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We’ve received the following update from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority – which although confirming that the access track to Loonies’ Leap is scheduled for repair, doesn’t actually commit to a timescale! We have asked NRW once again whether we can use the river-left path between the footbridges temporarily while the river-right track is closed, … Read more

Thanks to Gary Evans for the following information: “On 25th August, NRW visited the Ogof Clogwyn access path and painted Load ratings onto the rock at the Anchor Bolts – see attached photos. The NRW Site Manager explained that it had come up as a requirement during an internal Health & Safety review of the site … Read more

The new owner of Ogof y Ci and Llwyncilsanws farm has, following the death of the previous owner (their father), confirmed that they are happy for groups to continue using the cave BUT have requested that they do so in moderation (i.e. not day-after-day-after-day) AND that they make sure to park in the rough ‘layby’ … Read more

Canoe Wales has issued the following advice to paddlers in response to the current dry spell: “We recommend that you consider the following actions in order to minimise the risk to both yourself and the natural environment: Do not paddle on waterways which are too shallow and where you may come into contact with the … Read more

British Canoeing has been made aware of another product recall for Stand Up Paddleboards presenting a risk of exposure to water/drowning. The models being recalled are the Jobe Duna 11.6 and Jobe Yarra Teal 10.6 Inflatable Paddle Board Package, identified as presenting a risk of drowning due to a faulty glue which creates leakage through … Read more

The attached photos from earlier this month suggest that at least some of the litter in Dinas Rock car park is being left by gorge-walking participants – so this is yet another reminder to Providers to PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE clear up after your groups and take their litter away with you. Thanks!