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Rainbow Pooch in the Park - Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare - Event

Last updated: 05/03/2026
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What we do

Join us for Rainbow Pooch in the Park, a monthly social dog walk dedicated to honouring the unique role that our Rainbow Pooches play in supporting LGBTQIA+ lives. Held in beautiful country parks, this event celebrates our dogs as quiet heroes who provide powerful mental and physical support to our community. Whether you’re a dog parent or a dog-loving ally, come and connect with others who share a love of canine companionship and an appreciation for the positive impact it brings to our lives. After the walk, we'll warm up indoors with a complimentary hot drink and doggie treats, giving you and your Rainbow Pooch a chance to relax and unwind together.

Dates:
16 November 2025
14 December 2025 (Christmas Celebration)
18 January 2026
8 February 2026 (Valentine’s Celebration)
15 March 2026
19 April 2026
17 May 2026
7 June 2026 (Pre-Pride Celebration)

Who do we support

This event is only open to individuals aged 18 years plus who identify as LGBTQIA+. Rainbow Pooch Pride is a trans-inclusive organisation. We celebrate and support our trans and gender-diverse community. We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination or disrespect. This is a space where everyone deserves to feel safe and seen.

Allies are welcome to join as volunteers where training in LGBTQIA+ allyship will be provided. For more information email hello@rainbowpoochpride.com.

This service is for people aged 18+.

Is there a charge to use this service?

Depends - Dogs attend for FREE but we invite a minimum donation of £1 per person with the promise a lot of doggie treats in return!

We've also established a Discretionary Fund enabling individuals facing financial barriers to attend for FREE.

 Address

 You can visit us here:

Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF44 7PS

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Please note that the results found when searching in English or Welsh on the English and Welsh sides of the website (www.dewis.wales or www.dewis.cymru) will sometimes differ. Providers can (subject to rules around language standards that apply to some provision) choose to enter their information in English only, in Welsh only, or bilingually. Whilst we try to use the technology within the site to limit the impact of their choice, both terminology and the structure of the languages mean that differences in the results produced is sometimes inevitable.

We assume no responsibility for the content of websites linked on our site. Such links are provided for your information only and should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of those linked websites. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources. We reserve the right to reject or remove links to any website if we find the site content inappropriate.

For more information please refer to the full terms and conditions.