Wales
Caerphilly County Borough
Abercarn

Cwmcarn

Cwmcarn is a village situated in the in south , in the historic boundaries of . It grew with 19th-century coal mining, but is now known for its extensive mature forestry and greenery, that attract thousands of visitors and mountain biking enthusiasts each year.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Cwmcarn Primary School and Cwmcarn High School.

School
Photo: Jaggery, CC BY-SA 2.0.

School
was a school in the village of Cwmcarn, in South East . The school taught years 7–13. There were approximately 400 students attending CHS, including the 6th form, prior to its closure.

Library
Photo: Jaggery, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wattsville and Risca.

Village
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is a small village in the , eight miles north west of , built in the 20th century for accommodation for mine workers.

Town
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is a town in the and within the historic boundaries of in south-east Wales. It is split into two communities; East and West. is situated 2 miles southeast of Cwmcarn.

Village
Photo: Roger Cornfoot, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a small village located in the of south-east . It is part of the district of Caerphilly within the historic boundaries of . is situated 2½ miles southwest of Cwmcarn.

Cwmcarn

Latitude
51.63554° or 51° 38′ 8″ north
Longitude
-3.12975° or 3° 7′ 47″ west
Population
500
Elevation
302 feet (92 metres)
Open location code
9C3RJVPC+63
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5818535130
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
2651653
Wiki­data ID
Q5197235
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Welsh—“Cwmcarn” goes by many names.
  • Basque: “Cwmcarn”
  • Dutch: “Cwmcarn”
  • French: “Cwmcarn”
  • Galician: “Cwmcarn”
  • Irish: “Cwm-carn”
  • Japanese: “クムカルン”
  • Welsh: “Cwm-carn”
  • Welsh: “Cwmcarn”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Pontywaun and Gwyddon.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Cwmcarn Institute & Village Hall and Cwmcarn Memorial Gardens.

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