Monday, 24 February 2014

Cwmcarn Forest Drive

Two more mountain bike trails are open at Cwmcarn Forest Drive!

Cafall  and a new downhill trail (presumably no name yet,) have been added to the Twrch Trail and Y Mynydd downhill trail.  These routes are part of the Cognation project which has heavily invested in mountain biking in South Wales over the past three years.

South Wales is now one of the leading places to ride in the UK.

A lone biker on a misty Gelligaer Common


"With the addition of the new cross country and downhill trails, Cwmcarn is sure to be on most bikers must-ride list, ensuring South Wales remains one of the top mountain biking destinations."
                                                                         Peter Cloke, Forest Dist Mgr. Natural Resources Wales


As well as mountain biking, there are picnic sites and opportunities for walkers, with glorious views over the welsh valleys.  One special walk takes you to the historic site of Twmbarlwm with all its mystery and charm.  The lower your starting point on the mountain, the harder the cardiac workout to get there.  Or park in the top car park and after a short uphill slope, its flat all the way, across the crest of the ridge.

Cwmcarn Forest site also offers glamping, a lake and visitor's centre for those all important mementoes.


http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/cwmcarnforest/content/welcome

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