tourism brochure 2011_Layout 1 - Destination RCT - Rhondda ...

WWW.DESTINATIONRCT.CO.UKDare Valley Country ParkWhere the clanking and grinding of 19 mines could once be heard, there is now onlybirdsong and bubbling brooks. The trails at Dare Valley Country Park offer a realchance to get away from the hustle and bustle and get back to nature.The walks range from family-friendly to strenuous and all start from the visitor centre.Way-marked RoutesBwllfa Trail:This is a short, circular walk around thevalley floor, passing the Cascade waterfalland following sections of the River Dare.Cae Mawr Trail:This pleasant criss-cross circular route dipsin and out of wooded areas and travelsalong the side of the valley. Walkers feelingespecially fit might want to stop at the TrimTrail along the way for an extra workout.Penrhiwllech Trail:This is a strenuous route taking walkers overrough terrain onto an upland plateau, theTarren y Bwllfa. The Dare Valley is a classicexample of a glaciated U-shaped valleyand Tarren y Bwllfa is the glacial “cwm” atits head. This uphill walk is well worth theeffort due to its majestic views and birdlife.Dare Valley Country Park also has aheritage trail for visitors who want to learnmore about the geography and richindustrial history of the valley, and the DareValley Quest, an interactive walk forfamilies.Leaflets for all these trails are availablefrom reception or can be downloaded at:www.darevalleycountrypark.co.uk10