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Description
Three miles of riverside walks available, passing the historic Wye bridge, Monmouth castle, and Monnow bridge, the only fortified bridge in Britain. Martinet noir breed in the roof, listen for their screaming calls as they fly overhead. Bergeronnette des ruisseaux, Héron cendré, Aigrette garzette, Grand Cormoran, Harle bièvre and Bruant des roseaux are common. Hirondelle de rivage nest in masonry crevices on the Monnow and in the disused viaduct. Look out for Martin-pêcheur d'Europe flying low, fast and straight over the river. In winter, a flock of up to 200 Goéland cendré can be seen on riverside meadows and school playingfields. Pouillot à grands sourcils Goéland à bec cerclé and Rougequeue noir have turned up recently at the Wye/Monnow confluence.
Fish such as chub, trout and sewin may be easily seen when river levels are low. Riverbank flora includes purple loosestrjfe, himalayan balsam, comfrey and flowering rush. The derelict old railway station is an unofficial nature reserve, harbouring Pic vert, dormice, slow worms, grasshoppers and butterflies.
A one hour walk or short drive away is the Kymin viewpoint and monument (marked on the map, fee payable at car park). Sittelle torchepot, Mésange nonnette, Roitelet huppé frequent the area and possibilty of Milan royal overhead.
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Free car park at Rockfield Road at western end of town gives easy access to circular route. Click on the P in the map to get directions.