Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
SWOAPG_admin 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The telephone at Cwm Porth is now working again, please revert to booking minibus spaces by phone (01639 722309) up to 10am on the day; or by email (cwmporth@beacons-npa.gov.uk) up to 24 hours in advance.
The telephone at Cwm Porth is currently (once again) out of action, so for the time being providers do not need to pre-book parking spaces during the week (but please book weekend visits in advance by e-mail to cwmporth@beacons-npa.gov.uk); we’ll send an update once fixed.
Press Release issued by South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group (SWOAPG), 18 December 2024 Summary Organisations representing paddlesport enthusiasts and businesses have sent an ‘open letter’ to the Chair of Powys County Council urging him to break a deadlock that has arisen with fishery owners around permission to launch canoes and other paddle-craft at a … Read more