Fforest Fawr Geopark Festival 2025

Weekend 27th – 28th September 2025 at Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Visitor Centre and Weekend 11 – 12 October at Craig-y-Nos Country Park

Join us for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of establishing UNESCO Geopark in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).

On Saturday 27th September 2025, the Visitor Centre will host geology and archaeology stalls, expert talks and a walk, to officially open the festival.
Following that, there are activities on different days in various locations, offering something for everyone.
By purchasing tickets for our festival you’re not just joining in the celebration – you’re helping care and share the stories for our shared landscape. Your support goes directly into important projects such as the development of new Geopark trails for everyone to enjoy. Thank you for your support.

A brief history of FforestFawr Geopark. Part 1:Rocky underpinnings.

Expert Talk with Alan Bowring
Saturday 27th September 12.15pm

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Iron and Ice – ages past.

Guided Walk with Alan Bowring
Saturday 27th September 1.30pm

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A brief history of FforestFawr Geopark. Part 2:The icing on top.

Expert Talk with Alan Bowring Sunday 28th September 12.30pm

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Other events

Friday 3 October 2025

Brecon Beacons Park Society – Upper Hepste Walk
Leisurely moorland walk looking at the geological and archaeological heritage of a less visited corner of the Geopark.

Saturday 4 October 2025

Heneb Heritage & Archaeology Day – Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Attend this event at the Henderson Hall at Talybont-on-Usk to explore the fascinating archaeological heritage of mid and south-east Wales with out experts. Hosted by Heneb – the archaeology trust for Wales – and the Brecon Beacons Park Society.

Monday, 6 October

International Geodiversity Day

Help us mark this day established by UNESCO when we celebrate the wealth of rocks and geological processes that have shaped, and indeed continue to shape, our landscape. More details to follow.

More Information here

Brecon Beacons Tramroads Project

Expert talk with by Roy Manning
Saturday 11th October 10.30am

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Cribarth & Craig-y-nos in Deep Time.

Expert Talk with Alan Bowring and special guest Jeff Alexander
Saturday 11th October 11.15am

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A Cribarth Circuit

A Cribarth Circuit
Saturday 11th October 1.00pm

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Karst, caves, crags and kilns.

Expert Talk with Alan Bowring

Sunday 12th October 11.30am

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Wealth of Water

Guided Walk with Alan Bowring

Sunday 12th October 2.00pm

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Walking routes

Browse through our wonderful walking routes all across the area

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Sunset-Llangorse Lake

Llangorse

Brecon Prom

Brecon Prom – an ideal walk if you are visiting Brecon and want to walk by the river from the town centre.

Activities to Try

There’s plenty to get stuck into — from gentle walks and bike rides to water sports and wildlife spotting.

Activities

Wales Outdoors

Welcome to Wales Outdoors – Walking Tour Operator of the Year-
a model tyrannosaurus rex

Dinosaur Park and Trail, Dan Yr Ogof

Ten attractions all included in the one entry ticket – there is plenty to see and do for all ages.
a reddish hued person looking through a telescope at the dark sky above

Dark Sky Wales

Dark Sky Wales: Stargazing and Astronomy Experiences in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
a family group ready to take part in a water based adventure, all are dressed in wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets

Black Mountain Adventure

Ideal for Group Activity Breaks and Family Breaks in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
the bicycles you can rent on show in front of the unit in Talybont

Drover Cycles, Talybont on Usk

Cycle Bannau Brycheiniog with Bike Hire from Drover Cycles Talybont-on-Usk
children all having fun on a ropes course in the woodland on site

Adventures at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre

Experience thrilling indoor and outdoor adventures at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Early-Evening-canoeing-on-the-River-Wye-with-Old-Railway-bridge

Way2go Adventure

Outdoor Activities with Way2Go Adventures in Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons

Fishing at Llandyfan Camping

Our gorgeous fishing lake on the outskirts of the village of Llandyfan, Brecon Beacons

Alpaca My Boots

For the animal lover in an area of outstanding beauty, Bannau Brycheiniog.
a group of three learning how to climb

Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Activities

Great for School Groups and Family Activity in Bannau Brycheiniog