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Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Progress procurement of the new Visitor Hub, designed to provide visitor information and safety guidance.
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Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Continue collaborating with partner authorities on safety measures in Waterfall Country.
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Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Develop and agree a Water Safety Policy during the current financial year.
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Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Continue collaborating with neighbouring authorities on signage and visitor information.
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Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Publish and maintain revised Waterfall Country website warnings about water-related risks and safe behaviour.
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Natural Resources Wales Install waymarkers identifying a location with cross-network emergency signal for 999 calls, including its location name and What3Words reference.
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Natural Resources Wales Complete and operate the new Waterfall link path providing a circular route between Sgwd Clun Gwyn Isaf and the Four Falls Trail.
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Natural Resources Wales Resurface the Sgwd yr Eira trail to improve pedestrian and emergency-service access.
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Natural Resources Wales Create a formal viewing area at Sgwd Clun Gwyn Uchaf with a balustrade, landscaped viewpoints and cliff-edge fencing.
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Natural Resources Wales Install permanent metal fencing to further prevent access to the closed former Footpath 86 area.
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Natural Resources Wales Install a stone boardwalk between Sgwd yr Pannwr and Sgwd Isaf Clun Gwyn to improve safe access.
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Natural Resources Wales Conduct scheduled formal inspections of visitor infrastructure and managed car parks, reporting defects and taking required action.
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Natural Resources Wales 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.
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Natural Resources Wales Maintain consistent visitor communications by contributing to development of the Waterfall Country Partnership Communication Strategy.
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Natural Resources Wales Finalise and implement the Waterfall Country Visitor Safety Plan after incorporating the Tactical Operational Plan.
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Powys County Council Contribute to implementing enhanced safety signage through the Waterfall Country safety working group.
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Powys County Council Continue working with partner organisations to implement proportionate controls and identify further risk-reduction actions within the Council’s remit.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Improve waymarking to guide visitors toward locations with more reliable multi-network emergency signal coverage.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Close and remove Footpath 86 from the Rights of Way network, with onsite measures notifying visitors of the closure.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Support coordinated safety messaging and visitor management through the Waterfalls Area Safety Advisory Group.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Maintain interpretive safety resources, including a waterfall model demonstrating hidden watercourse hazards and dangers.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Provide Rights of Way advice and oversight for pathway changes and progress formal adoption processes where required.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Continue exploring accessible mechanisms for visitors to report safety concerns and site hazards.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Hold regular multi-agency safety meetings, review accident feedback and coordinate preventative communications, signage and information.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Develop a shared communications plan with partner organisations to improve visitors’ understanding of safety measures before arriving.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Fund wardens and visitor engagement staff to provide face-to-face safety advice at managed car parks and visitor access points.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Provide accessible routes, wayfinding, maps and safety information for Waterfall Country visitors.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Invest in signal-boosting measures and radios, and use the Airwave system to improve emergency communications for response teams.
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Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC Continue working with and supporting relevant agencies to implement proposed further safety actions.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Failure to provide information enabling walkers to understand official routes, path closures and risks
Wider context from the report “(2) A previous Prevention of Future Death report has led to the erection of signage concerning the risk of drowning in the water itself. However, the current signage provision does not adequately address the significant additional risk of accidental falling. Many walkers fail to understand the official routes, closed and open paths and the significant risks they face ;
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PFD Monitor interpretation Inadequate signage addressing the risk of accidental falling
Wider context from the report “(2) A previous Prevention of Future Death report has led to the erection of signage concerning the risk of drowning in the water itself. However, the current signage provision does not adequately address the significant additional risk of accidental falling . Many walkers fail to understand the official routes, closed and open paths and the significant risks they face;
” Is this part of a recurring concern? No recurring-concern membership is currently published.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Poor or non-existent mobile telephone signal in remote areas
Wider context from the report “(4) Mobile telephone signal is poor to non-existent in certain more remote areas , which creates delay in alerting emergency services when accidents do occur .
” Is this part of a recurring concern? No recurring-concern membership is currently published.
