Can you drive around Cwmcarn Forest Drive?

Just a 10-minute drive from Junction 28 of the M4, you can head for the hills and experience a drive around the spectacular Cwmcarn Forest. Meander around the twisting bends and allow the enchanting forest to immerse you into tranquility where you can truly leave the rest of the world behind.

Is Cwmcarn Forest Drive free?

Free to enter the visitor centre and valley floor. Forest Drive currently closed due to removal of infected larch trees. To navigate, press the arrow keys.

Is Cwmcarn Forest Drive Open?

Open every day 9:00am – 5:00pm except a 4.30pm close on a Friday during the winter time.

Do you have to book Cwmcarn Forest Drive?

Cwmcarn Forest Drive is the ideal opportunity to spend the whole day with friends and family, as there really is something for everyone. Do I pre-book? No pre-booking available, please arrive at the barrier and pay for your admission via cash only.

How long does it take to climb Twmbarlwm?

2 hour
Twmbarlwm Walk This 2 hour walk will take you up to the top of the Iron Age hillfort of Twmbarlwm. It was once a centre for the Silurian Celts who fought a 25-year war with Rome. The hill fort would have been well defended with ramparts, warriors on horseback and speedy chariots.

What county is cwmcarn?

Gwent

Cwmcarn
Principal area Caerphilly
Ceremonial county Gwent
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom

Where is wentwood forest?

Wentwood (Welsh: Coed Gwent), in Monmouthshire, South Wales, is a forested area of hills, rising to 1,014 feet (309 m) above sea level.

When did Cwmcarn Forest Drive Open?

Following significant investment from Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Cwmcarn Forest Drive will re-open its gates on Monday 21st June for the first time in over six years. Just a 10-minute drive from Junction 28 of the M4, you can head for the hills and experience a drive around the spectacular Cwmcarn Forest.

Can you drive up Twmbarlwm?

You can go no further – get out and enjoy the scenery. NOTE: There is no vehicle route from the Cwmcarn side of the mountain to the Risca side. The illustration below gives an idea of the paths you can take from the car park to the top. Please visit the website for more information.

Where do you park to walk up Twmbarlwm?

You can start the walk from the parking area, located just to the west of the hill on Cwmcarn Forest Forest Drive. From here it is a short climb to the summit of the hill which stands at a height of 419 m (1,375 ft).

What does cwmcarn mean in Welsh?

valley of the cairn
Morphology: cwm+carn. Phonetic: comb-kharrn. This means “valley of the cairn” – referring to Nant Carn, the stream that flows from the top of the hill in to the Ebbw River.

When did Cwmcarn Scenic Drive open?

21st June
Following significant investment from Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Cwmcarn Forest Drive will re-open its gates on Monday 21st June for the first time in over six years. Just a 10-minute drive from Junction 28 of the M4, you can head for the hills and experience a drive around the spectacular Cwmcarn Forest.