The Valleys Regional Park

Parc Rhanbarthol y Cymoedd

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PROJECT OVERVIEW


Cwmcarn Forest has become a haven for people and wildlife since the Forestry Commission started afforesting the area in 1922. Hugely popular, it is home to world-class mountain bike trails and a forest drive as well as spectacular walks.


The project improved access provision to the visitor centre from a car park that is separated by a small valley in order to increase visits to the centre and so enhance its sustainability. In addition the project created and improved various trails with associated environmental improvements, and provision of visitor facilities. Doubled capacity of landscaped car park to generate significant additional revenue for reinvestment. New pre-fabricated steel building on the car park, timber clad to match the environment to provide cycle sales, hire and repair, outdoor equipment sales, small vending/take away operation, showers, changing and toilets for cyclists/walkers and a full compliant DDA wet room for use for site users with disabilities.




VRP ERDF INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDSCAPE PROJECTS

CWMCARN FOREST

PROJECT SPONSORS AND PARTNERS


OUTPUTS



GOOD PRACTICE


The Cwmcarn Supervisory Board was formed during new visitor centre development scheme including members from all local residents associations; Includes Cwmcarn Residents Association, Crosskeys Community Partnership, Local Ward Councillors, Forestry Commission Officers, Local Gwent Police Officers, Council Officers & chaired by CCBC Cabinet Member for Regeneration. This panel met on a bi-monthly basis and was consulted and engaged with during the development and management of the project.

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