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Three miles of riverside walks available, passing the historic Wye bridge, Monmouth castle, and Monnow bridge, the only fortified bridge in Britain. tornseglare breed in the roof, listen for their screaming calls as they fly overhead. forsärla, gråhäger, Silkeshäger, Storskarv, storskrake and Sävsparv are common. backsvala nest in masonry crevices on the Monnow and in the disused viaduct. Look out for kungsfiskare flying low, fast and straight over the river. In winter, a flock of up to 200 fiskmås can be seen on riverside meadows and school playingfields. tajgasångare ringnäbbad mås and svart rödstjärt have turned up recently at the Wye/Monnow confluence.
Fish such as chub, trout and sewin may be easily seen when river levels are low. Riverbank flora includes purple loosestrjfe, himalayan balsam, comfrey and flowering rush. The derelict old railway station is an unofficial nature reserve, harbouring Gröngöling, dormice, slow worms, grasshoppers and butterflies.
A one hour walk or short drive away is the Kymin viewpoint and monument (marked on the map, fee payable at car park). Nötväcka, entita, kungsfågel frequent the area and possibilty of röd glada overhead.
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Free car park at Rockfield Road at western end of town gives easy access to circular route. Click on the P in the map to get directions.