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Rock Wood

Wood, Forest in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Rock Wood

Track near Dolforwyn Castle A public footpath follows this track, connecting a small car park with Dolforwyn Castle.
Track near Dolforwyn Castle Credit: Mat Fascione

Rock Wood is a picturesque and ancient woodland located in the county of Montgomeryshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is situated near the village of Rock, hence its name. The wood is characterized by its dense tree cover, diverse flora, and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The woodland is predominantly composed of mixed broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife. Visitors to Rock Wood can expect to encounter a range of species, such as badgers, foxes, and numerous bird species, including woodpeckers and tits.

The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the beauty and charm of the woodland. In spring, the area bursts into life with a vibrant display of bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic, creating a breathtaking sight for all who visit.

The wood offers several walking trails that wind through its ancient trees, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. These pathways are well-maintained and offer varying degrees of difficulty, catering to all levels of fitness and ability.

Rock Wood is managed by the local authorities to preserve its natural beauty and ensure its long-term sustainability. It is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological importance.

Overall, Rock Wood in Montgomeryshire is a captivating woodland that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature, appreciate its biodiversity, and enjoy the tranquility it provides.

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Track near Dolforwyn Castle A public footpath follows this track, connecting a small car park with Dolforwyn Castle.
Track near Dolforwyn Castle
A public footpath follows this track, connecting a small car park with Dolforwyn Castle.
View across the River Severn valley
View across the River Severn valley
Sheep near Dolforwyn Castle
Sheep near Dolforwyn Castle
Path leading to Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Path leading to Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Information board at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Information board at Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Former storeroom at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Former storeroom at Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
View southeast from Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
View southeast from Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Earthworks at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Earthworks at Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Ruined round tower at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Ruined round tower at Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Well at Dolforwyn Castle Lord Mortimer had this well built in about 1277, it was dug through 6.5 metres (21 feet) of solid rock.
Well at Dolforwyn Castle
Lord Mortimer had this well built in about 1277, it was dug through 6.5 metres (21 feet) of solid rock.
Modern stairs at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Modern stairs at Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Walls and earthworks at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Walls and earthworks at Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Former guardroom at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
Former guardroom at Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.
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Rock Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO1693 (Lat: 52.536036, Lng: -3.2312438)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

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