A few years ago a walker along the riverside below Ross-on-Wye would have encountered a sad sight – a closed pub in a fantastic scenic position overlooking the bend in the river. A local businessman and ex-mayor of Ross saw the potential, and after ambitious restoration the pub reopened in June 2022. Now much more …
Beers on the bus – The Hope and Anchor, ross on Wye Read More »
This week is Better Transport Week (15-21 June), a national celebration of sustainable transport and how it connects people and places. We couldn’t think of a better time to share a piece from Gillian Chowns, who makes the case for leaving the car on the drive – even just once. Do you ever think about …
Calling All Car Owners: Seven Reasons to Try the Bus This Week Read More »
This week is Carers Week, and the theme this year is “Building Carer Friendly Communities.” We can’t think of a better time to say something we don’t say often enough: thank you. Thank you to every across Daffodilshire! There are over 5 million carers across the UK, and more than half say they feel overwhelmed …
This one’s on us: Free travel for carers this week Read More »
The sight and sound of swifts on the wing is a sure sign that summer is here. But their numbers have been declining in the UK due to lack of nesting sites. Ledbury Swift Project is working to reverse that trend in our local area. Swifts are remarkable birds known for their long migratory journeys. These journeys …
As parents, grandparents and anyone spending time with children, we know how important play spaces are. A shopping trip or day out can be made so much more enjoyable for all, when we know there will be somewhere for the children to use up some energy, have fun and play. Play is vital for all …
This holiday season, families can explore Daffodilshire together for less with kids aged 16 and under travelling free on all 232 Daffodil Line services when accompanied by a paying adult. From Saturday 20 December 2025 to Sunday 5 January 2026, leave the car at home, hop on the bus, and enjoy easy-going days out across our …
Kids go free on the Daffodil Line this Christmas Read More »
What could be better than a cool pint on a hot day? And up and down the Daffodil Line we have plenty of top notch watering holes to choose from. Cobblers in Newent recently won a well deserved CAMRA award and this week 4 of our favourites on and near the route, have made it …
The stone built 16th Century Market House, standing proudly in the centre of the town is one of the most recognisable buildings in Ross-on-Wye. It is one of the oldest buildings in the centre of Ross and a focal point of the riverside town. The Market House was built between 1650 and 1654 replacing the …
One of two establishments in Ross named after regal body parts, the independently owned King’s Head Hotel stands nearly at the top of the High Street.This Grade II listed building, once a coaching inn dating at least from the seventeenth century has an impressive facade with an arch to the side once accommodating the enrty …
Our new book of ten carefully researched walks with the bus will make a great gift for yourself or a friend. All of our walks are between 3 and 10 miles and generally quite gentle, on lanes, tracks and pathways with few steep climbs – though sometimes muddy! All the walks can be completed without …
