Creigiau Wood Wyes Wood Common

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Creigiau Wood Wyes Wood Common

The Wye Valley Walk in Coed Beddick Descending towards Brockweir.
The Wye Valley Walk in Coed Beddick Credit: David Purchase

Creigiau Wood Wyes Wood Common is a picturesque woodland located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated on a hillside, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shelter for a variety of wildlife. Visitors can expect to see an array of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

Creigiau Wood Wyes Wood Common is also home to a number of mammal species, including badgers, foxes, and bats. The wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance for nature conservation.

The woodland is popular with walkers and nature enthusiasts, who can explore the numerous trails that wind through the trees. There are also picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, providing opportunities for visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings.

Creigiau Wood Wyes Wood Common is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby. It is a tranquil and beautiful location, perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape into nature. Whether it's birdwatching, walking, or simply enjoying the serenity of the woodland, Creigiau Wood Wyes Wood Common offers something for everyone.

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Creigiau Wood Wyes Wood Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.71987/-2.6962046 or Grid Reference SO5202. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Wye Valley Walk in Coed Beddick Descending towards Brockweir.
The Wye Valley Walk in Coed Beddick
Descending towards Brockweir.
Picnic area in Bargain Wood, Llandogo This is the picnic area mentioned in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/494194">SO5202 : Whitestone amenity area</a> which in 2014 had a permanent BBQ. It is so "off-the-beaten-track" that one day in August, at the height of the holiday season, we were the only people there.
Picnic area in Bargain Wood, Llandogo
This is the picnic area mentioned in SO5202 : Whitestone amenity area which in 2014 had a permanent BBQ. It is so "off-the-beaten-track" that one day in August, at the height of the holiday season, we were the only people there.
Old road, Cleddon The walls suggest that this was once a more important route than today's path.
Old road, Cleddon
The walls suggest that this was once a more important route than today's path.
A view down the Wye View from the plateau edge in Bargain Wood.
A view down the Wye
View from the plateau edge in Bargain Wood.
River Wye View down from Bargain Wood.
River Wye
View down from Bargain Wood.
Bluebells, Bargain Wood
Bluebells, Bargain Wood
Bargain Wood Near the steep slope down to the Wye.
Bargain Wood
Near the steep slope down to the Wye.
Pond, Bargain Wood Beside the car park.
Pond, Bargain Wood
Beside the car park.
Signpost, Bargain Wood
Signpost, Bargain Wood
Path, Creigiau Wood
Path, Creigiau Wood
Road to Whyte Lye
Road to Whyte Lye
Wyes Wood
Wyes Wood
Woodland, Whitelye
Woodland, Whitelye
Field near Price's Bridge A clearing in a mostly wooded landscape.
Field near Price's Bridge
A clearing in a mostly wooded landscape.
Extraction lane Route used to haul out timber in the woods above Tintern.
Extraction lane
Route used to haul out timber in the woods above Tintern.
Path, The Oaks Conifer wood above Tintern. There are still some bits with oak trees.
Path, The Oaks
Conifer wood above Tintern. There are still some bits with oak trees.
Extraction lane In Lower Hale Wood, above Tintern.
Extraction lane
In Lower Hale Wood, above Tintern.
Riverside path, Brockweir Downstream view.
Riverside path, Brockweir
Downstream view.
Show me another place!

Creigiau Wood Wyes Wood Common is located at Grid Ref: SO5202 (Lat: 51.71987, Lng: -2.6962046)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.71987,-2.6962046
Parking
Whitestone
Operator: Forestry Commission
Lat/Long: 51.723121/-2.6920854
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.7226179/-2.6918856
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.7243117/-2.6961954
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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