Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Visitor Centre
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About Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Visitor Centre
Please note that the drive is restricted to light vehicle use only (no coaches) until further notice. This is 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.
Opening Times:
March 11am - 5pm
April - June 11am - 7pm
July - August (weekdays) 11am - 7pm
July - August (weekends) 11am - 9pm
September 11am - 6pm
October 11am - 5pm
November - February 11am - 4pm (weekends only)
February half term 11am - 4pm (subject to weather (call before visiting)
NOTE: Last entry 1 hour before closing time.
Prices for 2009 Season (starting 4th April 09)
MOTORBIKE | £ 3.00 |
CAR | £ 5.00 |
MINIBUS | £10.00 |
SEASON TICKET | £20.00 |
Season Tickets are available at the Pay Lodge from 11:00 daily.
How to get there:
Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Visitor Centre is 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.
OS Grid Reference: ST 235 940
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/
What's on in Cwmcarn Forest
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Facilities:
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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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Y Mynydd Twrch |
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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. |
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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. |
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Sculptures of the Mabinogi, Welsh Celtic tales. |
Contact:
Recreation Ranger0845 6040845
e-mail: tanya.dykes@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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