Luggas Wood

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Luggas Wood

Woodland footpath This footpath in woodland on Highbury Plains is followed by Offa's Dyke Path.
Woodland footpath Credit: Philip Halling

Luggas Wood is a scenic woodland located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Spread over an area of approximately 500 acres, it is a prominent feature of the region's natural landscape. The wood is situated near the village of Llandogo, nestled within the picturesque Wye Valley.

Luggas Wood boasts a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and ash. These trees create a dense canopy, providing a haven for a variety of wildlife. The wood is home to numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Additionally, small mammals like squirrels and hedgehogs can be spotted within the wood's undergrowth.

The wood offers a tranquil setting for nature enthusiasts and visitors seeking a peaceful retreat. It features a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. The pathways wind through the wood, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby River Wye.

Luggas Wood also holds historical significance, with evidence of past human activity visible throughout the area. Ancient earthworks and remnants of old settlements can be found within the wood, providing insight into the region's past.

Overall, Luggas Wood serves as a valuable natural resource and a popular destination for outdoor activities. Its lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and rich history make it an appealing spot for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Luggas Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.785639/-2.6781387 or Grid Reference SO5309. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodland footpath This footpath in woodland on Highbury Plains is followed by Offa's Dyke Path.
Woodland footpath
This footpath in woodland on Highbury Plains is followed by Offa's Dyke Path.
Footpath in Highbury Wood Footpath through Highbury Wood above Redbrook.  Offa's Dyke Path follows this footpath.
Footpath in Highbury Wood
Footpath through Highbury Wood above Redbrook. Offa's Dyke Path follows this footpath.
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
Newland Parish Church The 'cathedral of the forest'
Newland Parish Church
The 'cathedral of the forest'
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
On the Wye Valley Walk between Whitebrook and Redbrook On the old railway line trackbed.
On the Wye Valley Walk between Whitebrook and Redbrook
On the old railway line trackbed.
Fishing bothy on the River Wye Lovely location on a slow bend of the river.
Fishing bothy on the River Wye
Lovely location on a slow bend of the river.
Junction of tracks I wonder where the other one goes to or comes from.
Junction of tracks
I wonder where the other one goes to or comes from.
Carving beside the Wye Valley Walk A really good carving of two salmon I believe.
Carving beside the Wye Valley Walk
A really good carving of two salmon I believe.
On the Wye Valley Walk below Lone Lane, Penallt Great walking.
On the Wye Valley Walk below Lone Lane, Penallt
Great walking.
Totem Pole above the Wye Valley Wow, a seven tier totem pole no less.
Totem Pole above the Wye Valley
Wow, a seven tier totem pole no less.
Show me another place!

Luggas Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO5309 (Lat: 51.785639, Lng: -2.6781387)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.785639,-2.6781387
Bus Stop
Newland Turn
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Redbrook
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Penallt
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Redbrook on Wye
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Crossing
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Restaurant
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Post Office
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Give Way
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