Brook House Wood

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Brook House Wood

The Monnow Valley near Garway Looking across the valley to Craig Syr Yrddin.
The Monnow Valley near Garway Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Brook House Wood is a charming natural area located in Monmouthshire, Wales. This beautiful wood offers visitors a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, with its lush greenery and tranquil atmosphere. The wood is home to a variety of trees, plants, and wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.

Visitors to Brook House Wood can enjoy leisurely walks along the well-maintained trails, taking in the sights and sounds of the forest. The wood is also a popular spot for picnics, with plenty of open spaces and benches available for visitors to relax and enjoy a meal surrounded by nature.

In addition to its natural beauty, Brook House Wood also has a rich history, with evidence of ancient settlements and farming activities dating back centuries. Archaeological sites can be found throughout the wood, adding an extra layer of intrigue for visitors interested in the area's past.

Overall, Brook House Wood is a lovely destination for those looking to connect with nature and explore the history of Monmouthshire. Whether you're a nature lover, history buff, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this wood has something to offer for everyone.

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Brook House Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.893699/-2.8390791 or Grid Reference SO4222. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Monnow Valley near Garway Looking across the valley to Craig Syr Yrddin.
The Monnow Valley near Garway
Looking across the valley to Craig Syr Yrddin.
The Monnow Valley near Garway Box Farm on the hillside near the centre of the picture.
The Monnow Valley near Garway
Box Farm on the hillside near the centre of the picture.
Upper Duffryn farm, Grosmont Early C17 Renaissance farmhouse on the north side of the minor road to Norton, some 2 km South East of Grosmont village. It is listed Grade II*
Upper Duffryn farm, Grosmont
Early C17 Renaissance farmhouse on the north side of the minor road to Norton, some 2 km South East of Grosmont village. It is listed Grade II*
Honesty box, Upper Duffryn farm With books as well as duck and quail egg sales
Honesty box, Upper Duffryn farm
With books as well as duck and quail egg sales
Dyffryn Cottages
Dyffryn Cottages
Single track road by White House Farm
Single track road by White House Farm
Track to Hafod y Wern farm
Track to Hafod y Wern farm
The Monnow valley and Garway Hill Great view from the lane between Cross and Little Cross.
The Monnow valley and Garway Hill
Great view from the lane between Cross and Little Cross.
The Cross Farm Cross Lane, high above the Monnow valley near Grosmont.
The Cross Farm
Cross Lane, high above the Monnow valley near Grosmont.
Woodland and pasture The eastern slope of St. Edmund's Tump.
Woodland and pasture
The eastern slope of St. Edmund's Tump.
Isolated barn on a hillside Scrubby hillside with pasture and patches of woodland.
Isolated barn on a hillside
Scrubby hillside with pasture and patches of woodland.
Edge of Birches Wood The top of Garway Hill peeks over the closer ridge.
Edge of Birches Wood
The top of Garway Hill peeks over the closer ridge.
Edge of Sky Covert Coniferous woodland on the Monnow valley side.
Edge of Sky Covert
Coniferous woodland on the Monnow valley side.
Old Milepost near Ramping House, Garway Parish Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of GARWAY (District), Ramping House, by the road. Hereford iron T-post, erected by the Crickhowell to New Inn turnpike trust in the 19th century. Badly broken.

Inscription reads:-
: (TO / PONTRILAS / 5 / MILE)S : : (GARWAY / PARISH) : : TO / (MO)NMOUTH / 9 / MILES : 

Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1348783
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348783" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348783">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>

Milestone Society National ID: HF_POMN05.
Old Milepost near Ramping House, Garway Parish
Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of GARWAY (District), Ramping House, by the road. Hereford iron T-post, erected by the Crickhowell to New Inn turnpike trust in the 19th century. Badly broken. Inscription reads:- : (TO / PONTRILAS / 5 / MILE)S : : (GARWAY / PARISH) : : TO / (MO)NMOUTH / 9 / MILES : Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1348783 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: HF_POMN05.
Lodge to Part-y-Seal By the B4347.
Lodge to Part-y-Seal
By the B4347.
Gateway to Part-y-Seal Entrance to gardens, tearoom and B and B in the Monnow valley.
Gateway to Part-y-Seal
Entrance to gardens, tearoom and B and B in the Monnow valley.
B4347 by Sky Covert
B4347 by Sky Covert
Looking over the Monnow valley A fine view of Garway Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SO4325">SO4325</a>. Castlefield Farm can be seen on the far side of the valley.
Looking over the Monnow valley
A fine view of Garway Hill SO4325. Castlefield Farm can be seen on the far side of the valley.
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Brook House Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO4222 (Lat: 51.893699, Lng: -2.8390791)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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