Voyeurism at Dinas Rock

We received this message a few days ago (apologies for the delay in sending) – please beware and be prepared to report repeat occurrences to the police… “I was at Dinas rock car park on Monday the 6th of May and had just finished a gorge walk with a friend when one of the instructors … Read more

Sychryd gorge update – trees and dippers

Thanks to Lee Garbett of Quest Adventures for the following updates – PLEASE TAKE NOTE if using the Sychryd Gorge: There are once again Dippers nesting in the old bridge support below Bwa Maen and the ‘jacuzzi’. PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA for the time being by accessing the river above the ‘jacuzzi fall’ rather than … Read more

Changing for gorge walking groups: a gentle reminder

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority has received a complaint from a member of the public that “he had observed a [un-named] group getting changed roadside and they were not using shelters or ponchos etc, with the result that some flesh and underwear was observed.” Please take extra care to ensure your groups change discreetly, to … Read more

Hazard to paddlers on Upper Usk, Upper Wye and Lower Irfon: fish traps in operation during March to May

Natural Resources Wales has advised us that they will once again be operating fish traps on the Upper Usk (at Abercamlais on the Sennybridge-Aberbran section) during the period March-May 2024 (see attached document) AND Canoe Wales has advised us of similar operations by Swansea University on the Upper Wye at Llanstephan and the Irfon at … Read more