Cefn Ila
This walk visits the Cefn Ila Woodlands near the town of Usk in Monmouthshire.
The woods includes some peaceful trails with lots of wildlife to see. Keep your eyes peeled for birds such as hawfinch and redstart.
There's also an arboretum with specimen trees and evidence of an old Victorian garden which used to occupy the site.
On the eastern side of the woods you can extend your outing on the Usk Valley Walk or visit the historic Usk Castle on the other side of the river.
Postcode
NP15 1PR - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsCefn Ila Ordnance Survey Map 
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Cefn Ila Open Street Map 
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Cefn Ila Open Street Map 
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Photos
Path into Coed-duon. This is the stile at the southern edge of the wood. As the sign clearly indicates, this is part of a circular walk from Usk going along both sides of Coed-duon and cutting through the woodland at this point. The paths are easy although under used.
Cefn Lla Farm. One of the farm buildings across the sheep pasture south of Coed-duon.
View from Coed-duon. With our back to Coed-duon (Black Wood) the view north is excellent, towards the Skirrid on the horizon.
East of Coed-duon. The main woodland is behind us, but there is an outlier of Coed-duon to the right.