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Crumlin Arm Canal

Gwent, South Wales  >  United Kingdom

Scenic 3 mile walk along the Crumlin arm of the disused Monmouthshire Canal. Varied habitats. Beware of cyclists.

Added* by Daryl Dobbs
Most recent update 21 tammikuu 2024
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Description

The Crumlin arm canal has varied habitat, mixed forest, pastures and scrubland on side of the valley. Houses alongside the canal often have bird feeders. Farmland encourages a diverse range of wildlife. Plenty to see at all times of the year. This flat walk along the disused Crumlin arm of the Monmouthsire canal is popular for cyclists and walkers. The area attracts a wide range of birds at anytime of the year. The canal recently has been relined due to leakage, this has benefited all forms of wildlife increasing the diversity.

Details

Access

Turn off B4591 ( St Mary's Street) before Texico garage onto Darren road, cross railway line and after the right hand bend turn left to park car at the road side. Make sure not to park in front of the houses. Alternative car park at the other end of the walk is turn off the A467 onto the B4591 and park alongside the canal on the road. Can be explored on foot or cycle. If you walk, beware of cyclists.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , City/village , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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