Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
A day of FREE family-friendly activities: age 9 to adult Gorge-Walking Rock Climbing Educational Walks some sessions may be available through the medium of Welsh  Morning / afternoon sessions: 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm Come to one or both (subject to availability) Parents will be required to complete Consent Forms and be available throughout the sessions
This workshop will be run at Bridge Cave and will be focused on geology, group management and hidden gems in Bridge Cave. Please come along and see what extras you can do in this cave and share your ideas and with others. Gary Evans and Juliet Parker-Smith will take you around the cave and show ... Read more
DUE TO THE DEMAND FOR OUR 'BRIDGE CAVE' WORKSHOP, WE HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL THE PORTH YR OGOF WORKSHOP AND MAKE ADDITIONAL SPACES AVAILABLE AT BRIDGE CAVE INSTEAD This session will be run at Porth Yr Ogof and Gary Evans will be there to show you some hidden gems and extra special areas in the ... Read more
Run by Quest Adventures in association with Mountain Rescue on behalf of SWOAPG This workshop is a great opportunity for all current gorge leaders to learn more and share ideas about evacuation and rescues form the area. The Mountain Rescue team will also be there to add input and explain how evacuations work from their ... Read more
Run by Quest Adventures in association with Mountain Rescue on behalf of SWOAPG This workshop is a great opportunity for all current gorge leaders to learn more and share ideas about evacuation and rescues form the area. The Mountain Rescue team will also be there to add input and explain how evacuations work from their ... Read more
Three Cliffs - a guide for instructors This workshop will look at making best use of coastal areas, like Three Cliffs Bay, for rock climbing sessions with groups. If plan A is your only plan then lots can get in the way; weather, tide, group ability and other people. Learn more about what's on offer ... Read more
This new workshop is being provided by Ruth Coulthard of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority to inform Outdoor Providers about the historic gunpowder works at Pontneddfechan. The workshop is open to paid-up SWOAPG Members (and their employed staff). It is a free workshop, but advance booking is required - please RSVP below to reserve places. ... Read more
This is a Code of Conduct Training session for Providers who are signed-up to the NRW Waterfalls Country Concordat. It is a requirement that a staff representative from each Provider has attended a Code of Conduct Training session if they wish to use of the area for Gorge Walking. This session will cover both the ... Read more
This is a Code of Conduct Training session for Providers who are signed-up to the NRW Waterfalls Country Concordat. It is a requirement that a staff representative from each Provider has attended a Code of Conduct Training session if they wish to use of the area for Gorge Walking. This session will cover both the ... Read more
The SWOAPG Annual General Meeting will be held at Pontneddfechan Village Hall on 27 Nov at 6.30pm. The full set of papers can be found here - or click on the links below for individual items. Agenda (click on links for detail): Matters Arising from the 2018 AGM Overview of SWOAPG's recent and planned activity ... Read more
This is a Code of Conduct Training session for Providers who are signed-up to the NRW Waterfalls Country Concordat. It is a requirement that a representative from each Provider has attended a Code of Conduct Training session if they wish to use of the area for Gorge Walking. This session is suitable for both new ... Read more
***This event has been postponed by the organisers - future date To Be Confirmed*** SWOAPG is joining BBNPA and others in providing another 'Community Activity Day' for residents of Waterfall Country. Providers will include: SWOAPG Mountain and River Activities – climbing and hawks Call of the Wild – gorge walking Proactive Pontneddfechan – litter picking, ... Read more