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Please be aware of the following warning from the Environment Agency:   “It’s been brought to our attention that the arches of Whitney Toll Bridge are obstructed with tree debris apart from the far-right arch as you head down stream. The site has been assessed and is regarded as a navigational hazard. Please see photo … Read more

A former care worker at a Day Centre, has been sentenced to four months in prison after the death of 29-year-old Majid Akhtar, an autistic man who drowned in King’s Mill Reservoir, near Mansfield, on 10 September 2012 while on an activity trip. Inquest A previous inquest had heard how the care worker was “distracted” while … Read more

Would all providers please be aware that the annual event, run by Call of the Wild, will take place on the main face of Dinas Rock on Monday 17th April. Set up is from 8am, first abseil from 10am and the last between 3pm and 5pm. This is an annual event for the charity Breathe … Read more

There is a new a coffee room opening in Pontneddfechan village hall, running on Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm, starting next Saturday, 25th February. They will be serving, tea, coffee, homemade cakes, sandwiches, bacon rolls, soft drinks and snacks. When they are open, so are the toilets – please pop in and support them, let … Read more

Lower Blaen y Glyn car park will be closed from Monday 30th January 2017 for the foreseeable future. This is to allow for harvesting operations. As soon as harvesting has finished the car park will be cleared and open for use again. NRW apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please see the attached map … Read more

SWOAPG and the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority have a long standing relationship, working together on access, conservation and funded projects like our workshops. SWOAPG have organised many volunteering days over the last few years in partnership with BBNPA to enable providers give something back to land we work on. More volunteering opportunities are being … Read more

Please be aware of the following: “There are 2 trees fallen into the river and are blocking most of the river, the first tree is just after the right bend at the Oxbow and the second one at the lower end of the oxbow. Both are laying across the flow” Thanks to Carl at Black … Read more

Please be aware that due to a very large planned water release from the Ystradfellte Reservoir, Porth Yr Ogof will be closed for the day on Thursday 5th January. It is also strongly advised that you do not use the Mellte for adventurous activities on this day, due to the flood pulse expected.

Please see attached statutory notice and consultee letter concerning planning application: Pont ar Daf – 15/1185/FUL – Improvements to existing car park and extension of car park into area of cleared conifer plantation Full details can be found at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brecon-beacons/features/proposed-new-car-park-for-pen-y-fan Come and visit us at the Meet and Greet shack at Pont ar Daf on … Read more

Powys County Council is reviewing its Rights of Way Improvement Plan, as required by legislation. Please feel free to pass on this email to anyone else who you think this will be of interest. Yours faithfully Mark Stafford-Tolley Swyddog Mynediad I Gefn Gwlad Countryside Access Officer Ysgrifennydd Fforwm Mynediad Lleol Powys Secretary Powys Local Access … Read more