Lower Road Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Monmouthshire

Wales

Lower Road Pool

Road above Llewelyn's Dingle Country road to Llanllowell, above Llewelyn's Dingle.
Road above Llewelyn's Dingle Credit: Philip Halling

Lower Road Pool is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Monmouthshire, a county in southeastern Wales. This natural water feature spans across an area of approximately 2 acres and is situated along Lower Road, near the town of Abergavenny. The pool is surrounded by lush greenery, including reeds, grasses, and various aquatic plants, which add to its serene and idyllic atmosphere.

The pool itself is a haven for wildlife, attracting a diverse range of species. It functions as a vital habitat for numerous aquatic plants and invertebrates, providing a breeding ground and a source of food for a variety of animals. The area is especially known for its abundance of dragonflies, which can often be seen darting across the water's surface.

The pool is also home to a variety of bird species, including herons, ducks, and kingfishers. These birds are attracted to the area due to its abundance of fish and other small aquatic creatures. Nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers frequent the site to observe and enjoy the rich birdlife in its natural habitat.

Lower Road Pool offers visitors a peaceful and tranquil setting, ideal for a leisurely stroll or a moment of reflection. The pool's calm and clear water, surrounded by the sounds of nature, provides a soothing and relaxing environment for those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Lower Road Pool is a charming and ecologically significant freshwater marsh that offers visitors a glimpse into the natural beauty and biodiversity of Monmouthshire.

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Lower Road Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.68578/-2.8851053 or Grid Reference ST3898. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road above Llewelyn's Dingle Country road to Llanllowell, above Llewelyn's Dingle.
Road above Llewelyn's Dingle
Country road to Llanllowell, above Llewelyn's Dingle.
Grass Ski Centre An unprepossessing drive to a rare outdoor activity.
Grass Ski Centre
An unprepossessing drive to a rare outdoor activity.
Lane rising to meet field boundary, Gwern ddu Hill
Lane rising to meet field boundary, Gwern ddu Hill
Bluebells and wild garlic in spring Gwent Wildlife Trust - Springdale Farm Nature Reserve
Bluebells and wild garlic in spring
Gwent Wildlife Trust - Springdale Farm Nature Reserve
View of the Usk Valley View from Coed Cwnwr of the Usk Valley and Springdale Nature Reserve
View of the Usk Valley
View from Coed Cwnwr of the Usk Valley and Springdale Nature Reserve
Foot bridge in Llewelyn's Dingle Llewelyn's dingle is part of Gwent Wildlife Trust's Springdale Farm Nature Reserve
Foot bridge in Llewelyn's Dingle
Llewelyn's dingle is part of Gwent Wildlife Trust's Springdale Farm Nature Reserve
Oaks on a hilltop Crisp early winter shot with vestiges of autumn colour still hanging on.
Oaks on a hilltop
Crisp early winter shot with vestiges of autumn colour still hanging on.
Woodland, hill and Llewellyn's Dingle The hilltop is captured in Macro in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4267511">ST4099 : Oaks on a hilltop</a>. A dingle is a Marches term for a steep wooded valley.
Woodland, hill and Llewellyn's Dingle
The hilltop is captured in Macro in ST4099 : Oaks on a hilltop. A dingle is a Marches term for a steep wooded valley.
Woodland on hillside We're in the rolling hills of South Monmouthshire in early winter.
Woodland on hillside
We're in the rolling hills of South Monmouthshire in early winter.
Gwern Ddu Road The road drops steeply from here.
Cwm-Byr Wood, with beech, to the right.
Gwern Ddu Road
The road drops steeply from here. Cwm-Byr Wood, with beech, to the right.
Llangeview Church This is must have been a tranquil spot, now somewhat marred by the proximity of the A449(T). The setting is still beautiful though.  

In 1999, following a declaration of redundancy, the church passed into the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches who preserve it as a place of quiet contemplation for the local community and for visitors to enjoy. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk">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>
Llangeview Church
This is must have been a tranquil spot, now somewhat marred by the proximity of the A449(T). The setting is still beautiful though. In 1999, following a declaration of redundancy, the church passed into the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches who preserve it as a place of quiet contemplation for the local community and for visitors to enjoy. LinkExternal link
Llanbadoc Church
Llanbadoc Church
Plaque at The Sessions house gates
Plaque at The Sessions house gates
Commemorative Seat at Llanbadoc This seat on the banks of the River Usk at Llanbadoc commemorates Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) who was a self-taught scientist, world traveller, social reformer and originator of the theory of evolution independently of Darwin in 1858. He was born in nearby Kensington Cottage where he lived until the age of five.
Commemorative Seat at Llanbadoc
This seat on the banks of the River Usk at Llanbadoc commemorates Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) who was a self-taught scientist, world traveller, social reformer and originator of the theory of evolution independently of Darwin in 1858. He was born in nearby Kensington Cottage where he lived until the age of five.
Memorial  to Alfred Russel Wallace, Llanbadoc This memorial to Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) stands just outside the wall of the churchyard of Llanbadoc where he was baptised.  Alfred Russel Wallace who was a self-taught scientist, world traveller, social reformer and originator of the theory of evolution independently of Darwin in 1858. He was born in nearby Kensington Cottage where he lived until the age of five. To see the plaque <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1268343">SO3700 : Alfred Russel Wallace memorial</a> for more information see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Russel_Wallace" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Russel_Wallace">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>
Memorial to Alfred Russel Wallace, Llanbadoc
This memorial to Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) stands just outside the wall of the churchyard of Llanbadoc where he was baptised. Alfred Russel Wallace who was a self-taught scientist, world traveller, social reformer and originator of the theory of evolution independently of Darwin in 1858. He was born in nearby Kensington Cottage where he lived until the age of five. To see the plaque SO3700 : Alfred Russel Wallace memorial for more information see: LinkExternal link
Alfred Russel Wallace memorial Memorial plaque to Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) who along with Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution by natural selection.
Alfred Russel Wallace memorial
Memorial plaque to Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) who along with Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution by natural selection.
Llanbadoc Church Llanbadoc church is dedicated to St Madoc and was the church where Alfred Russel Wallace was baptised, see: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1268343">SO3700 : Alfred Russel Wallace memorial</a> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Russel_Wallace" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Russel_Wallace">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>
Llanbadoc Church
Llanbadoc church is dedicated to St Madoc and was the church where Alfred Russel Wallace was baptised, see: SO3700 : Alfred Russel Wallace memorial and LinkExternal link
Llanbadoc Church The porch and tower of St Madoc's church, Llanbadoc.
Llanbadoc Church
The porch and tower of St Madoc's church, Llanbadoc.
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Lower Road Pool is located at Grid Ref: ST3898 (Lat: 51.68578, Lng: -2.8851053)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.68578,-2.8851053
Llanllowell
Name Cy: Llanllywel
Place: village
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q6661637
Lat/Long: 51.6830583/-2.8800926
Post Box
Fixme: The expected reference here is NP15 355
Ref: CF1 355
Lat/Long: 51.6829323/-2.8796558
Direction: 215
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6833542/-2.8799669
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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