royal Forest of Dean.
Staunton, Coleford, Gloucestershire (8.3 miles)
Relaxed, friendly and welcoming camping and pod site. A lovely space for adults and children, with on site fishery.
Ross-on-Wye is a small market town in the West of England, an ideal place to dabble in the beauty of the countryside, hone your canoeing skills on the River Wye and tickle your fancy with history and culture. The River Wye itself is well setup for a leisurely canoe ride, home to dragonflies, Atlantic salmon and wandering kingfishers - as it travels all the way from Wales on a meandering course.
The town is paved with historic buildings, starting with Goodrich Castle. This landmark might now be in ruins, but it still has the dignity and intrigue of a Norman medieval castle about it, sitting between Ross-on-Wye and the neighboring town of Monmouth. Wilton Castle is its Norman companion, built in the 12th century, and sits adjacent to the town. Visit at dusk to watch the sun stream behind the eerie ruins and you'll find it a spectacular spot for snapping photos. For added romance, sniff out the sweetly scented old fashioned roses in its garden.
In the town itself, St Mary's Parish church is crowned with a towering spire, over 205 feet tall, that can be seen for miles around. But if you're on the hunt for tales of derring do, Footsteps Battlefield Tours will guide you round the area's battlefields with insightful stories of the heroes and the chance to trace some of the 20th century's greatest deeds.
Bring the little ones to watch the flutter of beautiful specimens at Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo, or if they're in need of something more fast paced, pop over to Symonds Yat West Amusement Park which boasts fairground rides, arcades and the chance to catch a boat trip on the River Wye that requires you to do no rowing.
The Herefordshire trail links Ross-on-Wye to five other market towns (Leominster, Bromyard, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye and Kington) and is a 154 mile track which is popular with walkers and cyclists. The track takes you past many churches and inns and provides spectacular views of the mountainous Herefordshire countryside.
Nearby you might like to visit Clearwell village where you can discover the intricate natural cave system that has given us thousands of years of iron ore. The larger cities of Hereford, Cheltham and Gloucester are under an hour's drive away, just right for a mini visit.