Parc Cwm Darran

Visitors at Parc Cwm Darran
Visitors at parc cwm darran
Parc cwm darran visitor centre
Walking along the path around the lake.
Children around the log circle at parc cwm darran
Performance at the new amphitheatre
Children recording noises at the country park
Walkers walking along the path around the lake
View of the lake from the visitor centre
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A tranquil country park tucked away in the Darran Valley, two miles north of Bargoed. Take an easy stroll along lakeside paths or wander through shady woodlands. Discover sunny wildflower meadows when you follow our short trail through the Cwmllwydrew Meadows Local Nature Reserve. If you like it hear enough not to leave, then don't. We've got a campsite with electric hook ups, hot showers, and washing up facilities: stay the week and explore the area. South Wales is one of the best places for Mountain biking in Europe! A network of cycle paths and scenic trails take you deeper into the historic landscapes of the northern Rhymney Valley. After all that exercise you can take a break in the Lakeside Coffee Shop with a cup of tea and delicious homemade cake and use the Touch Screen interactive games. Visit the odd shaped Powder Store. Part of the former Ogilvie Colliery on which the park is built, it has been restored and is one of the last remaining in Wales, or walk over the unique wooden footbridge at the former Ogilvie Halt. You can also hire an MP3 player to listen to the audio trail around the Lake from the visitor centre. Facilities •Healthy walking route •Waymarked trails •Cycle route •Fishing •Toilets (accessible for people with disabilities - seasonal opening) •Parking •Picnic areas •Campsite (seasonal opening) •Visitor Centre (10.30am to 4pm, April to September, Weekends only in October)* •Café (11am to 4pm, April to September.)* •* Opening times are 10.30 to 4.30 for the Café and Visitor Centre in the school summer holidays.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 10
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Themes

Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Parc Cwm Darran

Parc Cwm Darran

Deri

Bargoed

Glamorgan

Wales

CF81 9NR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.72203°N
-3.28371°W

Route directions

How to get there Location: Google maps By Bus: Service 1 - Bargoed to Merthyr, Service 4 - Bargoed to Tredegar. By bike: Use the Darran Valley cycleway from Bargoed or Fochriw By car: The entrance is midway between Deri and Fochriw (to the north of Bargoed). .

Nearest transport

Coach
6.6 km Lidl
7.2 km Bus Station
8.3 km Inner Bypass
Rail
2.6 km Tir-phil Rail Station
2.8 km Pontlottyn Rail Station
4 km Brithdir Rail Station
Ferry
27.5 km Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal
27.6 km Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
28.4 km Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop
Airport
36.2 km Cardiff International 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

Merthyr Bike Park at Gethin woodland Park. Bryn Bach Country Park Cyfarthfa Castle LLancaiach Fawr Cwm Carn Forest Drive and Visitor centre Caerphilly Castle Parc Penallta Parc Coetir Bargod Big Pit

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island 36.8 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Cold Knap Barry 36.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitmore Bay Barry Island 37.1 km Sea GoodExcellentGoodExcellent
Southerndown 37.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 38.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 10 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 13.5 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 14.7 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 14.7 km

Caerphilly Castle 16.7 km

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 34.5 km

Skenfrith Castle 38 km

The Kymin 42.1 km

Clevedon Court 44.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ystrad Mynach - Senghenydd Dyke - Llanbradach 9.5 km

The Taff Trail: Pontsticill to Cefn Coed 10.1 km

Cefn Yr Ystrad 11.5 km

Trefil - Bryn Oer 11.8 km

B4560 - Chartist Cave - Llangynidr Mountain - B4560 14.4 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 17.7 km

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday 22 May 2025 – Thursday 22 May 2025)

    Hay-on-Wye, England 40.6 km

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Parc Cwm Darran have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Parc Cwm Darran dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parc Cwm Darran? Merthyr Bike Park at Gethin woodland Park. Bryn Bach Country Park Cyfarthfa Castle LLancaiach Fawr Cwm Carn Forest Drive and Visitor centre Caerphilly Castle Parc Penallta Parc Coetir Bargod Big Pit Read more