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Name:Wentwood
Hill number:2298
Height:309.1m / 1014ft
RHB Section:32C: Neath to Chepstow
County/UA:Monmouthshire [Sir Fynwy], Newport
Catchment:Usk, Catchment Boundaries
Class:Marilyn, Hump, Tump (300-399m), Current County/UA Top, Clem
(Ma,Hu,Tu,3,CoU,Cm)
Grid ref:ST 41133 94314
Summit feature:no feature: 4m NNW of trig point
Drop:242.9m
Col:66.2m  SO 3885 1264  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 171 172
(1:25k) OL14W 152
Observations:ground is 0.2m higher than base of trig point; ground 50m NE (bracken) is lower
Survey:Abney level
Comments:Col at SO 4429 0894 is 1.3m higher
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Notes:
  • Newport current county/UA top

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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 315 users)ByDate of Ascent
SOTAmike.hartley11/02/2024
Very limited parking at the top of the minor road to the NE as the small car park there is closed and bouldered off until March 2024 due to tree felling. The PROW however all remain open. Followed the track and trod to the trig. No views. Solo. Interestingly Wentworth Forest is Wales' largest ancient woodland.richard6927/11/2023
Easy short walk from roadside car park to trig point, tucked away in bushes off the main path. No viewsCumbriancyclist21/10/2023
Walked up from Cadeira Beeches car park, easy approach, relatively overgrown but easy enough path to follow, tapped the trig and went to grid ref. in comments, no view whatsoever just head height ferns and brambles, took in a fair bit of Wentwood Forest to make it worth the trip, definitely better views to be found elsewhere in Wentwood but bagged it nonethelesslboutside28/08/2023
D,K,A and Peggy - very nice sunny daydavecnash05/02/2023
Quick bag from car park near top of hill. Ambled around undergrowth near trig pillar to try and find the true summit. Spent longer looking for a dropped glove than the rest of the walk.KevPalmer04/12/2022
BlackberrysTeasyChris11/09/2022
With Pop, Grandma and Charlie. My first Marilyn with views of home across the Severn Estuary. Wind turbines near Avonmouth. A little snack at the top.Freddie Singer11/09/2022
With Freddie, Pop and Grandma. Views across to near home in Bristol. Spent some time on the top of the trig.Charlie Singer11/09/2022
With Freddie, Charlie and Barbara.Campbell Singer11/09/2022
With Charlie, Freddie and campbell.Barbara Singer11/09/2022
Parked at Cadira Beechec car park, cross road towards SW and and easy walk up well trodden path, after crossing 2nd road take left path up path transmitter, continue 100m, trig is hidden about 10m off main path to left, return same wayTribal2er01/07/2022
Short walk around Wentwood forest. Easy parking in several spots available.JazDisney15/05/2022
Rapid ascent en route to JK orienteering relays.davechaffey18/04/2022
Trig? No view. Excellent parking.Play2End09/04/2022
Parked at the car park near high point on road at 413945. Take path that leads past the mast. The a left turn down a grassy path leads to the trig. on the right. Looks like it had been fairly recently painted as it was sparkling white. About 0.5miles round trip.JulieB22/03/2022
Parked at the top of the road, very short walk along the ridge, a bit blowy and rainy so good to do in about ten minutes. Views down to the S Wales Coast Path where we were heading for a few days.nickywood105/02/2022
From Cadeira Beeches car park - there's also parking closer to the summit at ST 414 945. Battled through brambles for 4m to reach the summit from the trig.paulhilder04/12/2021
Parked in large car park to NE and enjoyed a pleasant woodland walk on a windy day. Solo.Dangerous Dave26/11/2021
Almost a drive-up. Small detour on way home from Caerphilly.davidpettit8421/11/2021
From free car park at Cadira Beeches. There is another free car park at top of minor road just east of summit if you want a shorter walk. KeithByTheC08/10/2021
