Whitestone Picnic Area at Bargain Wood (NRW)

Whitestone 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.
There are two walks from this car park, both of which go to an historic viewpoint.

The Wonders of Whitestone Trail 3/4 mile, 1.2 kilometres.
This trail has some fantastic views overlooking the dramatic Wye gorge and river.

The Duchess Ride Trail 2.5 miles, 4 kilometres.
This trail goes to the viewpoint of the same name. There is a bench here from which you can admire the view over the Wye Valley and, on a clear day, to the Bristol Channel and beyond.

Directions:

From the village of Tintern follow signs for Catbrook and Trellech at the junction adjacent to the Wye Valley Hotel. Follow this road for about two and a half miles to a junction and the entrance to Whitestone car park is opposite. Follow the forest road up to the car park.

The OS grid reference is SO 525 030.