The initial aspiration is to expand the Geopark southwards within Carmarthenshire so as to include elements of the area’s mining heritage along with some interesting and attractive natural features.
The proposals (as at 18 October 2024) envisage portions of the following communities being included within an expanded Geopark:
- Quarter Bach
- Cwmamman
Features of interest to the Geopark within the Carmarthenshire area include (but are not necessarily restricted to):
- Cultural and community sites, e.g. Black Mountain Centre, chapels etc
- Coal mining heritage e.g. Ynys Dawela nature reserve
- Amman, Twrch riverside walks and woodlands e.g. at Ystradowen etc
- National Cycle Network routes 437 (Amman Valley cycleway etc)
Each of the above contributes something to the natural and cultural heritage of this area. However, the mention of any site in this list is without prejudice to landowners and others with an interest of any sort. Inclusion within an expanded Geopark does not bring any additional public access (or controls) to any particular site except where that is agreed by all interested parties.