Pen-allt

Settlement in Monmouthshire

Wales

Pen-allt

View From Highbury Woods To Lower Redbrook
View From Highbury Woods Credit: Deborah Tilley

Pen-allt is a small village located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated on the eastern edge of the county, it lies within the beautiful Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is nestled atop a hill, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

With a population of around 200 residents, Pen-allt is known for its peaceful and close-knit community. The village is primarily residential, consisting of traditional stone cottages and a few small farms. It retains a charming rural character, with its narrow lanes and well-tended gardens.

The natural environment surrounding Pen-allt is one of its main attractions. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush woodlands, and the majestic River Wye, which meanders through the valley. This picturesque location makes it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a tranquil retreat.

Despite its small size, Pen-allt benefits from its proximity to nearby towns. Monmouth, a historic market town, is just a short drive away and offers a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and schools. The village also benefits from good road connections, with the A40 passing nearby, allowing for easy access to other parts of Monmouthshire and beyond.

In summary, Pen-allt is an idyllic village in Monmouthshire, known for its stunning natural surroundings and close community spirit. It offers a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle, making it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a rural escape.

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Pen-allt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.79385/-2.693647 or Grid Reference SO5210. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View From Highbury Woods To Lower Redbrook
View From Highbury Woods
To Lower Redbrook
Bridge Over The River Wye Connecting Lower Redbrook to the lovely Boat Inn!
Bridge Over The River Wye
Connecting Lower Redbrook to the lovely Boat Inn!
Boat Inn Near Redbrook A lovely looking place. Sadly we were there before opening time
Boat Inn Near Redbrook
A lovely looking place. Sadly we were there before opening time
A Line Of Land Rovers In Redbrook A fine display of all ages
A Line Of Land Rovers In Redbrook
A fine display of all ages
Redbrook, Wye Valley A view of Redbrook on a misty morning, taken with a medium format Mamiya twin lens camera.
Redbrook, Wye Valley
A view of Redbrook on a misty morning, taken with a medium format Mamiya twin lens camera.
Property above the River Wye Here is one I took earlier, in 2012 <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3048988" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3048988">Link</a>
Property above the River Wye
Here is one I took earlier, in 2012 Link
Pasture off Lone Lane below Penallt Nice tree, shady for stock on a summer day. Here it is in use <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3048964" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3048964">Link</a>
Pasture off Lone Lane below Penallt
Nice tree, shady for stock on a summer day. Here it is in use Link
The Inn at Penallt Nice spot to rest and recuperate after a walk.
The Inn at Penallt
Nice spot to rest and recuperate after a walk.
The Inn at Penallt Autumn instead of summer and taken three years before <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4977959">SO5209 : The Inn at Penallt</a> but the scene looks identical. A very pleasant Inn for a family meal or to stay at when visiting the Wye Valley.
The Inn at Penallt
Autumn instead of summer and taken three years before SO5209 : The Inn at Penallt but the scene looks identical. A very pleasant Inn for a family meal or to stay at when visiting the Wye Valley.
Boat Inn - 1983
Boat Inn - 1983
Redbrook Bridge - 1983
Redbrook Bridge - 1983
Highbury Road, Redbrook The road leads through woodland on the east bank of the Wye to houses in Highbury Terrace
Highbury Road, Redbrook
The road leads through woodland on the east bank of the Wye to houses in Highbury Terrace
Redbrook village shop and post office
Redbrook village shop and post office
Byway through the woods above Lower Redbrook Low late November sun is casting long shadows on this woodland byway above Redbrook.
Byway through the woods above Lower Redbrook
Low late November sun is casting long shadows on this woodland byway above Redbrook.
Pen-y-garn Farm Pen-y-garn Farm at Penallt.
Pen-y-garn Farm
Pen-y-garn Farm at Penallt.
Abandoned tractor An abandoned David Brown tractor, overgrown on the roadside in Penallt.
Abandoned tractor
An abandoned David Brown tractor, overgrown on the roadside in Penallt.
Houses in Redbrook Houses in Redbrook viewed from the car park, part of the car park can be seen in the foregrpound.
Houses in Redbrook
Houses in Redbrook viewed from the car park, part of the car park can be seen in the foregrpound.
Village store in Lower Redbrook Store often village stores have closed due to competition from nearby towns and supermarkets, it's good to see Lower Redbrook retains its village store.
Village store in Lower Redbrook
Store often village stores have closed due to competition from nearby towns and supermarkets, it's good to see Lower Redbrook retains its village store.
Show me another place!

Pen-allt is located at Grid Ref: SO5210 (Lat: 51.79385, Lng: -2.693647)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

Also known as: Penallt

What 3 Words

///coaching.tumblers.deliver. Near Monmouth, Monmouthshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.79385,-2.693647
Direction: 165
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 15
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.7922054/-2.6958239
Direction: SE
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: 51.7938627/-2.6921748
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: BT
Phone: +44 1600 713619
Lat/Long: 51.7925226/-2.6937113
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