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Who we are

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is a high quality, experienced outdoor activity centre set in the scenic Welsh countryside between rolling hills and overlooking a vast lake.

We love outdoor adventure in our truly unique setting and want everyone to enjoy it as much as we do!

With a team of passionate experienced Instructors, we are committed to delivering a safe, unique and memorable experience making Dolygaer the perfect place to enjoy some of your favourite activities or try something completely new.

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is owned by Parkwood Leisure; one of the UK’s largest leisure providers who have an impressive 20 years of experience in bringing leisure, fitness and family activities to communities across the country. We understand the importance of leisure time and Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is able to bring those 20 years of experience together to offer an impressive range of activities, accommodation and well qualified staff to cater for groups of various sizes and make your visit a memorable one!

a body of water with a mountain in the background

Where we are

Located in the south of the Brecon Beacons, Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is a short 15 minute drive north of Merthyr Tydfil and only 30 minutes from the picturesque tourist town of Brecon. The centre can be found among rolling hills, overlooking the Pontsticill Reservoir, providing a scenic location for the centre’s base and accommodation. The centre is surrounded by vast scenery allowing you to be completely submerged in the outdoors for the duration of your stay. The centre is approximately a 45 minute drive from the M4 at Cardiff and an hour from the M50.
The nearest rail station is at Merthyr Tydfil which would require additional transport to get to Dolygaer.

Meet the team

Mike Smith

General / Centre Manager

Matt Perrott

Activities Manager

Becs Falconer

Full Instructor

Luke Enoch

Instructor

Matt Clapham (AKA - Lil Matt)

Instructor

Don't forget to check-out the great days out available through our sister-sites at parkwood leisure

Plantasia Tropical Zoo

An indoor zoo in the heart of Swansea City Centre

Step through a giant tree into a real living rainforest zoo for a great day out for all the family.

Spend the day exploring this vibrant and magical world as you crawl through the undergrowth, come face to face with pythons and tarantulas and dare to climb high in the canopy with the parrots!

Are you brave enough to take on Wales’ only Crocodile Feeding experience ?

Cardiff International Pool and Gym

A friendly and inclusive approach to fitness

Supporting all ages and abilities, Cardiff International Pool is located in the heart of Cardiff Bay. We’re here to help you meet your fitness goals with a spacious gym, 50m swimming pool, group exercise classes and health suite.

Buxton Pavilion Gardens

a Grade II listed historic venue which superbly shows off the Victorian splendour of Buxton

Situated in the heart of the spa town, the Pavilion Gardens is a beautiful example of the heritage that runs throughout the town. A venue that is truly a place for all the family to visit. We offer 23 acres of gardens to explore with a boating lake, miniature train, play areas, fountains and wildlife to see.

Rufford Abbey Country Park

Just a few miles east of famous Sherwood Forest, and one of Nottinghamshire's favourite attractions, there's so much to explore and enjoy!

Set in beautiful parkland, Rufford Abbey Country Park offers over 870 years of history, from its origins as a 12th century cistercian monastery to its period as a Jacobean era family home. There is plenty to explore; with walks through the native woodlands, a lake and gardens plus a range of attractions, activities, and places to relax and eat.