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General
- Adventure-focused stays at an activity centre in the Brecon Beacons
- Off the Pontsticill reservoir within 15 mins’ drive of Merthyr Tydfil
- Gorge walking, paddleboarding, climbing and caving organised from site
It’s all go go go at Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer, in the south of the Brecon Beacons National Park with an activity centre specialising in getting folk out into the open air… adventures range from gorge walking, paddleboarding and climbing to caving, kayaking and bushcraft at this spot surrounded the Welsh hills.
Being in the Beacons, the site’s also rather pretty: it sits off the Pontsticill reservoir in one of Wales’ most naturally lush areas. That’s not to say it’s in the middle of nowhere, however – a couple of pubs are about a five-minute drive away, with a couple more five minutes further. The nearest shop is less than 10 minutes away, and it's also 20 in the car to the former industrial town of Merthyr Tydfil for restaurants, bowling and a cinema.
If you’d rather stick to soaking up the scenery, rent bikes from the site and set off on the trails of BikePark Wales at the Gethin Woodland Centre a 25-minute drive away or head off to hike one of Wales' most well-known peaks, Pen y Fan, under an hour by foot. (You can also practise archery and build rafts at this park, for restful times afterwards.)
For a gentler way to see the sights, the Brecon Mountain Railway starts 10 minutes’ drive away on its run north from Pant along the whole of the Pontsticill reservoir, then on to the Pentwyn reservoir before stopping in Torpantau… and with excellent views the whole way.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Entertainment and activities are available between 05/01 and 31/12.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
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.
The camping areas are 254m from the carpark and wheelbarrows are available to help you carry your items to your pitch.
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Max. persons: 4 x
Pitch size: Min 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Ground type: Grass

Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 10.0m width x 20.0m length (32.8ft width x 65.6ft length) Calculated area: 200.0m² (2152.8ft²)
Bedrooms: 1

Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 12.0m width x 6.0m length (39.4ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)
Bedrooms: 3

Max. persons: 10 x
Dimensions: 10.0m width x 20.0m length (32.8ft width x 65.6ft length) Calculated area: 200.0m² (2152.8ft²)
Bedrooms: 2

Max. persons: 8 x
Dimensions: 10.0m width x 20.0m length (32.8ft width x 65.6ft length) Calculated area: 200.0m² (2152.8ft²)
Bedrooms: 2

Max. persons: 14 x
Dimensions: 20.0m width x 50.0m length (65.6ft width x 164.0ft length) Calculated area: 1000.0m² (10763.9ft²)
Bedrooms: 12

Reviews
Friendly and helpful staff.
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The location is absolutely beautiful! With rolling hills, nearby stream, …
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Beautiful location. Very long walk to the car to unpack.
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Loads to do with excellent staff, Amazing views and very central
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Laid back, peaceful site
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Features
Coronavirus
Activities/entertainment run in smaller groups
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: one group at a time
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Distance markers in shared facilities
Hand sanitising stations
More frequent emptying of bins
No cash accepted on site
Removal of soft furnishings (e.g. decorative cushions)
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
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
Remote location
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
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Fishing nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 5.3 miles
Lidl — 6.0 miles
Inner Bypass — 7.4 miles
- Train stations
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Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station
— 5.3 miles
Rhymney Rail Station — 5.4 miles
Pontlottyn Rail Station — 6.4 miles
- Ferry ports
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Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal
— 24.4 miles
Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop — 24.7 miles
Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop — 25.2 miles
- Airports
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Cardiff International Airport
— 29.3 miles
Local attractions
Keen on investigating south Wales' industrial heritage? Set off to Cyfarthfa Castle (20 minutes’ drive) for a mansion belonging to the Crawshays, the family who owned the old Cyfarthfa Ironworks, or head further (45 minutes) to the aristocratic Bute clan's Castell Coch, a fairytale building designed by architect William Burgess.
Visitors to the area can also turn back time to the 1600s at the National Trust’s Tredegar House (50 minutes) while meandering around a Charles II-era mansion and gardens. Treat yourself to a tipple afterwards as a reward for being so cultural at the Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre, where tastings of the famed Welsh whisky as well as chocolate-making classes can be had 25 minutes’ drive from the park.
If the wild’s where you want to be, Horseshoe Falls in the Beacons is 40 minutes’ drive away for walks beside water, and the popular market towns of Crickhowell and Brecon are the same distance if you’d rather ply pretty high streets.
For fab scenery a little further on, Sirhowy Valley Country Park is 50 minutes away.
Must see
- Brecon Mountain Railway (1.7 miles)
- Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre (7.7 miles)
- Big Pit: National Coal Museum (11.7 miles)
National Trust
- Aberdulais Falls (20.2 miles)
- Skenfrith Castle (24.8 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 | ||
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Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | Anytime |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
On-site accommodation | ||
Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | Anytime |
Depart by: | 10 a.m. |
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
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. Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsVideo
- Does Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer? Keen on investigating south Wales' industrial heritage? Set off to Cyfarthfa Castle (20 minutes’ drive) for a mansion belonging to the Crawshays, the family who owned the old Cyfarthfa Ironworks, or head … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability