Dare Valley Country Park
View prices & book- 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 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 70% of visitors View breakdown
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We recommend the site reluctantly, we don’t want it to get too busy!!
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Liked: The location in the country park as somewhere lovely for our family, who live in Abercynon to come and see us. The facilities were nice and clean. It’s a wonderful place for our 2 springer spaniels. We were pleased to be able to be outside but undercover. We have found all the staff to be very friendly and helpful. We have been using the park several times a year now for the last three years.
Disliked: All was good this visit
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Liked: Location Modern toilet block
Disliked: Long grass Sporadic cleaning toilets
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Nice quiet but busy campsite with level pitches. Easy access to the…
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Liked: Nice quiet but busy campsite with level pitches. Easy access to the Brecon Beacons.
Disliked: Upon arrival a blackboard notice board, said to check in at Gravity Bike Park, this was closed. Telephone and help buzzer was not answered. With the help of another camper I was given another number to ring for help upon Check in. Bins were overflowing with food, cans and soiled nappies littered all around the bin area. When speaking to the Ranger he said bins were not his job. The local wildlife were having a great time with the food waste - very easy pickings! Showers and toilets were warm, but not very clean. We stayed for four nights and they were not cleaned once. The ladies toilets stopped flushing.
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Had a lovely couple days at Dare Valley Country park. The hardstanding…
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Liked: Had a lovely couple days at Dare Valley Country park. The hardstanding pitches were ideal for the rain we endured during our stay. The dog friendly cafe next to the campsite is fantastic with great atmosphere and quality food. Ideal after a hike in the country park.
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nice and quiet clean for travelling in the area we requierd.…
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Liked: nice and quiet clean for travelling in the area we requierd.
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Good family and dog friendly site with good facilities, lots to do
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Liked: Good site, majority of staff were very friendly, especially those on reception. Surrounding area is absolutely beautiful, so much to see & do. Good toilet and showering facilities on site, brilliant park for kids to play in & burn off some energy. Nice tip from reception that local takeaways also deliver on site if you wanted a cheeky treat. The on site cafe even has a menu specifically for dogs.
Disliked: The bins were overflowing which made the family bathroom stink a bit located next to bin area, but completely understandable due to number of people on site & how often they get emptied. Postcode on site is incorrect, a local man stated it’s PS at the end instead and often has to redirect campers past his home.
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Excellent stay
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Liked: Lovely stay great facilities we went exploring around the forest then back to the park loved every minute. Thank you
Disliked: It rained but was fun camping in the rain
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Nice clean small site everything we needed…
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Liked: Nice clean small site everything we needed
Disliked: Showers not very warm with low preasure
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Liked: De laundry faciliteiten
Disliked: Sanitair (kapotte wc-bril, defecte zeep automaten). Afval ruimte was een vuilnisbelt met uitpuilende containers. Geen Wifi ontvangst mogelijk.
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Liked: Lovely location, friendly staff. Amazing breakfast.
Disliked: Bathroom facilities need updating
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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 Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Disabled facilities 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
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 R642.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.