Gaer Wood, Letcombe Valley
#35 among attractions in Letcombe Valley
Facts and practical information
Gaer Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, noted for its biological characteristics, in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. ()
Letcombe Valley United Kingdom
Gaer Wood – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Raglan Castle, Church of St Nicholas, Church of St Cadoc, Beacon Hill.
Impressive and old fortified country homeRaglan Castle, Raglan
90 min walk • Raglan Castle, a historical landmark nestled in the scenic countryside of Raglan, Wales, stands as a testament to the grandeur of medieval architecture and the tumultuous history of Britain. This impressive fortress, now in ruins, was built in the 15th century by Sir...
ChurchChurch of St Nicholas, Letcombe Valley
57 min walk • The Church of St Nicholas, Trellech, Monmouthshire is a parish church with its origins in the 14th century. The historical and architectural evidence suggests that it was constructed largely in a single building period c.1300. The style is Decorated Gothic.
ChurchChurch of St Cadoc, Raglan
85 min walk • St Cadoc's Church, Raglan, Monmouthshire, south east Wales, is the parish church of the village of Raglan. The church is situated at a cross-roads in the centre of the village.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainBeacon Hill, Letcombe Valley
75 min walk • Beacon Hill is the highest hill in eastern Monmouthshire, South Wales. It is located 0.6 miles due east of the village of Trellech, and 1 mile north-west of Llandogo. Its crowning point at 306m / 1006 ft above sea level is marked by an Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar.
ChurchChurch of St Catwg, Letcombe Valley
34 min walk • The Church of St Catwg in Cwmcarvan, Monmouthshire, Wales, is a parish church dating from the late 13th or early 14th century. It is dedicated to Saint Catwg or Cadoc, a 5th/6th-century Welsh saint. The existing building dates mainly from the 15th century, including its Tudor tower dating from 1525.
ChurchChurch of St Dingat
75 min walk • The Church of St Dingat in Dingestow, Monmouthshire, Wales, is a parish church dating from the 14th century. It is dedicated to Saint Dingat or Dingad, a 5th-century Welsh saint.
ChurchChurch of St Michael and All Angels
102 min walk • The Church of St St Michael and All Angels, is the former parish church of Gwernesney, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is a Grade I listed building. In 2017, the church was vested in the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
ChurchChurch of St Wonnow
86 min walk • The Church of St Wonnow is the parish church of Wonastow, a small rural village 2 miles south-west of Monmouth, south east Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building.
ChurchSt Jerome
98 min walk • The Church of St Jerome stands in the settlement of Llangwm Uchaf, Llangwm, in a remote part of Monmouthshire, Wales. Originally constructed in the twelfth century, in an Early English style, it was heavily restored in the nineteenth century.
ChurchSt Michael and All Angels, Letcombe Valley
85 min walk • The Church of St Michael and All Angels, is a parish church in the village of Mitchel Troy, Monmouthshire, Wales. The Grade II* listed building stands in the centre of the village, on the north side of the old road from Monmouth to Raglan, 2.5 miles south-west of Monmouth.
ChurchSaint Michael
63 min walk • The Church of St Michael, Llanfihangel Tor-y-Mynydd, Monmouthshire is a parish church with its origins in the 14th or 15th century. A Grade II* listed building, the church remains an active parish church.
Wales