First reported 12 Aug 2014•Latest report 9 Feb 2026
Definition
What this concern includes
Includes absent or unclear official-route and closure information, failure to signpost practical alternatives, and failure to block access to paths that appear established but become unsafe or impassable.
Not included
Excludes physical path defects where route guidance, closure and access controls are reliable.
Excludes road-traffic signs intended primarily for drivers.
Excludes outdoor-risk information unrelated to selecting, closing or accessing a pedestrian route.
Reports
6
Distinct published reports
Individual concerns
6
A report can raise multiple concerns
Date range
2014–2026
First to latest report issue date
Stated actions
18
Described in published responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
Amey Hallam Highways Limited1
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority1
Eryri National Park Authority1
London & South Eastern Railway Limited1
Luton Borough Council1
National Highways1
Natural Resources Wales1
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council1
Powys County Council1
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council1
Salford City Council1
Other public body2
English metropolitan district council1
English unitary authority1
Environmental regulator1
National road infrastructure body1
Private limited company1
Train operating company1
Welsh county borough council1
Welsh county council1
Concerns and responses across reports
Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
South Wales Central
Concerns raised1
Failure to provide information enabling walkers to understand official routes, path closures and risks
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.12
Action
Publish and maintain revised Waterfall Country website warnings about water-related risks and safe behaviour.
Stated by Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Progress procurement of the new Visitor Hub, designed to provide visitor information and safety guidance.
Stated by Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Maintain consistent visitor communications by contributing to development of the Waterfall Country Partnership Communication Strategy.
Stated by Natural Resources WalesStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Install permanent metal fencing to further prevent access to the closed former Footpath 86 area.
Stated by Natural Resources WalesStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Install fencing and safety signage along the Four Falls Trail and at the Sgwd Clun Gwyn Uchaf viewing area to deter hazardous access and warn of cliff edges and drops.
Stated by Natural Resources WalesStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Contribute to implementing enhanced safety signage through the Waterfall Country safety working group.
Stated by Powys County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Provide accessible routes, wayfinding, maps and safety information for Waterfall Country visitors.
Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park AuthorityStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Close and remove Footpath 86 from the Rights of Way network, with onsite measures notifying visitors of the closure.
Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park AuthorityStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Fund wardens and visitor engagement staff to provide face-to-face safety advice at managed car parks and visitor access points.
Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park AuthorityStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Support coordinated safety messaging and visitor management through the Waterfalls Area Safety Advisory Group.
Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park AuthorityStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Provide Rights of Way advice and oversight for pathway changes and progress formal adoption processes where required.
Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park AuthorityStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Improve waymarking to guide visitors toward locations with more reliable multi-network emergency signal coverage.
Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park AuthorityStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.3
Position
Official paths are waymarked, risks off those paths are considered obvious, and existing signage and safety measures address accidental-falling risks.
Stated by Natural Resources WalesExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Position
Legally diverted paths and barriers are considered sufficient to deter access to hazardous routes where original paths were diverted.
Stated by Powys County CouncilExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Position
BBNPA is responsible for managing and addressing safety matters concerning public rights of way and access land in the relevant area.
Stated by Rhondda Cynon Taf CBCRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Manchester West
Concerns raised1
Failure to prevent continued use of an unsafe foot bridge as an alternative route
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
North East Kent
Concerns raised1
Failure to direct pedestrians from open palisade gates to the underpass
This report raised 8 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Install an additional directional sign by the platform 2 side gate directing users to the station subway.
Stated by London & South Eastern Railway LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 5 January 2021.
Bedfordshire and Luton
Concerns raised1
Inadequate signage warning pedestrians not to enter the Busway
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Replace faded or missing signs on the Hatters Way section of the Busway.
Stated by Luton Borough CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 4 January 2021.
Action
Review the remaining Busway for upgraded signage at emergency access points and other locations where additional warning signs may assist.
Stated by Luton Borough CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 4 January 2021.
South Yorkshire (Western)
Concerns raised1
Failure to make an open pedestrian path safe and clearly usable
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
North West Wales
Concerns raised1
Failure to prevent walkers accessing misleading paths at the Summit of Snowdon
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
Action
Install directional pillars at agreed Snowdon locations to reduce navigational errors.
Stated by Snowdonia National Park AuthorityStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 12 August 2014.
Action
Undertake landscaping on the summit’s south-east face to reduce path braiding and erosion scars.
Stated by Snowdonia National Park AuthorityStatus unclearThe respondent did not make the status of this action clear when they made their response on 12 August 2014.
Action
Discuss the practicality of constructing a low-level wall around the summit area beneath the trig point.
Stated by Snowdonia National Park AuthorityStatus unclearThe respondent did not make the status of this action clear when they made their response on 12 August 2014.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.3
Position
The proposed screening or path works would not have affected the accident because the walkers left the East Ridge and attempted an unrecognised route.
Stated by Snowdonia National Park AuthorityDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
Breaking up the East Ridge path would be largely futile because it is widely described and would quickly be re-established.
Stated by Snowdonia National Park AuthorityUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
Existing visitor-safety arrangements, including maintained rights of way, advice, information and signage, are considered an adequate response to Snowdon’s natural risks.
Stated by Snowdonia National Park AuthorityExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
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Includes absent or unclear official-route and closure information, failure to signpost practical alternatives, and failure to block access to paths that appear established but become unsafe or impassable.