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PFD Monitor interpretation High rate of trips and slips in Waterfall Country
Wider context from the report “(1) There is a high rate of accidents, including some fatal accidents, from trips and slips in the area known as Waterfall Country ;
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PFD Monitor interpretation Progress procurement of the new Visitor Hub, designed to provide visitor information and safety guidance.
Verbatim wording from the response “7. The new Visitor Hub is currently subject to an active procurement process however is designed to manage visitor activity more effectively and reduce pressure on the local community within Waterfall Country. Amongst other benefits to the local vicinity within Waterfall Country, it will provide clear visitor information and safety guidance, promoting responsible behaviour and safe enjoyment of the area.” Source location Response from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Continue collaborating with partner authorities on safety measures in Waterfall Country.
Verbatim wording from the response “We can confirm that we are liaising and will continue to support National Resources Wales (NRW), Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority (BBNPA),” Source location Response from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Develop and agree a Water Safety Policy during the current financial year.
Verbatim wording from the response “9. The Council is also committed to developing and agreeing Water Safety Policy this financial year as a direct response to the National Drowning Prevention Strategy. This will help to further strengthen the measures in place across the whole of NPT.” Source location Response from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Continue collaborating with neighbouring authorities on signage and visitor information.
Verbatim wording from the response “8. Further, collaboration is ongoing with NRW, BBNPA and other neighbouring local authorities in relation to signage and visitor information.” Source location Response from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Publish and maintain revised Waterfall Country website warnings about water-related risks and safe behaviour.
Verbatim wording from the response “5. Although there is no legal requirement to warn users of the PROW network of the risks of using the rights of way, we are taking steps to try to improve awareness of the risks, particularly surrounding the risks of entering the water.” Source location Response from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install waymarkers identifying a location with cross-network emergency signal for 999 calls, including its location name and What3Words reference.
Verbatim wording from the response “Matter of Concern 3 - “mobile telephone signal is poor to non-existent in certain more remote areas, which creates delay in alerting emergency services when accidents do occur”” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Complete and operate the new Waterfall link path providing a circular route between Sgwd Clun Gwyn Isaf and the Four Falls Trail.
Verbatim wording from the response “15.6.5 NRW has developed a new trail which by-passes the former Footpath 86. Contractors were appointed to undertake this work which commenced in January 2026 after being delayed by a number of months due to persistent inclement weather.” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Resurface the Sgwd yr Eira trail to improve pedestrian and emergency-service access.
Verbatim wording from the response “15.6 Recent works have been undertaken to upgrade some of the trails. By way of example:” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Create a formal viewing area at Sgwd Clun Gwyn Uchaf with a balustrade, landscaped viewpoints and cliff-edge fencing.
Verbatim wording from the response “15.7.3 NRW is planning the creation of a formal viewing area overlooking Sgwd Clun Gwyn Uchaf waterfall incorporating a balustrade, landscaped view points and fencing near to cliff edges. The purpose of the balustrade will be to facilitate safe viewing of the waterfall, the design of which will be to reduce the potential for climbing over the balustrade to get an even closer view of the waterfall. This work is due to be completed in 2026.” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install permanent metal fencing to further prevent access to the closed former Footpath 86 area.
Verbatim wording from the response “15.6.4 Former Footpath 86 was closed under legal order by BBNPA following a death in August 2022. It was extinguished on 1 February 2024, following a number of temporary closures since August 2022. Footpath 86 remains closed and there is no likelihood of this reopening due to the combination of cliff rock fall hazards and the exposed and deteriorating path edge. Barriers and signage make this clear. In addition, NRW have engaged a supplier to place permanent metal fences to seek to further prevent access to this area.” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install a stone boardwalk between Sgwd yr Pannwr and Sgwd Isaf Clun Gwyn to improve safe access.
