Castles · South Wales
Graig Wood
In or near Caerleon.
Graig Wood — a castle in wales south.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran · 3.9 km
About
Graig Wood is a named castle in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Graig Wood is a castle located in Ponthir, South Wales, with the postcode NP18. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wye and the Severn Estuary. The site is noted for its ecological importance, contributing to the preservation of local biodiversity. Visitors can expect a natural setting with varied flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6271, -2.9854
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Ponthir
- Postcode
- NP18 1GQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran — 3.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285963 (CC BY 4.0)
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Cathedrals · 0.8 km
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Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Iron Age Hill Fort
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Lodge Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Lodge Wood Camp
Vineyards · 1.3 km
St Michael's Church
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Llantarnam
Villages · 1.4 km
St Cadoc's Hospital Centenary
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Rougemont School
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
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Iron Age Hill Fort
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Where to eat & stay near Graig Wood
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Graig Wood?
- Graig Wood is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 1GQ), in the parish of Ponthir.
- What is Graig Wood?
- Graig Wood — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Graig Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 1GQ.
- Is Graig Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Graig Wood is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Graig Wood charge admission?
- Graig Wood typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Graig Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 1GQ.