An interesting and diverse mix of trees here, with mostly mature oak, both Quercus robur and petraea, along with the rarer small leaved lime - Tilia cordata, hornbeam, beech, some ash, a fabulous Wych elm, birch, cherry, holly and hazel.

Long established biodiversity is evident here in the quantity of various ground flora, and numerous large, small and tiny entrances to of all sorts of forest creatures home's abound if you look closely, including what appears to be a good sized badger sett. Birdlfe thrives here, including robins, wren, woodpigeon, woodpecker, treecreepers and nuthatches amongst many other varieties seen and heard over time. The open grassland on the eastern boundary of Harper's Wood provides opportunities for spotting kites, buzzards and other birds of prey including kestrel and sparrowhawk.

Dormice are being monitored in the woodland with nesting boxes fixed mostly amongst the coppiced hazel.

Ancient broadleaved woodland and SSSI status.

Dramatic rock formations within the woodland.

Ruins of a small stone building, most likely an animal shelter.

Stunning surroundings in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Offa's Dyke Path runs along the eastern boundary of the woodland.

Access to the woodland is good, directly off a very quiet country road. There is a locked gate at the entrance giving access to a parking area shared between the three woodlands.

A public foopath defines the western boundary of Harper's Wood, included within Harper's Wood boundary.

Offa's Dyke Path runs outside the eastern boundary of Harper's Wood along the adjacent field boundary.

As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.

Owning land which is a SSSI comes with some responsibility, but very much within the scope of the normal management of a beautiful bit of ancient woodland. NRW (Natural Resource Wales) is committed to working with owners collaboratively, and while they need to be notified before undertaking certain forestry activities, they are keen to work round concerns in order to enable owners to achieve their aims.

The close proximity of Offa's Dyke Path offers 177 miles of fantastic walking along Wales' border with England, through stunning landscape.

With the River Wye so close, there are many water based activities on offer from canoeing to gorge scrambling if the peace of Harper's Wood becomes too much.

Approximately a quarter of a mile from the woodland, as the crow flies, is The Kymin National Trust, a Georgian roundhouse and Naval Temple in honour of Nelson and the British Navy's battles of the late 18thC, reachable via Offa's Dyke Footpath which runs along the outside of the eastern boundary of the woodland. Built by a group of bon viveurs in the late 18th C as a picnic spot, it still delivers for beauty, views and atmosphere!

Monmouth, sited at the meeting of the Wye and the Monnow (hence Mon...mouth) is a pretty market town with the ruins of its castle, birth place of Henry V, tucked away in a now quiet corner of the town, and many great independent shops, good restaurants and cafes.