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Ban-y-Gor Woods

This reserve has a wide variety of habitats, along with stunning views and woods full of rare wildlife

The reserve includes much of the English side of the Lower Wye valley. It's dark and damp

Species and habitats

Habitats
Woodland

Nearby nature reserves

Lancaut
0 miles - Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Ridley Bottom
2 miles - Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Lippets Grove
2 miles - Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

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Reserve information

Location
North of Tutshill, off the B4228
Chepstow
Gloucestershire
Map reference
ST536967
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Public transport
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Opening Times
Open at all times
Size
23.20 hectares
Walking information
A public footpath runs through the woods from the ruins of Lancaut Chapel to below Pen Moel, returning via Offa
Parking
Visitors should park their cars about 250 yds along Lancaut Lane, signposted half a mile to the north of Woodcroft. The steep access path into the wood is 150 yds farther on, on the left.
Dogs
Dogs must be on lead
Grazing animals
no
Reserve manager
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01452 383333
info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk