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Cwmfelinfach

Gwent, South Wales  >  United Kingdom

Short circular walk through a small wooded valley with a stream running though it, emerging into pasture. Nearby houses that put out bird feeders.

Added* by Daryl Dobbs
Most recent update 23 janúar 2024
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Description

Cwmfelinfach holds varied types of birds throughout the year, but summer is more plentiful. Tarmac path goes into a gravel path then dirt path until you meet a lane with orchards and fields surrounding it. The small forested valley has a stream which attracts plenty of wildlife. Ideal to explore for a couple of hours. Free car park nearby overlooking the Sirhowy Valley.

Details

Access

For Cwmfelinfach turn off B4251 onto Twyn Gwyn Road which is in the middle of a small village Cwmfelinfach. Click on the P in the map for directions. Walk out of the car park, turn right walk for a few meters and take the right hand fork. Walk 100 meters until you see an opening on the right into a wide path. Follow the path in a circular route.

Terrain and Habitat

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

Conditions

Hilly , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

The wide path narrows to a dirt path which can get muddy. Carry on until you meet a metal gate with a path leading up the small valley to the left. Follow this path until you meet a small land, walk back down until you get to the car park. Ideal way to spend a few pleasant hours watching the varied wildlife.

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