Fwthog

Settlement in Herefordshire

Wales

Fwthog

The Vale of Ewyas below Coed Ty-Canol
The Vale of Ewyas below Coed Ty-Canol Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Fwthog is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. Situated in the western part of the county, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful and rural setting for its residents. The village is part of the civil parish of Kington Rural and falls within the administrative district of Herefordshire Council.

With a population of approximately 200 people, Fwthog is known for its tight-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village primarily consists of traditional stone cottages and farmhouses, adding to its charm and character. The local economy largely revolves around agriculture, with many residents involved in farming and livestock rearing.

Despite its small size, Fwthog offers a range of amenities and services for its residents. These include a village hall, a church, and a primary school, providing essential facilities and meeting places for the community. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and villages.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in and around Fwthog. The surrounding countryside offers beautiful walking trails, with stunning views of the rolling hills and lush green pastures. Outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding are popular among locals and visitors alike.

In summary, Fwthog is a charming rural village in Herefordshire, known for its tight-knit community, picturesque countryside, and agricultural heritage.

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Fwthog Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.91872/-3.0628259 or Grid Reference SO2725. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Vale of Ewyas below Coed Ty-Canol
The Vale of Ewyas below Coed Ty-Canol
The Revenge Stone The stone, known as 'Carreg Ddial' (The Revenge Stone) on the path to Garn Wen
The Revenge Stone
The stone, known as 'Carreg Ddial' (The Revenge Stone) on the path to Garn Wen
Garn Wen Cairn on summit of Garn Wen
Garn Wen
Cairn on summit of Garn Wen
Pile of Stones More than a "Pile of Stones" cairn by the path heading up to Bal Mawr
Pile of Stones
More than a "Pile of Stones" cairn by the path heading up to Bal Mawr
The Grwyne Fawr valley Beef cattle in the lush green pasture of the valley floor.
The Grwyne Fawr valley
Beef cattle in the lush green pasture of the valley floor.
Road along the Grwyne Fawr valley, 1 Looking south towards Forest Coal Pit and Abergavenny.
Road along the Grwyne Fawr valley, 1
Looking south towards Forest Coal Pit and Abergavenny.
Road along the Grwyne Fawr valley, 2 Looking north.
Road along the Grwyne Fawr valley, 2
Looking north.
The Grwyne Fawr at Coed-dias Looking upstream at the point where the valley becomes heavily wooded.
The Grwyne Fawr at Coed-dias
Looking upstream at the point where the valley becomes heavily wooded.
The Grwyne Fawr at Coed-dias, 2 Looking downstream.
The Grwyne Fawr at Coed-dias, 2
Looking downstream.
Road along the Grwyne Fawr valley, 3 Looking down the valley near the Coed-dias bridge.
The phone box in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/23649">SO2724 : Phonebox in Mynydd Du Forest</a> has now gone.
Road along the Grwyne Fawr valley, 3
Looking down the valley near the Coed-dias bridge. The phone box in SO2724 : Phonebox in Mynydd Du Forest has now gone.
Road along the Grwyne Fawr valley, 4 Looking up the valley from the Coed-dias turn.
The large trees here are mature ash. These are currently (2016) not affected by Chalara Ash Dieback; see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/ashdieback#description" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/ashdieback#description">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Road along the Grwyne Fawr valley, 4
Looking up the valley from the Coed-dias turn. The large trees here are mature ash. These are currently (2016) not affected by Chalara Ash Dieback; see LinkExternal link
Mature ash trees in the Grwyne Fawr valley The large trees here are mature ash. These are currently (2016) not affected by Chalara Ash Dieback; see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/ashdieback#description" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/ashdieback#description">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Mature ash trees in the Grwyne Fawr valley
The large trees here are mature ash. These are currently (2016) not affected by Chalara Ash Dieback; see LinkExternal link
Moorland meets forest Looking north along the ridge path at the point where it leaves the western edge of the Mynydd Du Forest which occupies a large proportion of the upper Grwyne Fawr valley. Stray self-seeded spruce trees dot the moorland hereabouts.
The flat-topped hill in the distance is Pen Twyn Mawr.
Moorland meets forest
Looking north along the ridge path at the point where it leaves the western edge of the Mynydd Du Forest which occupies a large proportion of the upper Grwyne Fawr valley. Stray self-seeded spruce trees dot the moorland hereabouts. The flat-topped hill in the distance is Pen Twyn Mawr.
View over Mynydd Du Forest The forest edge is less distinct due to recent felling.
View over Mynydd Du Forest
The forest edge is less distinct due to recent felling.
Ridge path, 5 Main path along the central Black Mountains ridge.
Ridge path, 5
Main path along the central Black Mountains ridge.
Ridge path, 6 Main path along the central Black Mountains ridge, looking north with Pen Twyn Mawr prominent in the distance.
The edge of Mynydd Du Forest to the right.
Ridge path, 6
Main path along the central Black Mountains ridge, looking north with Pen Twyn Mawr prominent in the distance. The edge of Mynydd Du Forest to the right.
Ridge path, 7 Main path along the central Black Mountains ridge, looking north with the flat top of Pen Twyn Mawr in the distance
The clear-felled edge of Mynydd Du Forest to the right. Some self-seeded trees dot the moorland hereabouts.
Ridge path, 7
Main path along the central Black Mountains ridge, looking north with the flat top of Pen Twyn Mawr in the distance The clear-felled edge of Mynydd Du Forest to the right. Some self-seeded trees dot the moorland hereabouts.
Ridge path, 8 Main path along the central Black Mountains ridge, looking south with Ysgyryd Fawr and Y fal prominent in the far distance.
The clear-felled edge of Mynydd Du Forest to the left.
Ridge path, 8
Main path along the central Black Mountains ridge, looking south with Ysgyryd Fawr and Y fal prominent in the far distance. The clear-felled edge of Mynydd Du Forest to the left.
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Fwthog is located at Grid Ref: SO2725 (Lat: 51.91872, Lng: -3.0628259)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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