Verbatim wording from the response “15.6.2 In July 2025, 120m of stone boardwalk was installed between Sgwd yr Pannwr and Sgwd Isaf Clun Gwyn replacing a timber walkway improving safe access between the two waterfalls (materials for this were flown in by helicopter in 210 lifts).” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Conduct scheduled formal inspections of visitor infrastructure and managed car parks, reporting defects and taking required action.
Verbatim wording from the response “15.8 NRW conducts scheduled formal recreation inspections of visitor infrastructure along promoted walking routes on Welsh Government Woodland Estate in Waterfall Country and NRW managed carparks. Defects identified are reported on and actions taken as required.” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation 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.
Verbatim wording from the response “15.3 In September 2024, ‘Warning Cliff Edge’ signs were put in place at the Sgwd Clun Gwyn Uchaf viewing area. These were replaced in October 2025 with new NRW branded signs warning of cliff edge and sudden drops. Whilst there were no reported incidents of injuries in this location, there were reports of risky behaviour at the cliff edge hence the decision was taken to install the signage in this area.” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Maintain consistent visitor communications by contributing to development of the Waterfall Country Partnership Communication Strategy.
Verbatim wording from the response “15.4 Given the need to develop consistent messaging so that visitors can judge for themselves the risks and whether to accept them, NRW, BBNPA and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (“NPTCBC”) have sought the assistance of external communication specialists. BBNPA have subsequently been leading on this element of the Waterfall Country Project with NRW and NPTCBC heavily involved in contributing to developing a Waterfall Country Partnership Communication Strategy. This work is ongoing,” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Finalise and implement the Waterfall Country Visitor Safety Plan after incorporating the Tactical Operational Plan.
Verbatim wording from the response “15.1 In January 2025, a Waterfall Country Visitor Safety Subgroup was formed comprising members of the WASAG and the Waterfall Country Partnership to develop a Visitor Safety Plan (building on work undertaken by NRW previously). This subgroup was set up as a start and finish task group specifically for the development of a Visitor Safety Plan. The finalisation and implementation of this Plan is in the end stages, but presently on hold pending the inclusion of a Tactical Operational Plan (see point 15.2 below).” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Contribute to implementing enhanced safety signage through the Waterfall Country safety working group.
Verbatim wording from the response “Powys County Council is represented on the Waterfall Country safety working group and is contributing to ongoing efforts, including the implementation of enhanced safety signage during the current year.” Source location Response from Powys County Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Continue working with partner organisations to implement proportionate controls and identify further risk-reduction actions within the Council’s remit.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Council has engaged with partner organisations, and we continue to support the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Natural Resources Wales, as landowner, in implementing proportionate and effective controls. We will continue to work with partners to identify any further proportionate actions within the Council’s remit.” Source location Response from Powys County Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Improve waymarking to guide visitors toward locations with more reliable multi-network emergency signal coverage.
Verbatim wording from the response “Responsibility for mobile network provision lies with telecommunication providers, however the Authority recognises the implications of limited coverage in emergency situations. In partnership with NRW, work is underway to improve waymarking to” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Close and remove Footpath 86 from the Rights of Way network, with onsite measures notifying visitors of the closure.
Verbatim wording from the response “Following continued erosion on the route of Footpath 86 in August 2022, the Authority took steps to close and remove the path from the Rights of Way network. This was completed on 1 February, 2024, through legal order and in line with relevant” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Support coordinated safety messaging and visitor management through the Waterfalls Area Safety Advisory Group.
