DestinationRCT

Description

Up a Hill. And a View.

Through a Valley. For a View.

A path by the River. What a View.

Lake side. Another View. And a café… phew!

It can all be a bit much to take in. View after view after view. So after a long walk through Dare Valley Country Park. Or after a cycle ride, or… well, you get the picture, its good to know that there is a great café to relax in to rest your feet… and your eyes!

Of course, there’s plenty more to do after you’ve had a cuppa…

Dare Valley is a great place to stay and it’s a great place to explore – Dare Valley Country Park is spread over 500 acres of beautiful countryside just a mile from Aberdare Town.

Britain’s first country park on industrialised land

It was Britain’s first country park to be developed on former industrialised land. The South Wales coal seam rises close to the surface in Dare Valley where 19 pits and drift mines once tore open the land. Following the decline of the industry, the valley was extensively landscaped and, in 1972, the Country Park was born.

Camping and Caravanning

Education

Cafeteria

Accommodation

Explore the great outdoors

Events in Dare Valley Country Park

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Access

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Parking

Parking available on site

Proximity to public transport

By train or bus – Regular service between Cardiff Central Station and Aberdare, with a limited local service to within a mile of the Visitor Centre (please telephone for details.) There are also regular taxi services available from Aberdare town centre.

By bicycle – There is a one-mile walk and cycle route from Aberdare Library to the Visitor Centre.

By car - From Aberdare town centre take the A4233 (signposted Maerdy) and take the 4^th turning right into Highland Place. The entrance to the park is situated at the end of Highland Place.