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Y Mynydd

About Y Mynydd

Extreme downhill mountain bike trail for experienced riders only. The trail drops 250m through the steep hillsides of Cwmcarn. An Uplift pass is available by booking with www.cwmdown.co.uk please note that Private Uplifts are not permitted.

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:

Y Mynydd 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/

Cyclist on a mountain bike trail

Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsInformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Severe
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
1.9km miles
Approximate time of trail:
Open or closed:
open
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

Cwmcarn - Y Mynydd

What's of interest

Y Mynydd Trail Leaflet (PDF) 1.83Mb
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Warning - Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when in the forest. Suitable footwear should be worn at all times.

Cwmcarn Cycle Trail Guide (front)
3,260kb PDF

Cwmcarn Cycle Trail Guide (back)
497kb PDF


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