Alerts

If you’re able to help on the 3rd, please RSVP at our website event listing 3 Nov 2025 Porth yr Ogof debris clearance, so we know how many and who to expect – and can contact you if plans change at short notice (apologies to those who’ve already let Steve know by e-mail, but he … Read more

We understand that the road is being closed to repair the cattle grid near the reservoir, so it will not be possible to access Ystradfellte from the A470 on this route (instead use the mountain road from Heol Senni past Maen Llia) – but should still be possible to access Ystradfellte from Penderyn.

Brecon Beacons Tourism would welcome all canal users completing this online survey to gather evidence for submission to Welsh Government etc: Preserve and Protect the Mon & Brec Canal Survey October 2025. Background: Since March 2025, uncertainty about the future water supply for the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal has dominated headlines. Restrictions on abstraction and the lack of … Read more

We have received the following message from NRW and will provide an update once we know the exact dates: “Following a site visit with the contractor, we anticipate a rope access inspection of the rockface situated along former footpath 86 to be undertaken in November 2025, duration 2-3 days. In the interests of safety we … Read more

Many thanks to those of you who have offered to help with debris clearance in Porth yr Ogof. The October dates proved difficult and didn’t go ahead (apologies for not confirming sooner), so the current ‘plan’ is to go ahead on Mon 3 Nov, with following two Mondays as backup / follow-up, depending on how … Read more

BBNPA has informed us that this section of the Elidir Trail will be closed from 8 October for up to four months, to allow much needed repair work following last year’s storm damage. The path from Pontneddfechan to Sgwd Gwladus will remain open.

…to everyone who helped collect litter in the Mellte gorge on Sunday. Great work, everyone – and special thanks to Ed Hill for organising.

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”, when previously 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 could … Read more

As we feared, very few instructors were available to assist with this on BBNPA’s proposed September or October dates. There’s still a chance that we could make some progress in October if a few more of you were available and willing, though we’re very conscious this may still be in your ‘busy season’ so have … Read more

A litter picking session is being arranged for gorge instructors (etc.) in the Upper Mellte on Sunday 21 September; meeting at Clun Gwyn bunkhouse at 1000. Parking will be free. !! NB this is a ‘peer’ event and all participants take part at their own risk !! SWOAPG is merely passing on the message and … Read more