Coed Argoed

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Coed Argoed

Barn & mechanical shovel, Pen-y-fan-ganol Farm Hillside barn above the Ebbw Valley, for earlier view - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5212866">SO1902 : Curved barn, Pen-y-fan-ganol Farm</a>. — Barn & mechanical shovel, Pen-y-fan-ganol Farm Credit: M J Roscoe

Coed Argoed, located in Monmouthshire, Wales, is a picturesque wood or forest that offers a serene and tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts. Spanning over 400 acres, it is a haven for wildlife and home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The woodland is primarily made up of native deciduous trees such as oak, birch, and beech, which create a stunning canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells in the spring, adding a burst of color to the landscape. Walking through Coed Argoed, visitors can enjoy the soothing sounds of birdsong and the gentle rustling of leaves, creating a truly immersive experience.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained walking trails, providing opportunities for both short strolls and longer hikes. These trails offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Blorenge Mountain and the Usk Valley. Along the way, visitors may encounter a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and a rich assortment of bird species.

Coed Argoed is not just a natural treasure; it also serves as an important educational resource. The forest is frequently used as an outdoor classroom, with various educational programs and activities geared towards school children and visitors of all ages. These programs aim to foster an understanding and appreciation for the natural world, as well as encourage sustainable practices.

Overall, Coed Argoed in Monmouthshire is a captivating woodland that offers a welcome retreat for those seeking solace in nature. With its stunning beauty, diverse wildlife, and educational opportunities, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Coed Argoed Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.711842/-3.1419175 or Grid Reference SO2102. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barn & mechanical shovel, Pen-y-fan-ganol Farm

Hillside barn above the Ebbw Valley, for earlier view - SO1902 : Curved barn, Pen-y-fan-ganol Farm.

M J Roscoe

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on the stone south side of the track. It marks a point 350.048m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on the rock east side of the track. It marks a point 363.873m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on the stone west side of the track. It marks a point 376.705m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Boundary Stone

Adrian Dust

Pentrapoed

Roger Cornfoot

Looking along the A4046

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Path from the car park to the pond at Pen-y-fan Pond

The car parking area is large and this path makes directly for the lake, where most visitors are happy to make for. The country park seems popular with locals, dog walkers, joggers, horse-riders, fly-fishermen and walkers. No cyclists spotted today I'm afraid.

Jeremy Bolwell

Boulder beside the path at Pen-y-fan Pond

This rounded boulder is a glacial erratic deposited on the ground surface here at the end of the Last Ice Age, a melting ice sheet having carried it southwards from the Brecon Beacons. It doesn't match local geology, but has been matched with rock from the Beacons. Pen-y-fan Pond is man made, being constructed in 1745 as a canal reservoir, holding water that could be added to the then new Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal which ran from Brecon to Newport Docks.

Jeremy Bolwell

Dry stone wall on Mynydd Pen-y-fan

Sheep have been using this hole in the wall but it makes a good rest spot.

Jeremy Bolwell

Footpath descending Mynydd Pen-y-fan

The footpath here heads down hill, eventually reaching Pen-y-fan Pond.

Jeremy Bolwell

Footbridge into Pen-y-fan Country Park

This footbridge carries a footpath into the Country Park.

Jeremy Bolwell

A4046 Cwm Road

Colin Pyle

Path beside Pen-y-fan Pond

The pond is situated on the ridge at a height of 300 metres between the Sirhowy Valley, to the west, and the Ebbw Valley, to the east. It was built around 1794-6 as a reservoir to feed the Crumlin arm of the Monmouthshire Canal. The southern side is a large earth dam with stone facings. Now a country park and used for a variety of leisure activities, it is also a scheduled ancient monument.

Robin Drayton

Heol Mynydd Pen y Fan Road

Cillfordd ar ben Mynydd Pen y Fan. A ridgeway on Mynydd Pen Y Fan (trans. top of the peak mountain).

Alan Richards

Cilffordd Mynydd Pen y Fan Ridgeway

Cerddwyr yn dilyn hen gefnfordd i lawr o Fynydd Pen y Fan. Walkers following an old ridgeay as it descends from Mynydd Pen y Fan (trans. top of the peak mountain).

Alan Richards