Fforest Fawr Geopark, UNESCO Geopark in Brecon Beacons, Wales, Great Britain
The Fforest Fawr Geopark covers 763 square kilometers of mountains, valleys, and limestone formations in the western part of Brecon Beacons National Park.
The geological formations within the park display 470 million years of Earth's history, with rocks dating from the Ordovician through the Carboniferous periods.
The region contains evidence of human settlements spanning 8,000 years, including ancient hillforts, medieval castles, and industrial revolution sites.
Visitors can access information and educational resources at the National Park Visitor Centre, located at Libanus near the town of Brecon.
The Geopark features extensive cave networks within its limestone belt, including the substantial underground system of Ogof Ffynnon Ddu.
GPS coordinates: 51.93700,-3.32100
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:54
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