Plan your visit
HeritageWildlife
Dogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
51.83149, -2.87827
Best for
2 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vWalking
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km▾
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Three Castles Walk (Monmouthshire)Walking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
v13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
National Cycle Network Route 42Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 42National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Four Castles Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef FCCRRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2 km▾
Named routeRef 42Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route645 m▾
Named routeRef 42Length 645 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route168 m▾
Named routeRef 42Length 168 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this historic site
Hen Gwrt Moated Site is an ancient historic site covering 1 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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Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
Hen Gwrt moated site at Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire
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Hen Gwrt moated site at Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸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
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸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
🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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