Cwmcarn Forest Drive
Good for Family Friendly
An enchanting forest where visitors can stop off at 7 differant car parks to enjoy cycling and walks with spectacular views. The newly opened visitor centre has a gife shop, information area and relaxing cafe with impressive outdoor seating area.
Visitor Information:
Contact details: Nantcarn Road, Cwmcarn, Nr Crosskeys, Gwent NP11 7FA.
Tel: 01495 272001
Email: send us an email
Website: Visit our web site
Opening hours: Forest: Drive: March - October 11am-5pm,
April - August 11am-7pm (Jul & Aug 9pm weekends)
September 11am-6pm
November 11am- 4pm weekends, weather premitting ( please call before visiting)
Visitor Centre:
October-Easter: 9am-5pm Saterday-thursday, 9am-4pm friday
Easter-October: 9am-5pm monday-thursday, 9am-6pm friday-sunday.
Admission charges: Forest Drive - Car £3.00, Minibus £6.00, Coach £20.00. Visitor Centre - Free. Mountain Bike Trail - Free
Accessibility:
Parking, toilets and ramps.
Getting here
By road:
M4 Junction 28 (signposted Risca). Approximately 7 miles north on A467. Follow the brown & white tourism signs for the Forest Drive
Parking:
Ample free car and coach parking.
Public transport:
Bus: X15, 151 from Newport, X16 from Cardiff, X15 from Brynmawr, 151 from Blackwood & Newbridge. (All services stop at Cwmcarn Library - 11 minute walk).
Standard themes
- Active / Adventure
- Arts & Crafts
- Castles
- Events
- Family Friendly
- Food & Drink
- Free Admission
- Gardens, Parks & Woods
- Heritage
- Museums & Art Galleries
- New in 2010
- Shopping
- Sports
- Tourism Information
- Tours
- Walking
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