Organisers of active outdoor events in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park are being given a helping hand; with new step-by-step guidance to ensure events are well organised and benefit as many people as possible.

The online guidance and interactive PDF have been designed to make sure events are enjoyable, safe and memorable for participants, spectators and Pembrokeshire people - with minimum impact on wildlife and the world-class National Park landscape.

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority supports major events such as Ironman Wales and the Tour of Pembrokeshire, which takes place tomorrow (Saturday), starting from Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre in St. Davids.

The guidelines will be useful for anyone wishing to hold an organised event such as running, walking, cycling, surfing, coasteering, climbing and horse riding in the National Park.

Hannah Buck, the National Park Authority's health and tourism policy officer, said: "Active outdoor events can make a positive contribution to the economy of the area, the health and wellbeing of participants, and encourage people to visit and enjoy the National Park.

"The guidance is designed to inform people of the factors they should consider before going ahead with an event and encourage them to share their plans with the National Park Authority and its partners.

"Most importantly, the guidance is designed to help people make informed decisions before arrangements are put in place to ensure organisers, participants, landowners and local businesses are all aware and prepared."

The guidance, which is available from the National Park Authority's website, also includes a checklist that details the factors that need to be taken into consideration to organise a successful event in the National Park.

The new guidance has been produced by the National Park Authority with the support of and contribution from a wide range of individuals and organisations including Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, Pembrokeshire County Council, Pembrokeshire Tourism, Planed and Natural Resources Wales.

This guidance was produced using funding from the Visit Wales Partnership for Growth Fund, match funded by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.