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Wildlife at Cwmcarn Forest

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

MIXED CONIFERS IN GWYDR FOREST

A mature conifer forest with hidden gems such as the Nant Carn Valley with native woodland and stream habitat. Ponds through the wood are a surprise encounter for those who walk off the beaten track. The Nantcarn valley has become a haven for people and wildlife.

Birds: A haven for birds.

Insects and reptiles: Under the conifers "Wood Ant" nests can been seen, this species is fascinating to watch, but beware they do bite! So watch where you stand.

How to Get There:
Signposted Forest Drive off M4.Follow the A467 to Cwmcarn.

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Places to go in Cwmcarn Forest
Cwmcarn Forest

Facilities:

Facilities symbols and link to the key

Facilities symbols and link to the key

Facilities symbols and link to the key

Facilities symbols and link to the key

Facilities symbols and link to the key

Facilities symbols and link to the key

Facilities symbols and link to the key

Facilities symbols and link to the key

Activities:

Other places to go in this area
Afan Forest Park
Pembrey Forest
Millwood
Briton Ferry Woods
Parkwood
Fforest Fawr
Caerphilly Woodlands

Contact
Recreation Ranger
0845 6040845
e-mail: tanya.dykes@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What else is here

In Cwmcarn Forest there is also
recreation

Find out more

What's the Forestry Commission doing about sustainable forestry or biodiversity? Try these links to find out.
Search our publications database for more indepth information, or look at Forest Research.

Follow the Forest Code at all times.

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