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General
- A scenic 500-acre site on an old colliery at the Brecon Beacons’ edge
- A five-minute drive to Aberdare and 15 minutes to Penderyn Distillery
- Playgrounds and cafeteria on site; waterfall walks within 30 minutes
If you’re wanting a countryside Welsh holiday close to southern Wales’ mightiest mountain range, settle in for a few days or more at Dare Valley Country Park: this site in Mid Glamorgan sits on top of an old colliery a five-minute drive from the old mining town of Aberdare on the outskirts of the Brecon Beacons.
The whopping 500 acres of space at the park means wanders (among lush valley views) are par for the course, with trails leading off into the countryside straight from the site too. But you might be hard-pressed luring kids away from the two playgrounds (the biggest has a sandpit, slides and swings) or partners from a cafeteria that opens daily for freshly prepped breakfast, lunch and snacks...
If they’re really not keen to come away from this scenic place, bribe them with the mountain biking trails at BikePark Wales, about 20 minutes away. For grownups, golf at a parkland course with manicured meadow lawns and mature oaks is less than a 10-minute drive from the site.
And if you really need to bring out the big guns (for the big folk, that is)? There’s always the lure of a tour and tasting session at Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre (within 15 minutes)… This whisky making centre’s in the southern part of the Brecon Beacons; travelling a touch further (half an hour in all from the site) leads right into the middle of the national park for ambles around green hills.
Open from 01/04/2022 to 17/12/2023
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
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Max. persons: 8 x
One Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
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Features
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 0.7 miles
Bus Station — 4.1 miles
Lidl — 10.1 miles
- Train stations
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Aberdare Rail Station
— 0.7 miles
Cwmbach Rail Station — 2.0 miles
Fernhill Rail Station — 3.1 miles
- Ferry ports
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Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
— 19.7 miles
Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop — 20.2 miles
Channel View Waterbus Stop — 20.9 miles
- Airports
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Cardiff International Airport
— 22.2 miles
Swansea Airport — 27.3 miles
Local attractions
Head about half an hour west of the site into the Brecon Beacons and get to the national park’s waterfall country, home to falls with nicely tongue-tripping names like Sgwd Gwladys (30 minutes’ drive) and Sgwd Yr Eira (35 minutes). The former’s just the place for wild swimming in a deep plunge pool surrounded by woodland...
Drier times are to be had at stately piles about 35 minutes south of the park, including Caerphilly Castle with its massive moat and towers or smaller Castell Coch reconstructed in a fairytale style in the Victorian era by well-known architect William Burgess.
Cardiff (40 minutes away) also has its own castle with renovations by Burgess – head to this swish city for cool concerts and sports events at the Principality Stadium or just check out the boutiques in the Victorian shopping arcades.
For another architecturally intriguing manor home from a different era, the Tudor-style Tredegar House is 45 minutes away from the park.
Must see
- Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre (4.6 miles)
- Brecon Mountain Railway (7.2 miles)
- National Showcaves of Wales (12.6 miles)
National Trust
- Aberdulais Falls (13.9 miles)
- Aberdeunant (26.0 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
Dare Valley Country Park cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.
The remainder is payable direct to Dare Valley Country Park on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does Dare Valley Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dare Valley Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dare Valley Country Park? Head about half an hour west of the site into the Brecon Beacons and get to the national park’s waterfall country, home to falls with nicely tongue-tripping names like Sgwd Gwladys (30 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dare Valley Country Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dare Valley Country Park? From £21.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
