Tree in Clun Gwyn waterfall
There is a ‘new’ tree in the main fall at Clun Gwyn (Uchaf) which is likely to remain there for some time and might interfere with groups accessing the plunge pool – see photo.
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There is a ‘new’ tree in the main fall at Clun Gwyn (Uchaf) which is likely to remain there for some time and might interfere with groups accessing the plunge pool – see photo.
Just in case any of our intrepid white water paddlers were intending to paddle the Tarrell anytime soon (if it rains!) – there is a large tree across the river a few hundred metres downstream of the bridge at Libanus Mill (SN997260). It’s been reported to NRW as a possible flood risk, but it ain’t … Read more
Please read on to find out how you can help as a Welsh-based activity business both by completing a survey yourself AND by asking some of your clients to complete a survey (with a chance to win a £100 voucher!). Thanks! The adventure sector in Wales was last valued at £480 million pounds & provided … Read more
Further to our earlier message on 19 February (included below), the owner of the land river-left of the Sychryd gorge has now advised us that, “after chatting to a couple of your members I feel a yearly fee to access our land to partake in your members gorge walking would be more fair and acceptable? … Read more
Thanks to staff from the RAF for alerting us last week to a loose climbing/abseil stake at Pant-y-Rhiw (Llangattock) – climbers please be aware!
Further to our earlier message on 20 January (included below), the owner of much of the land river-left of the Sychryd gorge has now confirmed that all gorge-walking groups (whether ‘commercial’ or ‘educational’) – except those that have his specific permission – “need to either pay £30 per day to go on our land or … Read more
Due to new landslips on the left bank of the Mellte downstream of Loonies’ Leap, the path on river-left below the metal footbridge is now closed for the foreseeable future. Because we still don’t have access for gorge-walking groups along the track on river-right between the metal bridge and Pontneddfechan Village Hall, this means that … Read more
Further to our recent announcement (below), eleven SWOAPG members spent a fascinating day on 30 Jan with Alan Bowring of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, learning about the geology and history of Blaen y Glyn gorge and the surrounding mountains. We are now planning our next two events: Formal event booking arrangements will be published … Read more
The Welsh Government is currently considering Inland Bathing Water Designation and as part of this they are looking to gather insight from as wide as possible via the outdoor inland swimmers water survey that went live on 2nd February – please pass on the link to any outdoor swimmers you know: Outdoor Inland Swimmers Water … Read more
Below and attached are details regarding a consultation on the Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill proposed by Sam Rowlands MS, being carried out by Welsh Parliament/Senedd Cymru. The views of parents and children are equally as important to those involved involved in education and outdoor learning so feel free to share it with colleagues, friends and … Read more