Alerts

Paddlers beware: there is currently a tree blocking the Honddu, full width, in Brecon. Thanks to Paul Lilygreen for this information and photo.

Paddlers beware: the wooden walkways installed by anglers on river right above Llanspyddid Rapids (on the Usk between Aberbran and Brecon) have washed away leaving large bolts and bits of metal exposed at low water. Thanks to Tim Pustka and Soldier Development Wing for these photos:  

We have received the following message from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water which might affect water levels in the Crai & Usk: “On the morning of the 23rd January we will be carrying out our normal Scour operation at Crai Reservoir, we will be releasing a small amount of water during this operation in a controlled manner … Read more

We have received the following message from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water – we don’t anticipate this having a significant effect of water levels in the Mellte but users should be aware nonetheless: “On the morning of the 9th January we will be carrying out a Scour operation at Ystradfellte Reservoir, we will be releasing a … Read more

One of our Member’s staff found a paddling helmet at Brecon Promenade yesterday (Thu 28 Nov). If you know whose it might be, please respond to this message and we’ll put you in touch.

We are expecting the South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group AGM on 27 November (6.30pm at Pontneddfechan Village Hall) to include discussions on SWOAPG’s role in three current access issues (as well as the usual AGM business): Access to Loonies’ Leap; Welsh Government Access Reform; and River Wye Glasbury-Hay. Please visit the Event Listing on … Read more

Parkwood Outdoors is running a British Canoeing SUP Discipline Support Module on 24 Nov. They currently have a couple of spaces available for half price £35 plus BC fees. Contact mike.smith@parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk.

As many of you will be aware, the toilets at Glasbury are now run by a residents’ charity called Love Glasbury. The toilets are currently being repaired and decorated ready for next year and while this work is ongoing there should always be at least 1 toilet in working order. The other reason for this … Read more

We have received the following message from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, which might have some effect on Mellte gorge users and PyO cave users over the next few days: “This is notification that we will be releasing a controlled amount of water from Ystrafellte Reservoir commencing on 1st Novemeber 2019 for several days under the … Read more

This is just a quick reminder that the access lane between Pontneddfechan Village Hall and Loonies’ Leap is still CLOSED TO GORGE-WALKING GROUPS since the owner withdrew permission for gorge-walkers to use this route. Some Providers still appear to be using the lane, which means they are (a) trespassing and (b) risking the reputation of … Read more