Cwmcarn Forest Drive has been put on the market with the hope it can be established as a top leisure destination - with its own Alpine coaster and a scenic aerial walkway. The Cwmcarn Masterplan aims to establish the forest as a prime national destination, including the construction of the UK’s longest alpine coaster, a scenic aerial walkway, zip wires, and a bungee jump. It is now on the market with global real estate advisor Avison Young, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales and Caerphilly County Borough Council, who are seeking expressions of interest on the future development of the area.
Cwmcarn Forest Drive, a popular mountain biking destination, is A new visitor centre opened in 2006 and an additional £2m investment from Welsh Government enabled further development, including three luxury lodges, landscaping of the lakeside and new footpath links. The site reopened to the public in 2021 following major investment in road resurfacing and the creation of six car parks and three new natural play parks along the seven-mile drive. In 2023 it welcomed 226,000 visitors.
Leo Llewellyn, associate, leisure at Avison Young UK, said: “Cwmcarn Forest Drive is a landmark site, with a history dating back centuries, and it’s one that is brimming with potential. It presents an exceptional opportunity for a development partner to shape the future of an iconic Welsh visitor attraction." Cllr Jamie Pritchard, deputy leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, said: “We wa.
