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Forest bathing at Manor Wood

A small, once-industrious wood beside Manor Brook at The Narth, with stepping stones, footbridges and a Whitebrook valley viewpoint.

Manor Wood lies on the edge of the quiet village of The Narth, on the eastern side of the Wye Valley south of Monmouth. It was once a working wood, with paper mills, a corn mill and a cider mill, and old charcoal and sawing pits are still hidden among the trees. It is part of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the National Forest for Wales.

The car park is opposite the village hall, next to a grassy picnic area and play area. Two short waymarked trails follow the brook and cross it several times. Manor Brook Leap is about a mile with rocky sections and stepping stones; the Manor Wood Walk is about two miles, steep at times, with a narrow footbridge and steps up to a bench at the Whitebrook valley viewpoint. Both are graded strenuous, so go slowly and wear boots.

Practical

Managed by
Natural Resources Wales
Parking
Free car park opposite The Narth village hall
Terrain
Rocky, uneven streamside paths with stepping stones, steps and a narrow footbridge
Nearest station
Chepstow
Facilities
Picnic site and play area; no toilets listed
Opening and entry
Open access, free
Official page
naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Last updated 4 November 2026. Paths, parking and access can change, so check before you visit. Spotted something out of date? Please let us know.

Guides nearby

Three guides within 15 miles of Manor Wood

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Photos: Beacon Hill (Beacons View), Peter Wood (CC BY-SA 2.0); Coed y Cerrig National Nature Reserve, Hugh Venables (CC BY-SA 2.0); St Mary’s Vale, Sugar Loaf, Colin Park (CC BY-SA 2.0).