The distinctive profile of the wooded Chase Hill is visible from all of the major roads as you approach Ross on Wye. The summit is the site of an Iron Age hill fort, so the defensible location must always have attracted attention. It is likely that the hill was less wooded in the distant past, but from medieval times it probably looked much as it does today, though the coastal redwoods were added by the Victorians. The wood is owned by the Forestry Commission, and is a popular place for walkers, joggers and those interested in natural history.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Sony DSC-RX100
