Fire and flood – Waun Fignen Felen

11th Oct 2026
Dan-yr-Ogof

A guided upland walk exploring how peat, fire and water shape environmental risk.

Discover the connections between fire and flood

This 9km circular guided walk from Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves climbs to Waun Fignen Felen, an upland peat bog above an extensive cave system. Explore how peatland condition connects carbon storage, water, erosion, wildfire and flooding—and why restoring healthy peat matters. The walk also connects with the UN International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed on 13 October.

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Upland peat bog at Waun Fignen Felen in Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark

Plan your guided walk

When: Sunday 11 October 2026, 10am–4pm
Distance: Approximately 9km circular
Start: Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves
Booking: Advance booking is required.
Preparation: This is an upland walk. Check the Eventbrite listing for the confirmed meeting point, terrain, route information and what to bring.

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Explore beneath the Geopark

Waun Fignen Felen lies above one of the area’s remarkable cave systems. Extend your visit at Dan-yr-Ogof to discover how water and limestone have shaped the landscape underground as well as above it.

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