Villages · South Wales
Cwmcarn
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Cwmcarn — a village in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crosskeys · 1.7 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Cwmcarn is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of Abercarn. It is situated in the NP11 postcode area. The village is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to the scenic landscapes of the surrounding region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6362, -3.1304
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Abercarn
- Postcode
- NP11 7NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Crosskeys — 1.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651653 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cwmcarn War Memorial and surrounding railings
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Cross Keys Quarry
Climbing & bouldering crags · 0.6 km
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Visitor Centre
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Trinity Congregational Church and attached Sunday School
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite
Campsites · 1.3 km
Abercarn War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Medart
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
St Luke's Church
Historic churches · 1.4 km
St Luke's Church
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Mynydd Y Lan
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Medart
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Twrch Trail
Mountain bike trails · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Cwmcarn War Memorial and surrounding railings
Cwmcarn War Memorial and surrounding railings — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales
Cross Keys Quarry
Cross Keys Quarry — a climbing crag in wales south.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South Wales
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Visitor Centre
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Trinity Congregational Church and attached Sunday School
Trinity Congregational Church and attached Sunday School — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Abercarn War Memorial
Abercarn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cwmcarn
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
CRAI Scout Activity Centre
CRAI Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Cafés · South Wales
Fourteen Locks Canal Centre
Fourteen Locks Canal Centre — a café in wales south.
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Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
More places in this region
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cwmcarn?
- Cwmcarn is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP11 7NB), in the parish of Abercarn.
- What is Cwmcarn?
- Cwmcarn — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Cwmcarn?
- The nearest railway station is Crosskeys, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP11 7NB.
- How do I get to Cwmcarn?
- The nearest railway station is Crosskeys, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP11 7NB.