2021

ST2392 : Weatherworn signpost, Cwmcarn Forest Drive

taken 3 years ago, near to Pontywaun, Caerphilly/Caerffili, Wales

Weatherworn signpost, Cwmcarn Forest Drive
Weatherworn signpost, Cwmcarn Forest Drive
At stopping point 7.
This signpost is for the Cambrian Way, a long distance footpath from Cardiff to the North Wales coast.
To the right the path ascends steeply to Twmbarlwm, the highest peak in the area.
Cwmcarn Forest Drive :: ST2493

The Cwmcarn Forest Drive is operated by National Resources Wales and Caerphilly County Borough Council.

The drive reopened in June 2021 following six years closure due to the felling of approximately 160,000 trees that were infected with Phytophthora ramorum, commonly known as larch disease. New trees, including a mixture of native and broadleaf species, have been planted to start the regeneration of those parts that were once ancient woodland.

The drive has been resurfaced and the stopping places refurbished.

For a small charge you can drive for 7 miles through spectacular mixed woodlands with breathtaking views.
There are 7 stopping places on the drive with detailed information boards, wood sculptures, barbecues and children's play areas.
Starting in the Nant Carn Valley at a height of around 180m, the road rises to 354m giving easy walking access to Mynydd Henllys and Twmbarlwm at 419m.


Creative Commons Licence [Some Rights Reserved]   © Copyright Robin Drayton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
Geographical Context: Woodland, Forest Long Distance Path: Cambrian Way other tags: Signpost Cwmcarn Forest Drive Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
1:50,000 Modern Day Landranger(TM) Map © Crown Copyright
+
1:50,000 Modern Day Landranger(TM) Map © Crown Copyright
TIP: Click the map for more Large scale mapping
Grid Square
ST2392, 40 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Robin Drayton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 16 July, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 20 July, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 23788 92880 [1m precision]
WGS84: 51:37.7730N 3:6.1475W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 23788 92880
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
Clickable map
+
NW N NE
W Go E
SW S SE
Image Type (about): geograph 
This page has been viewed about 33 times
You are not logged in login | register