Alerts

We have received the following message from NRW: “Had a report today from an activity provider of a strong odour that made them feel unwell. Nothing obvious in water and another group of adults in water that hadn’t noticed but if anyone feels there is a big problem could they contact Environment Team South Powys: … Read more

We have received the following message from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority: “We had to put in place yesterday an emergency footpath closure, please see attached map notifications for reference. Unfortunately, one of NRW’s trees has uprooted, fallen across the footpath and struck one of the bridges on the footpath, causing lots of damage to the … Read more

The Cambrian Caving Council team have recently installed new P bolts for ladder and SRT in Will’s Hole (the cave in the Sychryd gorge), replacing the old 8mm spits. As of 2nd FEBRUARY they will have cured and be safe to use (although there is some tidying up still to be done to remove excess … Read more

Following recent rain, the LARGE tree-trunk that was outside the entrance to Porth yr Ogof has now been swept inside and is forming a blockage on river-left in the main chamber (which means the entire width of the river is now obstructed). It’s currently possible to clamber over this tree, but more rain will likely … Read more

Please book now if you’re interested in the following events. Click on the links for more details & bookings: 20 Jan 2024 Climbing & Abseiling at Dinas Rock, a practical workshop, 9.30am-1pm, facilitated by Matt Woodfield, looking at how participating organisations can demonstrate safe practice when using the left side of the slab at Dinas … Read more

We have been asked to pass on to all Pontsticill paddlers the message below from the Director of Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance – please note (esp. the point about ‘keeping out of the bays’) and make every effort to maintain good relations with the anglers, who have as much right to enjoy their activity as … Read more

We’re received the following message from BBNPA: “We will be removing the bridge at Pont ar Daf on Friday 5th January following damage caused during recent storms. The bridge is being removed for public safety reasons. The National Trust have a diversion in place for walkers and the site staff in the car park will … Read more

Please book now if you’re interested in the following workshops (with more to come in the New Year). Click on the links for more details & bookings: Mon 4 Dec Mountain Rescue in the Gorges – networking opportunity at Central Beacons MR base, 6.30-9pm, to explore how best we can all work together to manage … Read more

Just in case any of you keen climbers use the Gilwern Lower-West area, we have received the following information and photographs from Alan Bowring of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority: “I took the chance to get out to Gilwern Hill earlier and attach the results. We’re talking of the Gilwern Lower-Gilwern West area covered at: … Read more