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Following its consultation earlier this year (to which SWOAPG responded as we have previously reported), Powys County Council has now proposed “that launch times for commercial operators [on the River Wye at Glasbury] be restricted at peak times, i.e. on weekends and bank holidays between Easter and the end of September” and “that signage or … Read more

A new outdoor learning guide launched on 21 June at Plas yBrenin Mountain Centre, Snowdonia sets out the framework for getting children and young people outside, learning in Wales’ beautiful wild places. The guide, launched by Welsh naturalist and ambassador for outdoor learning Iolo Williams, draws on the collective knowledge and experience of outdoor practitioners … Read more

We have received the following from Sustrans: Sustrans is working in partnership with Torfaen CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and Canal and River Trust to identify priorities for the improvement of the “Discovery Trail”. We have created an on-line Community Mapping Tool, that allows you comment on specific locations … Read more

Thanks to Gary Evans for the following: Following concerns about the stability of the platform at the top of Letterbox Aven (Entrance F) at Porth yr Ogof, a small team worked together on 31st May to resolve the issues there.  Photo 1 shows the loose block on the surface removed and the void below where … Read more

Canoe Wales is launching Clear Access Clear Waters Wales as a parallel campaign to the one that British Canoeing is leading in England, setting out a vision to confirm access to rivers and inland waters and to protect the water-based environment of Wales. “We will use this campaign to press the Welsh Government to introduce … Read more

One of Quest Adventures’ staff Dan Lewis is raising £1,000.00 to go towards Sharklife Conservation and Central Beacons Mountain Rescue by climbing 17 of the highest summits in Wales in under 24hrs – support him by donating here…

We have received the following message from BBNPA after they were alerted by Dyfed Powys Police: “As you can see this is fairly horrific parking a few weeks ago. Three buses were parked all day, blocking the footpath and parked over double yellows.” We have no evidence to suggest that these were in any way … Read more

This new SWOAPG workshop is being provided by Ruth Coulthard of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority to inform Outdoor Providers about the historic gunpowder works at Pontneddfechan. The workshop is open to paid-up SWOAPG Members (and their employed staff). It is a free workshop, but advance booking is required – more information and RSVP to … Read more

AHOEC invites applications for the admin and delivery of its Gold Standard Inspection Accreditation Scheme. Gold Standard is AHOEC’s quality scheme, developed to go beyond the standards set by the LOtC Quality Badge, AAIAC AdventureMark and AALA. Encompassing not just safety but also the quality of service and learning, the Gold Standard logo provides assurances … Read more

Since 2017 SWOAPG has been working with a partnership of 30+ organisations to develop a safety campaign to encourage people to be 'AdventureSmart' while enjoying the wonderful coast and countryside of Wales. The success of AdventureSmartWales has attracted attention across the border leading to the launch last week of AdventureSmart.UK. At a reception on the … Read more