Links & accommodation
| Drop off cafe - perfect for after a session www.dropoffcafe.com | |
| Mojo - Nuff said www.mojo.co.uk | |
| Forestry Commission www.forestry.gov.uk/wales | |
| Fox gear www.foxhead.com | |
| PS Cycles - Top local bike shop www.pscycles.co.uk | |
| Refresh - South Wales Web designer who built this site www.refreshcreative.com and his small laptops and pink laptops site | |
| Dirt Mag - Mountainbike Magazine www.dirtmag.co.uk | |
| Cwmcarn Forest www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk |
Accomodation
Below is a list of local campsites and B&B’s.
Campsites
Cwmcarn Forest Campsite
Tel: 01495 272001
Located just a few hundred yards from the trails, this is the closest you’ll get! Bike wash and café on site. Get out of bed, go ride!
Pen y Fan Campsite
Tel: 01495 226636
Web: www.penyfancaravanpark.co.uk
Only about 10 minutes up the valley from Cwmcarn.
B&B’s
The Stables Tel:01495243888 Literally 10 minutes round the corner in Newbridge, these guy's have been reccommended by a number of rider's. With a self contained apartment which sleeps up to 4 people, plus a separate house with 4 double rooms. You can keep your bikes inside too, which is nice. For more info, give them a call, with prices from £25.00 a night per person for bed and breakfast.
Awen B&B
Tel: 01495 244615
Web: www.awenbandb.com
Located in Abercarn so you'll be less than 10 minutes from the trails. Nestled in a peaceful spot high on a hillside overlooking the Ebbw Valley, Awen Vegetarian Bed and Breakfast offers a taste of historic Wales.Breakfast menus include a hearty cooked Welsh breakfast of vegetarian sausages, eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast, marmalade, jams, cereals, fresh fruit salad, yoghurt and freshly baked bread. Vegan and gluten free diets are also catered for. Lunch boxes can be provided and evening meals are our speciality.
Safe Haven Lodges
Web:www.safehavenlodges.co.uk Tel: 01495271225 Traditional imported Finnish Log Cabins, beautifully constructed with quality furnishings in a spectacular valley setting with mountain and stream views. The log cabins are located in Wattsville only 7 or 8 minutes from Cwmcarn. Within easy reach of walking routes, the Brecon Beacons and many great attractions in South Wales. There are also countryside walks within the grounds for all the family. We are members of the Caerphilly Tourism Association. As well as individual parking areas there are also secure lock ups available for guest bringing their mountain bikes.
SunnybankB&B Tel: 07747636377 A 5 bedroom house set in 2 acres of land adjacent to the Sirhowy Country Walk. Located 2 miles from Cwmcarn Forest Drive and very close to the canal path. The house is biker friendly offering plenty of storage and wash down facilities. We offer single and double room accommodation. Whilst the property is set in a quiet rural area, it is also located not far from Risca Town. We have internet access plus a private reception room with Sky TV for all guests.
Westwood Villa Guest House
Tel: 01495 272650 / Mobile 07841 564627
South Wales Cwmcarn Holiday Let
Tel: 01753 852 572 / Mobile 07925 380 517
Web: www.cwmcarn.webeden.co.uk
Self Catered Accommodation





