Fairytale Gate

Fairytale Gate

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Fairytale Gate

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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Location: St. Arvans, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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May 31, 2025

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Two stone slabs stand across from each other as though guarding a path to a secret realm. The tree atop the right slab seems to be the guardian with the 3 questions which must be answered to pass the gate.

Beautiful and eerie scene!

Jordan Jenkins

July 2, 2025

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Great spot to take a quick picture before hitting 365 steps

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Elevation 180 m

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Saturday 12 September

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: St. Arvans, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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