Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Visitor Centre

 

Please note that the drive is restricted to light vehicle use only (no coaches) until further notice until adequate repair works have been completed. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Visitor Centre offer something for all the family. The Centre is run by Caerphilly County Council and provides a place to stock up on refreshments and gifts as well as finding out about what you can do in the area. The Forest Drive is seven miles long through beautiful woodlands with staggering views. There are seven themed picnic sites some with play equipment, others with sculptures. There are also walking trails, a fishing lake and an exhilarating single-track mountain bike trail – come and explore.The Forest Drive has seven car parks along its length, each offering something different for the visitor, from sculptures to play areas to BBQ facilities.

Operating Times: Open: 11:00 7 days per week from 1st Weekend in March to Last Weekend in October Closes: 17:00 March & October 16:00 November to February 18:00 September 19:00 April to August (21:00 weekends in August) CLOSED: If Christmas & New Year's Day fall on a weekend the drive will be closed. NOTE: Last entry 1 hour before closing time.

Cycling trails

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How to get there:

Crosskeys is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: ST 235 940

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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.

Facilities:

	Here at the mouth of the valley a warm welcome awaits you. Drop in for refreshments, souvenirs, gifts and local handicrafts.

Activities

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	The Education Ranger is available to school and Community groups and can offer a extensive programme tailored to your needs. Education pack available.
	Adjacent to the visitor centre, and downstream from the lake, the campsite settles delightfully alongside the Nant Carn. Run by Caerphilly County Council, the site boasts accommodation for up to 40 caravans or tents and benefits from modern toilet and shower facilities, together with a chemical waste disposal point and electric hook up. Please phone the Visitor Centre on (01495) 272001 to book a site.
	Environmenteering course runs from the Visitor Centre.
	Sculptures of the Mabinogi, Welsh Celtic tales.

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