Alerts

Access Track We are aware that an additional gate has recently been erected on the track from Pontneddfechan to the Gunpowder Works / Loonies’ Leap. The gate is on the track by the weir, just before the metal bridge (on the boundary between private and BBNPA land). It’s not closed at the moment BUT if … Read more

Anyone who has paddled the section of the Usk from Sennybridge to Aberbran since last winter’s flood will be aware of the damage caused to the stone bridge at Abercamlais Estate. The Wye and Usk Foundation has informed us that the bridge “looks very dangerous to anyone passing below” and “the owner has asked us … Read more

  Radon monitors have been placed in the following caves from 2 July for approx. 4 weeks. The information gathered from these monitors will be published for all to use/see, so please could all providers brief their clients not to tamper with them please! 1 Porth-yr-Ogof (White Horse Cave) 42 Llygad Llwchwr 43 Eglwys Faen … Read more

SWOAPG has been advised that one or two providers have recently been leaving trailers and minibuses in the parking / slipway area at Pencelli Canal Basin for the duration of their visit and making access difficult for other users. Most groups using this venue already unload / re-load as quickly as possible and park their … Read more

BCA has issued a warning about a traditionally used pulley/jammer configuration, to be found by following this link: http://british-caving.org.uk/wiki3/doku.php

We have received the following notification from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority: “A film production company will be filming at Llangattock Hillside from the 8th – 11th July. “During this time both the Hillside carpark and the climbing area will not be accessible to groups. “I hope this temporary disruption does not cause your members … Read more