Wern Brake

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Wern Brake

Descending Gray Hill Overlooking Wentwood.
See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1097852" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1097852">Link</a> for a similar view 13 years later.
Descending Gray Hill Credit: Robin Drayton

Wern Brake is a small wood located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated near the village of Wern y Cwrt, the forest covers an area of approximately 20 hectares. The wood is home to a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, as well as a diverse range of plant and animal wildlife.

Wern Brake offers visitors the opportunity to explore its tranquil surroundings through a network of walking trails that wind through the forest. These trails provide a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the beauty of the woodland setting.

The wood is popular with nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers, who come to observe the many species of birds that call Wern Brake home. The forest also plays a vital role in maintaining the local ecosystem, providing habitat for a wide range of wildlife and contributing to the overall biodiversity of the area.

Overall, Wern Brake is a beautiful and peaceful woodland that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the natural beauty of Monmouthshire.

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Wern Brake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.63034/-2.8101541 or Grid Reference ST4492. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Descending Gray Hill Overlooking Wentwood.
See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1097852" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1097852">Link</a> for a similar view 13 years later.
Descending Gray Hill
Overlooking Wentwood. See Link for a similar view 13 years later.
Path to the common ground Crossing a bright sunlit grassy field,
Path to the common ground
Crossing a bright sunlit grassy field,
Vehicular access Best believe it; park up here and enjoy the walk.
Vehicular access
Best believe it; park up here and enjoy the walk.
Tile House Farm The substantial building is next to the road that leads to the Gray Hill access area.
Tile House Farm
The substantial building is next to the road that leads to the Gray Hill access area.
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.
Pike Road, Llanvaches Looking to the northeast along Pike Road towards Old Turnpike Cottages. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3782406" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3782406">Link</a>
Pike Road, Llanvaches
Looking to the northeast along Pike Road towards Old Turnpike Cottages. Link
Grazing near Pen-y-lan
Grazing near Pen-y-lan
Penylan Country Lodge Kennels and Cattery on the A48.
Penylan Country Lodge
Kennels and Cattery on the A48.
Penylan Lodge On the A48.
Penylan Lodge
On the A48.
Bus stop and shelter on the A48 Near Penylan Lodge.
Bus stop and shelter on the A48
Near Penylan Lodge.
 Wroth Memorial Hall and Tabernacle Chapel Grade II listed building in Llanvaches, built in 1924.
Wroth Memorial Hall and Tabernacle Chapel
Grade II listed building in Llanvaches, built in 1924.
Road to recycling site, Croes-voel Wood Off the A48.
Road to recycling site, Croes-voel Wood
Off the A48.
A48 towards Chepstow
A48 towards Chepstow
Farm track off the A48
Farm track off the A48
Field off the A48 near Llanvaches
Field off the A48 near Llanvaches
The Woodlands Tavern, Llanvair Discoed
The Woodlands Tavern, Llanvair Discoed
Show me another place!

Wern Brake is located at Grid Ref: ST4492 (Lat: 51.63034, Lng: -2.8101541)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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