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Wellington Monument

📷 Richard Hoare · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Dogs welcome

Getting here

52.40155, -4.08249

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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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Turnstone, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Turnstone, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lesser Celandine, Red Valerian, Harebell +113 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Lesser Celandine, Red Valerian, Harebell +113 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Elder, Dandelion, Red Dead-nettle +18 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +46 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +46 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Ceredigion Coast PathWalking route112 km
Named routeLength 112 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

29 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 81Cycling route
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route167 m
Named routeRef 81Length 167 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route268 m
Named routeRef 81Length 268 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route35 m
Named routeRef 81Length 35 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route74 m
Named routeRef 81Length 74 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route38 m
Named routeRef 81Length 38 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Duke of Wellington Monument on Pendinas

📷 Richard Hoare · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Duke of Wellington Monument on Pendinas

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Castle GroundsUrban park1.4 km→🌱Penparcau Playing FieldUrban park800 m→🌱Penparcau Playing FieldUrban park800 m→🌱Plascrug AvenueUrban park1.2 km→⛪Eglwys St MairReligious grounds1.3 km→⛪St Michael and All Angels ChurchReligious grounds1.5 km→

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