Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 24, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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229 m

Cwmcarn — Twrch Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • Parking

Cwmcarn Forest in South Wales consists of two red graded singletrack trails and 2 DH tracks.
Both the singletrack trails contain lots of long technical climbs as well as some …

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346 m

Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch

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Look for the arch to start riding at Cwmcarn, which marks the start of the red-rated Twrch and Cafall trails. Here you'll also find trail maps and information for these …

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1.26 km

Pwca Trail Junction

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If you'd like to follow the blue-rated Pwca trail, this is the point where it peels off to the right, leaving the red-rated Cafall and Twrch trails. It's well signposted …

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4.86 km

Twmbarlwm Hill and Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Twmbarlwm is a 1,375 foot (419 m) hill that is rich in beauty, history and folklore. From the summit, you are afforded wonderful views of the Severn Estuary. There is an Iron Age hill fort on the summit, too.

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8.23 km

Pedalhounds Downhill Step Drops

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A couple of small drops at the bottom of the Pedalhounds DH track after the road lead into a corner down to the stream, where you can join the Cafall …

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8.87 km

Cwmcarn Pond

Highlight • Lake

8.99 km

View of the River and Bird Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

suitable for all abilities

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9.36 km

Cwmcarn Visitor Centre & Café

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Cwmcarn Visitor Centre is located in the Cwmcarn Forest, near the town of Cwmcarn in South Wales. It serves as a hub for outdoor activities and a gateway to the …

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9.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

2.82 km

1.17 km

393 m

277 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

1.97 km

1.57 km

1.21 km

634 m

622 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch – Cwmcarn Pond loop from Abercarn

Cwmcarn — Twrch Mountain Bike Trail

Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch

Pwca Trail Junction

Twmbarlwm Hill and Iron Age hillfort

Pedalhounds Downhill Step Drops

Cwmcarn Pond

View of the River and Bird Sculpture

Cwmcarn Visitor Centre & Café

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