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Caer-went Roman Town

✦ Ancient woodland35 ha

📷 Nick Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Dogs welcome35 ha

Getting here

51.61117, -2.76857

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Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Grey Heron, Mallard, Coot +75 more · last seen 2026

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Grey Heron, Mallard, Coot +75 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Hairy Shieldbug +121 more · last seen 2026

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Springy Turf-moss, Three-cornered Garlic +2 more · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Caldicot & Black Rock LoopWalking route8.5 km▾

A circular route from Caldicote Castle to the coast near the Prince of Wales Bridge, then along the Wales Coast path to the Iron Age Fort near Sudbrook, then on to the Black Rock before heading back to Caldicot Castle.

Named routeLength 8.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Undy & Caldicot Moor LoopWalking route7.5 km▾
Named routeLength 7.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Wales Coast Path (South Wales)Walking route▾
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Cycling

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45 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 42Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 42National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route580 m▾
Named routeRef 4Length 580 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route29 m▾
Named routeRef 4Length 29 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this historic site

Caer-went Roman Town is an ancient historic site covering 35 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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War memorial in centre of road

📷 Nick Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

War memorial in centre of road

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · 194m

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Picnic spot

3 · 153m away

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Playground

2 · 290m away

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Toilets

76m away

✦ Ancient🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Rogiet Recreation GroundUrban park2.9 km→🌱Caldicot Castle and Country ParkUrban park2.8 km→✦Shops and HousesHistoric site100 m→✦Caewent Roman TownHistoric site200 m→✦Courtyard HouseHistoric site200 m→🌱King George's FieldUrban park2.5 km→