Redbrook

Settlement in Monmouthshire

Wales

Redbrook

Offa's Dyke Path  Offa's Dyke Path approaching Coxbury Farm.
Offa's Dyke Path Credit: Philip Halling

Redbrook is a small village located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Wye, it lies at the southern edge of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is nestled between steep wooded slopes, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

With a population of around 500 residents, Redbrook has a close-knit community that takes pride in its rich history. The village dates back to the 18th century when it flourished as a center for the local iron industry. Today, remnants of this industrial past can still be seen in the form of old ironworks buildings and ruins scattered throughout the area.

Redbrook is known for its picturesque setting and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village serves as a gateway to the Wye Valley, offering numerous walking trails and cycling routes that wind through the nearby woodlands and meadows. The river itself provides opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.

Despite its small size, Redbrook has a range of amenities to cater to both residents and visitors. There is a community-run village shop, a local pub, and a village hall that hosts various events and activities throughout the year. The village also has a primary school, ensuring education is easily accessible for families in the area.

Overall, Redbrook is a charming village that offers a tranquil escape into nature while still providing the necessary conveniences for its residents and visitors. Its idyllic location, rich history, and welcoming community make it a hidden gem in Monmouthshire.

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Redbrook Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.777682/-2.6826431 or Grid Reference SO5309. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Offa's Dyke Path  Offa's Dyke Path approaching Coxbury Farm.
Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke Path approaching Coxbury Farm.
Offa's Dyke Path Offa's Dyke Path crossing a field near Coxbury Farm.
Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke Path crossing a field near Coxbury Farm.
Woodland footpath This footpath in woodland on Highbury Plains is followed by Offa's Dyke Path.
Woodland footpath
This footpath in woodland on Highbury Plains is followed by Offa's Dyke Path.
Footpath in Highbury Wood Footpath through Highbury Wood above Redbrook.  Offa's Dyke Path follows this footpath.
Footpath in Highbury Wood
Footpath through Highbury Wood above Redbrook. Offa's Dyke Path follows this footpath.
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
Penallt Common Some pretty impenetrable land in here.
Penallt Common
Some pretty impenetrable land in here.
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.
In the grounds of The Argoed at Penallt Scarlet Rhododendrons here.
In the grounds of The Argoed at Penallt
Scarlet Rhododendrons here.
On a footpath through the grounds of The Argoed near Penallt Lovely parkland here.
On a footpath through the grounds of The Argoed near Penallt
Lovely parkland here.
Footpath at The Argoed near Penallt Crossing a drive.
Footpath at The Argoed near Penallt
Crossing a drive.
Rear of the Argoed at Penallt A lovely Victorian country house above the Wye Valley, once owned by Robert Plant, lead singer of Led Zeppelin, who recorded some albums at nearby Rockfield Studios in the 1980's. 

It has since been owned by a branch of my family (a great grandfather in common) who prospered in a chain of sports shops and other business interests I believe.

This house has its own Wikipedia article, impressive.<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Argoed,_Penallt" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Argoed,_Penallt">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>
Rear of the Argoed at Penallt
A lovely Victorian country house above the Wye Valley, once owned by Robert Plant, lead singer of Led Zeppelin, who recorded some albums at nearby Rockfield Studios in the 1980's. It has since been owned by a branch of my family (a great grandfather in common) who prospered in a chain of sports shops and other business interests I believe. This house has its own Wikipedia article, impressive.LinkExternal link
Disused farm buildings near Tregagle Nice old buildings.
Disused farm buildings near Tregagle
Nice old buildings.
The Reynolds A terrace at Tregagle.
The Reynolds
A terrace at Tregagle.
Monmouthshire lane near Tre-gagle One of my fave areas in this blessed county.
Monmouthshire lane near Tre-gagle
One of my fave areas in this blessed county.
Footpath into the woods Nice May walking.
Footpath into the woods
Nice May walking.
Show me another place!

Redbrook is located at Grid Ref: SO5309 (Lat: 51.777682, Lng: -2.6826431)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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Nearby Amenities

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