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Castell Ynysgynwraidd

1 ha

📷 Darren Haddock · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.87834, -2.79021

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreeToilets

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Beautiful Demoiselle, Meniscus Midge +135 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Pellitory-of-the-wall, Red Valerian, Chicory +21 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route
Three Castles Walk (Monmouthshire)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Monnow Valley WalkWalking route

Long Distance Walking route following the River Monnow from source to confluence with the River Wye at Monmouth

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 46Cycling route
Named routeRef 46National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network National Route 426Cycling route
Named routeRef 426National Cycle Network
Four Castles Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef FCCRRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.3 km
Named routeRef 426Length 3.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 426Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km
Named routeRef 426Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Skenrith Castle Keep

📷 Darren Haddock · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Skenrith Castle Keep

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🐄Skenfrith Community ShopVisitor farm100 m→⛪St Bridget's ChurchReligious grounds100 m→✦Iron Age farmstead enclosure on Garway HillHistoric site4.9 km→✦Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyardHistoric site2.2 km→⛪Llancloudy Methodist ChurchReligious grounds4 km→⛪Norton Baptist ChurchReligious grounds1.5 km→