Description
The River Monnow is a scenic area noted for blossoming fruit orchards in spring. On warm mornings up to 50 Ворон soar the thermals, with Канюк and maybe a Перепелятник. On the river there are Серая цапля, Малая белая цапля, Горная трясогузка, Береговушка, Чёрный стриж, Обыкновенный зимородок, Оляпка and Мандаринка. The fruit orchards attract large numbers of wintering Рябинник and Белобровик.
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Access
Head west from Monmouth via Rockfield to park at Skenfrith Castle. Cafe here in summer. Pub is expensive. Or take Osbaston road to Tregate bridge where there is limited parking. 6 mile circular walk available along both river banks, passing Llanrothal chapel (open) and Ruthlin mill.


