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St Mary's Church

📷 Eirian Evans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsPicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.70287, -2.90017

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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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Essie Bun — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Mallard, Woodpigeon +47 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Mallard, Woodpigeon +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Snowdrop, Common Liverwort, Common Poppy +29 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Snowdrop, Common Liverwort, Common Poppy +29 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Clytha and Coed y Bwnydd walk, East WalesWalking route12 km

Ramble through an 18th-century estate, taking in the River Usk & Coed y Bwnydd – the largest & best preserved hillforts in Monmouthshire. There are views of the Sugar Loaf, Usk Valley & Clytha Castle, one of Wales's most outstanding 18th-century follies.

Named routeLength 12 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

30 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 42Cycling route
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EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
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Route 423Cycling route
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Route 466Cycling route
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Route 32Cycling route
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Route 30Cycling route
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Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Priory Church of St Mary, Usk

📷 Eirian Evans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Priory Church of St Mary, Usk

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Nearby places

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🌱The IslandUrban park600 m→⛪St Francis Xavier Roman Catholic ChurchReligious grounds300 m→⛪St Madoc's ChurchReligious grounds800 m→✦Usk CastleHistoric site300 m→⚽The IslandPlaying field600 m→⛪St Cybi's ChurchReligious grounds4.2 km→

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