Badam's Wood

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Badam's Wood

The Rock and Fountain Inn, Penhow Beside the A48.
The Rock and Fountain Inn, Penhow Credit: Eirian Evans

Badam's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Spread over an expansive area, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The wood is situated near the small village of Monmouth, which adds to its charm and accessibility.

The wood boasts a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a captivating canopy that changes dramatically with the seasons. In spring, the woodland floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of bluebells, while autumn brings a kaleidoscope of colors as the leaves change, offering a breathtaking sight for visitors.

Badam's Wood is home to an array of wildlife, making it a perfect destination for birdwatchers and animal enthusiasts. Visitors can spot various bird species, including owls, woodpeckers, and thrushes, as well as mammals such as squirrels and deer. The forest also supports a rich population of insects and butterflies, adding to its ecological diversity.

The wood offers several well-maintained trails and paths that wind through its enchanting landscape, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths are suitable for walkers of all ages and abilities, making Badam's Wood an ideal destination for families and individuals seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.

Overall, Badam's Wood in Monmouthshire is a captivating woodland that offers a rich tapestry of natural beauty and wildlife. Its accessibility, diverse tree species, and well-maintained paths make it a popular destination for those seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Badam's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.621324/-2.8367454 or Grid Reference ST4291. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Rock and Fountain Inn, Penhow Beside the A48.
The Rock and Fountain Inn, Penhow
Beside the A48.
The track to Castle Farm
The track to Castle Farm
The house on the hill A 17th century house on the site of Penhow Castle
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The house on the hill
A 17th century house on the site of Penhow Castle LinkExternal link
A natural moat l land below Penhow Castle the natural plain and its little stream forms a natural barrier
A natural moat
l land below Penhow Castle the natural plain and its little stream forms a natural barrier
Field at Penhow
Field at Penhow
Row of trees
Row of trees
Quarry wall A curious ring wall left around a quarry, and then breached.
Quarry wall
A curious ring wall left around a quarry, and then breached.
Disused Quarry Another view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5703090">ST4291 : Quarry wall</a>
Disused Quarry
Another view of ST4291 : Quarry wall
Quarry entrance a series of stern warnings
Quarry entrance
a series of stern warnings
The A48 The A48 runs 119 miles from Gloucester to Carmarthen across South Wales. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A48" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A48">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The A48
The A48 runs 119 miles from Gloucester to Carmarthen across South Wales. LinkExternal link
A48 The A48 runs 119 miles from Gloucester to Carmarthen across South Wales. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A48" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A48">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
A48
The A48 runs 119 miles from Gloucester to Carmarthen across South Wales. LinkExternal link
Barn at the Rock and Fountain Inn This is an ancient monument, a 17th century barn and stable
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Barn at the Rock and Fountain Inn
This is an ancient monument, a 17th century barn and stable LinkExternal link
Penhow Castle Grade II* Listed Penhow was developed from a heavily-built keep and was the first castle with a stone keep to be built in Britain by the conquering Normans in 1070 and has claims to be the oldest inhabited castle in Wales. Less than a century after the keep tower was built the larger area of the inner bailey was enclosed within a thick stone curtain wall. By the 14th century Penhow was quite a stronghold. The drawbridge was operated by counterweights of stone rediscovered in 1979. Above the lower hall, the Great Hall achieved its present shape in the late 1480s. The Lewis family converted Penhow from an old-fashioned castle to a modern house shortly after 1674. Thomas Lewis' son Thomas was High Sheriff of the county. Stephen Weeks bought the Norman stronghold in 1973 and rebuilt the ruins into an award-winning attraction that opened to the public in 1978. Penhow Castle was sold to a London businessman and closed to the public on 29th December 2002. The important thing about the house is that it was home to the famous Seymour family which eventually produced a King and Queen of England in Jane Seymour and Edward VI.
Penhow Castle
Grade II* Listed Penhow was developed from a heavily-built keep and was the first castle with a stone keep to be built in Britain by the conquering Normans in 1070 and has claims to be the oldest inhabited castle in Wales. Less than a century after the keep tower was built the larger area of the inner bailey was enclosed within a thick stone curtain wall. By the 14th century Penhow was quite a stronghold. The drawbridge was operated by counterweights of stone rediscovered in 1979. Above the lower hall, the Great Hall achieved its present shape in the late 1480s. The Lewis family converted Penhow from an old-fashioned castle to a modern house shortly after 1674. Thomas Lewis' son Thomas was High Sheriff of the county. Stephen Weeks bought the Norman stronghold in 1973 and rebuilt the ruins into an award-winning attraction that opened to the public in 1978. Penhow Castle was sold to a London businessman and closed to the public on 29th December 2002. The important thing about the house is that it was home to the famous Seymour family which eventually produced a King and Queen of England in Jane Seymour and Edward VI.
Ripening wheat An arable field to the west of Llanfair-Discoed and east of Llanvaches.
Ripening wheat
An arable field to the west of Llanfair-Discoed and east of Llanvaches.
Ripening wheat, 2 Telephoto shot from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5849974">ST4392 : Ripening wheat</a>.
The wooded hill in the distance is at Castell-prin Wood.
Ripening wheat, 2
Telephoto shot from the same spot as ST4392 : Ripening wheat. The wooded hill in the distance is at Castell-prin Wood.
Rectory Road, Llanvaches An honesty-based sale-table is here with some very good produce and plants for sale.
Rectory Road, Llanvaches
An honesty-based sale-table is here with some very good produce and plants for sale.
A48 at Penhow, 1 A good view of the wooded hills of The Wentwood.
A48 at Penhow, 1
A good view of the wooded hills of The Wentwood.
A48 at Penhow, 2 Looking east towards Chepstow.
The No. 73 service to Newport is approaching.
A48 at Penhow, 2
Looking east towards Chepstow. The No. 73 service to Newport is approaching.
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Badam's Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST4291 (Lat: 51.621324, Lng: -2.8367454)

Unitary Authority: Newport

Police Authority: Gwent

What 3 Words

///later.decanter.flood. Near Llanvaches, Newport

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