Visitor Centre Opening Times
Open every day 9:00am – 5:00pm except a 4.30pm close on a Friday during the winter time.
Closed over the Christmas and New Year period from 25th December until 2nd January.
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Opening Times
1st March – 31st October, 10am – 6pm (Last entry 4pm)
1st November – End of February, Weekends only, 10am – 4pm (Last entry 2pm)
Car £8
Mini bus (1-16 seater) £15
Coach (17+ seater) £30
Motorbike £4
For more information on the Forest Drive, please visit our designated webpage which includes a list of FAQs – click here
Car Park
£1 for 2 hours or £3 all day
Directions
By Road – please refer to the below map
As you approach Cwmcarn Forest, please follow the signage for the site, as Satellite Navigation Systems will direct you to a local housing estate.
Public Transport
Bus
The most convenient bus stops are on Silver Street situated on Twyncarn Road in Pontywaun. These are on the main entrance road to Cwmcarn Forest.
Caerphilly County Borough bus timetables can be found here
Caerphilly County Borough bus and train map
Train
The nearest train station is Crosskeys, approximately a 15 minute walk from the Visitor Centre.
