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From Dave Thomas, Call of the Wild:Please be aware that there has been significant movement of the block on the access route on the far side of the river, this has obviously been caused by the recent snowfall where the weight of the snow has dislodged the tree that was next to the block (which … Read more

We have received reports of hazardous fishing board-walk planks across the River Usk between Aberbran and Brecon at approximate Grid Reference SO012283 at the river-right ‘gathering eddy’ above the top of the Llanspyddid rapid (where the river turns left and drops several metres through a boulder-garden, with an island to the right). These planks extend … Read more

Dwr Cymru has informed us that “there’s a good chance” they may need to make a release from Ystradfellte reservoir today. I will send a further alert if I receive confirmation this morning.

With a severe weather warning forecast for tomorrow (Saturday 21 Oct), there is a strong possibility that Dwr Cymru will need to release water to control the level of Ystradfellte Reservoir. If possible we will provide confirmation prior to any release.

A Code of Conduct is now in place for use of the River Wye between Glasbury and Hay. SWOAPG input into the consultation for this Code to help create a “least restrictive” outcome. The Code of conduct document contains all of the information you need to know. All enquires should be directed to Countryside Services, … Read more

The track to Llyn y Fan Fach will be subject to long delays over the month of September.  Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is working in partnership with Welsh Water Authority to resurface the track.  The track will not be completely shut until tarmac has to be laid and once we have a date for … Read more

The South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team will be running a large mines rescue practice on Saturday 23rd September, this will create an additional parking pressure in the car park as they will be using the entire right hand section.

The National Park Authority now have all the consents in place to proceed with the planned works at the site and the contractors will start with the consolidation works to the buildings on 11th September. Please follow any signage and remember to “Say hi before passing by”. Work will continue into the new year.

We have been informed that there is now a gate to access Craig y Nos Quarry Cave, installed by the landowning Showcaves. A key to the gate can be obtained from Absolute Adventure, whose centre is on the opposite side of the valley and lease the land in question. Contact details are: Email – enquiries@absoluteadventure.co.uk Phone … Read more

The Welsh Government are consulting on a series of proposed changes to the existing regulatory framework surrounding the sustainable management of Wales’ natural Resources. What is this consultation about? A wide range of issues are being address in the consultation, ranging from drainage to tree preservation, it’s a big document but the key chapters of … Read more