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Roman Marching Camp (Y Pigwm)

26 ha

Plan your visit

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Dogs welcome26 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Robin
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Robin, Blackbird +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wren, Robin, Blackbird +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Winter Moth, Mottled Umber, Emerald Damselfly +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Harebell, Japanese Knotweed, Red Beard-moss +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Cambrian WayWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Cycle across the BeaconsCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gwersyll  cyrch Rhufeinig y Pigwn / Y Pigwn Roman marching camp

Gwersyll cyrch Rhufeinig y Pigwn / Y Pigwn Roman marching camp

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