Alerts

There is currently a tree blocking the right-hand half of the river Usk at the second drop below Aberyscir (on the section from Aberbran to Brecon) – grid reference SO 00870 29283. At Sunday’s levels the central chute was still navigable right next to the tree’s root-ball, but this might change at lower levels. It … Read more

We have received the following notification from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. Please note that on the last occasion we received a similar message, the release did have a significant effect on the level of water entering Porth yr Ogof (it almost reached the entry ledge, from a low starting level), albeit for only a short … Read more

Brecon Beacons National Park Authority have received a report, and video footage, of a ‘small’ rock fall into the Afon Mellte below Sgwd Clun-Gwyn on 16 November 2022. Checks by National Park Staff have not identified any safety concerns and this note is just for information: but providers may like to note that there are now … Read more

AdventureRMS has issued the following notice: DMM have issued a recall of a number of swivel units following the failure of a DMM Director Connector. Immediately stop using the units affected by this recall. Full details can be viewed here: DMM Wales – Important Safety Notice: Product Recall

We have received the following message from BBNPA – you have been warned! “We have noticed that some of the handrail on the path leading to the main cave entrance at Cwm Porth is loose and in need of replacement. We have repairs programmed in soon but ask groups to take care when using the … Read more

We have received a report of an activity group recently pushing past a volunteer warden who was measuring rock movement at Lower Clyn Gwyn waterfall, despite being asked not to proceed. Please would all providers show due respect to wardens going about their work in our special places and comply with their instructions or advice … Read more

We have received notification from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water that “Due to a water quality failure at Pontsticill Water Treatment Works, Welsh Water are expected to be discharging dechlorinated water to the Taf Fechan. TOTAL volume to be drained 5400m3 over a 72hour period. 62.5 l/sec [0.06 cumec] for 8-hour periods Friday, Saturday and Sunday … Read more

We’ve been further advised that it “looks like Morlais is going to be out of bounds for another week”. We’ll pass on any further news that we hear… —————- We’ve been advised that Morlais was still closed for filming yesterday (Tue 25th Oct) but we have no information about when it is due to re-open. … Read more

We’ve been advised that Morlais was still closed for filming yesterday (Tue 25th Oct) but we have no information about when it is due to re-open. Please let us know if / when any of you find out more, so we can pass it on! —————- Thanks to Gemma Starks of Fairways for the following … Read more