Cwmcarn Forest

Tent & Caravan Field (added by manager 06 Mar 2012)

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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

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

Disabled facilities

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)

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
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 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Crickhowell, Powys 16.2 mi

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 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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