About Cwmcarn Forest
Explore woodland trails and enjoy picnic spots at this accessible forest park near Newport, complete with parking, toilets, a restaurant and welcoming facilities for wheelchair users.
What's nearby
- Forest Drive Play Park 200m away
- Raven´s Cafe 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Lovely scenery whether driving, cycling or walking. There is a 7 mile forest drive and multiple cycle trails of varying levels. Climbing to Twmbarlam provides stunning views.
· via Google
We were looking for a forest location with plenty of dog walks. We stayed for one night in our campervan. The hardstanding electric pitches were generous size. Close to facilities block if required but we were self contained. We did take a look and they were spotlessly clean. The site has a coded gate and was very quiet and peaceful. The location of the site was outstanding. If you want incredible scenery, plenty of walks or are a keen mountain biker you couldn’t ask for more. Plenty of play areas nearby for kids, crystal clear water, cafe, plenty of bins on route. We look forward to returning and experience it again the summer. It would have been perfect if the forest drive was included for those camping.
· via Google
Lovely little campsite. Very clean, has a kitchen with kettle, 2 sinks, microwave, 2 hobs and a freezer. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
· via Google
Great site right by the visitors Centre. Perfect for MTB and walking. Good bike shop/workshop within walking distance. Would give it 5* but no phone signal at the campsite...not always a bad thing, but frustrating if you are planning your trip on the fly and an up-to-date weather forecast is handy in Wales 😂 You can get signal in the visitors Centre car park a short walk away...
· via Google
Visitors say this forest offers beautiful views, well-maintained walking and mountain biking trails, and designated BBQ areas. They also highlight the reasonable parking fees and the clean, comfortable lodges and camping facilities. Guests mention the cafe provides good value food and drinks, and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Newport, NP11 7FA Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (249 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Caerphilly