Wildlife reserves · South Wales
Prisk Wood
In or near Wyesham.
Prisk Wood in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Clive Perrin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Prisk Wood is a nature reserve in Wales South, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Prisk Wood is a wildlife reserve located in South Wales. It is notable for its diverse habitats and rich biodiversity, providing a natural sanctuary for various species. The reserve offers opportunities for wildlife observation and appreciation of the local ecosystem.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7780, -2.6800
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Trellech United
- Postcode
- NP25 4AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q134995785 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prisk Wood?
- Prisk Wood is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 4AJ), in the parish of Trellech United.
- What is Prisk Wood?
- Prisk Wood in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prisk Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 4AJ.
- Is Prisk Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Prisk Wood is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Prisk Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Prisk Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prisk Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 4AJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Prisk Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.