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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
The suspension footbridge across the Usk downstream of the Talybont access point (upstream of Mill Falls; about 100m upstream of the NRW gauging station) has recently collapsed – after many years of looking in a sorry state – and is currently forming a river-wide strainer. It appears to be possible to portage (at low levels, … 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
The inquest into the death of a client on a coasteering trip in Dorset in 2019 concluded recently. Following the inquest, the coroner sent a ‘Report to Prevent Future Deaths’ to various organisations expressing safety concerns – which also seem pertinent to other activities and where instructors may be working alone. For details see Coroner … Read more
Please can I ask for help searching for a lost FENIX cave light. It is likely between the last cottage and the Llangattock carpark. As of today 3pm. Please ring Trewern 01497 820512 if you find it – thanks so much. Dave Barber.
Following the detection of a defect on the gated ventral attachment point of a harness, Petzl are requesting the inspection of ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses. “Due to the risk of unintentional opening of this attachment point, which could result in a life-threatening situation, we ask you to stop any use of these harnesses and … Read more