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Bettws

Settlement in Monmouthshire

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Bettws

Fro Car Park The entrance to Fro Car Park, a small parking area giving access to the eastern slopes of Sugar Loaf.
Fro Car Park Credit: Ian Capper

Bettws is a small village located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated approximately 3 miles east of the town of Usk, Bettws is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the county. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, meadows, and woodlands, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

Bettws boasts a close-knit community, with a population of around 600 people. The village is known for its strong sense of community spirit and friendly atmosphere. Residents often come together to organize various events and activities, strengthening the bonds within the village.

Despite its small size, Bettws is home to a few local amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a community center, and a charming village pub. The village is also served by regular bus services, providing convenient transportation links to nearby towns and villages.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Bettws offers ample opportunities for exploration and recreation. The surrounding countryside provides beautiful walking and cycling trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the stunning natural landscapes of Monmouthshire. Additionally, the nearby River Usk offers fishing opportunities for angling enthusiasts.

Overall, Bettws is a peaceful and welcoming village that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, strong community spirit, and range of amenities make it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a slower pace of life.

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Bettws Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.868236/-3.022602 or Grid Reference SO2919. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fro Car Park The entrance to Fro Car Park, a small parking area giving access to the eastern slopes of Sugar Loaf.
Fro Car Park
The entrance to Fro Car Park, a small parking area giving access to the eastern slopes of Sugar Loaf.
Bracken Bracken covered land on the lower slopes of Sugar Loaf.
Bracken
Bracken covered land on the lower slopes of Sugar Loaf.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the wooden gatepost SW side of the road. It marks a point 243.758m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the wooden gatepost SW side of the road. It marks a point 243.758m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on the SE parapet of the bridge. It marks a point 178.842m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This OS rivet can be found on the SE parapet of the bridge. It marks a point 178.842m above mean sea level.
Boardwalk through the nature reserve woodland
Boardwalk through the nature reserve woodland
Road that used to be a railway line for construction of Grwyne Fawr reservoir
Road that used to be a railway line for construction of Grwyne Fawr reservoir
Forest Coal Pit chapel and graveyard
Forest Coal Pit chapel and graveyard
Looking across fields to Bryn Arw
Looking across fields to Bryn Arw
Fields on Bryn Arw Fields on the western slopes of Bryn Arw.
Fields on Bryn Arw
Fields on the western slopes of Bryn Arw.
Path in Coed y Cerrig Looking north from the Nature reserve car park in Cwm Coed-y-cerrig. See; <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.breconbeacons.org/coed-y-cerrig" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.breconbeacons.org/coed-y-cerrig">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>
Path in Coed y Cerrig
Looking north from the Nature reserve car park in Cwm Coed-y-cerrig. See; LinkExternal link
Coed y Cerrig notice A nature reserve in Cwm Coed-y-cerrig at the base of Twyn y Gaer. See; <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.breconbeacons.org/coed-y-cerrig" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.breconbeacons.org/coed-y-cerrig">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>
Coed y Cerrig notice
A nature reserve in Cwm Coed-y-cerrig at the base of Twyn y Gaer. See; LinkExternal link
Road to Partrishow Looking west from the Coed y Cerrig nature reserve car park.
Road to Partrishow
Looking west from the Coed y Cerrig nature reserve car park.
Footpath near Pwll-hwyaid It's a steep climb through woods to the Sugarloaf access land.
Footpath near Pwll-hwyaid
It's a steep climb through woods to the Sugarloaf access land.
Field at the northern edge of Sugarloaf Pasture land in the Vale of Grwyney to the west of Forest coal Pit.
Field at the northern edge of Sugarloaf
Pasture land in the Vale of Grwyney to the west of Forest coal Pit.
Dead end lane Heading east towards Old Coalpit with foot access to Bryn Arw.
Dead end lane
Heading east towards Old Coalpit with foot access to Bryn Arw.
Grassland at Forest Coal Pit, 1 Looking towards Twyn y Gaer hill past the northern flank of Bryn Arw.
Grassland at Forest Coal Pit, 1
Looking towards Twyn y Gaer hill past the northern flank of Bryn Arw.
Grassland at Forest Coal Pit, 2 The west flank of Bryn Arw in the middle distance.
Grassland at Forest Coal Pit, 2
The west flank of Bryn Arw in the middle distance.
Dappled light, Coed y Cerrig Mid afternoon, late October.
Dappled light, Coed y Cerrig
Mid afternoon, late October.
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Bettws is located at Grid Ref: SO2919 (Lat: 51.868236, Lng: -3.022602)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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Located within 500m of 51.868236,-3.022602
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 51.8727149/-3.0223272
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Post Box
Post Box Design: hovis
Post Box Mounting: wall
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: NP7 33
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
Lat/Long: 51.867794/-3.0213339
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Bettws
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 51.8682023/-3.021409
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Public Bookcase
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Defibrillator Location: inside old red phone box in Bettws
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 51.8683963/-3.0216918
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