There are varied species of trees, of mixed ages in Coed Dadford but the majority of the woodland, primarily the southern two thirds, is Sitka spruce planted in 1996. At this age, it would benefit from some thinning which would produce useful timber and potentially some economic return.

The northern section of Coed Dadford, making up approximately a third of the land, is mixed regen of mixed age but predominantly young growth, of various species; oak, birch, ash, hazel, hawthorn and blackthorn. There are also a number of self seeded conifer, fir and spruce. There are one or two mature broadleaf interspersed throughout.

In the most southerly, south eastern sector of Coed Dadford, is a grove of mature sycamore amongst which the ruins of some old stone building can be found, with a further stand of Sitka.

Deer are known to wander through, otters have been seen in the Mon and Brec Canal below the woodland, and many bird species including great spotted and green woodpeckers and pied flycatchers, chiff chaff and mistle thrush populate the area.

Fabulous views

Ruins of old stone building

Access to the woodland is very good by way of a minor public road onto a hard surfaced forestry track.

A public footpath runs along the northern boundary of Coed Dadford but various public footpaths are easily accessible close by, connecting to some fabulous walking routes, including up the Blorenge!

As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.

There are good areas for setting up camp while doing forestry activities, or further exploring the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

The Sitka could benefit from thinning.

There's a house to rebuild....

The Roman fort of Gobannium was built at Abergavenny in approximately AD55 on the south west side of Ysgyrd Fach directly in view from Coed Dadford.

There is also much industrial history locally with the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, which also boasts Big Pit National Coal Museum, Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway, Blaenavon World Heritage Visitor Centre and Blaenavon Ironworks.

The Mon and Brec Canal which you cross over enroute to the woodland, hugs the mountainside high above the Usk valley, a result of the skilful design of the 19thC engineer Thomas Dadford. At the time, it was employed to transport iron, coal and limestone to the port of Newport, towns of South Wales and further afield to the factories of the midlands but is now a beautiful and tranquil place transporting holiday makers in boats and providing a welcome flat route for walkers and cyclists.

Abergavenny, just northwest of the woodland within 10 minutes drive, is a lovely market town with good pubs, b&bs and restaurants and all amenities.