Verbatim wording from the response “Through the Waterfalls Area Safety Advisory Group, the Authority continues to work in partnership with NRW and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent and co-ordinated approach to safety messaging and visitor management. Additional signage has also been installed to clearly indicate permanent path closures and diversions.” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Maintain interpretive safety resources, including a waterfall model demonstrating hidden watercourse hazards and dangers.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Authority maintains an active approach to communications and safety advice. This includes the use of interpretive resources, such as a physical waterfall model located at Cwm Porth car park, to demonstrate the hidden risks and dangers associated with entering watercourses, particularly strong and unseen currents associated with waterfalls.” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Provide Rights of Way advice and oversight for pathway changes and progress formal adoption processes where required.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Authority’s Rights of Way team is supporting NRW in relation to changes to pathways and will provide advice and oversight where required. Where pathways need to be formally adopted as legal Public Rights of Way, these will be progressed through those processes, as required, to ensure that new pathways are reflected on Ordnance Survey maps.” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Continue exploring accessible mechanisms for visitors to report safety concerns and site hazards.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Authority will also continue to explore opportunities to improve mechanisms for visitors to report safety concerns and site issues. This includes consideration of accessible reporting methods at key locations, such as digital or on-site tools, to enable timely identification of hazards.” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Hold regular multi-agency safety meetings, review accident feedback and coordinate preventative communications, signage and information.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Authority, together with NRW and in conjunction with other stakeholders, including Mountain Rescue and the emergency services, undertake regular safety meetings, review feedback from accidents to consider future preventative action and align communications, signage and information. The Authority invests in the provision of wardens and visitor engagement staff at their car parks and those we manage for NRW, to provide face-to-face advice and guidance to visitors; this is funded through car park income but, also through the Authority’s core resources.” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Develop a shared communications plan with partner organisations to improve visitors’ understanding of safety measures before arriving.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Authority is working jointly with Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and NRW to establish a communications plan for Waterfalls County to ensure visitors are better prepared before reaching the site. In particular, the plan prioritises shared key messaging so that visitors understand how to stay safe in the area.” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Fund wardens and visitor engagement staff to provide face-to-face safety advice at managed car parks and visitor access points.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Authority, together with NRW and in conjunction with other stakeholders, including Mountain Rescue and the emergency services, undertake regular safety meetings, review feedback from accidents to consider future preventative action and align communications, signage and information. The Authority invests in the provision of wardens and visitor engagement staff at their car parks and those we manage for NRW, to provide face-to-face advice and guidance to visitors; this is funded through car park income but, also through the Authority’s core resources.” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Provide accessible routes, wayfinding, maps and safety information for Waterfall Country visitors.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Authority works in partnership with Natural Resources Wales, hereafter referred to as NRW, who are the principal landowner to provide more accessible routes (the red and green route) which have better surfaced pathways, way marking and safety information. Maps and signage are provided online, at the site and around the walk.” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Invest in signal-boosting measures and radios, and use the Airwave system to improve emergency communications for response teams.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Authority continues to work with partners to explore further improvements as opportunities arise. Recently EE reception has become available in Ystradfellte for example. In the interim, the Authority has invested in signal-boosting measures and new radios to support the warden and visitor engagement teams. These have significantly improved communications, enabling first responders to contact emergency services sooner. The Authority continues to utilise the Airwave system with Mountain Rescue and the emergency services, supporting effective response times.” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Continue working with and supporting relevant agencies to implement proposed further safety actions.
Verbatim wording from the response “Accordingly, BBNPA is the appropriate authority in respect of the management and liability of Public Rights of Way and access land within this area, including routes providing access to the waterfalls. We have been sighted on BBNPA’s response to your Regulation 28 report and are aware that it has been submitted to you. We request that response be regarded as reflecting the position of both BBNPA and RCT CBC in relation to your attached Regulation 28 report. RCT CBC will continue to work with, and support, BBNPA, Natural Resources Wales and other relevant agencies identified in BBNPA’s response to implement the further actions proposed within it.” Source location Response from Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Accident rates in Waterfall Country are broadly comparable with similar activities, and visitors are not at particularly higher likelihood of accidents.
Verbatim wording from the response “Matter of Concern 1 - “There is a high rate of accidents including some fatal accidents, from trips and slips in the area known as Waterfall Country”” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Terrain, absent power and communications infrastructure make improving mobile signal or installing reliable SOS telephone boxes extremely challenging or impossible.
Verbatim wording from the response “Matter of Concern 3 - “mobile telephone signal is poor to non-existent in certain more remote areas, which creates delay in alerting emergency services when accidents do occur”” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Most recent fatalities involved drowning rather than falls, while rugged and unpredictable terrain means incidents may still occur despite mitigation.
