DOL-Y-GAER TRANSPORTATION FIELD GUIDE

A Quiet Transfer: Digital Disconnection Transport from Brecon Mountain Railway

Optional return transport to and from Brecon Mountain Railway Station Car Park (pick‑up 09:00; return mid‑afternoon around 16:15–16:30), charged at £5 per child per day and selected at checkout.

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A Quiet Transfer: Digital Disconnection Transport from Brecon Mountain Railway.

Duration

9am Pick up. 4.30pm Drop iff

Location

Dol-y-Gaer

Operator

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer

Outing Highlights

THE LOGISTICS

Hassle‑free pick‑up and drop‑off

An optional transport service collects at Brecon Mountain Railway Station Car Park and returns in the late afternoon, simplifying arrival and departure for families who prefer not to drive directly to site.

THE PRICE

Simple per‑child pricing

Transport is charged at £5 per child, per day and must be selected for each day required at checkout; places are limited and allocated on availability.

THE TIMING

A full‑day shuttle rhythm

Morning pick‑up is scheduled at 09:00 with an afternoon return; the itinerary brackets the on‑site Digital Disconnection programme, keeping the day compact and supervised.

What the day feels like

What the transfer feels like

The transport option frames the day as a simple out‑and‑back: families meet at the station car park for a brief roll call, board together, and arrive on site for handover to the Digital Disconnection team—returning in the late afternoon to the same supervised collection point.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this transport option suits—and when to consider alternatives.

Families with younger childrenA practical choice for families: the service is charged per child (£5 per child, per day) and must be selected at booking, removing the need to navigate to the site yourself.

Parents who prefer not to driveWell suited to groups who prefer a supervised, point‑to‑point transfer rather than driving directly to Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer.

Late plannersNot ideal for last‑minute bookings: places on the shuttle are limited and allocated subject to availability.

Those organizing multi‑day attendanceTransport must be selected for each day required at checkout, so factor the per‑child, per‑day cost into multi‑day plans.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Logistics

Morning meet at Brecon Mountain Railway Station Car Park at 09:00; on‑site handover shortly after arrival. Afternoon departure from Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer around 16:15 with return to the station by 16:15–16:30 (times may vary).

Booking & Cost

Transport is charged at £5 per child, per day and must be selected for each day required at checkout. Places are limited and subject to availability.

What to Bring

No specific gear requirements for the transport were provided in the source material; bring whatever the on‑site Digital Disconnection programme advises for the day.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Where do I meet the transport?

Meet at Brecon Mountain Railway Station Car Park for check‑in and roll call; boarding begins shortly after 09:00.

What time does the shuttle pick up and return?

Pick‑up is at 09:00; afternoon departure from Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is scheduled at 16:15 with return to the station between 16:15 and 16:30 (times may vary due to traffic or weather).

How much does the transport cost?

Transport is charged at £5 per child, per day and must be selected for each day required at checkout.

Do I need to book the shuttle in advance?

Yes — transport must be selected at checkout and places are limited, subject to availability.

Is pick‑up supervised on return?

Return to Brecon Mountain Railway Station Car Park includes a supervised pick‑up as noted in the itinerary.

Can times change on the day?

Yes — times may vary slightly due to traffic or weather conditions.