Uneven or steep track surface

Possible slip or fall

Medium

Dismount and lead horse, Cyclists walk.

Boggy ground

Horses may become stuck

Medium

Horses and walkers skirt around boggy areas

Swollen streams at fords

Walkers and riders have trouble crossing

Low

Discontinue use of route

Other trail users

Horses, cyclists and walkers startled and caused to run off track

Medium

Slow down for other trail users. Dismounted horses to be tethered, corralled or on a leading rein. Dogs to be kept on a lead at all times.

Weather

Weather conditions can change rapidly leading to exposure – or sunburn

Low

Wear suitable clothing. Carry spare food and clothing, first aid and survival bag. Check weather conditions before setting out. Visit the Brecon Beacons Met Office website.

Forest operations – harvesting, ground preparation, planting, road repairs, quarrying etc

Contact with machinery, falling trees etc

Medium

Do not enter a live forest operations site. Obey all warning signs and barriers. Follow all diversions.Visit www.openaccess.gov.uk

Events – car rallies, motor cycle, horse, carriage driving, cycle

Contact with event participants

Low

Advance warning notices posted at forest entrances several weeks before event. Do not enter a live stage event. Obey all warning signs and barriers. Follow all diversions. Phone 0845 604 0845 for more information. Visit www.openaccess.gov.uk

Military debris

Unexploded flares or blanks may cause serious injury if handled

Medium

Do not touch or pick up any objects

Troops training

Activities close to trails may surprise civilian or military personnel

Low

Awareness that the forest is an area used for military training and may be subject to unusually intense activity

Traffic and carriage drivers on roads

Sudden approach may upset trail users

Medium

Awareness that this is a working forest, make way for oncoming vehicles and carriage drivers

Patchy mobile phone coverage

Could add to problems in an emergency

Medium

Be aware of areas of weak signal strength (low ground) and areas with better reception (high ground) Good coverage on all networks can be found at the Babel shelter (Grid ref: SN841368)

Darkness

Disorientation

Low

Plan your start to avoid nightfall. Carry a map and torch. Locate a numbered waymarker to identify your location