Big Wood

Wood, Forest in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Big Wood

The trig point and base of the war memorial on Town Hill, Montgomery Quite simply one of the best sited war memorials that I know of.
The trig point and base of the war memorial on Town Hill, Montgomery Credit: Jeremy Bolwell

Big Wood, Montgomeryshire, also known simply as Big Wood or Big Forest, is a large woodland located in the county of Montgomeryshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 1,500 acres, this expansive forest is a significant natural asset in the region.

The wood is primarily made up of dense, mature deciduous trees, with a variety of species including oak, beech, ash, and maple. The canopy provided by these towering trees creates a cool and shaded environment, making it an ideal habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Walking through Big Wood, visitors are greeted with a tranquil and serene atmosphere. The forest floor is carpeted with a thick layer of fallen leaves, making for a pleasant and quiet walk. The woodland is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace.

Wildlife enthusiasts will find plenty to admire in Big Wood. The forest is home to a wide array of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a rich variety of bird species. Explorers may also come across smaller creatures such as squirrels, rabbits, and hedgehogs.

Big Wood is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and nature photography. The forest provides an opportunity for visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. With its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife, Big Wood is a true gem in the heart of Montgomeryshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.544664/-3.1794741 or Grid Reference SO2094. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The trig point and base of the war memorial on Town Hill, Montgomery Quite simply one of the best sited war memorials that I know of.
The trig point and base of the war memorial on Town Hill, Montgomery
Quite simply one of the best sited war memorials that I know of.
The Montgomeryshire War Memorial A memorial that speaks eloquently for itself.
The Montgomeryshire War Memorial
A memorial that speaks eloquently for itself.
Castell y Gwynt Now a converted farmhouse complete with pond and summerhouse.
Castell y Gwynt
Now a converted farmhouse complete with pond and summerhouse.
View NW from Cefn y Coed near White Hall Farm The NW corner of this grid square is in the woodland below. Beyond in the middle distance, right of centre is Henfron in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SO1896">SO1896</a> about 3km away, seen here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2866026" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2866026">Link</a> from Llandyssil bridge. The mound crowned with two oaks in that other shot is also visible in this photo, down to the left.
I'm not sure what that structure is in the foreground - more investigation required as it hasn't made it to the maps yet.
View NW from Cefn y Coed near White Hall Farm
The NW corner of this grid square is in the woodland below. Beyond in the middle distance, right of centre is Henfron in SO1896 about 3km away, seen here Link from Llandyssil bridge. The mound crowned with two oaks in that other shot is also visible in this photo, down to the left. I'm not sure what that structure is in the foreground - more investigation required as it hasn't made it to the maps yet.
Ewes and lambs north of Llandyssil The lambs playing King of the castle look like Kerry Hills but this is a very mixed flock.
Ewes and lambs north of Llandyssil
The lambs playing King of the castle look like Kerry Hills but this is a very mixed flock.
View NNW from Cefn y Coed near White Hall Farm Llandyssil lies out of sight in the dip beyond the steep wooded bank.
The Berwyns on the horizon.
View NNW from Cefn y Coed near White Hall Farm
Llandyssil lies out of sight in the dip beyond the steep wooded bank. The Berwyns on the horizon.
Small quarry on Cefn y Coed near White Hall Farm It seems to have been used as a silage store over the winter.
Small quarry on Cefn y Coed near White Hall Farm
It seems to have been used as a silage store over the winter.
Pasture on Cefn y Coed Ewes and lambs on rolling pasture.
Pasture on Cefn y Coed
Ewes and lambs on rolling pasture.
View towards Montgomery from Cefn y Coed The hilltop left of centre in the middle distance with two close groups of trees is Town Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SO2195">SO2195</a> (2.4km away). The trees frame the Montgomery war memorial which is barely visible against the sky. Montgomery lies in the valley on the far side of the hill.
The larger group of trees on the further hill top is Beacon Ring <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SJ2605">SJ2605</a> (13.5km away). The trees, when viewed from the air, show the Royal monogram EIIR and were planted in 1953 to mark the coronation. They are due to be felled soon.
For a closer view of the two hilltops see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2868200" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2868200">Link</a>.
