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Pentrusco Wood

Wood, Forest in Radnorshire

Wales

Pentrusco Wood

Offa's Dyke Beautiful walk along the Welsh border.
Offa's Dyke Credit: john spivey

Pentrusco Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Radnorshire, Wales. Spread across an area of approximately 500 acres, it is known for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty. The wood is situated near the village of Pentrusco, which adds to its charm and accessibility.

The forest is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, with a mix of oak, ash, beech, and birch dominating the landscape. These trees provide a canopy of shade and create a tranquil ambiance, making it an ideal place for leisurely walks, picnics, and birdwatching.

Pentrusco Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species, mammals, and insects. Bird enthusiasts can spot the likes of woodpeckers, jays, and owls, while mammal sightings may include foxes, badgers, and deer. The wood also features a small watercourse, which further enhances the ecosystem and attracts amphibians and reptiles.

The forest is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its wonders at their own pace. These paths wind through the wood, leading to secluded clearings and hidden viewpoints that offer breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Pentrusco Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers seeking to capture the beauty of the Welsh landscape. The peacefulness and tranquility found within its boundaries make it an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.360345/-3.1122499 or Grid Reference SO2474. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Offa's Dyke Beautiful walk along the Welsh border.
Offa's Dyke
Beautiful walk along the Welsh border.
White Anthony Farm The Racecourse common and enclosed grassland beyond.
White Anthony Farm
The Racecourse common and enclosed grassland beyond.
Cwm Creigiau No exciting crags but a deep valley off Bailey Hill with the Clun Forest in the distance beyond the Teme.
Cwm Creigiau
No exciting crags but a deep valley off Bailey Hill with the Clun Forest in the distance beyond the Teme.
Upper Dolwilkin Farm on Bailey Hill. Former moorland, now improved grassland. Moorland is becoming less common in Radnorshire, and I remember the hills white with lime in the 1960's when some moors were ploughed and the soil sweetened with Calcium oxide, neutralising the acidic soil.
Upper Dolwilkin
Farm on Bailey Hill. Former moorland, now improved grassland. Moorland is becoming less common in Radnorshire, and I remember the hills white with lime in the 1960's when some moors were ploughed and the soil sweetened with Calcium oxide, neutralising the acidic soil.
Bailey Hill Field of oats at 400m asl. Very high for arable land, and the crop is still green, long after harvest time in many lowland fields.
Bailey Hill
Field of oats at 400m asl. Very high for arable land, and the crop is still green, long after harvest time in many lowland fields.
Bailey Hill Sheep pasture.
Bailey Hill
Sheep pasture.
Upper Hall Farm Farm in Cwm Heyhope.
Upper Hall Farm
Farm in Cwm Heyhope.
Lower Hall Farm Lower Hall Farm, Heyhope, Radnorshire. Goytre Hill above, one of the spurs of Beacon Hill.
Lower Hall Farm
Lower Hall Farm, Heyhope, Radnorshire. Goytre Hill above, one of the spurs of Beacon Hill.
Knucklas viaduct Castellated viaduct crossing Heyhope as the railway leaves the Teme to cross the Radnor Forest.
Knucklas viaduct
Castellated viaduct crossing Heyhope as the railway leaves the Teme to cross the Radnor Forest.
Cnwclas Usually spelt in the English fashion - Knucklas, this small village is the proud possessor of a working railway station. It is also bypassed now, with the long road bend being cut off in the 1970's. Beyond the house the woods hide the site of a Norman Castle.
Cnwclas
Usually spelt in the English fashion - Knucklas, this small village is the proud possessor of a working railway station. It is also bypassed now, with the long road bend being cut off in the 1970's. Beyond the house the woods hide the site of a Norman Castle.
Knucklas Junction on the old "main" road - the village (also spelt Cnwclas) is now bypassed.
Knucklas
Junction on the old "main" road - the village (also spelt Cnwclas) is now bypassed.
River Teme - the wanderer. Taken from the bridge at Monaughty Poeth, at a time of low water. Look carefully at the map here. Both banks are in Radnorshire, and the Radnorshire-Shropshire border wanders about, not matching the river as expected. The reason? The border was fixed in the 16th century,when the Marcher Lords were abolished and Wales was "united" with England. Since then the river has gone walkabout - meanders forming and being abandoned. A landscape can change quite quickly.
River Teme - the wanderer.
Taken from the bridge at Monaughty Poeth, at a time of low water. Look carefully at the map here. Both banks are in Radnorshire, and the Radnorshire-Shropshire border wanders about, not matching the river as expected. The reason? The border was fixed in the 16th century,when the Marcher Lords were abolished and Wales was "united" with England. Since then the river has gone walkabout - meanders forming and being abandoned. A landscape can change quite quickly.
Lloyney Housing estate, the pub is further up the road, over the hill.
Lloyney
Housing estate, the pub is further up the road, over the hill.
Approaching Knucklas Viaduct From a train on the Central Wales Line
Approaching Knucklas Viaduct
From a train on the Central Wales Line
Path to knoll beyond Bwlch-y-plain This path leading up onto the hills used to be navigable by cars but is now only used by foot or horses
Path to knoll beyond Bwlch-y-plain
This path leading up onto the hills used to be navigable by cars but is now only used by foot or horses
Sheep shearing pen This folded up pen is on Glyndwr's Way, west of Bailey Hill.
Sheep shearing pen
This folded up pen is on Glyndwr's Way, west of Bailey Hill.
The Knucklas Viaduct Viewed from the west with Castle Hill rising to the left. The construction is castellated and fits perfectly into the Marches countryside.
The Knucklas Viaduct
Viewed from the west with Castle Hill rising to the left. The construction is castellated and fits perfectly into the Marches countryside.
View across the cwm A V shaped valley cut into the northern flank of Bailey Hill.
View across the cwm
A V shaped valley cut into the northern flank of Bailey Hill.
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Pentrusco Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO2474 (Lat: 52.360345, Lng: -3.1122499)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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