Ross West
Ward in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.911, -2.59 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 59 23 |
| Dialling code: | 01989 (Ross-on-Wye) |
Ross West sits on the western edge of Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, taking in the town’s suburban streets and the surrounding rolling farmland that steps down towards the River Wye. The ward benefits from proximity to the scenic Wye Valley, with easy access to riverside walks, woodlands and the market-town amenities that attract visitors to the area.
Locally the area combines a strong agricultural presence with a commuter and retired population, supporting small shops, pubs and community groups in the town. Historic buildings and a lively programme of local events reflect Ross-on-Wye’s long market-town tradition, while parish councils and volunteer organisations remain active in shaping neighbourhood life.
Postcode districts covering Ross West
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Cheltenham 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Hereford 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Stroud 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Great Malvern 18 miles29 km
- Pontypool 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Tewkesbury 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Chepstow 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Dursley 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Abergavenny 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Bishop's Cleeve 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Churchdown 18.1 miles29.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Ross-on-Wye Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Ross East Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Bridstow Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Ross North Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Walford Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Brampton Abbotts Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Weston under Penyard Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Peterstow Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Sellack Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Marstow Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Kerne Bridge Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hope Mansell Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Ross West
HR9 5PJ, HR9 5UT, HR9 5TZ, HR9 7BU, HR9 5PE, HR9 5UP, HR9 5HY, HR9 5UG, HR9 5BB … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 36.9 miles59.4 km
- Cardiff Airport 48 miles77.2 km
- Parkend Railway Station 10 miles16 km
- Hereford Railway Station 11.6 miles18.6 km
Hotels in Ross West Ad
Schools in Ross West
- Ashfield Park Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Harewood Estate 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Forest of Dean Forest 9 miles14.4 km
- Rotherwas Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Old Park wood Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 13.6 miles21.9 km