Alerts

Further to our recent message,  we have now been informed by BBNPA that the work to re-deck the top bridge at the Mellte gunpowder works / Loonies’ Leap will begin on Wednesday 5 February and last for several weeks,  so the site will be unavailable for gorge-walking groups during this period. Apologies for the inconvenience; … Read more

We have been informed by BBNPA about two items of forthcoming work that will affect some Providers: Work to re-deck the top bridge at the Mellte gunpowder works / Loonies’ Leap will begin soon; this will mean the bridge will be unusable whilst work is being done – we’ll notify dates once they’re available. Work … Read more

We have been informed by BBNPA that the path leading under the Sgwd yr Eira waterfall (see attached map) will be closed on the 4th Feb (weather dependant) to allow for descaling work to be carried out on the rock face above the path. Please note the closure will be for one day only, although … Read more

Unsurprisingly, after the recent storms there’s been quite a shift in timber in and across the Sychryd gorge. Things have moved around in the cascades, as they always do, but the high-level tree across the gorge just upstream of the road bridge is, in the words of one of our members, “not looking safe since … Read more

We’ve just had confirmation from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water that they will be undertaking major works at the Usk Reservoir ‘slipway’ area (at the northeast corner by the dam), starting in April and lasting several months. This means that there will be no paddle-craft launching at this site during that period. The alternative launch site … Read more

The telephone at Cwm Porth is now working again, please revert to booking minibus spaces by phone  (01639 722309) up to 10am on the day; or by email (cwmporth@beacons-npa.gov.uk) up to 24 hours in advance.

The telephone at Cwm Porth is currently (once again) out of action, so for the time being providers do not need to pre-book parking spaces during the week (but please book weekend visits in advance by e-mail to cwmporth@beacons-npa.gov.uk); we’ll send an update once fixed.

Book your places now by clicking on the links below: Tue 10 Dec 2024 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online) – for SWOAPG Members and their staff; including the usual ‘formalities’, a presentation on the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Sustainable Tourism Strategy; and discussion around proposals for monitoring engagement with public incidents in gorges; responding to the Glasbury-Hay concordat … Read more

We have received the following from BBNPA: The telephone at Cwm Porth (01639 722309) is now back in action, so providers should resume pre-booking parking spaces before 10am (or e-mail cwmporth@beacons-npa.gov.uk up to 24 hours in advance). In addition to the Hepste Bridge Road closure for the rest of this week (until Fri 22 Nov)… The … Read more

Bookings are now open for next Friday’s CPD workshop joining Alan Bowring (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer) for an exploration of the geology, history and stories of the Black Mountain and its famous lakes. For details and bookings visit Fri 15 Nov 2024 CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Black Mountain. NB places are … Read more