Cae Elm

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Cae Elm

The Green fields of Monmouthshire The colour of the grass is much more like March than January. — The Green fields of Monmouthshire Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Cae Elm is a beautiful woodland area located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is a peaceful and secluded spot, perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The forest is home to a variety of trees, including elm trees which give the area its name.

Cae Elm is a haven for wildlife, with deer, birds, and other animals frequently spotted in the area. The forest is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of species making their home in the trees.

Visitors to Cae Elm can enjoy walking and hiking along the forest trails, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. The area is also popular for picnics and nature photography, with plenty of scenic spots to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Cae Elm is a hidden gem in Monmouthshire, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place to explore and connect with nature, Cae Elm is a must-visit destination.

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Cae Elm Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.774115/-2.7764639 or Grid Reference SO4608. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Green fields of Monmouthshire

The colour of the grass is much more like March than January.

Jonathan Billinger

View to Gwaylodyade

Pastures look more like March than January! See SO4709 : Gwaylodyade for my first image from around here; it wouldn't win many prizes!

Jonathan Billinger

Unnamed brook near The Perrogs

Compare with similar shot taken in October 2010; SO4607 : Field near Perrogs, Cwmcarvan.

Jonathan Billinger

Short track

Access to the pasture near The Perrogs.

Jonathan Billinger

View to Gaer Wood

Pasture and woodland and the western prow of Cwmcarfan Hill.

Jonathan Billinger

Pasture land

West of Great Llanthomas.

Jonathan Billinger

End of the 30 zone south of Dingestow

A few tens of metres south of the A40 overbridge, Link the 30mph speed limit through the small village in Monmouthshire increases to the National Speed Limit.

Jaggery

Dingestow Telephone Exchange

Dingestow Telephone Exchange, identifier SWDWQ, is set back from a lane near the village church. It serves about 245 residential premises and 55 other premises in the small Monmouthshire village of Dingestow and the surrounding area.

Jaggery

Warning notice on the entrance gate to Dingestow Telephone Exchange

On the left here, Link the notice states that British Telecommunications plc (BT) will prosecute unauthorised access to its premises. BT will have no liability to trespassers who enter these premises. Any unauthorised removal of BT property is theft.

Jaggery

Dingestow Village Hall

A large village hall in a small village. The main hall, with a stage, can seat at least 200 people, and side rooms for meetings can accommodate at least 80 people. A rebuild of the old hall, this building was officially opened by HRH the Princess Royal in July 2002. Among its many uses, the hall is the village polling station on election days.

Jaggery

Village Hall clock, Dingestow

Keeping good time at 11:50am on Sunday July 17th 2016.

Jaggery

Red phonebox and bus stop outside Dingestow Village Hall

Dingestow is a small village in Monmouthshire, about midway between Monmouth and Raglan.

Jaggery

The Parsons Nose, Dingestow

Formerly named Dingestow Post Office and Stores (seen here Link in May 2011) in July 2016 the village shop is named The Parsons Nose (no apostrophe in Parsons). The post office has gone. The Post Office Branch Finder website shows that the nearest post offices are now in Overmonnow (Monmouth) and High Street, Raglan.

Jaggery

Old farm machinery outside the Parsons Nose, Dingestow

The Parsons Nose is the name of the village shop. The old machinery is on the right here Link between the postbox and noticeboard.

Jaggery

Parsons Nose nameboard, noticeboard and dragonfly, Dingestow

On the wall of the village shop, behind the car here. Link

Jaggery

Lay-by by A40 south of Dingestow

The A40 road runs 256 miles from the City of London to Fishguard. It is a major trunk road and runs through High Wycombe, Oxford, Cheltenham, Ross on Wye, Abergavenny, Llandeilo and Carmarthen.

David Smith

Minor road crossing A40 south of Jingle Street

The A40 road runs 256 miles from the City of London to Fishguard. It is a major trunk road and runs through High Wycombe, Oxford, Cheltenham, Ross on Wye, Abergavenny, Llandeilo and Carmarthen.

David Smith