View towards Montgomery from Cefn y Coed
The hilltop left of centre in the middle distance with two close groups of trees is Town Hill SO2195 (2.4km away). The trees frame the Montgomery war memorial which is barely visible against the sky. Montgomery lies in the valley on the far side of the hill. The larger group of trees on the further hill top is Beacon Ring SJ2605 (13.5km away). The trees, when viewed from the air, show the Royal monogram EIIR and were planted in 1953 to mark the coronation. They are due to be felled soon. For a closer view of the two hilltops see Link.
Town Hill Montgomery from Cefn y Coed The hilltop with two close groups of trees is Town Hill. The trees frame the Montgomery war memorial. Montgomery lies in the valley on the far side of the hill.
The larger group of trees on the further hill top beside the mast is Beacon Ring <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SJ2605">SJ2605</a>. The trees, when viewed from the air, show the Royal monogram EIIR and were planted in 1953 to mark the coronation. They are due to be felled soon.
For a wider view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2868187" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2868187">Link</a> .
Town Hill Montgomery from Cefn y Coed
The hilltop with two close groups of trees is Town Hill. The trees frame the Montgomery war memorial. Montgomery lies in the valley on the far side of the hill. The larger group of trees on the further hill top beside the mast is Beacon Ring SJ2605. The trees, when viewed from the air, show the Royal monogram EIIR and were planted in 1953 to mark the coronation. They are due to be felled soon. For a wider view see Link .
View to Welshpool from Cefn y Coed A view across the Severn valley to Welshpool <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SJ2207">SJ2207</a> which is framed by two minor pointed hills. On the horizon are the Berwyns.
The hilltop on the right with two close groups of trees is Town Hill. The trees frame the Montgomery war memorial. Montgomery lies in the valley on the far side of the hill. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2868200" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2868200">Link</a>.
View to Welshpool from Cefn y Coed
A view across the Severn valley to Welshpool SJ2207 which is framed by two minor pointed hills. On the horizon are the Berwyns. The hilltop on the right with two close groups of trees is Town Hill. The trees frame the Montgomery war memorial. Montgomery lies in the valley on the far side of the hill. See Link.
View to Welshpool from Cefn y Coed I have chosen a point around the centre of this shot for the subject position of this photo.
Beyond, across the Severn valley and to the left of Yr Allt <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SJ2410">SJ2410</a> lies Welshpool <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SJ2207">SJ2207</a> and its backdrop is the Berwyn Range.
For a wider view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2868216" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2868216">Link</a>.
View to Welshpool from Cefn y Coed
I have chosen a point around the centre of this shot for the subject position of this photo. Beyond, across the Severn valley and to the left of Yr Allt SJ2410 lies Welshpool SJ2207 and its backdrop is the Berwyn Range. For a wider view see Link.
View to the Welsh Mountains from the Montgomeryshire War Memorial The distant, lofty and ancient peaks defer to the little hill outside Montgomery with its lonely and poignant memorial to the fallen.
View to the Welsh Mountains from the Montgomeryshire War Memorial
The distant, lofty and ancient peaks defer to the little hill outside Montgomery with its lonely and poignant memorial to the fallen.
Part of Fron farm An old timber framed farmhouse and old barns and outbuildings make this a characterful spot.
Part of Fron farm
An old timber framed farmhouse and old barns and outbuildings make this a characterful spot.
View to the Montgomeryshire War Memorial A useful navaigational aid when crossing field paths in the area.
View to the Montgomeryshire War Memorial
A useful navaigational aid when crossing field paths in the area.
Old barns at Cefnllan farm Much patched and full of character.
Old barns at Cefnllan farm
Much patched and full of character.
Pasture at Gwern-yr-ychain farm near Montgomery A dozing bull nods in shade on a hot August afternoon.
Pasture at Gwern-yr-ychain farm near Montgomery
A dozing bull nods in shade on a hot August afternoon.
View to the Montgomeryshire War Memorial from Castell Tregwynt Wherever you go around Montgomery you can always, or nearly always, spot Town Hill and the war memorial.
View to the Montgomeryshire War Memorial from Castell Tregwynt
Wherever you go around Montgomery you can always, or nearly always, spot Town Hill and the war memorial.
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Big Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO2094 (Lat: 52.544664, Lng: -3.1794741)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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