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Llanmelin Hill Fort

6 ha

📷 Jeremy Bolwell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

51.62918, -2.77960

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦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

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Large White +100 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Large White +100 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Springy Turf-moss, Crosswort +5 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Springy Turf-moss, Crosswort +5 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 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
Wales Coast Path (South Wales)Walking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Cycling

41 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
Route 32Cycling route
Named routeRef 32Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route29 m
Named routeRef 4Length 29 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Part of Llanmelin hillfort in September

📷 Jeremy Bolwell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Part of Llanmelin hillfort in September

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Rogiet Recreation GroundUrban park4.9 km→🏞️Caldicot CastleCountry park4.8 km→🌱Caldicot Castle and Country ParkUrban park4.8 km→✦Caer-went Roman TownHistoric site2.1 km→🌱King George's FieldUrban park4.6 km→🌱Caldicot Country ParkUrban park4.8 km→

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