Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
We’re still working on the 2025 sign-up form for Waterfall Country Gorge users, but can confirm that: Providers will need to have paid full membership before they’ll be able to sign-up (see SWOAPG Membership and Reservoir Passport Renewals now available). Providers using the gorges will be required to confirm that they have adopted all the … Read more
PS please make sure you login to the correct SWOAPG account when renewing your membership – for corporate members this will be your ‘business’ account, not your personal one used for training courses. If in doubt, drop us an email… SWOAPG Members can now renew their membership for 2025/6 (due on 1 April): Login to … Read more
SWOAPG Members can now renew their membership for 2025/6 (due on 1 April): Login to our website (opens in new tab); check and if necessary update your existing Membership Profile; then Apply for Membership – select the appropriate membership category, select your ‘payment gateway’ then press ‘submit’ and proceed to payment: the ‘PayPal’ gateway allows … Read more
Please could all SWOAPG Members consider completing this important survey – thanks! The Welsh Government has commissioned the Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation (WATO) to develop an Action Plan for Adventure Tourism in Wales (2025-2030). This action plan will ensure that the sector can respond to the trends in the visitor economy and deliver significant health … Read more
Book your places now by clicking on the links below: Mon 10 Feb 2025 Learn about…Bannau Brycheiniog reservoirs, exploring their role and operations, with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (repeated on 7 Mar) – recommended for all reservoir passport holders Fri 14 Feb 2025 CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Black Mountain, exploring the geology and history of … Read more
The Welsh Government has commissioned the Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation (WATO) to develop an Action Plan for Adventure Tourism in Wales (2025-2030). This action plan will ensure that the sector can respond to the trends in the visitor economy and deliver significant health and well-being benefits for the people of Wales whilst recognising that economic … Read more
This is a reminder that SWOAPG has organised two workshops with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to help instructors who use reservoirs; particularly those in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park; to both appreciate them better and be able to educate their clients about them. These will be of particular interest to Reservoir Passport holders, who should make … Read more
Press Release issued by South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group (SWOAPG), 18 December 2024 Summary Organisations representing paddlesport enthusiasts and businesses have sent an ‘open letter’ to the Chair of Powys County Council urging him to break a deadlock that has arisen with fishery owners around permission to launch canoes and other paddle-craft at a … Read more
Western Beacons MR Team has asked us to let Members know that they’re “collecting raffle prizes which so far includes equipment and vouchers, if any could be donated towards supporting the work we do that would be most graciously appreciated” – please send any offers to dafydd.rees-millns@westerbeacons.org.uk.
We have received the following ‘advertisement’ which might be of interest to SWOAPG Members? Please contact Dan direct if interested… “We have a mobile bouldering wall in the youth service that was bought as an engagement activity and promotes our service that no longer gets used. It is a fantastic bit of kit but we … Read more