Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
The Waterfall Country Partnership* is in the process of reviewing opportunities for securing investment within Waterfall Country in order to provide the infrastructure needed to cater for our visitors in the long term. In order to inform future proposals we need the views of the range of activity providers who currently undertake activities within Waterfall … Read more
Although the response to our online Code of Conduct training courses for both the Sychryd and Mellte gorges has been very positive, we appreciate that this method might not suit everyone, particularly Providers who are new to using the gorges. We are therefore considering offering a ‘face-to-face’ workshop consisting of a (dry) walk-through of the … Read more
Do you – or might you – employ freelance outdoor instructors in South Wales? If so… SWOAPG would like your views on additional services that we are considering and would be very grateful if you could spend a few minutes filling out this online questionnaire by 30 June. Thanks!
We have again updated the list of registered gorge-walking providers on our website to reflect those who have completed all the requirements for accessing the gorges in Waterfall Country from 1 May 2022: You can view this list at Gorge Walking – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group If you’re not listed for the gorge(s) … Read more
This is just a quick reminder to all Sychryd Gorge users that you may only continue to use the Upper Mellte Gorge after 1 May 2022 (and the Sychryd and Lower Mellte Gorges after 1 April 2022) if your gorge leaders have completed our updated Code of Conduct training course for the gorges: (2022) Update … Read more
The Welsh Government’s Flexible Skills Programme offers funding for staff development to businesses of all sizes, covering (among other things) developing advanced digital skills and supporting skills gaps and upskilling in the tourism sector (including outdoor instructor training!). For details including the Expression of Interest form, visit Flexible Skills Programme | Business Wales Skills Gateway. … Read more
BBNPA has confirmed that the details (including costs) of the 2022-23 Reservoir Passport Scheme remain the same as in previous years – new passports are required from 1 April. Details at https://swoapg.com/paddlesport#CanoeingonReservoirs or contact coordinator@swoapg.com with any questions.
We have updated the list of registered gorge-walking providers on our website to reflect those who have completed all the requirements for accessing the gorges in Waterfall Country from 1 April 2022: You can view this list at Gorge Walking – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group If you’re not listed (which means that you … Read more
There have now been a couple of additional changes to SWOAPG membership for gorge users this year (as well as the requirement to complete updated 2022 Code of Conduct training): There is no longer a requirement for ‘Good to Go’ certification as this scheme is being withdrawn as we (hopefully) emerge from the worst of … Read more
*** Access the online survey here *** Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has commissioned Hiraeth Architecture to develop proposals for the provision of replacement toilet, changing and orientation facilities at Cwm Porth for use by activity groups and the general public. The project aims to provide improved, robust facilities that can respond to increasing visitor … Read more