Regulations United Kingdom

National Park

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

© OpenStreetMap contributors | Tiles © Protomaps

Open in the map

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

Waterfall Country

Regulated

Canyoning · All year

In force on 30 October 2026

J F M A M J J A S O N D

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

Regulated sites

16 sites · Regulations on 30 October 2026