Parked at Little Oak car park south of summit as we wanted to actually ascend the hill. We walked up a path we thought ran parellel to the road but eventhough it started good turned into the path from hell as it completely disappeared into almost jungle-like undergrowth conditions. We only just about made it through to a little trail leading to the summit trig. For obvious reasons we followed ridge to the higher car park and followed the road back to car. No views from the top as lots of small trees and bushes are blocking the way. 5 of 5 Marilyns today. That morning we bagged Mynydd Y Glyn, Cefn Eglwysilan, Garth Hill and Craig Yr Allt. Grey/murky weather. 45m ascent.DanTrig05/09/2021
On path along ridge from Cadera Beeches Car Park.Winterfloodian03/09/2021
during ldwa100richardrosser29/05/2021
Parked at cross roads of track & road to the E. Good views of the Bristol ChannelDanMaisieBex16/05/2021
Parked in wentwood carpark and walked to summit , finding another carpark on the way and a few adventurous drivers on very rough tracks. Great view of Bristol Channel and bridge.Hippy7726/09/2020
Short walk from car park on track. Trig and bramble coverd mound visited, plenty to eat reward for some scratches...N.Morters24/08/2020
short walk from cp to e with donnaunderhill25/07/2020
Parked at 41415 94543 where the right of way cross's the minor road north east of trig for a quick visit to the top. great view of the bridge over the severn estuary.WAYNE ROWLETT21/03/2020
Easy run up from the Cadira Beeches car park. All the trees have been chopped down since my previous visit in 2013.isabelle19/01/2020
Newport - bus to near Tredunnock - Wentwood - Cefn Henlla - Pen Ty-coch - bus to Caerleon - Lodge Hill - Brynglas - Newport.Mark Jackson04/01/2020
Drove up from the South and walked the few hundred metres to the summit for my 1400th Marilyn.NormanW05/10/2019
Car camped nearby with K. Ate wild strawberries and saw Devon and Severn crossing.Ashley07/07/2019
Quick bag on the way home after a day in Barry Island from the usual parking spot. Visited trig then high point 4m awayJephcote8330/06/2019
Welsh County top Bagging, easy bag from the carparkjmistry8627/05/2019
Through the brush to get to the trig point.Stevooo26/05/2019
By simplest route on golden evening after four hills. Rounsfell05/05/2019
Nice sunny stroll from nearest car park w/ Pete + Joe, bit of bramble bashing to get to trig point.penbet23/02/2019
From Cadira Beeches carpark - wet & windyabbo000115/12/2018
With E. Late afternoon amble from nearby car park at top of minor road. Great views across to Severn Estuary.Beeliner18/11/2018
Fine morning, views of Severn estuary. Boggy underfoot after biblical deluge yesterday. Accompanied by Jane.Speleoprez12/11/2018
5/5 Marilyn Day. Getting dark on my walk from the car park yo the summit trig. At least an easy bag after a day collecting 5 Marilyns.silveracorn_alan27/10/2018
As part of a run through the lovely forest - trig is relatively easy to find from the car park, if slightly overgrown.kasharic21/10/2018
A drive up with a 5 minute walk. Good view of the Severn Bridgeclimbingkershaw15/09/2018
Persistent mist.Topographer5712/08/2018
A short stroll from the usual car park. A somewhat disappointing and scruffy hill for my 900th Marilyn.Gill28/01/2018
OtisGlenford07/01/2018
Very easy.lenman28/12/2017
From P at ST414945. On the way home.summitsup08/12/2017
1/8M easy walk from parking top of minor road.robertphillips09/11/2017
Nice leisurely stroll to the trig point where I relaxed for a few minutes whilst I ate some blackberries and enjoyed views over the Severn estuary. Spotted some Ravens overhead.Gerry the Ranger10/08/2017
With TJB. 5 minute walk. Trees around top have been cut so great views of Severn bridge and estuarytrimarc227/07/2017
Newport completed.ngthack23/07/2017
Quick 5 minute walk from track/ road junction to east. Hp is near trig.Easy to find; felt like cheating really. Area of bramble within cleared trees. Hazy views of a silvery Severn.Denise 01/03/2017
Revisit with Denise, Short walk along sandy forest track from road. Good views of Severn Estuary. Flattish summit with localised high spots from forestry operations.RichardM01/03/2017
With J and A from car park near mastPip5606/02/2017
With: hb; Drove up to highpoint in woods to E then a short walk to the Trigpoint.Ian Baines29/08/2016
With: ib; Drove up to hghpoint in woods then a short walk to the Trigpoint. Helen Baines29/08/2016
 yorkielad04/06/2016
