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.
  • Village with about 500 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 300 feet (90 metres)
  • Description: village in Caerphilly, Wales

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cwmcarn Primary School and Cwmcarn High School.
was a school in the village of Cwmcarn, in South East .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wattsville and Risca.
is a town in the and… is situated 2 miles southeast of Cwmcarn.
is a small village located in the of south-east . is situated 2½ miles southwest of Cwmcarn.
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Latitude
51.63553° or 51° 38′ 8″ north
Longitude
-3.12975° or 3° 7′ 47″ west
Open location code
9C3RJVPC+63
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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”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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

Wales: Highlights

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