Alerts

We have been advised by one of our Members that there seem to have been changes to the river bed in the lower of the two waterfall jumping pools in the Sychryd gorge. Our reporter says that the ledge below the jump “appears to be ‘stuck’ out more than normal [as] there appear to be … Read more

We have received the following message from the owner of the land river-left of the Sychryd (upstream of the road bridges), which he has asked us to pass on to SWOAPG Members: “After speaking to some of your members about access to our land, wormhole mines and rock, we have suggested that they pay £200 … Read more

Further to our recent message (Porth yr Ogof Access Restriction Thu 13 April), the descaling of the rock face above the main entrance has now been done and the cave is now open as normal. However, if Providers see any indication of fresh rock fall in the main entrance area, please make the on-site staff … Read more

We have been advised by Black Mountain Activities of a loose rock at the ‘exposed step’ on the path hat traverses above the ‘Ivy Pool’ in the Sychryd Gorge – which will collapse if weight or force is applied, increasing the ‘confident step’ that clients will have to make to pass it. Providers should make … Read more

We have received the following message from Jon Pimm, BBNPA Waterfalls Project Officer: “Following the recent landslide close to the main cave entrance at Cwm Porth we will have a rope access team investigating and carrying out minor works on Thursday 13th April. In order to allow this work to be done safely access to … Read more

The telephone at Cwm Porth is now working again! To reserve group minibus spaces, please remember to call 01639 722309 before 10am on the day of your visit, or e-mail cwmporth@beacons-npa.gov.uk more than a day in advance.

We have received the following message from BBNPA: “We have had a landslip on the bank above the path leading to the main cave entrance at Cwm Porth. The route to the cave entrance is still clear and usable but group leaders should be aware of the slip. The National Park Authority will arrange an … Read more

We have received the following notification from Blue Dot Adventure – please keep an eye out and let us know if you spot this for sale etc… “I had a canoe stolen from our centre at Glanusk sometime over the last four days, is it possible to make your members aware so that they can … Read more

Further to our recent announcement (below), seven SWOAPG members spent another fascinating day on 3 Mar with Alan Bowring of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and Juliet Parker-Smith, learning about the geology and history of the Nedd Fechan Valley and its caves. After some difficulties in securing the ‘right’ people to assist, we have had … Read more