Dare Valley Country Park is a scenic base, offering 500 acres perfect for walking and cycling, with level pitches and the amenities of Aberdare close by. It's just 15 minutes from the fabulous Brecon Beacons National Park, with a tasty cafe on site.

About Dare Valley Country Park

This spacious country park encompasses woodland, tempting grassed spaces and Welsh moorland looking out towards the mountains, along with a number of tranquil lakes. All this is in driving distance of the national park, Rhondda Heritage Park, Lido Ponty - The National Lido of Wales and even Cardiff is just an hour away. Spread across three terraces are a set of flat camping and touring pitches, all with electric. The park also includes accommodation with family rooms and accessible rooms for hire.

Open from 1 April to 31 October

Wales Cymru (3 Star)

Facilities and amenities

A facilities block provides showers, toilets and a laundry area. There is also a tasty café on the park and it's within a mile of bars and pubs in Aberdare.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

Dare Valley Country Park,

Dare Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales, CF44 7RG

Coordinates

51.7132, -3.4708 | SN 98 2

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Dare Valley Country Park is ideal for...

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 48 accommodation options on-site

48 x Grass Pitches

Grass pitches with optional electric to suit tents and tourers.



Interested in staying at Dare Valley Country Park?

Call 01685 874672 to book.

8:30am to 4:30pm - voicemail out of hours

Unfortunately Dare Valley Country Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


The park includes excellent walking trails, and it's only 20 minutes from BikePark Wales for mountain biking fans.

There's horse riding nearby, with routes going through the park and the park's visitor centre is a lovely place for a browse.

Other great places to explore include:

  • Walks in the South Wales Valleys
  • Llancaiach Fawr
  • Cyfartha Castle
  • Bedwellty House
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum
  • Barry Island

Interested in staying at Dare Valley Country Park?

Call 01685 874672 to book.

8:30am to 4:30pm - voicemail out of hours

Unfortunately Dare Valley Country Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Dare Valley Country Park was last updated on January 31st, 2024 at 9:09 AM