Alerts

We received reports and pictures of ‘new’ hazards in the Mellte at the end of March – apologies for the delay in sending these out. Regular users will already be aware of these, but if not… see attached photos of various tree hazards barbed wire was wrapped around a tree near the beach in the … Read more

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”, the last time 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 … Read more

Thanks to staff from Black Mountain Activities for the following update and pictures – be careful out there! “Could you please pass on to members a potential hazard on the ‘cascades’ (see attached photos). If members are using step-over or traversing left-hand side, making their way to the upper path, please be aware of the … Read more

We have been advised by one of our Members that there seem to have been changes to the river bed in the lower of the two waterfall jumping pools in the Sychryd gorge. Our reporter says that the ledge below the jump “appears to be ‘stuck’ out more than normal [as] there appear to be … Read more

We have received the following message from the owner of the land river-left of the Sychryd (upstream of the road bridges), which he has asked us to pass on to SWOAPG Members: “After speaking to some of your members about access to our land, wormhole mines and rock, we have suggested that they pay £200 … Read more

Further to our recent message (Porth yr Ogof Access Restriction Thu 13 April), the descaling of the rock face above the main entrance has now been done and the cave is now open as normal. However, if Providers see any indication of fresh rock fall in the main entrance area, please make the on-site staff … Read more

We have been advised by Black Mountain Activities of a loose rock at the ‘exposed step’ on the path hat traverses above the ‘Ivy Pool’ in the Sychryd Gorge – which will collapse if weight or force is applied, increasing the ‘confident step’ that clients will have to make to pass it. Providers should make … Read more

We have received the following message from Jon Pimm, BBNPA Waterfalls Project Officer: “Following the recent landslide close to the main cave entrance at Cwm Porth we will have a rope access team investigating and carrying out minor works on Thursday 13th April. In order to allow this work to be done safely access to … Read more

The telephone at Cwm Porth is now working again! To reserve group minibus spaces, please remember to call 01639 722309 before 10am on the day of your visit, or e-mail cwmporth@beacons-npa.gov.uk more than a day in advance.

We have received the following message from BBNPA: “We have had a landslip on the bank above the path leading to the main cave entrance at Cwm Porth. The route to the cave entrance is still clear and usable but group leaders should be aware of the slip. The National Park Authority will arrange an … Read more