Cwmcarn Forest Walks and Mountain Biking
This large country park has miles of fantastic walking and cycling trails to explore. There are 2 fabulous singletrack mountain bike trails with testing climbs, swooping descents and demanding technical sections. There are 6 walks of varying lengths and difficulty - more information can be found from the visitor centre.
The route below starts at the visitor centre and follows a series of peaceful woodland trails through the park.
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Cwmcarn Forest Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Cwmcarn Forest Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Cwmcarn Forest OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Cwmcarn Forest Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The well known local peak of Twmbarlwm lies within the forest. You can climb to the hill summit from the visitor centre and explore an Iron Age hillfort while enjoying wonderful views over South Wales to the Bristol Channel.
The epic Cambrian Way passes the forest. The long distance waymarked route runs for nearly 300 miles through the Brecon Beacons, the Cambrian Mountains and Snowdonia before finishing on the North Wales coast at Conwy.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Cwmcarn Forest Drive visitor centre The new visitor centre, which opened at the end of 2007, has much improved facilities and is a good viewing point for the end of mountain biking trail.
Twmbarlwm Hill Fort. Twmbarlwm is an easy climb from the Cwmcarn Forest Drive and has some of the best views in South Wales
A giant sculpture in the forest, Cwmcarn Forest Drive
Nant Carn
The highest point on the Cwmcarn Forest Drive
The silent forester, Forest Drive
A sharp bend in road, Forest Drive
