Regulations United Kingdom Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Agen Allwedd
1 sector closed 1 Oct–20 May
Caving
Regulations on 31 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Permit required
Caving · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Rules for Entry to Agen Allwedd – updated June 2024
Conditions for Entry
1.1 Access to the cave shall be either by a key issued for a trip on a specified date, or utilising a key issued to a club on a long-term basis. Keys remain the property of the management committee.
1.2 The gate should be kept locked at all times.
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1.12 Party size is restricted to a maximum of 8, unless by prior arrangement.
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2.0 Applications for Access
2.1 Caving clubs and individual cavers may apply for access, provided they have active caver insurance via the British Caving Association or have similar cover, e.g. from an equivalent body abroad. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
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2.5 Professionally led trips are only permitted if for the purpose of cave leader training to obtain a recognised qualification.
Published by Mynydd Llangatwg Cave Management Advisory Committee · Rules for Entry to Agen Allwedd – updated June 2024
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Prohibited during a period
Caving · 1 Oct to 20 May
In force on 31 October 2026
Rules for Entry to Agen Allwedd – updated June 2024
Conditions for Entry
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1.5 Bats are a legally protected species. Agen Allwedd is an internationally important site. Particular care must be taken not to disturb them (i.e. keep a reasonable distance, keep noise levels to a minimum, avoid shining main lights at them). […]
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1.9 Access to the cave is normally via the Ogof Gam entrance. Access to, or entry via the original Agen Allwedd entrance passage is not permitted during the bat roosting season (1st Oct to 20th May)
Sectors:
- Original Agen Allwedd entrance passage
Published by Mynydd Llangatwg Cave Management Advisory Committee · Rules for Entry to Agen Allwedd – updated June 2024
In Bannau Brycheiniog National Park