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Cwmcarn Pond – Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch loop from Risca

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Cwmcarn Pond – Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch loop from Risca

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Cwmcarn Pond – Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch loop from Risca

01:23

11.3km

360m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Parking

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729 m

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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4.31 km

Cwmcarn Pond

Highlight • Lake

4.43 km

View of the River and Bird Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

suitable for all abilities

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4.82 km

Cwmcarn Visitor Centre & Café

Highlight • Cafe

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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4.90 km

Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch

Highlight • Rest Area

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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5.02 km

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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7.70 km

View of Pontywain

Highlight • Viewpoint

mostly good large track .

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.69 km

2.18 km

1.89 km

451 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

2.18 km

1.35 km

949 m

922 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 6 July

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Cwmcarn Pond – Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch loop from Risca

Twmbarlwm Hill and Iron Age hillfort

Cwmcarn Pond

View of the River and Bird Sculpture

Cwmcarn Visitor Centre & Café

Cwmcarn Trailhead Arch

Cwmcarn — Twrch Mountain Bike Trail

View of Pontywain

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