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The River Monnow is a scenic area noted for blossoming fruit orchards in spring. On warm mornings up to 50 korp soar the thermals, with ormvråk and maybe a sparvhök. On the river there are gråhäger, Silkeshäger, forsärla, backsvala, tornseglare, kungsfiskare, strömstare and mandarinand. The fruit orchards attract large numbers of wintering björktrast and rödvingetrast.
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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.


