Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
SWOAPG_admin SWOAPG has received the following urgent message from BBNPA: “We have identified some Ash trees above the access path to Porth yr Orgof cave main entrance that have very advanced cases of Chalara die back. The trees are at such an advanced stage of decay that they will need dismantling through the use of specialist … Read more
The gunpowder works workshop that SWOAPG had arranged with BBNPA for 19 July has been postponed due to unavailability of presenters and will be rescheduled in due course. Apologies for any inconvenience to those of you who were planning to attend.
Following Friday’s incident when a group of gorge walkers swore at a pair of nurses, the owner of the lane from Pontneddfechan Village Hall towards Loonies’ Leap has told us (and the local police) that gorge walkers are no longer welcome on her land. We therefore ask all providers to respect her decision and, with … Read more
Ystradgynlais police contacted SWOAPG this evening to seek information about an incident that occurred on Friday 5 July between a group of teenage gorge-walkers (5 male, one female) and two carers trying to access Rose Cottage in Pontneddfechan (on the lane from Loonies’ to the village hall). The group shouted abuse and made abusive gestures … Read more
We have received the following message from Natural Resources Wales: “Many of you will have noticed the effects of Chalara (ash dieback) on the Ash trees in Waterfall Country. Contractors working for NRW are currently working around Pont Melin Fach after completing Gwaun Hepste. In the week commencing 15th July NRW will be carrying out … Read more
We have had to change our scheduled Code of Conduct training to 30 July because the village hall is booked on 1 August for the local election. Apologies for any inconvenience this might cause. Information and bookings at https://swoapg.com/event/30-jul-2019-dinas-sychryd-mellte-code-of-conduct-training/
We will be running a Code of Conduct training session for Dinas / Sychryd and Mellte gorges in the evening on 30 July (previously advertised as 1 August), for new gorge users and anyone who needs a refresher. NB we are trialling a new (simpler?!) booking system for our events so there may be some … Read more
Thanks to those of you who have already booked for this free event – spaces are still available – NB we’ve updated the event information to include the need to bring your own lunch! Once you’ve booked, you should receive an e-ticket to confirm your place, which will be the only confirmation you’ll receive. Full … Read more
Access Track We are aware that an additional gate has recently been erected on the track from Pontneddfechan to the Gunpowder Works / Loonies’ Leap. The gate is on the track by the weir, just before the metal bridge (on the boundary between private and BBNPA land). It’s not closed at the moment BUT if … Read more
Anyone who has paddled the section of the Usk from Sennybridge to Aberbran since last winter’s flood will be aware of the damage caused to the stone bridge at Abercamlais Estate. The Wye and Usk Foundation has informed us that the bridge “looks very dangerous to anyone passing below” and “the owner has asked us … Read more