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Dare Valley Caravan & Camping Site
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare
Glamorgan (Browse area)
CF44 7RG
Tel: 01685 874672
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Pitches: 30
Open: 01/01/2024 to 18/12/2024
02/01/2025 to 18/12/2025
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 Cycle Hire On Site |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Djh1066 |
4 reviews from this member |
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 We wanted to stay here because of the locality, but we had problems with booking on. Took 2 weeks and three phone calls because the receptionist was getting back to us with information and didn't. I had to chase her. We wouldn't have stayed here because of this but needed too (personal reasons). We booked and again the receptionist wasn't even professional when we turned up. She told us where we were parked but didn't give us a map or tell us the code for the gate, and seemed to be not interested in her job. The sad thing about it, is that the campsite itself & the area is stunning. We felt like there was so much going for the campsite but it was being promoted or advertised well. There are three camp pitches for tents, all on a mountain side, but done in steps with stunning views with EHU and all flat. The caravan park where we were, was tidy and kept well. The shower/ toilet blocks were basic but had all that was needed, including hairdryer. There was a washing machine and an area to wash clothes and dishes. All EHU, some pitches smaller than others, and if it was full I think it would be cramped, because it wasn't we sat outside with wonderful views. It has a horse riding centre, water sports, combat area, a lovely café that does food through lunch, but doesn't cook from 4pm for some reason. This again was not good for tourism because parents brought kids up for a run after school but there was no meals, one mother took her child to McDonalds instead. There is 3 lakes and 3 dedicated walking routes, however you are free to walk anywhere you can. Lovely wildlife, lots of locals used the park. We would love to go again because so much to do, but never seen the warden once and on the Friday night 8+ lads turned up about 6:30pm with tents, pitched up got a large BBQ out the van and started drinking plenty. I wasn't sure if they had done this officially or not, as they packed up early and left. But we were not even given a number to contact anyone out of hours so there was nothing that could be done. We feel as this is a beautiful place with lots of potential if managed correctly. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Boocatos |
1 review from this member |
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Great site, pitches are allocated and as we have kids we asked to be really close to the fantastic play area. It seems a lot of locals use the site which is a good sign. Not the quietest site as there can be functions in the visitor centre. Camp area seemed quieter than the caravan park area. Good clean toilets and showers. You may have to ask for the hot water to be switched on.
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Barrelreef |
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Stayed at Dare valley for one night just to try it out to be honest as a friend had recommended it to us.
The reception area was very clean and tidy and the lady who took our booking and booked us in was very friendly and helpful.
The camping area is on a small hill and is 3 level tiers of around 20 units per tier all serviced with electric hook ups (which is included with the price per night) and a water point at the entrance to each tier. It was all clean, no rubbish etc.
There is a brilliant playground at the end of the 1st two camping tiers which the children absolutely loved although it got very busy in the day as it is open to the public and there is a public footpath behind which is used by a lot of walkers and cyclists.
We thought it was going to be a bit of an issue as the site didn't seem private enough and we don't usually choose to camp near such public areas, but we had no issues at all and the park and footpath went very quiet after around 6pm. The night warden came around at about 8pm to introduce himself and let us know how to contact him if we needed to.
The toilet and shower block are located just opposite the camping areas and are always locked and secure and are accessed by using a key code on the door which they gave us when we booked in.
They are basic but were very clean with good showers.
The site is within walking distance down a steep hill to aberdare town which has plenty of shops and pubs, and there is a tesco just a few mins drive from the site
All in all the site is very good with good walks nearby and the chance to spot wildlife. We would stay here again for sure
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Heyholetsgosd |
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Wonderful site and views of the hills when you arrive. From the town the road to the site is east, not clearly marked and up a very very steep residential road with cars parked all along the road.
When you arrive the gates are locked and you need to go to the park warden which is a pain but very polite service and after paying a deposit for a key to open the gate we were in and settled quickly.
Wide Pitches, only complaint would be about bits of litter blowing around the edges of the field and had been there for a while.
Toilet block very clean and free hot showers fab.
Great location with a cafe within the visitor centre if you require refreshments.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Gemma Christie |
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This campsite is within a national park, and alongside the road in. So, it's a lovely location, but there is a steady stream of non-campers flowing by which is a little odd when you're walking to the shower still in your PJs being watched by fully clothed strangers. And there were arguing drunks very slowly walking by in the small hours.
