Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
BBNPA has confirmed that the Reservoir Passport scheme will continue unchanged for 2024/5 (£150 for 1 annual passport; £190 for 2 annual passports; £70 for 7 day passport). Current passports expire on 31 March, the application form is available on our website at Reservoir Scheme.
Further to our recent message (Emergency Closure of footpath 15), the BBNPA state team have successfully remedied the issues that had forced the closure. The footpath has been reopened for public use, all closure signage and barriers have now been removed.
This report from one of our Providers: “We had groups at Clogwyn today. When they came out of the Cave their rope and some safety kit had been stolen.” The handline (joined 50m & 30m black ropes) was removed from situ; and 14 twistlock HMS carabiners taken. Please be on the lookout if you see … Read more
We have received the following message from RLSS. If you’re aware of the location of any public water rescue equipment, please follow the final link to help populate the register: “You may have seen recently that RLSS UK and GoodSAM have partnered to develop a Water Rescue Equipment – Life Saving Map. The map plots … Read more
The Welsh Government wants our views about their proposal to identify The Warren, Hay-on-Wye as a bathing water for the 2024 bathing season. Consultation ends: 19 February 2024. Find out more on: Bathing water review Wales 2024 | GOV.WALES. SWOAPG has submitted the attached response – please feel free to use this as a template … Read more
Activity Providers based in or near Blaenavon or Torfaen might be interested in the following event: “Cwmpas and Torfaen CBC invite you to a unique event on Tuesday 5th March (10.00-15.30) at Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside members of your community and those from further afield to develop … Read more
We have received the following message from NRW: “Had a report today from an activity provider of a strong odour that made them feel unwell. Nothing obvious in water and another group of adults in water that hadn’t noticed but if anyone feels there is a big problem could they contact Environment Team South Powys: … Read more
We have received the following message from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority: “We had to put in place yesterday an emergency footpath closure, please see attached map notifications for reference. Unfortunately, one of NRW’s trees has uprooted, fallen across the footpath and struck one of the bridges on the footpath, causing lots of damage to the … Read more
SWOAPG Members may be aware of the ‘Outdoors for All’ manifesto launched recently by a coalition of 36 partners calling for new legislation to open up more countryside for public enjoyment, including waterways, woodland, riversides and downland (see e.g. the BMC announcement at Outdoors For All: A manifesto for the outdoor sector). Although presented as … Read more
We have added a new workshop: Mon 4 Mar 2024 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Clydach Gorge and formal booking is now open for: 19 Mar 2024 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Porth yr Ogof Click on the links to book ‘tickets’…