Alerts

We have received the following advice sent to canoeing operators from the Environment Agency (which is responsible for navigational aspects of the River Wye downstream of Hay, although “NRW will follow the same approach for the Glasbury to Hay section”): “Dear All, “You will all be even more conscious than we are of the current … Read more

Thanks to Mike Smith of Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer for sending us the attached photo announcing that Morlais quarry is closed for climbing from 6th to 25th July:

Local residents in Pontneddfechan have complained recently about buses parking all day at Coed y Rheadyr (the ‘triangle’ by the Village Hall) with the engines on! They’re probably nothing to do with any activity providers, but here’s a reminder from our Code of Conduct rules just in case anyone’s missed this: “Coaches should enter Pontneddfechan … Read more

We’ve received the following report and photos from Call of the Wild – thanks, guys! “Please find attached photos of the corner stone on the top of the jump at Loonies. Theses are getting quite loose now and care needs to be taken when jumping off.”

Many thanks to those of you who’ve already completed this questionnaire, but if you haven’t… Are you are a freelance outdoor instructor in South Wales? Or thinking about becoming one? If so… SWOAPG would like your views on additional services that we are considering and would be very grateful if you could spend a few … Read more

The Outdoor Partnership and British Mountaineering Council are conducting a consultation regarding the feasibility of a community climbing wall being created in the Newport city area. To date, a consultation has been circulated within the local Newport climbing community who have shown support for the project. We are now looking to gather information and opinions … Read more

It’s getting busy in Waterfall Country! We appreciate that most of you are doing your best to have as little impact as possible – and that the sheer volume of tourists and their behaviour is the real problem (including disturbing nesting birds and incessantly building rock towers) – BUT… …we have also had reports of … Read more

The family who owns the farm with access to Ogof Y Ci had a bereavement recently and are holding a funeral on 6th June so have requested no caving to be done on this day. Please respect their wishes at this sensitive time.

The family who owns the farm with access to Ogof Y Ci had a bereavement recently and are holding a funeral on 6th June so have requested no caving to be done on this day. Please respect their wishes at this sensitive time.

AdventureRMS has released the following Safety Management Update: Petzl have issued a recall of TRAC CLUB trolleys (P023AB00 and P023AB01) due to a risk of breakage. Immediately stop using the trolleys affected by this recall. Full details can be viewed here.