Livox Wood

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Livox Wood

Pen-y-garn Farm Pen-y-garn Farm at Penallt.
Pen-y-garn Farm Credit: Philip Halling

Livox Wood is a picturesque forest located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. The wood is situated near the village of Livox, surrounded by rolling hills and stunning landscapes.

The forest is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The dense canopy provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife species, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species.

Livox Wood offers a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the area on foot or by bicycle. These paths wind through the woodland, providing breathtaking views and opportunities to immerse oneself in nature. The forest also features a picnic area, where visitors can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

In addition to its natural beauty, Livox Wood also has historical significance. The forest is home to Livox Castle, a medieval ruin that dates back to the 13th century. The castle's remains, including its crumbling walls and towers, serve as a reminder of the area's rich past.

Livox Wood is easily accessible, with ample parking facilities available for visitors. It is a popular destination for hikers, cyclists, and families looking to enjoy a day in the great outdoors. Whether exploring the forest's trails, admiring the wildlife, or discovering the remnants of Livox Castle, Livox Wood offers a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Livox Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.797841/-2.6977968 or Grid Reference SO5111. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pen-y-garn Farm Pen-y-garn Farm at Penallt.
Pen-y-garn Farm
Pen-y-garn Farm at Penallt.
Abandoned tractor An abandoned David Brown tractor, overgrown on the roadside in Penallt.
Abandoned tractor
An abandoned David Brown tractor, overgrown on the roadside in Penallt.
An abandoned tractor An abandoned David Brown tractor beside a country road in Penallt.
An abandoned tractor
An abandoned David Brown tractor beside a country road in Penallt.
Old Chapel at Pentwyn Penallt Part of attractive circular walk from Pen-twyn and Penallt - stile to left of chapel
Old Chapel at Pentwyn Penallt
Part of attractive circular walk from Pen-twyn and Penallt - stile to left of chapel
Grade II Listed former chapel, Penallt, Monmouthshire The former Baptist Chapel dates from c1820. Grade II Listed in 1996.
Grade II Listed former chapel, Penallt, Monmouthshire
The former Baptist Chapel dates from c1820. Grade II Listed in 1996.
Direction signs at a junction in Penallt, Monmouthshire Left for Penallt Old Church, Glyn Road, The Birch, Footbridge. Right for Tregagle and Narth. The destinations are also shown in Welsh.
Direction signs at a junction in Penallt, Monmouthshire
Left for Penallt Old Church, Glyn Road, The Birch, Footbridge. Right for Tregagle and Narth. The destinations are also shown in Welsh.
This way for Greenways, Penallt In rural Monmouthshire.
This way for Greenways, Penallt
In rural Monmouthshire.
Grass triangle, Penallt In the middle of a junction in rural Monmouthshire.
Grass triangle, Penallt
In the middle of a junction in rural Monmouthshire.
Direction signs on a grass triangle, Penallt, Monmouthshire Located here. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7268373" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7268373">Link</a> Left for Penalt Old Church, ahead on the right for Glyn Road, The Birches, Footbridge. Behind the camera for Monmouth.
Direction signs on a grass triangle, Penallt, Monmouthshire
Located here. Link Left for Penalt Old Church, ahead on the right for Glyn Road, The Birches, Footbridge. Behind the camera for Monmouth.
Former red phonebox in Penallt, Monmouthshire In August 2022 the red box houses a defibrillator and a Penallt village map with postcodes and house names.
Former red phonebox in Penallt, Monmouthshire
In August 2022 the red box houses a defibrillator and a Penallt village map with postcodes and house names.
Notice on a former red phonebox, Penallt, Monmouthshire In August 2022 the notice shows "Penallt Village Map with postcodes & house names". The box also houses a defibrillator.
Notice on a former red phonebox, Penallt, Monmouthshire
In August 2022 the notice shows "Penallt Village Map with postcodes & house names". The box also houses a defibrillator.
Queen Elizabeth II postbox, Penallt, Monmouthshire
Queen Elizabeth II postbox, Penallt, Monmouthshire
Old Methodist Chapel at Pentwyn Described by some as the Baptist Chapel, but the stone plaque between the two windows reads'Methodist Chapel'.
Old Methodist Chapel at Pentwyn
Described by some as the Baptist Chapel, but the stone plaque between the two windows reads'Methodist Chapel'.
Penygarn Socket Stone The socket stone lies at the entrance to Penn-y-Garn Farm. An elderly resident thought the missing cross was originally made of wood, and also a preaching cross.
Penygarn Socket Stone
The socket stone lies at the entrance to Penn-y-Garn Farm. An elderly resident thought the missing cross was originally made of wood, and also a preaching cross.
Old chapel, Pen-twyn Former chapel in the small village of Pen-twyn.
Old chapel, Pen-twyn
Former chapel in the small village of Pen-twyn.
Footpath junction on forest road in Graig Wood
Footpath junction on forest road in Graig Wood
New drystone wall
New drystone wall
Stone stile
Stone stile
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Livox Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO5111 (Lat: 51.797841, Lng: -2.6977968)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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Located within 500m of 51.797841,-2.6977968
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 51.7988945/-2.6999963
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