Cwmcarn Forest

Cwmcarn Forest offers something for all the family. The visitor centre provides a place to stock up on refreshments and gifts as well as finding out about what you can do in the area. Why not treat the family to a unique fun day out along the seven miles of Cwmcarn Forest Drive. Explore by car, bike or foot the delights of this hidden wooded valley that culminates in a stunning sequence of views. Sample our wide range of meals and snacks available at Ravens Cafe - with seating for 56 within the bright and airy interior or choose to eat outside on the impressive Decking area, which overlooks the Nantcarn Stream. Nestling alongside the banks of the Nantcarn stream is the Visit Wales Four Star graded Cwmcarn Forest Campsite. A well-equipped caravan and camping park at the foot of the spectacular forest drive. For 2012 we have increased the number of camping ‘Pods’, which could be described as a "wooden tent", on site. There are now three Standard pods (2 adults & 1 child) and seven Family pods available which provide spacious accommodation for up to four people. All have their own picnic table and BBQ facilities. Accommodation is available for up to 16 caravans (6 hard standings) or tents with an additional 7 all weather tent pitches (installed 2010) all with electric hook up. Modern shower and toilet facilities (upgraded 2010), kitchen (upgraded 2011), laundry room, DDA compliant wet room (new 2011) & chemical waste disposal.

Campground type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cwmcarn Forest

Nantcarn Road

Caerphilly

Glamorgan

Wales

NP11 7FA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.63539°N
3.11312°W

Route directions

Well sign posted from the M4 & Head of the Valleys Road - Brown Tourism Signs - Cwmcarn Forest Drive / Scenic Drive. Follow these signs directly to the site CAUTION SatNav will direct you in the wrong direction as you turn off the main road into the village as we share the post code. Please follow Brown Tourism signs and site signage for the visitor centre.

Nearest transport

Bus

4.3 mi Trussel Road

5.5 mi Town Hall

5.9 mi Queensway Q1

Rail

1.1 mi Crosskeys Rail Station

2.2 mi Risca & Pontymister Rail Station

2.5 mi Newbridge Rail Station

Ferry

7.6 mi Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal

11.1 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop

11.5 mi Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop

Airport

19.1 mi Cardiff International Airport

24.4 mi Bristol International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

World-class cross-country and downhill mountain bike trails on site. Bike uplift available on site. walking packs available - many on site walks to choose from Close to many world class golf courses. Nearby shooting ranges. Convienient for events in both Cardiff and Newport with good rail links to both cities.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Clevedon Beach	17.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island	18.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Whitmore Bay Barry Island	18.4 mi	Sea	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Cold Knap Barry	18.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	19.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caerphilly Castle 6.2 mi

Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 7.1 mi

Castell Coch 9 mi

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 9.4 mi

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 9.5 mi

National Trust

Clevedon Court 18.2 mi

Tyntesfield 21.6 mi

Skenfrith Castle 21.7 mi

The Kymin 21.8 mi

Blaise Hamlet 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Cwmcarn - Twmbarlwm - Cwmcarn 0 mi

Cwmcarn Visitor Centre - Mynydd Maen - Nant Gwyddon - Cwmcarn 0.1 mi

Twmbarlwm 1.3 mi

Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 3.1 mi

Draethen - Ruperra Castle 3.9 mi

Local events

Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 16.2 mi
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Bristol, England 23.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cwmcarn Forest have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Cwmcarn Forest dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Cwmcarn Forest? World-class cross-country and downhill mountain bike trails on site. Bike uplift available on site. walking packs available - many on site walks to choose from Close to many world class golf courses. … Read more