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.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Cwmcarn Forest

Nantcarn Road

Caerphilly

Glamorgan

Wales

NP11 7FA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

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

Coach

6.9 km Trussel Road

8.9 km Town Hall

9.4 km Queensway Q1

Rail

1.8 km Crosskeys Rail Station

3.6 km Risca & Pontymister Rail Station

4 km Newbridge Rail Station

Ferry

12.3 km Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal

17.8 km Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop

18.5 km Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop

Airport

30.7 km Cardiff International Airport

39.3 km 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	27.9 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island	29.1 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Whitmore Bay Barry Island	29.6 km	Sea	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Cold Knap Barry	30.1 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	31.8 km	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caerphilly Castle 9.9 km

Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 11.4 km

Castell Coch 14.5 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 15.1 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 15.4 km

National Trust

Clevedon Court 29.2 km

Tyntesfield 34.8 km

Skenfrith Castle 34.9 km

The Kymin 35.1 km

Blaise Hamlet 35.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cwmcarn - Twmbarlwm - Cwmcarn 0.1 km

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

Twmbarlwm 2 km

Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 4.9 km

Draethen - Ruperra Castle 6.3 km

Local events

Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 26.1 km
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 37.4 km

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