4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-3234323934 English Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en 2026-03-23T12:29:32.88Z NRW 1.0 wel Latitude and Longitude (EPSG::4326) Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS) Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS) Safleoedd Geoamrywiaeth o Bwys Rhanbarthol (SGBRh) Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites (RIGS) RIG Sites.lyr 2026-03-18 NRW_DS24294 Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS) are non-statutory sites selected to protect the most important places for geology, geomorphology and soils, complementing the network of legally protected Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). RIGS are selected for their scientific, educational, historical and aesthetic features. As stated in Planning Policy Wales, Planning Authorities should protect the features and qualities for which RIGS have been designated. The impact of proposed developments will depend on the nature of the RIGS feature, so early consultation with the local RIGS group or NRW is strongly recommended. Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS) are non-statutory sites selected to protect the most important places for geology, geomorphology and soils, complementing the network of legally protected Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). RIGS are selected for their scientific, educational, historical and aesthetic features. As stated in Planning Policy Wales, Planning Authorities should protect the features and qualities for which RIGS have been designated. The impact of proposed developments will depend on the nature of the RIGS feature, so early consultation with the local RIGS group or NRW is strongly recommended. Mae Safleoedd Geoamrywiaeth Rhanbarthol Pwysig (SGBRh) yn safleoedd anstatudol a ddewiswyd i ddiogelu’r mannau pwysicaf o ran daeareg, geomorffoleg, a phriddoedd, sy'n ategu'r rhwydwaith o Safleoedd o Ddiddordeb Gwyddonol Arbennig (SoDdGAu) a warchodir yn gyfreithiol. Dewisir safleoedd SGBRh oherwydd eu nodweddion gwyddonol, addysgol, hanesyddol ac esthetig. Fel y nodwyd ym Mholisi Cynllunio Cymru, dylai Awdurdodau Cynllunio ddiogelu'r nodweddion a'r rhinweddau y mae safleoedd SGBRh wedi'u dynodi ar eu cyfer. Bydd effaith datblygiadau arfaethedig yn dibynnu ar natur nodwedd y SGBRh, felly argymhellir yn gryf bod ymgynghoriad cynnar yn cael ei gynnal â'r grŵp safleoedd SGBRh lleol neu CNC. Datganiad priodoli: Yn cynnwys gwybodaeth Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru © Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru a Hawl Cronfa Ddata. Cedwir pob hawl. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en Association of UK Rigs Groups GeoConservationUK, The Studios, 53 High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1DE, United Kingdom info@geoconservationuk.org.uk Not Provided Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en Association of UK Rigs Groups GeoConservationUK, The Studios, 53 High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1DE, United Kingdom info@geoconservationuk.org.uk Not Provided Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en Biodiversity Information Service (BIS) Biodiversity Information Service, First Floor Offices, 7 Wheat Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7DG info@b-i-s.org http://www.b-i-s.org Cofnod (North Wales Local Record Centre) Cofnod (North Wales Local Record Centre), Intec, Ffordd y Parc, Parc Menai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4FG contactus@cofnod.org.uk http://www.nwlrc.org.uk South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre (SEWBReC) South East Wales Biodiversity Information Centre, 13 St Andrews Crescent, Cardiff, CF10 3DB info@sewbrec.org.uk http://www.sewbrec.org.uk West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre (WWBIC) West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre, Landsker Business Centre, Llwynybrain, Whitland, Carmarthenshire, SA34 0NG kate.jones@wwbic.org.uk http://www.wwbic.org.uk Protected sites GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2008-06-01 geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme geological sites coastal geomorphology Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS) geological conservation NRW Thesaurus 2026-03-04 geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords Geology IPSV Subjects List 2020-11-18 geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.subjects Seascape (SMNR) Natural Resources (Incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR) Geodiversity (SMNR) Landscape (SMNR) Management Areas (SMNR) Geomorphology (SMNR) Geological (SMNR) Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) Soil and Land (SMNR) NRW SMNR Keywords 2024-06-26 geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-smnr-keywords This dataset is owned by the Association of Welsh RIGS Groups (AWRG) and NRW. AWRG own the forms and reports - NRW may release this dataset on request, however, enquirers are advised to obtain a copy from the owner/originator directly, rather than NRW. Names and addresses of landowners are on some forms. These must not be released without the individual's permission. NRW may NOT publish or disseminate it in its entirety. NRW owns the ArcMap layerfile(s) - There are no access restrictions to this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely. no limitations © AWRG and NRW. AWRG owned and restricted data:- NRW does NOT grant permission to third parties to re-use or disseminate this dataset. Those seeking such permission should approach the originator directly. NRW collated spatial data:- Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose. Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Open Government Licence English geoscientificInformation SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2021-01-06 Wales (WLS) -5.311 -2.647 51.384 53.427 1900-01-01 2022-03-24 Geographic Information System Unknown ArcMap layerfile and Mapinfo GIS layers and digital and paper copies of forms and reports. https://datamap.gov.wales/layers/inspire-nrw:NRW_RIG_SITES WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link View and Download https://datamap.gov.wales/capabilities/layer/452/?ows_service=wms OGC:WMS Web Mapping Service http://wiki.geoconservationuk.org.uk/index.php5?title=Main_Page WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link GeoConservation UK Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services 2010-12-08 This dataset has not been assessed for conformance to the referenced INSPIRE regulation. false Data is produced on an ongoing basis for RIGS in Wales by the constituent RIGS groups. Data is produced on an ongoing basis for RIGS in Wales by the constituent RIGS groups.