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
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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
8 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 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 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 71% of visitors View breakdown
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Great pitches and lovely walks
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Liked: Lovely clean site and camping facilities. Beautiful surroundings and walks to be had - wish we'd taken the bikes :-)
Disliked: None
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Clean facilities, beautiful walks in stunning location
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Liked: Location is beautiful
Disliked: Nothing
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Absolutely amazing! We had teenagers and a young child and they all…
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Liked: Absolutely amazing! We had teenagers and a young child and they all enjoyed! Would definitely recommend to anyone! Very welcoming, all around brilliant stay!
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The site was so relaxed and friendly. Very clean facilities. Situated in…
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Liked: The site was so relaxed and friendly. Very clean facilities. Situated in a wonderful setting with great walks on the doorstep. We will definitely be back to explore the area further.
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Great family site
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Liked: Quiet clean site, the cafe food were great and the staff were friendly. Plenty to do in the area. Ideal for active kids with the gravity bike park and plenty of walking in the area.
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Fantastic pitch, easy check in and clean site
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Liked: Clean toilets and facilities, choice of pitch and Electric hook up on gravel hardstand with grass outch. Great walk into town for shopping/supplies. Great views of mountains, walks around the lake.
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Lovely location with plenty of activities for the children. Even better if…
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Liked: Lovely location with plenty of activities for the children. Even better if you’ve got bikes, which I’ll be certain to bring next time.
Disliked: Access roads near the site can be tight with passing traffic but not a problem for those confident towing a caravan.
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Small, friendly site with great facilities. It's well linked to activities suitable…
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Liked: Small, friendly site with great facilities. It's well linked to activities suitable for a variety of activities.
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Facilities were 1st class
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Liked: The disabled wet room was fantastic as we have a severely disabled daughter and it made things so easy for us and some lovely wheelchair accessible walks
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Clean facilities, nice gravel pitches and wonderful views.…
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Liked: Clean facilities, nice gravel pitches and wonderful views.
Disliked: Nothing really. If being very picky, maybe a very small park on site for the kiddies.
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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 pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare
Glamorgan
Wales
CF44 7RG
Timezone
Europe/London BST (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 | 17.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 18.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 18.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Rest Bay Porthcawl | 18.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Southerndown | 19.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 4.2 mi
Brecon Mountain Railway 7.4 mi
National Showcaves of Wales 12.2 mi
Aberdulais Falls 13.4 mi
Caerphilly Castle 14.2 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 13.5 mi
Aberdeunant 25.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Treherbert to Aberdare 4 mi
Pontneddfechan - Hepste Waterfalls - Pontneddfechan 5.7 mi
Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 6.2 mi
Porth-yr-ogof, Nedd and Mellte Waterfalls 7.1 mi
Waterfall Circuit 7.1 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Crickhowell, Powys 16.5 mi
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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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- Is Dare Valley Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- 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: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dare Valley Country Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.