This small reserve of broad-leaved woodland is most impressive in spring when snowdrops blanket the ground. Please note there is no public access at this time.
Location
Penallt
Monmouth
NP25 4RJ
Know before you go
Size
1 hectare
Entry fee
NoAccess
There is currently no public access to this reserve because of safety concerns. A public footpath does run adjacent to the site.
Dogs
No dogs permitted
When to visit
Opening times
All yearBest time to visit
SpringAbout the reserve
Part of a much larger expanse of woodland overlooking Monmouth and the Black Mountains, Graig Wood is dominated by ash, sycamore and oak trees, with a scattering of ancient yew trees.
Evidence of dormice has been found within the woodland and Hart’s-tongue fern grows across the reserve. Mosses and liverworts cover the ruins of two old cottages, the remains of a past when many families worked on the land and lived in cottages scattered across the countryside.