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Gilbrook Wood

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

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Gilbrook Wood

Redd Landes, Shirenewton Cul-de-sac on the north side of Earlswood Road. The name Redd Landes appears to be unique in the UK.
Redd Landes, Shirenewton Credit: Jaggery

Gilbrook Wood is a beautiful wooded area located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Covering approximately 80 hectares, the wood is a mixture of broadleaf and coniferous trees, creating a diverse and rich habitat for wildlife.

The wood is popular with locals and visitors alike for walking, hiking, and birdwatching. There are several well-maintained paths and trails that wind through the wood, providing opportunities to explore and discover the natural beauty of the area.

Gilbrook Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a wide range of bird species. The wood is also known for its diverse plant life, with carpets of bluebells and other wildflowers in the spring.

The wood is managed by the Forestry Commission, who work to maintain the delicate balance of the ecosystem while also ensuring the safety and enjoyment of visitors. There are designated picnic areas and viewpoints throughout the wood, making it a great place to relax and take in the stunning surroundings.

Overall, Gilbrook Wood is a tranquil and picturesque destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Gilbrook Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.649971/-2.7670122 or Grid Reference ST4794. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Redd Landes, Shirenewton Cul-de-sac on the north side of Earlswood Road. The name Redd Landes appears to be unique in the UK.
Redd Landes, Shirenewton
Cul-de-sac on the north side of Earlswood Road. The name Redd Landes appears to be unique in the UK.
Children's play area in Shirenewton At the western edge of the village, between a lawn tennis court and a hedge at the edge of Earlswood Road.
Children's play area in Shirenewton
At the western edge of the village, between a lawn tennis court and a hedge at the edge of Earlswood Road.
End of the 30 zone at the western edge of Shirenewton, Monmouthshire The 30mph speed limit on Earlswood Road increases to 40mph.
End of the 30 zone at the western edge of Shirenewton, Monmouthshire
The 30mph speed limit on Earlswood Road increases to 40mph.
Start of the 30 zone at the western edge of Shirenewton, Monmouthshire The 40mph speed limit on Earlswood Road drops to 30mph.
Start of the 30 zone at the western edge of Shirenewton, Monmouthshire
The 40mph speed limit on Earlswood Road drops to 30mph.
Warning sign - playground, Shirenewton Facing Earlswood Road on the approach to this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5652529" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5652529">Link</a> playground. The small rectangular sign shows that this road is part of National Cycle Network Route 42.
Warning sign - playground, Shirenewton
Facing Earlswood Road on the approach to this Link playground. The small rectangular sign shows that this road is part of National Cycle Network Route 42.
Two telecoms cabinets and two litter bins, Shirenewton Alongside Earlswood Road at the entrance to the village recreation ground. A Virgin Media cabinet is on the right, next to a BT cabinet.
Two telecoms cabinets and two litter bins, Shirenewton
Alongside Earlswood Road at the entrance to the village recreation ground. A Virgin Media cabinet is on the right, next to a BT cabinet.
Shirenewton tennis court On the Earlswood Road side of the village recreation ground, next to a children's play area. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5652529" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5652529">Link</a>
Shirenewton tennis court
On the Earlswood Road side of the village recreation ground, next to a children's play area. Link
Towards Shirenewton Beacon The beacon is located near the western edge of the village recreation ground.
Towards Shirenewton Beacon
The beacon is located near the western edge of the village recreation ground.
Shirenewton Recreation Hall, Shirenewton, Monmouthshire On the Earlswood Road side of the village recreation ground.
Shirenewton Recreation Hall, Shirenewton, Monmouthshire
On the Earlswood Road side of the village recreation ground.
Village recreation ground, Shirenewton, Monmouthshire Shirenewton Recreation Hall <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5652580" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5652580">Link</a> is on the left.
Village recreation ground, Shirenewton, Monmouthshire
