DISGRUNTLED locals have blasted Instagram influencers for invading one of the UK's most beautiful areas. Residents are sick of visitors disrespecting Bannau Brycheiniog National Park's Pen y Fan, dubbed Waterfall Country, in Wales. 3 Residents are sick of visitors disrespecting Bannau Brycheiniog National Park's Pen y Fan, dubbed Waterfall Country Credit: Getty The breathtaking locations have become popular tourist hotspots - hailed for their "Instagrammable" vistas.
They were even voted in line with Maui in Hawaii as one of the best places to visit on the New York Times 2024 list. Helen Roderick, the park sustainable development officer, told the BBC : "It’s about balance, we want people to come and visit the national park but to think about when they come. "And can they travel by bus? And can they make sure they benefit the local economy by using our shops, pubs and local restaurants?” Read More GO AWAY Our town is RUINED by social media tourists - they're 'talentless scumbags' NOT FANS Our area is ruined by influencer - we're sick of seeing boobs when we go shopping She suggested touring the sites during quieter months such as September and October.
Or, arriving at off-peak times earlier in the morning, or on a weekday if visiting during the summer. Mrs Roderick also urged tourists to travel by bus instead of car to reduce their environmental impact and traffic chaos in nearby towns. Social media has pulled hoards of new visitors to the area, from TikToks to Instagram .