Nice, short stroll from parking area.took left hand track. Trig surrounded by felled trees.good views. With stig_nest.Laura.W20/03/2016
From close by mast car park. Silly these hill ticking excercises we do. I dont have the inclination to walk miles of forestry plantation to visit a trig half buried in forestry harvest cast offs.. standing as it does in a desolate clear felled patch. We walked in from 100m away. Not very satisfying but then, you take the rough with the smooth. The view is substantial. Even on a dull morning like today. Just a shame the forestry commision couldnt make a little more of it. Hard to justify the petrol spent on it. Walked with Laura.W.stig_nest20/03/2016
In cloud and drizzle, so still no view! Trig half buried.tim74705/02/2016
. CreakingHiker05/02/2016
Full ascent from sea level after having come up from the Wales Coast Path near Undy.Alex C29/01/2016
From end of track (take left hand of two)- easy stroll and great views as trees felled.SS20/01/2016
Last of 7 today. Trig point lurking in the dusk.jenx19/11/2015
With Jenx, 7/7 today at dusk. Park within 300m or so, up track. Trees felled to south in recent years give good view of the Bristol channel and server bridges. Trig somewhat buried in brash piles, partially liberated but needs a man with a saw to clear!nordicstar19/11/2015
Pleasant stroll through woodland to trig point.Cas-gwent25/10/2015
From the Cadira Beeches car park to the trig pointMariana Trench02/10/2015
short walk from the parking area, great views.mcallmar25/09/2015
Simple walk from the car park to active SOTA on VHF.G4OBK (Phil)14/08/2015
Plenty of parking at the end of the track to the east at ST41406 94538 – Along track for about 350m & then to the trig point which lies a short distance south of the track. (PM)gerrybowes16/07/2015
An easy 10 minute walk to the trig point from the road on the north east side. With GB.bolton16/07/2015
The wood is being replanted with broadleaves which will be a great improvement. For now, nice views of the Bristol Channel.Herbert Anchovy27/03/2015
Parked opposite village shop in Parc Seymour and took a pleasant walk through the woodland before reaching the scene of forestry works devastation at the top. Route and write-up at: http://gayleybird.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/wentwood.htmlGayle24/03/2015
With Tiger Bay Ramblers. A 13 mile round trip with Gray Hill and Mynydd Alltir Fach.islamidget01/03/2015
A short walk from the road to the trig pillar, which is half buried under forestry clearance debris. The woodland trust are doing a lot of work here and it should be much improved in years to come, but at the moment it's a mess. Views of the Seven Bridge and south currently enjoyable.mindlessflogger07/02/2015
3/7 Easy climb from car park summit now cleared of trees so great views of severn bridge nowFergalh23/11/2014
10 minutes from ST414945. Area rather churned up by 'forestry operations'. Good views towards the Bristol Channel.Newton Maximus20/10/2014
A nice walk of the whole woods totalling 11.73 Milesccstar16/07/2014
With Valmike.hoult19/11/2013
With MikeVal Deisler19/11/2013
Up from lane at ridge top. Some tree clearance ongoingBramley27/10/2013
Early evening walk, with occasional good views down to the Severn. Peaceful place.huwthomas14/04/2013
A short easy walk up from the road. A few patches of snow still lingering from the big fall 10 days ago. Lots of litter about. Trig was easy to find as the trees were still bare. Just about got a view through the trees towards the coast.isabelle01/04/2013
Drive up - to car park and short walk.dicky26/02/2013
Lovely summer walk with G/F from Gaer Llwyd burial chamber, via Wentwood round barrows to the summit trig, sun shining through the canopy, idyllic. Onwards to Gray Hill stone circle.thesweetcheat09/06/2012
Drove from Warwick to Cardiff and did 4 Marilyns. This first one was park and bag. Rain was just clearing as I drove up through the beechwoods to Wentwood Gate Lane. A 15 min walk from as close as I could get to the trig point- still with a veil of cloud clinging to the forest.pwheeler25/04/2012
Dry, calm, mild, overcast, no summit views for trees, views good lower down.iangalbraith15/10/2011
