Fiddlers Elbow
Fiddlers Elbow is a steep sided, woodland reserve located in the Upper Wye Valley just to the northeast of the market town of Monmouth, and close to the Wales/England border. Fiddlers Elbow is a good example of semi-natural broadleaved woodland. The canopy is dominated mainly by oak and lime, and there is a good ground flora of canopy seedlings and flowers.
Wildlife highlights: Roe deer are common, and there are plenty of dormice, though they are rarely seen.
Location: The reserve is bisected by the A4136. Access to the eastern section of the reserve is via a steep path from the lay-by on Hancock Road. Take special care around the various paths crossing this section, as many can be steep, muddy and slippery - especially when it’s raining.
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