Wonastow Brake

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Wonastow Brake

Layby and Public Toilets Credit: Anthony Parkes

Wonastow Brake is a small woodland located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated near the village of Wonastow, it covers an area of approximately 30 acres. This picturesque forest is part of the wider Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The woodland is primarily composed of mixed deciduous trees, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These trees provide a dense canopy, creating a shaded and tranquil atmosphere within the forest. The forest floor is covered in a carpet of ferns, moss, and wildflowers, adding to its natural charm.

Wonastow Brake is home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot various species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, among others. The forest also provides a habitat for small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and hedgehogs. In spring and summer, the area comes alive with butterflies, dragonflies, and other insects.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of paths and trails, making it a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts. These paths allow visitors to explore the forest and enjoy its beauty at their own pace. The forest also offers opportunities for picnicking and photography, with numerous scenic spots available.

Wonastow Brake is easily accessible, located just a short distance from the A40 road. It is a peaceful and rejuvenating natural haven, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the serenity of the Welsh countryside.

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Wonastow Brake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.806047/-2.7466707 or Grid Reference SO4812. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Layby and Public Toilets

Anthony Parkes

On the A449 heading east, on a beautiful sunny day

Rob Purvis

On the A40 near Mitchel Troy, heading north-east

Rob Purvis

A40 in cutting north of Mitchel Troy

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

Farm access bridge over A40 north of Mitchel Troy

The bridge carries a farm track and footpath

David Smith

Lay-by by the A40 near Mitchel Troy

The lay-by extends into SO4911; this is a well-equipped lay-by with protection between the traffic and the parked vehicles.

David Smith

View of Wonastow

View across the valley to Wonastow church from near Craig-y-dorth. This is deceptive as from this viewpoint the church appears to be in a valley, and yet when the church is viewed from the passing A40 it appears to be on a hill SO4810 : A distant view of Wonastow.

Philip Halling

New Estate - South of Monmouth

Green Field Development

Peter Randall-Cook

Solar panels on the Old School House, Mitchel Troy, Monmouthshire

Now a private residence, the building was the village's infants and junior school from c1875 until closure in 1991. It was built to accommodate 60 children, a surprisingly high number based on the current size of the village and its surroundings. The average attendance in 1900 was 37.

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Zebra crossing in Mitchel Troy, Monmouthshire

Across the apparently unnamed main road through the village. This road was formerly part of the A40 before the opening of a straighter, wider A40 about 200 metres to the north.

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Zebra crossing warning sign, Mitchel Troy, Monmouthshire

On the approach to this Link zebra crossing. The road was formerly part of the A40 before the opening of a straighter, wider A40 about 200 metres to the north.

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Bus stop on a Mitchel Troy corner, Monmouthshire

This stop near the corner of Parc Pentre is for buses from Monmouth to either Newport or Abergavenny. The routes diverge at Raglan.

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Old School House name sign, Mitchel Troy, Monmouthshire

On the right here. Link

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Wales & West Utilities gas installation in Mitchel Troy, Monmouthshire

At the northern end of Common Road.

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Bus stop and shelter near Common Road, Mitchel Troy, Monmouthshire

This stop for buses to Monmouth. Viewed from the corner of Common Road.

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Bilingual road name sign on a Mitchel Troy corner, Monmouthshire

The sign located here Link shows that Common Road is Heol y Comin in Welsh.

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Mitchel Troy - Please drive carefully

The sign is at the western boundary of Mitchel Troy, a village in NE Monmouthshire about 5km SW of Monmouth. The Troy part of its name is a variant of Trothy (Troddi in Welsh), a tributary of the River Wye. There are two theories about Mitchel - it could be a variant of Michael, from the name of the village church, St Michael and All Angels, or perhaps a variant of the Old English mickle, (much or great) to distinguish the village from the nearby manor of Troy Parva.

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