Walson

Settlement in Monmouthshire

Wales

Walson

Smithy Cottage, Crossway On the right side of the cottage, the light-coloured building is Old Smithy Cottage
Smithy Cottage, Crossway Credit: Eirian Evans

Walson is a small village located in the county of Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated in the picturesque Wye Valley, it lies approximately 8 miles east of the town of Monmouth and 15 miles south of Hereford. The village is nestled amidst rolling hills and beautiful countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

Walson is home to a tight-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. The village retains a charming rural character, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern housing developments. The surrounding landscape is dotted with farms and fields, contributing to the area's agricultural heritage.

Despite its small size, Walson boasts a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local pub, serving as a social hub for the community, a small convenience store for everyday essentials, and a primary school that provides education for local children.

The village enjoys excellent transport links, with the A466 road passing nearby, connecting Walson to neighboring towns and cities. Furthermore, the area is well-served by public transport, with regular bus services connecting to Monmouth and Hereford.

For those seeking outdoor activities, the village is ideally situated. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring nature. The nearby Wye Valley is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, attracting visitors from far and wide.

Overall, Walson is a charming village in Monmouthshire, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting, a close-knit community, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Wye Valley.

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Walson Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.877035/-2.817243 or Grid Reference SO4320. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Smithy Cottage, Crossway On the right side of the cottage, the light-coloured building is Old Smithy Cottage
Smithy Cottage, Crossway
On the right side of the cottage, the light-coloured building is Old Smithy Cottage
Standing stones in a field off the B4347 Cannot find a reference to these stones anywhere
Standing stones in a field off the B4347
Cannot find a reference to these stones anywhere
Single track road by White House Farm
Single track road by White House Farm
Track to Hafod y Wern farm
Track to Hafod y Wern farm
Former Norton Cross Primary School, Norton Now converted to a residential house.
Former Norton Cross Primary School, Norton
Now converted to a residential house.
Lane junction
Lane junction
Entrance to Hilston Park
Entrance to Hilston Park
Houses at Crossway
Houses at Crossway
Earthen field on north side of B4521 Presumably both fields in view have crops planted; they're on the north side of the B4521 west of Skenfrith.
Earthen field on north side of B4521
Presumably both fields in view have crops planted; they're on the north side of the B4521 west of Skenfrith.
Road (B4521) and Bridge at Walson Looking north-eastward.
Road (B4521) and Bridge at Walson
Looking north-eastward.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket 790 This can be found on the wall of a building at Cherry Tree Farm.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm9735" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm9735">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>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket 790
This can be found on the wall of a building at Cherry Tree Farm. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Road (B4521) at Cherrytree Farm Looking westward.
Road (B4521) at Cherrytree Farm
Looking westward.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket 791 This can be found on the wall of a building at Trabella Farm.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm9736" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm9736">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>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket 791
This can be found on the wall of a building at Trabella Farm. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Road (B4521) at the entrance to Trabella Farm Looking south-eastward.
Road (B4521) at the entrance to Trabella Farm
Looking south-eastward.
Layby alongside the B4521 in rural north Monmouthshire Extending for 90 metres along the edge of the B4521. 
The location is about midway between Cross Ash and Walson.
Layby alongside the B4521 in rural north Monmouthshire
Extending for 90 metres along the edge of the B4521. The location is about midway between Cross Ash and Walson.
Towards a bend in the B4521 in rural north Monmouthshire Viewed from the edge of this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5601089" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5601089">Link</a> layby. The location is about midway between Cross Ash and Walson.
Towards a bend in the B4521 in rural north Monmouthshire
Viewed from the edge of this Link layby. The location is about midway between Cross Ash and Walson.
P is for Parking, B4521, northern Monmouthshire On the approach to this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5601089" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5601089">Link</a> 90 metre long layby about midway between Cross Ash and Walson.
P is for Parking, B4521, northern Monmouthshire
On the approach to this Link 90 metre long layby about midway between Cross Ash and Walson.
Warning sign - bend to the right ahead, rural north Monmouthshire Facing the B4521 on the approach to this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5601096" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5601096">Link</a> bend  about midway between Cross Ash and Walson.
Warning sign - bend to the right ahead, rural north Monmouthshire
Facing the B4521 on the approach to this Link bend about midway between Cross Ash and Walson.
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Walson is located at Grid Ref: SO4320 (Lat: 51.877035, Lng: -2.817243)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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