Training

Several training days for businesses are held in the National Park each year in partnership with Medrwn. Generally starting from the NPA HQ in Brecon and free to local tourism businesses, relevant ones coming up include:

Rock Steady

• A look at how landslips and slides have shaped the Geopark and continue to do so today. The tour takes in Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Craig y fro. Bus leaves from BBNPA entrance, Brecon.  Tuesday 23 February 2010

Brecon Beacons Ambassador Scheme

• An 'Ambassador Scheme' is being developed for the Brecon Beacons National Park with the first events being held in late 2009/early 2010. As you'd expect, a number of elements relate to the Geopark and its attractions. More information available on the National Park website from early 2010.

Audio Trails

• Follow this link to the National Park website for the chance to download a variety of audio-trails and podcasts at Henllys Vale and around Waterfalls Country.

Displays & Exhibitions

Waterfalls Centre

• The Waterfalls Centre at Pontneddfechan is a one-stop introduction to Fforest Fawr Geopark. Opened by Jane Davidson, AM in 2008, its two floors tell the stories of Waterfalls Country, the wider Geopark and its international context.

National Park Visitor Centre

• A new display features the main rock types of Fforest Fawr Geopark and an interpretation of the panoramic views from the 'Mountain Centre' near Libanus.

Geopark Newsletter

Spring 2010

• Take a look at the latest edition of our twice-yearly Fforest Fawr Geopark News - a newsletter bringing you up-to-date with what's happening in the area. Read it here!
• Take a look at previous editions of the newsletter here.

General maps

• 'A picture paints a thousand words' - the same can be said for maps which are in effect a picture of the landscape.  There are a range of maps available covering Fforest Fawr Geopark. 

Maps

• Most people will be familar with Ordnance Survey maps - the key to exploring the countryside on foot or otherwise.  Other mapmakers offer similar 'topographic' maps too, and at a variety of scales.  Find out what's on offer.

Historic maps

• Looking at an old map can reveal what changes have taken place in an area over 50 or 100 years or more - utterly fascinating to see railways come and go, quarries and reservoirs appear and towns and villages expand.  Buy one secondhand, inspect a library copy or buy a modern copy of an old map.  See what's available.

Geological maps

• What's that rock?  Why do those valleys line up?  Questions like these can often be answered with a map showing the underlying geology.  The British Geological Survey have been publishing maps for over 150 years - take a look at what they've got for this area.

Books and leaflets

Geology guides

• A few books, booklets and leaflets which explain what's going on! Take a look at this list of geology guides - find the one that meets your needs.