Regulations United Kingdom Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Bridge Cave
Caving
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Regulated
Caving · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
Caves with management committees or controlled by clubs or individuals
A number of caves are kept locked for various reasons including the conservation of their geology and protected species such as bats which may be present at various times of the year. Follow the cave management or club contacts in the site list below. In a few cases in the Forest of Dean, an individual controls access. Some caves have a leader system where either you approach a leader from a published list or the cave management committee will find a leader to help you.
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Little Neath River Cave, Bridge Cave, etc
The landowners have asked that visitors call in at Blaen Nedd Isaf Farm to pay a small access fee for crossing their land to reach these caves.
Published by Cambrian Caving Council · Restricted Caves
In Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Regulated zone
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park · Waterfall Country
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Regulated
Canyoning · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Gorge-walking
The land within Waterfall Country is owned by the Forestry Commission Wales, the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and a number of private landowners. While much of the site is designated Open Access land, this only allows for general public access on foot, not commercial or otherwise organised activities. Private land may not be fenced or marked but there is no right of access to these areas.
Organised groups can gain permission to operate in the area from the Forestry Commission Wales through agreement with a Concordat. Visit the SWOAPG (South Wales Outdoor Activity Provider Group) website for more information.
As much of the area in and around the gorges is legally protected for the high quality and rarity of its habitats, activity groups must follow a simple Code of Conduct to minimise the environmental impact of a visit. Compliance with the Code is a requirement of being permitted to access the site.
Published by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority · Leading activities in Waterfall Country