Petzl helmet found in Abercraf
Please contact james@callofthewild.co.uk if this is yours or you know whose it might be!
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Clun Gwyn Car Park – planning appeal
SWOAPG Members may be aware that the owner of the ‘overflow parking’ field opposite Clun Gwyn layby applied for planning permission to make this a permanent car park – which was refused by BBNPA for a variety of reasons (see Microsoft Word – 1106467-23.22058.FUL Refuse_FUL_with_Notes). He is considering appealing against the refusal and would welcome … Read more
Reservoir users’ workshop – advance notice
In response to a suggestion from one of our members, we’ve been working with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) on a CPD workshop for reservoir users. The aim, as with our other ‘learn about…’ workshops, will be to enable instructors who use these special places to both appreciate them better and be able to educate … Read more
Tree fall in Blaen y Glyn gorge
Thanks to Ryan Stamp of Storey Arms for this message and photos: “A large limb has fallen from a tree at Blaen y Glyn, blocking the path. It is river left, just downstream of the upper wooden footbridge.” Take care out there!
WORKS NOW COMPLETE – Removal of parking restrictions for layby used to access Ogof Clogwyn, Llanelly Hill
We have received confirmation that these works have now been completed and the contractors have moved offsite. We have received the following notification from Monmouthshire County Council: “I write to inform you of works which will temporarily restrict the availability of parking commonly used to access Ogof Clogwyn. “Contractors working on behalf of MCC will … Read more
Trees in Sychryd gorge
James Martin of Call of the Wild has advised us that “a tree has fallen at the top of the cascade not really causing any issues but there has been a bit of a land slip with it. Also there is a tree crossing the footpath near to the gabion steps used to access the … Read more
Controlled Release of Water from Ystradfellte Reservoir – Thu 19 Sep
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
Accessing our online gorge walking code of conduct training courses
Due to a configuration change in the software we use for delivering our online code of conduct training courses, it seems they are now visible only after logging-in to our website. So, to access the courses: First Login (or Sign Up as New User), using your ‘personal’ account (not your ‘corporate’ provider account, if you … Read more
Lost head torch, Porth yr Ogof 26 Aug
Small Black Diamond head torch lost in PYO on 26 Aug, please let us know if any of you found it…
Parking restrictions for layby used to access Ogof Clogwyn, Llanelly Hill, REVISED DATES 9-30 Sep
We have just been informed that these works have been delayed and are now expected to start 9th September. Finish date is now likely to be around 30th September. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We have received the following notification from Monmouthshire County Council: “I write to inform you of works which will temporarily restrict … Read more