Prisk Wood

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Prisk Wood

View From Highbury Woods To Lower Redbrook
View From Highbury Woods Credit: Deborah Tilley

Prisk Wood is a beautiful forest located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Spanning over an area of approximately 100 acres, it offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is characterized by its dense and diverse vegetation, including a variety of native trees such as oak, beech, and ash. The lush green canopy provides ample shade and creates a refreshing atmosphere even on hot summer days. The forest floor is covered with a carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and moss, further enhancing the enchanting ambiance.

Prisk Wood is home to a rich array of wildlife, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature photographers. Visitors can spot a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The forest is also inhabited by mammals such as badgers, foxes, and deer, adding to the natural diversity of the area.

The wood offers several walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its scenic beauty at their own pace. These well-maintained routes lead through ancient groves, alongside babbling streams, and up gentle hills, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Prisk Wood is not only a haven for nature enthusiasts but also serves as an important conservation area. The forest is managed by local authorities to ensure the preservation of its unique ecosystem and to provide a sustainable habitat for the diverse flora and fauna.

Overall, Prisk Wood is a captivating destination that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature, providing a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Prisk Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.77759/-2.6800037 or Grid Reference SO5308. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View From Highbury Woods To Lower Redbrook
View From Highbury Woods
To Lower Redbrook
Bridge Over The River Wye Connecting Lower Redbrook to the lovely Boat Inn!
Bridge Over The River Wye
Connecting Lower Redbrook to the lovely Boat Inn!
Boat Inn Near Redbrook A lovely looking place. Sadly we were there before opening time
Boat Inn Near Redbrook
A lovely looking place. Sadly we were there before opening time
A Line Of Land Rovers In Redbrook A fine display of all ages
A Line Of Land Rovers In Redbrook
A fine display of all ages
Penallt Common Some pretty impenetrable land in here.
Penallt Common
Some pretty impenetrable land in here.
Redbrook, Wye Valley A view of Redbrook on a misty morning, taken with a medium format Mamiya twin lens camera.
Redbrook, Wye Valley
A view of Redbrook on a misty morning, taken with a medium format Mamiya twin lens camera.
In the grounds of The Argoed at Penallt Scarlet Rhododendrons here.
In the grounds of The Argoed at Penallt
Scarlet Rhododendrons here.
On a footpath through the grounds of The Argoed near Penallt Lovely parkland here.
On a footpath through the grounds of The Argoed near Penallt
Lovely parkland here.
Footpath at The Argoed near Penallt Crossing a drive.
Footpath at The Argoed near Penallt
Crossing a drive.
Rear of the Argoed at Penallt A lovely Victorian country house above the Wye Valley, once owned by Robert Plant, lead singer of Led Zeppelin, who recorded some albums at nearby Rockfield Studios in the 1980's. 

It has since been owned by a branch of my family (a great grandfather in common) who prospered in a chain of sports shops and other business interests I believe.

This house has its own Wikipedia article, impressive.<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Argoed,_Penallt" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Argoed,_Penallt">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Rear of the Argoed at Penallt
A lovely Victorian country house above the Wye Valley, once owned by Robert Plant, lead singer of Led Zeppelin, who recorded some albums at nearby Rockfield Studios in the 1980's. It has since been owned by a branch of my family (a great grandfather in common) who prospered in a chain of sports shops and other business interests I believe. This house has its own Wikipedia article, impressive.LinkExternal link
Disused farm buildings near Tregagle Nice old buildings.
Disused farm buildings near Tregagle
Nice old buildings.
The Reynolds A terrace at Tregagle.
The Reynolds
A terrace at Tregagle.
Monmouthshire lane near Tre-gagle One of my fave areas in this blessed county.
Monmouthshire lane near Tre-gagle
One of my fave areas in this blessed county.
Footpath into the woods Nice May walking.
Footpath into the woods
Nice May walking.
A walk in the woods Nice walking.
A walk in the woods
Nice walking.
On a path in the woods Mountain bikers seem to like riding under this leaning tree.
On a path in the woods
Mountain bikers seem to like riding under this leaning tree.
Old path in the wood We discovered this old route.
Old path in the wood
We discovered this old route.
Old sunken way in the wood Now much used by mountain bikes and scramblers.
Old sunken way in the wood
Now much used by mountain bikes and scramblers.
Show me another place!

Prisk Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO5308 (Lat: 51.77759, Lng: -2.6800037)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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