iPhone found at Blaen y Glyn
Staff from Plas Pencelli found an iPhone under the waterfall at Blaen y Glyn yesterday. If you think it might be yours, give them a call on 01874 665241 and tell them what colour case it was in!
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Beacons Reservoir access
We’ve been advised by Members that the combination lock is missing at Beacons Reservoir, so paddlesport users are currently unable to gain access through the gate from the car park. We’ve asked DCWW to rectify this ASAP and will let you know when we hear more…
Dinas / Sychryd works update
NRW has advised us that they have completed some works in the Dinas / Sychryd area: The fencing at the climbing area has now been replaced (and the ‘danger’ signs soon will be!); and New fencing has been installed at the foot of the cascades (opposite Bwa Maen) – where the path has now been … Read more
Reminder: SWOAPG Membership Renewals now available (particularly for those paying by invoice!)
We’re getting ahead of the game this year, particularly for those of you renewing via invoice! SWOAPG Members can now renew their membership for 2026/7 (due on 1 April): Login to our website (opens in new tab); check and if necessary update your existing Membership Profile; then Apply for Membership – select the appropriate membership … Read more
LAST CALL: Cribarth CPD Workshop 6 Mar
The following CPD workshop is still open to SWOAPG Members (all-day workshops are £20 each, or £10 for up to 2 additional employees) and non-Members (£35 including Associate Membership to 31 Mar): Fri 6 Mar CPD Workshop: Learn about…Cribarth: join Alan Bowring, the BBNPA Geopark Officer, for an exploration of the geology, history and stories … Read more
Throw line and belt left at Dinas Rock
If you picked up a HF weasel throwline on a palm utility belt at Dinas Rock car park recently, please contact stuart.burns@fairways.co to arrange its return. Thanks!
LAST CALL: Pen y Fan CPD Workshop 23 Feb & Welsh Water Workshop 25 Feb
The following CPD workshops are still open to SWOAPG Members (all-day workshops are £20 each, or £10 for up to 2 additional employees) and non-Members (£35 including Associate Membership to 31 Mar): Mon 23 Feb CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Central Beacons: we ideally need a few more of you to join us (subject to suitable … Read more
Road Closure at Ystradfellte, Mon 23 Feb
BBNPA has advised us of a Temporary Road Closure: C0180 YSTRADFELLTE (between the village and the Cwm Porth road) on 23 Feb 2026 (9:30am-3:30pm) on behalf of Openreach, while they do works to replace a telegraph pole – see map below. This will affect the unofficial one-way system around Ystradfellte although we are assuming that … Read more
Cold Water Shock
We’ve received the following from AdventureRMS, which may be of interest to SWOAPG Members: Many providers of activities on and in the water will be starting to think about staff training, induction and refresher sessions ready for the 2026 season, just as average UK water temperatures are at their annual low (February & March). Paddle … Read more
REMINDER: Forthcoming CPD Workshops including LAST CALL for 10 Feb Welsh Water Workshop
The following two FREE 1-hour evening workshops offer opportunities for watersport users to learn more about how Dwr Cymru Welsh Water wants us to work with them to protect and secure reservoirs for our future recreational use. All Reservoir Passport holders and instructors who work on our reservoirs and rivers are strongly encouraged to attend … Read more