Size: 94.44 acres (38.22 ha)
Near: Llanfoist, Sir Fynwy, Monmouthshire
The Punchbowl is set in the sublime surroundings of Brecon Beacons National park, on the side of the Blorenge Mountain in Monmouthshire. It is one of the highest ancient semi-natural woods in Britain, offering stunning views and an interesting variety of wildlife.
The wood takes its name from the steep-walled man-made lake set dramatically into the mountainside. The wooded slopes are dominated by native broadleaf species and include beautifully gnarled pollarded beech trees - some of which are over 200 years old and up to 6ft in diameter.
A gift in a will is helping to give this unique wood the specialist care it requires, from looking after the pollarded beeches to planting new trees where needed.
Visit 'Our Woods' to find out more about this wood.