The loos and showers are very. Swimming baths style. Grotty really. The shower cubicles don't have anyway of showering you without showering your towel or clothes too. Also, there's an impossible to remember the combination keypad to get into them. So when you forget to take the slip of paper with the code on, you have to walk back to get it.
And finding it? Not easy either.
Then finding the park ranger to let you in? Nope. Although when we did find him, he was very nice.
It's rather clear that this site is a means for a little extra funding for the park that is clearly underfunded in an unloved area.
On our tour of Wales, this was one of the most expensive sites too
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Camping Dad36 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Ok, just got back from my second stay at this site,
Showers, awesome, didn't matter how many were on they came belting out, not dribbling like last time, however , they were way too hot, nearly melted, could hear kids screaming due to the temperature,
Pitches - Since I was here last, they seem to have changed the pitches around, as in I couldn't go on the tent pitches as they thought my tent was too big, they only allow 4 man tents on the top tier of the pitches,
They tried to offer me a refund, but we were looking forward to it so they moved us to the caravan park, which we were grateful about, however, grasscrete is a nightmare to pitch on and the small grass areas between the grasscrete are too small to pitch on, so we were half on and half off
The thing that peeved me more was that the large pitches were only half used and the so called small pitches, which I stayed on last year had bigger tents on than mine, so we could have stayed on these pitches,
They have reduced their bottom pitches by extending the car park so less people can stay now
The parks are still good fun for the kids
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Camping Dad36 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Visited here for a first camping trip with my kids, used a halfords 4 man tent which was horrible.
The site was ok, its a country park with some lovely views and a river near by which you could hear and was soothing,
The coffee shop is very well priced
Shower blocks are ok, but if all showers are being used the water just dribbled out, shame really
All in all it is a nice little peaceful site, we are going again this year. It hammered down with rain when we went last time so hoping for better weather.
One review states they had a problem with their hookup, we did too, but there was a switch hidden on the unit that activated it so you could use it.
At 5. 75 per night for tent and 2 people with elec hookup, great value
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| Date of Visit: March 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Steveandhelen |
5 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here twice in March 2011 for two long weekends and would definitely return again.
The views were stunning, there were loads of walks,3 of which were mapped out ranging from easy to strenuous.Its a birdwatcher's heaven,loads of Green Woodpeckers can be heard regularly and there are also Peregrines nesting in the cliffs nearby.
The toilets and showers were kept clean and there was a code to enter the building.
The hardstanding pitches were flat and we had our own mains water supply as the site was pretty quiet.
There is an information centre there that tells you the history of the place and its also geared for the kids to watch with nature.They can monitor birds they've seen and there's also a bird feeding station outside the one window.
The cafeteria had lovely and reasonably priced food.
There's a fantastic play area park for the young kids and an assault course for the older ones.
Lastly the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Scam3 |
5 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a 5 night stay at this site, overall the site was nice, but with a few downsides.
Upon booking this site, we were at no point told about building works being carried out, close to the pitches- builders started at 7am, so were very disappointed about the early start every day (including Saturdays).
The shower block was over the road from the tent pitches, only 3 showers and toilets, which although for our week was fine as only a few people there, but if busier would be a problem. Showers very hot, to hot for the children. Door to shower block on keypad entry and heavy door, so children can't use it on their own. Only 2 washing up areas- maybe not enough for the site.
Site used a lot for DoE, so can get very loud at night. Gates locked at 9pm and opened at 6am, so have to call a night porter to unlock gates in between these times- a bit of a problem, if you don't take mobiles with you!
Play parks opened for everyone to use, so never fully felt tent and belongings were safe when unattended.
Great site for people who love walking and very dog friendly. Surrounding location was stunning.
One slide at play park has a 2ft drop at the end and on one occasion visiting the park in the space of 1/2 hour, 6 children ended up in tears from hurting themselves flying off the end of it- mine included- luckily local hospital about 3 miles away.
Wouldn't return to this site, it served it purpose for the week! We had electric hook up, but our terminal wasn't working, so had to use the pitch next to us, and the light on the terminal wasn't working, so became a problem at night if we needed to see anything!
Didn't really feel as if this was a campsite location, seemed more of a country park for walkers, dog walkers and school trips, and the campers seemed more of an after thought.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Jones1971 |
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Would just like to say that my partner and I had a lovely time here, it's great for the kids pony rides there is about 3 different parks and they are close to each camp area very friendly staff.
There is a lovely coffee house which serves food which we found quite cheap.
Only down side that We could think of is some of the campers can get quite loud but other than that it is a very nice place to stay. We are hoping to go back for another visit at the end of august weather permitting
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