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
3
30
5
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)
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Reservoir 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)
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1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (ensuite)
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroomDimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 78 (GBP 78)
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Reservoir View 1 bedroom camping pod
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 1 bedroomDimensions: 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 views & helpful staff, with clean facilities & fire pits. Good for walks in Brecon Beacons. Some find the walk to amenities a bit far, especially from the streamside spots. WiFi can be a bit patchy.
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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.
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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
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Loved how much space there was, good location, staff were friendly.…
Stream Side unpowered grass tent site
Liked Loved how much space there was, good location, staff were friendly.
Disliked Toilet and shower facilities could be better and cleaner
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Amazing place, Friendly staff, clean and tidy facilities.
Reservoir View unpowered grass tent site
Liked Amazing view to hill, gorgeous reserver, nice caffe, very quiet place. Clean facilities, play ground for kids.
Disliked Poor wifi, but that’s understandable
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Great site good facilities
Powered grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked Great place friendly staff good park for my little girl and could watch her from the camper van went on the steam train up the road and the views are out of this world
Disliked Patchy WiFi
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Great campsite, chill, nice stream running through the middle, great showers…
Stream Side unpowered grass tent site
Liked Great campsite, chill, nice stream running through the middle, great showers
Disliked The walk up the hill..
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Scenic Location Nice little play area for the kids Good activities on site.…
Powered grass and gravel motorhome site
Liked Scenic Location
Nice little play area for the kids
Good activities on site.
Disliked The Sheep are very loud and annoying! But fun at the same time, remember to bring ear plugs ;)
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Camp site location was excellent (weather was not so great during our…
Reservoir View unpowered grass tent site
Liked Camp site location was excellent (weather was not so great during our trip, but that's not there fault). Excellent range of onsite activities, staff were friendly and helpful. Washing up area very close, and free ranging sheep on the site. Fire pit for each pitch. Hiking in the area was great. My boy enjoyed the little play area and rope swing.
We tried gorge walking whilst there which was a lot of fun. He also took part in digital disconnection. Despite standing up paddle boarding being cancelled due to the weather, he said he would like to do it again. He had a lot of fun.
We really enjoyed our stay, and hope to return next year.
Disliked The only thing I could pick on would be the shower facilities. When large groups are camping or activities busy, the shower area is difficult to use/can get messy. You just have to pick your times right to use the area. For me it was a small problem.
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Good shower facilities with lockers, EV charging on site, staffed reception with…
Reservoir View unpowered grass tent site
Liked Good shower facilities with lockers, EV charging on site, staffed reception with shop, friendly staff, WiFi, level pitches, nearby walks around the reservoir.
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Great site but needs more attention to detail regarding cleanliness.
Reservoir View unpowered grass tent site
Liked Lovely flat pitches
Great views
WiFi but was a little temperamental in parts of the site but most definitely better than nothing.
Fire bins provided
Disliked Campers bathrooms ie toilets and showers a heck of a trek from the camp pitches and the facilities were mucky and didn't seem to be cleaned on any of the days we were their.
The bins were not emptied and the pile got ridiculous
To the point it was obstructing the fire extinguisher point.
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From the manager: Dear Reviewer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent stay. We appreciate you highlighting the lovely flat pitches, great views, and the availability of Wi-Fi.
I wanted to address a couple of points you raised in your review. Regarding cleanliness, while the weekend's bad weather certainly presents challenges in keeping facilities spotless, I can assure you that cleaning was carried out at least twice daily throughout your stay. Unfortunately, muddy footprints can quickly give a different impression, despite our cleaning efforts.
Concerning the bins, we acknowledge that the main bin was quite full due to the bank holiday. However, all other bins around the site were emptied daily.
Finally, in response to your comment about the distance to the shower block, we do have two distinct camping areas. The streamside pitches, where you stayed, are indeed in a beautiful, secluded location close to the river but are further from the facilities. For a shorter walk to the shower block, our Reservoir view camping spots are located closer and also offer stunning panoramic views. We encourage guests to consider this option when booking if proximity to the facilities is a priority.
We hope you otherwise enjoyed the location and value for money during your stay and perhaps might consider our Reservoir view pitches for a future visit.
Sincerely,
The Dolygaer Team
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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.82147°N
3.36583°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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?
Read moreCamping 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 $37.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.