Coed Garw

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Coed Garw

Entrance to Chapel Farm, Llangwm, Monmouthshire From the western end of Chapel Road, 120 metres west of the Llanynant Road junction.
Entrance to Chapel Farm, Llangwm, Monmouthshire Credit: Jaggery

Coed Garw is a picturesque woodland located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Spread across a vast area, this forest offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. With its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty, Coed Garw is a popular destination for hikers, birdwatchers, and families looking to immerse themselves in the great outdoors.

The forest is composed of a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and pine, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy provides shade, while the forest floor boasts a carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses. This combination of flora offers a perfect habitat for a wide range of wildlife, such as deer, badgers, foxes, and numerous species of birds.

Coed Garw is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, which cater to different levels of difficulty and length. These paths wind through the forest, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and allowing visitors to explore its hidden treasures. Along the way, visitors may stumble upon babbling brooks, cascading waterfalls, and even the occasional ancient ruin.

The forest also features picnic areas and designated camping spots, providing opportunities for visitors to relax, enjoy a meal, or spend a night under the stars. For those who prefer a more active experience, Coed Garw offers activities such as mountain biking and orienteering, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Overall, Coed Garw is a haven of natural beauty and tranquility, offering a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you seek a peaceful walk, a thrilling adventure, or a chance to connect with nature, this enchanting forest is sure to captivate your senses.

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Coed Garw Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.70451/-2.8582935 or Grid Reference SO4000. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to Chapel Farm, Llangwm, Monmouthshire From the western end of Chapel Road, 120 metres west of the Llanynant Road junction.
Entrance to Chapel Farm, Llangwm, Monmouthshire
From the western end of Chapel Road, 120 metres west of the Llanynant Road junction.
North side of Salem Baptist Chapel, Llangwm, Monmouthshire Viewed from Chapel Road. Built in 1840, the chapel was Grade II listed in 2000.
North side of Salem Baptist Chapel, Llangwm, Monmouthshire
Viewed from Chapel Road. Built in 1840, the chapel was Grade II listed in 2000.
Coed Cwnwr Pumping Station, Llangwm, Monmouthshire The brick building is in a Welsh Water site above the brook named Nant y March. Viewed from Chapel Road.
Coed Cwnwr Pumping Station, Llangwm, Monmouthshire
The brick building is in a Welsh Water site above the brook named Nant y March. Viewed from Chapel Road.
Nant y March, Llangwm, Monmouthshire Brook (or stream) below Chapel Road. Coed Cwnwr Pumping Station <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5720426" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5720426">Link</a> is in the background.
Nant y March, Llangwm, Monmouthshire
Brook (or stream) below Chapel Road. Coed Cwnwr Pumping Station Link is in the background.
Unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles The signs reads 'Unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles', I not sure it is even a through road having looked at the OS map.  Pictured at a country road junction at Coed Cwnwr.
Unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles
The signs reads 'Unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles', I not sure it is even a through road having looked at the OS map. Pictured at a country road junction at Coed Cwnwr.
Carna Cottage House is named on OS mapping and viewed from the public road.
Carna Cottage
House is named on OS mapping and viewed from the public road.
Extended cottage At Coed-Cwnwr.
Extended cottage
At Coed-Cwnwr.
Moggies in hiding At Coed-Cwnwr Farm
Moggies in hiding
At Coed-Cwnwr Farm
Bluebells and wild garlic in spring Gwent Wildlife Trust - Springdale Farm Nature Reserve
Bluebells and wild garlic in spring
Gwent Wildlife Trust - Springdale Farm Nature Reserve
View of the Usk Valley View from Coed Cwnwr of the Usk Valley and Springdale Nature Reserve
View of the Usk Valley
View from Coed Cwnwr of the Usk Valley and Springdale Nature Reserve
Coed Cwnwr Coed Cwnwr farm and surrounding properties
Coed Cwnwr
Coed Cwnwr farm and surrounding properties
Farmhouse near Llangwm Big ole place.
Farmhouse near Llangwm
Big ole place.
Oaks on a hilltop Crisp early winter shot with vestiges of autumn colour still hanging on.
Oaks on a hilltop
Crisp early winter shot with vestiges of autumn colour still hanging on.
Woodland, hill and Llewellyn's Dingle The hilltop is captured in Macro in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4267511">ST4099 : Oaks on a hilltop</a>. A dingle is a Marches term for a steep wooded valley.
Woodland, hill and Llewellyn's Dingle
The hilltop is captured in Macro in ST4099 : Oaks on a hilltop. A dingle is a Marches term for a steep wooded valley.
Pastoral land View north of Alltybela Road at Coed-Cwnwr.
Pastoral land
View north of Alltybela Road at Coed-Cwnwr.
Pastures at Coed-Cwnwr Coed-Cwnwr Farm on the hillside to the left.
Pastures at Coed-Cwnwr
Coed-Cwnwr Farm on the hillside to the left.
Llangwm Baptist Chapel Churches and chapels (no 9). A date-stone for 1840 is set above a tall pointed door entrance. The interior has a gallery at the entrance end and late 19th century pews.
Llangwm Baptist Chapel
Churches and chapels (no 9). A date-stone for 1840 is set above a tall pointed door entrance. The interior has a gallery at the entrance end and late 19th century pews.
Western end of Chapel Road, Llangwm, Monmouthshire Looking past a yellow salt/grit box on the right.
Western end of Chapel Road, Llangwm, Monmouthshire
Looking past a yellow salt/grit box on the right.
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Coed Garw is located at Grid Ref: SO4000 (Lat: 51.70451, Lng: -2.8582935)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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