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Dewstow Hidden Garden and Grotto

7 ha

📷 Kevin Waterhouse · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

51.59596, -2.76999

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🚻Toilets 69m from the site — useful for longer visits or those with young children

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Toilets

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Teal +82 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Teal +82 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug +127 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Eristalis tenax, 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug +127 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Atlas Cedar, Yew, Herb-Robert +4 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Atlas Cedar, Yew, Herb-Robert +4 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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

44 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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Classical Walled Garden at Dewstow

📷 Kevin Waterhouse · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Classical Walled Garden at Dewstow

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Rogiet Recreation GroundUrban park1.3 km→🏞️Caldicot CastleCountry park2 km→🌱Caldicot Castle and Country ParkUrban park2 km→🌱King George's FieldUrban park1.2 km→✦Caer-went Roman TownHistoric site1.7 km→🌱Caldicot Country ParkUrban park2 km→

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