Shirenewton Recreation Hall Link is on the left.
Unnamed lane in Shirenewton From Earlswood Road, the lane leads to Red House Lane.
Unnamed lane in Shirenewton
From Earlswood Road, the lane leads to Red House Lane.
January 2018 view of a field at the western edge of Shirenewton, Monmouthshire Unhedged on this side, the field is on the south side of Earlswood Road and the west side of this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5652595" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5652595">Link</a> lane.
January 2018 view of a field at the western edge of Shirenewton, Monmouthshire
Unhedged on this side, the field is on the south side of Earlswood Road and the west side of this Link lane.
Warning sign and cycle route 42 sign, Earlswood Road, Shirenewton, Monmouthshire The triangular sign warns that a minor crossroads junction is ahead. The small rectangular sign showing 42 depicts a bicycle. In January 2018, the Sustrans website states that National Route 42 of the National Cycle Network will run west from Gloucester through Cinderford to Chepstow and then north through Abergavenny to join National Route 8 at Glasbury with the option of passing through Hay-on-Wye.
Warning sign and cycle route 42 sign, Earlswood Road, Shirenewton, Monmouthshire
The triangular sign warns that a minor crossroads junction is ahead. The small rectangular sign showing 42 depicts a bicycle. In January 2018, the Sustrans website states that National Route 42 of the National Cycle Network will run west from Gloucester through Cinderford to Chepstow and then north through Abergavenny to join National Route 8 at Glasbury with the option of passing through Hay-on-Wye.
Tredegar Arms, Shirenewton Pub in the centre of the village viewed in January 2018. The bricked road surface was not here in July 2011. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3179271" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3179271">Link</a>
Tredegar Arms, Shirenewton
Pub in the centre of the village viewed in January 2018. The bricked road surface was not here in July 2011. Link
Public footpath signpost in Shirenewton Alongside Earlswood Road behind a dog waste bin. The signpost shows left for Dinham 1.6 km. Right for Coxe's Well 0.2km. No equivalents in miles or yards are shown.
Public footpath signpost in Shirenewton
Alongside Earlswood Road behind a dog waste bin. The signpost shows left for Dinham 1.6 km. Right for Coxe's Well 0.2km. No equivalents in miles or yards are shown.
Keep your children safe - Give dog fouling the red card, Shirenewton The notice faces Earlswood Road at the edge of a public footpath to Dinham. The smaller notice shows NO FOULING - MAXIMUM FINE £1000. Dog fouling can cause serious harm to children's health.
Keep your children safe - Give dog fouling the red card, Shirenewton
The notice faces Earlswood Road at the edge of a public footpath to Dinham. The smaller notice shows NO FOULING - MAXIMUM FINE £1000. Dog fouling can cause serious harm to children's health.
The Old Post Office, Shirenewton Dating from the 1850s, the house at the southern end of Ditch Hill Lane was the village post office for more than a century. Viewed in January 2018 when the Post Office Branch Finder shows that the nearest post office is in Caerwent, about 3km away.
The Old Post Office, Shirenewton
Dating from the 1850s, the house at the southern end of Ditch Hill Lane was the village post office for more than a century. Viewed in January 2018 when the Post Office Branch Finder shows that the nearest post office is in Caerwent, about 3km away.
Queen Elizabeth II pillarbox and disused phonebox, Shirenewton At the edge of the Old Post Office <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5652688" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5652688">Link</a> viewed across Ditch Hill Lane in January 2018. There are many notices inside the red box which no longer contains a phone. A Shirenewton Community Council noticeboard is on the left.
Queen Elizabeth II pillarbox and disused phonebox, Shirenewton
At the edge of the Old Post Office Link viewed across Ditch Hill Lane in January 2018. There are many notices inside the red box which no longer contains a phone. A Shirenewton Community Council noticeboard is on the left.
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Gilbrook Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST4794 (Lat: 51.649971, Lng: -2.7670122)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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Ref: NP16 475
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Lat/Long: 51.6478156/-2.7659065
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