Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
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- 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
Campground type
- The campground/park 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/motorcycles at the site. 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 campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- The camping areas are 254m from the carpark and wheelbarrows are available to help you carry your items to your pitch. The maximum vehicle height allowed is 11ft.
Languages spoken
English
Site types & availability
Stream Side unpowered grass tent site
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 4m width × 4m depth
Calculated area: 16m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 18 (GBP 18)
View prices & bookReservoir View unpowered grass tent site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 7m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 49m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 22 (GBP 22)
View prices & book1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (ensuite)
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroom
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 78 (GBP 78)
View prices & bookReservoir View 1 bedroom camping pod
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed 1 bedroom
Dimensions: 26.2ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 180 (GBP 180)
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Reviews
85% would recommend this campground to a friend
79% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spots by the creek/reservoir & friendly staff. Good value, activities & parking. Some found loos/showers not perfectly clean, long walks to facilities, or iffy Wi-Fi. Still a lovely, peaceful outdoor escape.
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Clean, great activities for families, good facilities.
Reservoir View unpowered grass tent site
Liked Everything!!
Disliked Just a suggestion: the showers need a shelf to place clothes and toiletries, please!
Take earplugs as the sheep are a bit noisy.
Recommend to friends Visit again
All perfect…
Reservoir View unpowered grass tent site
Liked All perfect
Recommend to friends Visit again
Just breathtaking and beautiful.
3 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
Liked The location and setting. It’s beautiful and quiet.
Disliked Nothing. The Cottage was just perfect for our adult family of five.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice spot, we would return.
Stream Side unpowered grass tent site
Liked Nice Stream-side area for small tents, excellent parking capacity with well marked bays. Super friendly lady in the Cafe! WiFi available at the cafe, as well as morning coffee and bacon rolls
Disliked It seems a soil pipe is leaking across the path down to the stream-side camp area. Not very nice to walk through it especially due to the smell
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Lovely lady dealing with check in and also the cafe service. Relaxed…
Reservoir View unpowered grass tent site
Liked Lovely lady dealing with check in and also the cafe service. Relaxed site. Really out of the way feel of the setting. Warm shower and clean loos.
Disliked Couple of extra 'formal' paths from car parking to pitches would have been a welcome addition.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Scenic with nice staff and great firepits!…
Reservoir View unpowered grass tent site
Liked Scenic with nice staff and great firepits!
Disliked Too closely pitched, felt like sardines, noisy site and “reservoir view” definitely did not have any view of the reservoir which was very disappointing
Toilets could have been cleaner and only shower curtains not doors
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Loved it. Beautiful spot. Only thing that lets it down is the…
Powered grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked Loved it. Beautiful spot. Only thing that lets it down is the municipal type shower block.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Super flexible on check in and out. Great location.…
Stream Side unpowered grass tent site
Liked Super flexible on check in and out. Great location.
Disliked Hard walk from camping field to toilet block, uneven and hard to do in the dark. Gate hard to lift to open and close.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful site, helpful staff and great location & facilities. Good value.…
Reservoir View unpowered grass tent site
Liked Beautiful site, helpful staff and great location & facilities.
Good value.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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Reservoir View unpowered grass tent site
Liked The site was clean and well maintained. Staff were super friendly and helpful, facilities were great & the views were amazing!
Disliked N/A
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Dolygaer
Pontsticill
Pontsticill
Glamorgan
Wales
CF48 2UR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.82147°N
3.36583°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Aberafan | 40.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 44.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 44.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Rest Bay Porthcawl | 44.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Southerndown | 44.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Brecon Mountain Railway 2.7 km
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 12.4 km
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 18.8 km
Blaenavon Ironworks 19.6 km
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 20 km
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 32.6 km
Skenfrith Castle 39.9 km
Cwmmau Farmhouse 42.2 km
Aberdeunant 43.9 km
The Kymin 46.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Torpantau - Neuadd Reservoirs - Torpantau 2 km
Pont Blaen y glyn - Craig y Fan Ddu - Nant Caerfanel - Pont Blaen y glyn 2.6 km
The Taff Trail: Pontsticill to Cefn Coed 2.7 km
Torpantau - Graig Fan Las - Craig Cwareli 2.8 km
Cefn Yr Ystrad 3.7 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 14 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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 caravan Arrive: noon – 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 $37.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.