Summer Hill

Settlement in Monmouthshire

Wales

Summer Hill

Work progressing on the eastward extension of Malpas to Caerleon cycleway and footpath The work is taking place beyond the eastern end <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1755714" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1755714">Link</a> of the route from Malpas. — Work progressing on the eastward extension of Malpas to Caerleon cycleway and footpath Credit: Jaggery

Summer Hill is a quaint village located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated in the picturesque countryside, the village is known for its stunning views of the surrounding rolling hills and lush greenery. Summer Hill is a small community with a population of around 300 residents.

The village is characterized by its charming stone cottages, narrow winding lanes, and well-maintained gardens. The local church, St. Mary's, is a focal point of the village and dates back to the 12th century, adding to the rich history and heritage of the area.

Amenities in Summer Hill include a village hall, a small primary school, and a local pub that serves traditional Welsh food and drinks. The village is also close to the town of Monmouth, which offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and services.

Nature lovers will appreciate the abundance of walking and hiking trails in the area, as well as the nearby Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Summer Hill offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a quiet retreat in the Welsh countryside.

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Summer Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.594044/-2.974133 or Grid Reference ST3288. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Work progressing on the eastward extension of Malpas to Caerleon cycleway and footpath

The work is taking place beyond the eastern end Link of the route from Malpas.

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Low tide, River Usk, Newport

Viewed from a bend on the Malpas to Caerleon cycleway and footpath. Extensive mudbanks are revealed at low tide.

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Edge of the reeds, Malpas to Caerleon cycleway

On the Caerleon side of the cycleway and footpath from Malpas, there is a sharp dividing line between a 200-metre long area of reeds, and a grassy area.

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A4042 climbs towards Grove Park roundabout, Newport

Viewed from the top of steps Link at the edge of a riverside footpath and cycleway. This part of the A4042 is often referred to as the Malpas bypass.

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Edge of Brynglas hill viewed across A4042, Newport

The western edge of this section of the A4042 passes steeply-rising ground leading up to Brynglas, one of the higher areas of Newport at about 80 metres (260 feet) above sea level.

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M4 east of Brynglas tunnel

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Looking from Pillmawr Road towards four Usk bridges, Newport

Viewed from near a sharp bend on Pillmawr Road. The bridges Link in the distance carry the M4 motorway and the A4042 connecting road across the River Usk.

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Eastern extension of National Cycle Network 88, Caerleon

Viewed from the edge of Home Farm Crescent, Caerleon. Ahead is a new section of National Cycle Network Route 88. Opened in June 2011, the cycle route and footpath run parallel with railway lines for most of the way to Caerleon Comprehensive School. The extension is part of a £50 million UK-wide project by environment charity Sustrans, funded by the Big Lottery Fund.

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National Cycle Network Route 88, Caerleon

The view east from the Home Farm Crescent entrance barrier. Link

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A track through woods, Caerleon

Viewed from National Cycle Network Route 88. Link

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National Cycle Network Route 88 approaches Home Farm Crescent, Caerleon

This section of the footpath and cycle route, Link from Caerleon Comprehensive School, opened in June 2011.

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Fences, National Cycle Network route 88, Caerleon

A view ENE along the section of the route opened in June 2011. The black fence on the left is newly installed. On the right, mostly obscured by vegetation, a smaller grey fence separates the footpath and cycle route from railway lines. Link

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Railway lines, Caerleon

The double-track Welsh Marches Line viewed from National Cycle Network route 88.

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Pathside yellow, National Cycle Route 88, Caerleon

In early July yellow is the dominant colour (with a trace of purple at the edge) of the vegetation lining the Caerleon section of the footpath and cycle route, opened in June 2011.

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Footbridge across the railway, Caerleon

The view south across a new footbridge, Link built as part of the 2011 Caerleon extension to National Cycle Network Route 88.

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Welsh Marches railway lines, Caerleon

Looking in the direction of Newport from the footbridge Link carrying National Cycle Network route 88 across the tracks.

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Graffiti-daubed metal boxes, Cycle Route 88, Newport

The metal boxes, originally plain grey, have been painted with graffiti. They are located alongside the cycleway and footpath from Malpas to Crindau, Newport, part of National Cycle Network Route 88. The boxes are at the bottom of steps Link up to the A4042.

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