CaerphillyWelcome to Caerphilly - the BIG heart of Southern Wales

See the South Wales valleys
See the South Wales valleys
....take a look at the new video of the valleys
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Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2010 out now!
Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2010 out now!

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Escape to... 5 - 8 mile circular walks in Caerphilly County Borough
Escape to... 5 - 8 mile circular walks in Caerphilly County Borough
The 'Escape to...' series of walks encompasses the whole County Borough of Caerphilly, with a range of walks from 5 - 8.5 miles.
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Stride Out on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk
Stride Out on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk

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Stride Out on the Sirhowy Valley Ridgeway Walk
Stride Out on the Sirhowy Valley Ridgeway Walk

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Stride Out on The Raven Walk
Stride Out on The Raven Walk

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Wisdom & Walks....in the valleys of South Wales
Wisdom & Walks....in the valleys of South Wales

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Loops and Links
Loops and Links

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Special Offers
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Upcoming Events

February 2010

Latest Event  13  Feb  2010 
Farmer's Market


Latest Event  15  Feb  2010  - 19  Feb  2010 
Crime and Punishment


Latest Event  15  Feb  2010  - 19  Feb  2010 
Half-Term activities at The Winding house


Latest Event  28  Feb  2010  - 28  Feb  2009 
African drumming sessions at Cwmcarn Forest




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Croeso - Welcome

Located in the heart of Southern Wales and only 20 minutes drive from Wales' capital city -Cardiff. The stunning Brecon Beacons National Park is on the doorstep, making the county borough of Caerphilly the ideal location for a short break.

80% of the land is countryside, making the county borough of Caerphilly a playground for outdoors activities. Visitors can discover walking trails and paths that meander along the contours of the Welsh hills, offering breathtaking scenery. For the more adventurous there's abseiling, quad biking, horse riding, canoeing, orienteering, survival skills, archery and clay shooting.

Use this website to explore and enjoy Caerphilly and the surrounding area before you visit.

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Get Out - Go Country!

So much to see and do!
If you have not had the pleasure of visiting this region before, you will not know that:

  • Caerphilly County Borough has a strong and proud heritage, just like the magnificent Caerphilly Castle, Wales' largest castle.
  • Encircled by mountains and blessed with beautiful lakes, Caerphilly is an area of outstanding natural beauty - a paradise for lovers of nature and the great outdoors.
  • Caerphilly County Borough is exhilirating for people who love an active life. See the local wildlife on a quad bike, mountain bike, horse or on foot.
  • Excellent locally produced food is available in abundance, we even have our own world famous cheese celebrated during the annual Big Cheese festival.
  • To complete the perfect picture there's an excellent selection of accommodation to choose from.