About Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Visitor Centre
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 - August 11am - 7pm
September - 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
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MOTORBIKE |
£ 3.00 |
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CAR |
£ 5.00 |
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MINIBUS |
£10.00 |
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SEASON TICKET |
£20.00 |
Please note tickets are valid for entry once to the Drive.
Season tickets are valid from 1st April until 31st March and are available from the pay lodge from 1st April onwards.
Parking charges - Please note that Parking charges have been implemented across the site, any visitor will be required to display a valid ticket within their vehicle. £1 for the first 2 hours, £3 for the whole day. A ticket is valid for all car parks throughout the site.
How to get there:
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/
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. |
Contact:
Cwmcarn Visitor Centrecwmcarn-vc@caerphilly.gov.uk
01495 272001
