Fiddler's Elbow National Nature Reserve

#7385 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Fiddler's Elbow National Nature Reserve is a steep sided, woodland national nature reserve of 45 hectares in the Upper Wye Valley to the north of Monmouth in Wales, close to the Wales–England border. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its biological characteristics, containing a wide variety of flora. ()

Area: 110.58 acres (0.1728 mi²)Elevation: 423 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°49'9"N, 2°41'14"W

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Fiddler's Elbow National Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church Street, Monmouth Golf Club, Savoy Theatre, The Kymin.

1.3 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Church Street, Monmouth
33 min walk • Church Street is a pedestrianised street in the centre of Monmouth, Wales. It contains a variety of independent shops, restaurants, commercial art galleries, and the Savoy Theatre.
0.9 miNW
Golf
Monmouth Golf Club
24 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Welsh countryside, Monmouth Golf Club offers both a challenging round of golf and breathtaking views. This golf course, with its rich history and meticulously maintained greens, has become a cherished destination for golf enthusiasts in the United...
1.2 miW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Savoy Theatre, Monmouth
32 min walk • The Savoy Theatre, Church Street, Monmouth is a theatre and cinema, reputedly the oldest working theatre site in Wales. It has a capacity for 360 people and is run by a charitable trust.
0.6 miS
Memorial
The Kymin, Letcombe Valley
17 min walk • The Kymin, is a hill overlooking Monmouth, in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is located approximately one mile east of Monmouth, on the eastern side of the River Wye and adjacent to the border with the Forest of Dean and England.
1.1 miSW
Bridge
Wye Bridge, Monmouth
29 min walk • The Wye Bridge in Monmouth is a bridge across the River Wye. The A466 passes over it and immediately meets the A40 at its western end. The bridge is a grade II listed building. The total span of the bridge is 71 metres.
1.1 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wysis Way, Monmouth
29 min walk • The Wysis Way is an 88 km walking route which forms a link between the Offa's Dyke Path and Thames Path national trails in the United Kingdom. The Way runs between Monmouth in Wales and Kemble, Gloucestershire in England.
0.5 miW
Church
St Peter's Church
13 min walk • St. Peter's Church is a Church of England parish church at Dixton. It is situated on the banks of the River Wye, about 1 mile north-east of Monmouth, Wales. The church is a Grade II* listed building and the cross in the churchyard is both a listed building and a scheduled monument.
1.1 miSW
Archaeological site
33 Whitecross Street, Monmouth
29 min walk • 33 Whitecross Street is a grade II listed building in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is in the historic St James Square neighbourhood.
1.1 miSW
Church
Monmouth Methodist Church, Monmouth
30 min walk • Monmouth Methodist Church is located in Monmouth, south east Wales. It is set well back from St James Street between buildings. Designed by George Vaughan Maddox and built in 1837, it retains its original galleries, organ loft and sophisticated pulpit.
1 miSW
Nightlife
The Mayhill Hotel, Monmouth
26 min walk • The Mayhill Hotel is a public house and hotel located Wyesham Road, Monmouth, Wales. The pub is situated between the roads leading to Wyesham and the Forest of Dean and as such claims it is the Last Pub in Wales.
1.1 miW
Archaeological site
St James House, Monmouth
29 min walk • St James House is a grade II listed building in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is in the historic St James Square neighbourhood, within the Medieval town walls.