Did you join us in 2008 for the two weeks of walks and other events across the length and breadth of Fforest Fawr Geopark which we held?  The programme for the Fforest Fawr Geopark Festival 2009 is taking shape - we hope that it will have even greater variety than last year's.

MAY 2008

Saturday 24 May
Talybont Geology Walk (part 1)

 
Discover how natural forces shaped the ground beneath your feet on this linear walk, taking in the stunning scenery of the Geopark’s Central Beacons whilst learning how it came to look the unique way it does, returning by minibus to the car park.

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  Time: 10:00 – 14:30
  Meet/start: Welsh Water car park south of the dam, Talybont-on-Usk (SO 099197)
  Length: 4.7 miles / 7.5km.
  Grade/Ascent: Energetic; 510m / 1670 ft.
  Leader: National Park warden, Sam Ridge
  For more details contact: The National Park Visitor Centre on 01874 623366.
  Notes: Bring packed lunch. No booking required.
  Topics: Old Red Sandstone, Ice age legacy

Saturday 24 May
Black Mountain – the easy way