From the lane with grandson, Isaac. Had to try and explain why its an hill.Eddie25/07/2011
Trig fairly easy to find in Spring before all the undergrowth builds up. No views, unremarkable top.wheresthepath22/04/2011
As other indicate bit tricky to find the trig. Park at the crest of the hill off the road then follow the ridge south forking immediately left after the car park. Go past the radio mast (itself not that obvious in the trees) and take a left track after simon and co12/04/2011
Amateur radio activity (SOTA GW/SW-033) from the trig, in thick fog... uninspiring walk along the track, before rummaging in the trees to find the trig.andrewbanks10/02/2011
Train to Newport, bus to Parc Seymour, 45 minute amble up lane. Arguably the least effort I've ever expended in order to summit a hill, certainly the first time I've done so in November.johnabutler210/11/2010
A gentle walk through the woods starting from car park at ST 42229 94856. 1.2Km each wayMalcvolm05/03/2010
Parked near top of hill after an exciting drive up icy lanes. Short walk through snow to trig.Aye Jimmy04/01/2010
In the dark and frightened by party hunting something with dogs.lordtonult07/12/2009
Regular dog walking hill, didnt think it would be on this list. Summit, continue on path past radio mast. Track on left, trig point on right in trees of this path. Actual concrete one so you will find it in the end!PepandJen04/10/2009
Trig pillar in woods close to pathwebmaster22/08/2009
Left car at track junction 413939 and walked N for 10 min up very wet overgrown path through wood eventually to radio station. Fairly close by was trig pt in wood by a path. Back by same route. dbb05/07/2009
on my own after work - difficult to find the trig as it's hidden amongst the trees.jonathanwilliam16/06/2009
SOTA GW/SW-033g6sfp25/04/2009
Short walk through the trees.Dusty14/02/2009
No views. Not that difficult to find in winter.clivevilla03/01/2009
walked from cat's ash past earthworks & coed-y-caerau entered forest at caer licyn(nice herd of red deer)trig pillar found by clear footpathhodder27/12/2008
Stroll through woods then GPS to locate the trig. Landscape more for mountain bikers than hill-baggers.Dugswell221/09/2008
Found this summit after an orienteering event in the forest.JohnW07/08/2008
Quickie from ST414945 past burnt out car and mast to top - virtually flat all the way.robphys11/07/2008
Solo192121/01/2008
Parked near Wentwood Reservoir and had a short circularish walk through the woods. Trig was being used as a check point today and had a marked attached to it. No views, but closeby Grey hill has good views of the Severn estuary.rhalstead14/07/2007
Very wooded - surprised the GPS continued to work. Mind you no leaves. Trig could be difficult to find.destaylor10/04/2007
A doddle from the road. Possible slightly higher ground to NE of trig (BM 3324)signyred17/07/2006
Easy 5 minute stroll through woods to trig point. No views.andrew brown07/05/2006
Paking on the roadside and simple stroll in forestry to the trig/highpoint. Nothing else to recommend itRhayader_wander27/02/2006
with Jamievegibagger06/08/2005
petey20/05/2005
Revisit. #35 of 40 Marilyns in 24h23, Brent Lynam drivingRHW12/03/2005
Gloomy day, no view. Not great.desperate dan13/02/2005
Galltywenallt13/10/2002
Easy walk from road in winter. Exact date in Feb. not knownPeterD15/02/2001
Started from the 147 spot height near Newhouse farm and used the roads to gain the summit near the mask. However in the gathering gloom was unable to locate the trig. Purchasing the 1:25 meant that on this return visit the trig was easily foundgaryhoney08/12/2000
In forest. Burnt out car nearby.arranc06/03/1999
Date is first visit. Notes from later...in dark, but wdld wd restrict view. v muddy tk, TP in sparse scots pine S of tk RHW18/12/1998
From Monmouth YH on way to HK in Bristol for expedition briefing for imminent K2 base camp trip (my first paid trip!). Then meeting Rob Small back at Monmouth for w/end bagging.Chris Pearson04/07/1997
Park in the forest CP at ST 424 943 > WENTWOOD summit trig pillar (S3324) at ST 41132 94304 309.131m > returned back to the CPTony Hartry29/03/1997
With Claire.MickyRoss03/07/1996
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