The boundary of the Usk Castle medieval park is not really visible any more, but a community of the size of Usk and its castle would have needed fairly large hunting grounds (‘Chase’ or ‘Forest’) to feed itself, so it probably stretched from the river Usk east towards Gwehelog and Raglan, south to the River Olway and perhaps up to Wentwood, and north to Bettws.

The woods are laid out in blocks of many varieties of trees with avenues and tracks throughout, giving good access for activities. There is a way-marked footpath at the western end. Visitors are requested to keep to the footpath and keep dogs on leads at all times, as there are many things going on in the woods which could be dangerous, but also it is a superb habitat for many kinds of ground-nesting birds, and woodland animals, which must not be disturbed.