walk · Between Newport and Chepstow

Wentwood

The largest ancient woodland in Wales — and still under-walked.

Hours

Open daylight hours; car parks lock at dusk in winter

Address

Wentwood, Magor NP26

Last visited

17 Aug 2026

Map

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Three facts

• Waymarked loops from 2 to 7 miles.
• Mud after rain — boots, not trainers.
• No café on site; Magor services or Chepstow after.

Private note. Not a review board.

In the Covers

• Ten things to do in Gwent this weekend — including a table at the Bell if you phone by 4
• Wentwood, the Usk path, Skenfrith — three Gwent days that aren’t the Beacons car park