Blaen y Glyn footbridge – broken deck
Thanks to Storey Arms OEC for alerting us to a broken board on the footbridge below the large waterfall in Blaen y Glyn gorge. We’re notifying the relevant authority, but in the meantime do take care out there!
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Controlled Release of Water from Ystradfellte Reservoir – Thu 13 Feb
We have received the following message from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. Although they say they “do not envisage any problems with any increased flooding risk downstream”, when previously they did this the water level did reach the top of the ledge at the Porth yr Ogof main entrance (although it quickly subsided), so it could … Read more
Loonies’ Leap bridge closure from 5 Feb
Further to our recent message, we have now been informed by BBNPA that the work to re-deck the top bridge at the Mellte gunpowder works / Loonies’ Leap will begin on Wednesday 5 February and last for several weeks, so the site will be unavailable for gorge-walking groups during this period. Apologies for the inconvenience; … Read more
REMINDER – Book now for SWOAPG CPD Workshops (including a NEW one for March!)
Book your places now by clicking on the links below: Mon 10 Feb 2025 Learn about…Bannau Brycheiniog reservoirs, exploring their role and operations, with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (repeated on 7 Mar) – recommended for all reservoir passport holders Fri 14 Feb 2025 CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Black Mountain, exploring the geology and history of … Read more
Adventure Tourism Action Plan for Wales (2025-2030): please help shape the future development of the sector
The Welsh Government has commissioned the Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation (WATO) to develop an Action Plan for Adventure Tourism in Wales (2025-2030). This action plan will ensure that the sector can respond to the trends in the visitor economy and deliver significant health and well-being benefits for the people of Wales whilst recognising that economic … Read more
Forthcoming works at Loonies’ Leap and Cwm Porth
We have been informed by BBNPA about two items of forthcoming work that will affect some Providers: Work to re-deck the top bridge at the Mellte gunpowder works / Loonies’ Leap will begin soon; this will mean the bridge will be unusable whilst work is being done – we’ll notify dates once they’re available. Work … Read more
Sgwd yr Eira path closure, 4 Feb
We have been informed by BBNPA that the path leading under the Sgwd yr Eira waterfall (see attached map) will be closed on the 4th Feb (weather dependant) to allow for descaling work to be carried out on the rock face above the path. Please note the closure will be for one day only, although … Read more
Sychryd gorge tree update
Unsurprisingly, after the recent storms there’s been quite a shift in timber in and across the Sychryd gorge. Things have moved around in the cascades, as they always do, but the high-level tree across the gorge just upstream of the road bridge is, in the words of one of our members, “not looking safe since … Read more
Usk Reservoir works at ‘slipway’ launch – starting April 2025
We’ve just had confirmation from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water that they will be undertaking major works at the Usk Reservoir ‘slipway’ area (at the northeast corner by the dam), starting in April and lasting several months. This means that there will be no paddle-craft launching at this site during that period. The alternative launch site … Read more
Calling all Bannau Brycheiniog Reservoir Users!
This is a reminder that SWOAPG has organised two workshops with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to help instructors who use reservoirs; particularly those in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park; to both appreciate them better and be able to educate their clients about them. These will be of particular interest to Reservoir Passport holders, who should make … Read more