Coed y Gatlas

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Coed y Gatlas

Caerleon : Track from Home Farm Green to Eleanor Hodson House A track crosses a 120-metre long field. — Caerleon : Track from Home Farm Green to Eleanor Hodson House Credit: Jaggery

Coed y Gatlas is a stunning woodland area located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 400 acres, it is a picturesque forest that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The woodland is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Ancient oak trees dominate the landscape, their gnarled branches reaching towards the sky. The forest floor is blanketed with a rich layer of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful setting.

Coed y Gatlas boasts a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its hidden treasures. These paths cater to various skill levels, from leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes, ensuring there is something for everyone.

Wildlife thrives in this woodland haven, with sightings of deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species being common. The tranquil atmosphere and abundance of natural resources make Coed y Gatlas an ideal habitat for these creatures to thrive.

The forest also holds historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and burial mounds scattered throughout the area. This adds an extra layer of intrigue and excitement for history enthusiasts and archeology buffs.

Overall, Coed y Gatlas in Monmouthshire is a captivating woodland paradise that offers visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature's beauty. Whether it's a leisurely walk, wildlife spotting, or exploring the area's historical significance, this forest has something to offer for everyone.

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Coed y Gatlas Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.626273/-2.9541999 or Grid Reference ST3492. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Caerleon : Track from Home Farm Green to Eleanor Hodson House

A track crosses a 120-metre long field.

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Track to Home Farm Green, Caerleon

Viewed from the edge of Eleanor Hodson House. A track crosses a 120-metre long field towards houses in Home Farm Green.

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Eleanor Hodson Care Home, Caerleon

Privately-owned care home for 32 residents, located on the south side of Lodge Road, near the western edge of Caerleon.

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Western side of St Cadoc's Hospital, Caerleon

Viewed from near the Lodge Road end of entrance 4. The hospital opened in 1906 as the Newport Borough Asylum, built to accommodate up to 350 patients. Extensive outbuildings were later added. Now designated a mental health hospital, its resident patients are few. Various mental health day services are provided.

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St Cadoc's Hospital building, Caerleon

A building on the western side of the hospital Link viewed from the edge of entrance 4.

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North Lodge, Lodge Road, Caerleon

Viewed from the hospital side. Located at entrance 3 to St Cadoc's Hospital, this house was formerly the hospital's north lodge.

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South side of St Cadoc's Hospital, Caerleon

The hospital opened in 1906 as the Newport Borough Asylum, built to accommodate up to 350 patients. Extensive outbuildings were later added. Now designated a mental health hospital, its resident patients are few. Various mental health day services are provided.

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Footbridge over the railway, St Cadoc's Hospital, Caerleon

A footbridge at the southern edge of the hospital Link crosses the Welsh Marches railway lines.

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Llwyn Onn, St Cadoc's Hospital, Caerleon

Child and Family Psychology Department building located in the SE corner of the grounds of St Cadoc's Hospital. Link

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Passing train at Ponthir

This train is heading towards Newport , the next stop , having travelled down the Marches line via Hereford.It is about to pass under the road bridge at Ponthir. The brick chimney stands out in this view.

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Looking down Malthouse lane

Looking down the Lane during a late May afternoon.

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New footbridge, Caerleon

As part of the extension Link of National Cycle Network route 88 in Caerleon from Home Farm Crescent to Caerleon Comprehensive School, this footbridge was built to carry the route over the Welsh Marches railway lines. The steel bridge, weighing 23 tonnes and 29 metres long, was manufactured by Newport company Rowecord Engineering. Link

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Pipe bridge, Caerleon

Located a few metres from a new footbridge, Link the pipe bridge crosses the Welsh Marches railway line. Its tubular design is similar to this footbridge Link in Rogerstone.

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Footbridge across the railway, Caerleon

The view south across a new footbridge, Link built as part of the 2011 Caerleon extension to National Cycle Network Route 88.

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Footbridge across the Welsh Marches railway lines, Caerleon

The view north across the newly-opened (June 2011) footbridge, Link part of the Caerleon extension to National Cycle Network route 88.

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Walking home from school, Caerleon

The opening in June 2011 of the Caerleon extension to National Cycle Network route 88 (combined cycleway and footpath) gives pupils at Caerleon Comprehensive School a pleasant, traffic-free route to and from houses in the Home Farm area. Viewed from the edge of the footbridge Link across the Welsh Marches railway.

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