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2 Goytre Hall Wood
Close to the A4042 between Abergavenny and Pontypool
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This small, gently undulating broad-leaved woodland is set amongst a flowing
landscape of farms, small fields and woods. There are seats and picnic tables next
to the car park. A 220 yard/200m stone-dust path leads from the car park to a
pedestrian gate at the boundary hedge. A rough track leads from the gate to the
canal centre at Goytre Wharf, approx. ¼ mile/ 400m away. This track can be muddy
after rain.
How to get there: The wood is close to the A4042 between Abergavenny and
Pontypool, 0.9 miles /1.5km north of Penperlleni. NP7 9DL. Follow the sign by the
bus stop for Goytre Wharf and the car park is on the right hand side after 0.2 mile/
300m.
OS Grid Reference: Explorer Map OL13 or Landranger Map 161 SO 317 062
Public Transport: Bus 23 (TC) Hereford-Newport stops on the A4042 just before
Goytre Hall and by Goytre Hall Wood.
Parking: Goytre Hall Wood Car Park.
Nearest EV Charging: Goytre Village Car Park, Goytre, NP4 0BL.
Distance: Up to 1.9 miles/3km. There are no stiles but some slopes in the wood.
Facilities: There is an on site café and gift shop and more facilities at Goytre Wharf.
Toilets: Toilets, including a disabled access toilet, are open during the café’s opening
hours at Goytre Wharf.
Contact: Goytre Wharf 01873 880516 or Abergavennny Tourist Information Centre
01873 853254 .