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Dare Valley Country Park

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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; walk to a family bike park

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. Within the country park, make your way to the Dare Valley Gravity Family Bike Park, which has uplift services. You might also 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.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice site, clan facilities

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Chloe H. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Nice location for walks, dog friendly, good facilities & had a hair dryer which was a bonus.

Disliked: 4 full over flowing bins, rubbish everywhere - I was only there for one night and this was a let down

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well presented site with good facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Darren C. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Lovely country park. Bike trails are fun for kids. Play areas great. Sheltered site with views up to hills. Good size pitches. Easy to use Electricity points. Water points close by. Screened bin store. Well presented toilet block, showers warm. Hot hot washing up water. Good space and clothes washing facilities.

Disliked: Shower water pressure could be better. But nice temperature control. Some Campers not leaving facilities as they find them. Some Campers did not keep toilets locked or gate locked to utilise the coded entry.

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Toilet block was modern with a disabled and family bathroom. Brilliant play ground…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch

Liked: Toilet block was modern with a disabled and family bathroom. Brilliant play ground and bike track across the road. A nice small site.

Disliked: Toilet block could be cleaner especially the family bathroom (which also had no soap dispenser or toilet roll). Baby change table was dirty so we didn't use that to change our newborn. Water pressure for the showers especially in the family bathroom was poor. Details for getting there, checking in and local activities were lacking detail.

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Peaceful spacious park, decent facilities, waste area messy.

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Edward S. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: A very pleasant and peaceful location, spacious pitches, facilities clean and had spacious showers(but only 3 in ladies). Handy to have cafe and visitor centre on site. Plenty of things for families to do. Easy to walk into Aberdare.

Disliked: The rubbish area was overflowing, and no options for recycling. People on the site didn't keep their dogs on leads or were taking them beside the hedge behind units to do their business. Would recommend having a warden there to keep a closer eye on things. Also some clear signs about dogs, there is plenty of lovely open space beside the campsite for exercising them.

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Will certainly go again

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Lyn C. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch

Liked: Love the site facilities great water showers lovely and hot also washing up facilities great washing machines

Disliked: The rubbish area was a terrible mess was told Biffa did not empty bins paper and rubbish all around area

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Pitches were great. Food was really good, especially the breakfast.…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Steve H. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Pitches were great. Food was really good, especially the breakfast.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Glenn L. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Beautiful setting, spotlessly clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site friendly staff, big pitches, clean wash facilities

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Rachel H. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch

Liked: Pitches were well spaced out, bathrooms were spacious and clean too. Check in was nice and easy, where there have a selection of light refreshments, ice cream sausage rolls inclusive. Beautiful and quiet scenery and very friendly helpful staff. Will definitely go back.

Disliked: Unfortunately we only booked for one night and didn't get any time to explore but it's grounds are extensive and lots of activities which are separate from the touring park but great for an active family, there are no dislikes! There was no WiFi signal but it wasn't a problem for us

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Facilities generally good…

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Jeff R. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch

Liked: Facilities generally good

Disliked: No details given of where to find water, empty loo etc. No seat in showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site. Good facil. We will be back!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

David R. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Great facilities, superb walks, very safe and secure. Level pitches.

Disliked: Could do with a grey waste drop. This is all that is missing.

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Features

Dogs allowed

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet 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 Peaceful 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Disabled facilities Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Dare Valley Country Park

Aberdare

Glamorgan

Wales

CF44 7RG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.71267°N
-3.46943°W

Route directions

If you are using a satnav, please use the postcode CF44 7PS.

Nearest transport

Coach

1.2 mi Bus Station

4.5 mi Bus Station

10.5 mi Lidl

Rail

1.1 mi Aberdare Rail Station

2.5 mi Cwmbach Rail Station

3.6 mi Fernhill Rail Station

Ferry

20.1 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop

20.6 mi Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop

20.8 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal

Airport

22.4 mi Cardiff International Airport

26.8 mi Swansea Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberafan	17.1 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Trecco Bay Porthcawl	18.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl	18.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Rest Bay Porthcawl	18.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southerndown	19.3 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 4.2 mi

Brecon Mountain Railway 7.4 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 12.2 mi

Aberdulais Falls 13.4 mi

Caerphilly Castle 14.2 mi

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 13.5 mi

Aberdeunant 25.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Treherbert to Aberdare 4 mi

Pontneddfechan - Hepste Waterfalls - Pontneddfechan 5.7 mi

Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 6.2 mi

Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 7.1 mi

Waterfall Circuit 7.1 mi

Local events

Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Crickhowell, Powys 16.5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the Gravity Bike Park instead.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Cycling is not allowed within the caravan site area.

No washing line other than those suspended from a caravan window for drying clothes are allowed.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	6:30 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	6:30 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Dare Valley Country Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.