About Twrch
The Twrch trail is one of Wales’ hidden gems, a 15.5km singletrack loop climbing from dense woodland out onto open ridges with clear views of the Bristol Channel.
Nearly all the climbing on this trail is done within the first few kilometres. So the start is hard, some of it technical and it will really get your heart going (and test your determination). It’s well worth it though because the descent is very much like a rollercoaster ride; it’s fast, swooping and you’ll be exposed to some very steep hillside.
NB: Please consult 'Mountain Biking Trail Guide' before starting this trail to make sure this trail is right for your level of experience and fitness.
How to get there:
Twrch can be started from Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Visitor Centre in Cwmcarn Forest which is part of Cwmcarn Forest. Crosskeys is the nearest town or village.
Sign posted Forest Drive from M4.
The visitor Centre (run by Caerphilly County Borough Council) is situated about half a mile from Cwmcarn and the drive starts a further half mile on the same road. Postcode - NP11 7FA
OS Grid Reference: ST 235 940
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/
| Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Visitor Centre Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 15km approx. 9 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1-2 hours |
| Open or closed: open Maintenance work is to be carried on the Y Mynydd and Twrch trails at Cwm Carn from 07 -10 February. Mountain bikers will be asked to dismount and walk around active work sites. Please respect all temporary diversions. |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Howard Sims Mountain Bike Ranger e-mail: howard.sims@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
