SITE STATS

GRID REF: SO 512 122

POST CODE: NP25 5EZ. Note: This is the code for the Shell Garage close to the confluence of the two rivers

HOW TO GET THERE: The A40 provides good access to Monmouth, alternatively head north from the M4 at Chepstow through the lovely Lower Wye Valley

WHERE TO PARK: At least seven car parks, most pay & display, to choose from in Monmouth, the one opposite Waitrose being the most convenient for the lower river section. For the river northwards, head for the suburb of Osbeston to park in

TERRAIN: A mostly hard path alongside the Monmow below Monmouth. To the north of the town remain on the minor road, so no need to bring your wellingtons

ACCESSIBILITY: Open at all times

FACILITIES: Everything you’ll need available in the busy town of Monmouth

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Regular bus services to Monmouth, Monday to Saturday, fewer on Sundays from Chepstow, Hereford and Newport. Traveline Cymru, tel: 0871 200 2233, web: travelinecymru.info ORGANISATIONS: Gwent Ornithological Society, web: gwentbirds.org.uk COUNTY RECORDER: Tom Chinnick, email: countyrecorder@gwentbirds.org.uk WEBSITES: web: gwentbirds.org.uk/sightings MAPS: OS OL14, OS Landranger 162