Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
From £17 For 1 night, 14 adults
- Adventure-focused stays at an activity centre in the Brecon Beacons
- Off the Pontsticill reservoir within 15 mins’ drive of Merthyr Tydfil
- Gorge walking, paddleboarding, climbing and caving organised from site
Site type
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The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.- Entertainment and activities are available between 05/01 and 31/12.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- The camping areas are 254m from the carpark and wheelbarrows are available to help you carry your items to your pitch. The maximum vehicle height allowed is 11ft.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Stream Side non-electric grass tent pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 1 night, 2 adults
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Reservoir View non-electric grass tent pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 3.5m width x 8.0m depth (11.5ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
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1 bedroom hotel or motel (ensuite)
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch
1 bedroomDimensions: 10.0m width x 20.0m length (32.8ft width x 65.6ft length) Calculated area: 200.0m² (2152.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
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Luna bell tent (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
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3 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
3 bedroomsDimensions: 12.0m width x 6.0m length (39.4ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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2 bedroom hotel or motel
10 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
2 bedroomsDimensions: 10.0m width x 20.0m length (32.8ft width x 65.6ft length) Calculated area: 200.0m² (2152.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £130 1 night, 2 adults
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2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
2 bedroomsDimensions: 10.0m width x 20.0m length (32.8ft width x 65.6ft length) Calculated area: 200.0m² (2152.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £180 1 night, 2 adults
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12 bedroom bunkhouse (bunk beds)
14 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
12 bedroomsDimensions: 20.0m width x 50.0m length (65.6ft width x 164.0ft length) Calculated area: 1000.0m² (10763.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £660 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 73% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Excellent campsite
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Stream Side non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: I want to experience wild camping but not quite brave enough to go completely wild… this camp site was perfect for trying wild camping yet still having a shower, a toilet and other people nearby! Loved that I was able to pitch my tent anywhere in the camping area and wasn’t given a designated spot. Level pitches Close to Pen Y Fan mountain Great views Perfect for star gazing Toilets and showers clean Really kind and friendly staff
Disliked: Toilet is a fair distance from the camp site, however I was on a walking trip so it wasn’t too much of a problem during the day as I got the steps in. It was only a bother at night due to the terrible weather making me want to stay put in my tent! A small compost toilet on the campsite would suffice I’ve seen lots a reviews saying the car park isn’t close to campsite- this is true, however there are wheelbarrows to borrow to put your items in so again, this wasn’t a bother for me.
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Good place with a picturesque pitch
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Stream Side non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The stream side pitch was really nice and very much appreciated a patch of WiFi to help with maps. The staff were also incredibly helpful
Disliked: Toilets were quite far for the middle of the night and there was also a really awful smell along that track
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Amazing place with amazing views, good facilities and friendly and helpful staff.…
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Stream Side non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Amazing place with amazing views, good facilities and friendly and helpful staff.
Disliked: N/A
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Fantastic position - really friendly staff…
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Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: Fantastic position - really friendly staff
Disliked: All looking a bit tired - maybe the time of the year. I couldn’t find a hose to fill my water tank in my camper- had to drag my water but up a hill - no where to empty the loo either
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Relatively good price, clean facilities, friendly staff…
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Stream Side non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Relatively good price, clean facilities, friendly staff
Disliked: The walk over from the tent to the facilities is kind of an annoying distance for if you need the bathroom in the middle of the night. You can’t park your car next to your pitch either (unless you have an electric hook up I think) so kind of have to trek over with your bags
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Absolutely loved the landscape, amazing walks right on doorstep, only 15 minute…
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Stream Side non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Absolutely loved the landscape, amazing walks right on doorstep, only 15 minute drive from shopps, pubs etc yet felt like we were very deep in wilderness. Lots of activities on site, great campsite and fire pits provided! Would stay again.
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The facilities were clean, the showers wonderfully hot, friendly staff
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Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: My daughter and I booked this last minute as we both had the weekend off and fancied exploring the Brecon Beacons. The directions were easy to follow, staff were very friendly and the campsite is in a beautiful location. We enjoyed the peace so much we booked another night. After a very wet and long walk to see the waterfalls the hot showers were amazing when we got back to the campsite.
Disliked: A hairdryer would have been great, after such a lovely warm shower I would have loved to dry my hair rather than let it air dry over night.
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Location, views and people were very nice…
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Reservoir View non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Location, views and people were very nice
Disliked: Sheep poo everywhere
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The staff were so friendly, I lost some of my tent pegs…
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Stream Side non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The staff were so friendly, I lost some of my tent pegs and they very kindly lent us some for the night! The sight is stunning, would love to come stay again.
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Brilliant location, easy access to wonderful nature, friendly staff!
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Stream Side non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: We absolutely loved our stay. We will be back. Coming out of season was great we had facilities mostly to ourselves All the facilities were great, clean and good showers. Staff were fantastic and made us feel really welcome. We also loved the climbing course with Isaac and Abi, it was great, and I never thought I would be capable of the climbing and absailing that I did, you are both fantastic instructors, we had a great time -thanks for making us feel safe.
Disliked: The one thing that we would really have benefited from for active travelling in the winter months would be a small drying room. Happy to pay an extra fee for that as of course energy is not cheap!
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
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
Remote location
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
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Fishing nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Dolygaer
Pontsticill
Pontsticill
Glamorgan
Wales
CF48 2UR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.82147°N
-3.36583°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
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 | 25 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 27.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 27.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Rest Bay Porthcawl | 27.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southerndown | 27.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Brecon Mountain Railway 1.7 mi
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 7.7 mi
Big Pit: National Coal Museum 11.7 mi
Blaenavon Ironworks 12.2 mi
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 12.4 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 20.2 mi
Skenfrith Castle 24.8 mi
Cwmmau Farmhouse 26.2 mi
Aberdeunant 27.3 mi
The Kymin 28.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Torpantau - Neuadd Reservoirs - Torpantau 1.3 mi
Pont Blaen y glyn - Craig y Fan Ddu - Nant Caerfanel - Pont Blaen y glyn 1.6 mi
The Taff Trail: Pontsticill to Cefn Coed 1.7 mi
Torpantau - Graig Fan Las - Craig Cwareli 1.7 mi
Cefn Yr Ystrad 2.3 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Crickhowell, Powys 8.7 mi
- The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)
Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 20.3 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.
Want to know more about camping in Glamorgan?
- Does Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.