It is the
Countryside Council for Wales' policy to encourage public access in
so far as it does not threaten the nature conservation features of
the site. Facilities at Cors Caron will be upgraded to allow more
people to enjoy the site, but access will be limited in terms of
area and the overall numbers of visitors. Any activities should be
quiet and unobtrusive, with access onto the fragile bog being
restricted to the boardwalk.
Currently the site
does not fulfil its potential to allow visitors to experience this
relatively rare habitat. It is an isolated site, away from large
centres of population, and the people that make an effort to visit
are largely those with a specialist interest in bird watching. The
bog itself is not very accessible, and most people simply view it
at a distance from the main track and from viewing points on the
fringes of the site. Visitors would have a much better opportunity
to engage with and appreciate the site if access to the bog was
improved. This could be achieved by the construction of a new
boardwalk that is suitable for disabled access. A well-designed
observation shelter that blends into the landscape, as part of the
boardwalk loop, would make it easier for less-active visitors to
enjoy the exposed and wild nature of the site. Upgrading the
railway walk would make it more accessible to wheelchair users
cyclists and people with restricted mobility, and il would also
make it possible for people to reach the site without travelling by
car. The riverside walk should also be improved and the permit
system removed
The construction of
a new car park would provide safer access and adequate parking for
visitors at peak times. It should also include toilet facilities.
On arrival, visitors should find clear and welcoming information
that will help them to plan their visit. It may be possible to
liaise with local bus companies to persuade them to stop on request
at the car park.
With the prospect of
increased visitor numbers, a separate interpretation plan will be
necessary. It will also be important for stakeholders to be
consulted and kept informed throughout any changes.
