Afon Tywi, where the site is located, is a Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI) as well as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Lleolir y safle ar yr Afon Tywi ac mae’n Safle o Ddiddordeb Gwyddonol Arbennig (SoDdGA) ac yn Ardal Cadwraeth Arbennig (ACA).