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
Site type
Tourist board rating
- 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
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
A lekker, neat, peaceful spot with big, flat pitches. Guests rave about the top-notch facilities, especially the clean, modern ablutions, and the friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful countryside, great for walks/cycling, and near attractions. Kids love the playgrounds and bike fun. On-site cafe's got good grub at fair prices.
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Excellent Site, but could be in better shape and under control
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful landscape,enough Space, very friendly staff in the cafe
Disliked No Daily Cleaning on the Facilities, Dirty Walls, Crying People on the ground at 10 pm,
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Lovely place people was nice Showers hot and very clean will stay…
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely place people was nice
Showers hot and very clean will stay again for deffo has perfect for kids
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Great location with lots to do in and around the park…
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Great location with lots to do in and around the park
Disliked Sadly the reception was closed and the cafe who dealt with the checkin was very unhelpful and informative of the site as well as where we had to go or even the codes required .
Although the site was well presented the bins were overflowing and we never saw a cleaner in the whole 3 days in the shower/toilet block .
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Beautiful walks onsite Good food at cafe Easy check in Plenty of showers & toilets…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch
Liked Beautiful walks onsite
Good food at cafe
Easy check in
Plenty of showers & toilets
Disliked Bins overflowing
Recycling overflowing
Pitches didn't offer much privacy
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This is a great well maintained campsite and will be back.
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Location, dog walking, toilets and shower clean.
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Worth a visit & book early @ Forest School - we had their last space!
Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch
Liked Beautiful park with excellent facilities including electric hook up , hot showers, play park and our kids went to the Dare Valley Forest School for an activity day.
Disliked Wet weather on the last day of our stay!
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Lovely place to stay, clean and tidy, lovely walks, plenty of play…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch
Liked Lovely place to stay, clean and tidy, lovely walks, plenty of play areas for young kids. Cafe had nice food, reasonable prices and staff were friendly.
Disliked Nothing
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Toilet and shower block clean and tidy
Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch
Liked Very nice site. Loads of things to do and see plenty of entertainment for the kids. With the parks etc. On site cafe was lovely breakfast was very tasty and a very good Price.
Disliked No public WiFi and poor phone signal due to the mountains.
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Lovely stay it was clean and tidy and plenty of lovely walks…
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely stay it was clean and tidy and plenty of lovely walks will definitely be booking to stay again
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The cafe, pump track, the walks available from site…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch
Liked The cafe, pump track, the walks available from site
Disliked The downhill track needs a little tlc
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare
Glamorgan
Wales
CF44 7RG
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.71267°N
3.46943°W
Route directions
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 | 27.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 30.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 30.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Rest Bay Porthcawl | 30.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Southerndown | 31.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 6.8 km
Brecon Mountain Railway 11.9 km
National Showcaves of Wales 19.6 km
Aberdulais Falls 21.6 km
Caerphilly Castle 22.8 km
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 21.7 km
Aberdeunant 41 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Treherbert to Aberdare 6.4 km
Pontneddfechan - Hepste Waterfalls - Pontneddfechan 9.1 km
Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 9.9 km
Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 11.4 km
Waterfall Circuit 11.4 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 26.5 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 sites
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Frequently asked questions
- 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: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Dare Valley Country Park? From R666,58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.