There are walks and talks and other events to enjoy throughout the year in Fforest Fawr Geopark organised by the National Park Authority Countryside Service and other organisations.
Fforest Fawr Geopark Research Seminar
- Wednesday 12th October 2011 9.30am until 5.00pm
The Geopark’s second annual research seminar takes place at Forestry Commission Wales’s Garwnant Visitor Centre in Cwm Taf. Admission free. Refreshments available. Bring your own lunch or else purchase a meal from cafe/restaurant at the Centre.
Contact Dr Adrian Humpage of the British Geological Survey on 029 2052 1962 for more details.
Coelbren Celebration
- Sunday 4th March 2012, 10am-4.30pm
After the success of the event on the 5th November, whether you are resident or visitor, you are invited once again to Coelbren Miners Welfare and Community Hall as the National Trust and Fforest Fawr Geopark join forces to celebrate Coelbren: Yesterday, today and tomorrow. More exploration of the Brecon Forest Tramroad, Banwen Ironworks Railway and Sarn Helen. Walks, talks and activities with refreshments in-between! Admission free. More information to follow.
Walks programme for 2011
There are events taking place in this area throughout the year which are listed in the Brecon Beacons National Park’s visitor guide 2011. You may be interested to know that:
- The Fforest Fawr Geopark Festival takes place once again over the fortnight starting Sat 21st May through to Sun 5th June 2011. Walks, talks and exhibitions.
- The Brecon Beacons Park Society runs a year-round programme of events and groups such as Brecknock Wildlife Trust also offer a range of activities often centred around their reserves
- The South Wales group of the Geologists’ Association occasionally holds meetings within the Geopark too.
- The Welsh language natural history society, Cymdeithas Edward Llwyd runs events across Wales including a number in the vicinity of the Geopark.
Please note that the list above includes walks/events taking place in the Geopark but not being delivered by the National Park Authority. The National Park Authority is not responsible for the work of these other organisations so it is your responsibility to make sure that you are comfortable with the Health and Safety procedures before you participate in any of these.