Verbatim wording from the response “17. NRW’s records indicate that in this rugged and natural environment there has been eight fatalities in waterfall country in the last 5 years, these heartbreaking incidents have occurred in different circumstances with the majority of those occurring from drowning. NRW recognises that this Regulation 28 report to which we are responding was generated to address the risk of falls rather than the risk of drowning. Although measures can be and are taken to mitigate risk the hazardous and unpredictable nature of rugged terrain means that incidents of this kind may sadly still arise.” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Responsibility for telecommunications infrastructure rests with national regulators and private network providers rather than NRW.
Verbatim wording from the response “23. NRW recognises the concern around telecommunications coverage and understands the importance of reliable connectivity, particularly in emergency situations. While responsibility for telecommunications infrastructure does not sit with NRW and instead rests with bodies such as national regulators and private network providers, NRW has been working constructively with BBNRto identify practical steps it can take. As part of this, NRW will install a dedicated waymarker to highlight a location where cross-network emergency signal is available for 999 calls. This location will be clearly identified on waymarkers in the area, including a what.3.words (this is an application to identify the precise location) reference and the location name.” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Official paths are waymarked, risks off those paths are considered obvious, and existing signage and safety measures address accidental-falling risks.
Verbatim wording from the response “Matter of Concern 2 - “Current signage provision does not adequately address the significant additional risk of accidental falling. Many walkers fail to understand the official routes, closed and open paths and the significant risks they face”” Source location Response from Natural Resources Wales
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PFD Monitor interpretation Legally diverted paths and barriers are considered sufficient to deter access to hazardous routes where original paths were diverted.
Verbatim wording from the response “The public rights of way at the Waterfalls Country site at Ystradfellte are managed by the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority under a formal delegation agreement. The paths have recently been legally diverted to align with managed routes, improving safe navigation for the public. Where original paths have been diverted, sufficient measures are in place to deter access to those routes where hazards exist, including the use of barriers.” Source location Response from Powys County Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Site management and infrastructure responsibilities primarily lie with Natural Resources Wales and the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority.
Verbatim wording from the response “Our review recognises the multi-agency nature of the location and the associated responsibilities. The areas referenced are largely situated on land managed by Natural Resources Wales and/or within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority, and accordingly the Council has limited direct control over site management or infrastructure. Nevertheless, the Council recognises that effective risk mitigation requires a coordinated and collaborative approach between all relevant landowners and responsible bodies.” Source location Response from Powys County Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation It is not physically practicable or legally possible to prevent visitors leaving designated paths on open access land.
Verbatim wording from the response “However, much of the site remains open access land within a naturally hazardous gorge, where it is not physically practicable or legally possible to prevent people from leaving designated paths. Whilst active management measures are in place to direct visitors along safer routes and discourage access to higher-risk areas, the nature of open access land means some visitors may choose to deviate from managed routes, and informal ‘desire lines’ may develop over time. These are kept under review, and further mitigation will be considered where reasonably practicable.” Source location Response from Powys County Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation The area’s inherent natural hazards cannot be removed without fundamentally altering its protected characteristics and designated habitats.
Verbatim wording from the response “These features represent inherent natural hazards which cannot be removed without fundamentally altering the protected characteristics of the area and its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC) protected habitat.” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation Responsibility for improving mobile network coverage lies with telecommunications providers, not the Authority.
Verbatim wording from the response “Responsibility for mobile network provision lies with telecommunication providers, however the Authority recognises the implications of limited coverage in emergency situations. In partnership with NRW, work is underway to improve waymarking to” Source location Response from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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PFD Monitor interpretation BBNPA is responsible for managing and addressing safety matters concerning public rights of way and access land in the relevant area.
Verbatim wording from the response “Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority (BBNPA) is the relevant access authority for open access land within the National Park, including those parts of RCT CBC’s administrative area that fall within the National Park boundary.” Source location Response from Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
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