Trail Centre

    Cwmcarn Forest

    Cwmcarn, Caerphilly, Wales, Wales
    3 Trails
    15.5 km

    Riding Disciplines

    Cross-Country
    Downhill
    Open daily

    Facilities

    Uplift
    Café
    Parking
    Shop

    Cwmcarn Forest, run by Caerphilly County Borough Council, has three mountain bike trails (another coming soon): two red 'difficult' trails and one 'extreme' downhill trail. Trails are free to ride and open all year. Raven's Café in the visitor centre currently serves a limited menu, and there is a gift shop.

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    Trail Difficulty

    Mixed Difficulty

    Red
    Orange (Bike Park)

    Red

    Difficult singletrack with steep sections, technical rock, roots, drops and jumps for proficient riders.

    Orange (Bike Park)

    Bike park grade for purpose-built downhill, freeride and jump trails with mandatory features. Not a progression from the singletrack grades (Forestry England).

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Cwmcarn Forest is best suited for experienced riders. The trails here are more technical and challenging. Beginners should consider starting at a location with green or blue trails.

    Cwmcarn Forest offers trails ranging from Red to Orange (Bike Park) difficulty. This gives riders a good variety of terrain to explore regardless of skill level.