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Whitestone


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About Whitestone

Beautiful mature Oak and Beech woodland with large Douglas Fir and other mixed broadleaves. Bargain Wood lies adjacent to a section of the famous Wye Valley Walk. Visitors to the site can enjoy pleasant walks that take in a number of fantastic views across the Wye Valley. The Whitestone picnic and play area offers visitors the opportunity to relax in beautiful surroundings with barbecue facilities and a unique children’s play area.

How to get there:

Whitestone is in Bargain Wood which is part of Wye Valley Forest area. Tintern Parva and Chepstow are the nearest towns or villages.

This wood is situated approximately 10 miles north of Chepstow and 12 miles south of Monmouth just off the A466. From the village of Tintern follow signs for Catbrook and Trellech at junction adjacent to the Wye Valley Hotel. Travel approx two and a half miles along this road to junction with Whitestone Car Park opposite. Follow forest road up to main car park and picnic site.

OS Grid Reference: SO525030
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Whitestone play area

Facilities:

ParkingOther Facilities
Other Facilities

Stunning views of the Wye Valley.

Activities

BarbecuePicnicPlay AreaView Point

Contact:

Llanymddyfri Office

0845 604 0845
e-mail: llanymddyfri@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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What's of interest

Three waymarked walks, one of which is easy access.

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