Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
SWOAPG_admin We’ve organised the following training event primarily so that SWOAPG Members who use the Sychryd gorge can contribute to its upkeep (although the event will also be of much wider relevance than this!), so we’d be grateful if all gorge users could consider sending at least one representative activity leader along to find out how … Read more
We have received the following message from the owner of the land river-left of the Sychryd (upstream of the road bridges), which he has asked us to pass on to SWOAPG Members: “After speaking to some of your members about access to our land, wormhole mines and rock, we have suggested that they pay £200 … Read more
New ‘dark red’ gorge ID cards for 2023 have now been sent to all Members who have completed the necessary requirements. If you haven’t yet received yours, it could be because they’re in the post (only one that we’re aware of!) or you may still need to address one or more of the bullet points … Read more
Further to our recent message (Porth yr Ogof Access Restriction Thu 13 April), the descaling of the rock face above the main entrance has now been done and the cave is now open as normal. However, if Providers see any indication of fresh rock fall in the main entrance area, please make the on-site staff … Read more
We have been advised by Black Mountain Activities of a loose rock at the ‘exposed step’ on the path hat traverses above the ‘Ivy Pool’ in the Sychryd Gorge – which will collapse if weight or force is applied, increasing the ‘confident step’ that clients will have to make to pass it. Providers should make … Read more
We have received the following message from Jon Pimm, BBNPA Waterfalls Project Officer: “Following the recent landslide close to the main cave entrance at Cwm Porth we will have a rope access team investigating and carrying out minor works on Thursday 13th April. In order to allow this work to be done safely access to … Read more
We have received reports of large quantities of personal items being left in the changing screens at Dinas Rock. If we wish to continue having access to this special place, it is crucial that Providers make every effort to ensure these areas are clear after your groups have used them, so PLEASE ENSURE that your … Read more
Many thanks to our all those who have renewed SWOAPG Membership for 2023/24. We have updated the published list of Our Full Members to reflect those who have paid; we are aware that payment is in progress for some of you to whom we have issued invoices, so if you’re not on the list it … Read more
Three members of a Blue Ocean group left kit bags in the Dinas Rock changing screens this afternoon, if anyone has picked them up can you let them know ASAP please. Call Neil on 07557 913809 or email info@blueocean-adventure.co.uk. Thanks!
We have today updated AGAIN the list of registered gorge-walking providers on our website to reflect those who have recently completed all the requirements for accessing the gorges in Waterfall Country from 1 April 2023: You can view this list at Gorge Walking – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group If you’re not listed for … Read more