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Forum-Basilica

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📷 Eirian Evans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.61183, -2.76782

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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
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Grey Heron +76 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Grey Heron +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug, Marmalade Hoverfly +108 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug, Marmalade Hoverfly +108 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Seasonal nature

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

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Forum and Basilica, Roman Caerwent

📷 Eirian Evans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Forum and Basilica, Roman Caerwent

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Rogiet Recreation GroundUrban park3 km→🏞️Caldicot CastleCountry park2.8 km→🌱Caldicot Castle and Country ParkUrban park2.8 km→✦Caer-went Roman TownHistoric site100 m→🌱King George's FieldUrban park2.5 km→🌱Caldicot Country ParkUrban park2.8 km→

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