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In 2015 Visit Wales introduced a new approach to accreditation for outdoor adventure activity providers.  Whilst there was a good take up to this new approach, many of you are still yet to do so. The reason for us contacting you is that your business is currently listed on the Visit Wales website and you … Read more

On Friday the 7th of October, the Ocean Film Festival is coming to the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl! Showcasing the best ocean and adventure films around, with lots of prize giveaways throughout the night! More details can be found at www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk

Please see the latest edition of Community Update Autumn 2016 Brecon Beacons National Park Authority

The consultation is to gather your views on ‘Creating an effective outdoor sector network in Wales’ and will look to build upon recommendations from the ‘Inspiring Through Adventure Conference’ (ITAC) held earlier this year by Natural Resources Wales, Sport Wales and Visit Wales. The key recommendations from that report and the basis for this consultation … Read more

Please be aware that filming will be taking place at some key activity spots in the National Park this week that may cause some disruption to providers. The Brecon Beacons National National Park Authority have given permission for filming activity to take place on their land around the areas of Cwm Porth and Sgwd Clun … Read more

A write up of the outcomes from the join workshop with Central Beacons MR team is now available here. Thanks to Lee Garbett for organising this one, what this space for a joint practice later this year…

We have reports of a members of the public taking pictures of young groups climbing and gorge walking in the Dinas area. When approached they claimed not to speak English and left. The local police have been informed. Please be aware of this issue and if you face the same problem then you can report … Read more

People living with dementia, their family carers and the professionals who support them consistently tell us that they need Dementia Adventure in their area. They say that there are not enough choices and outdoor activities on offer locally; they would like to do more with the right support; they wish they had known about us … Read more

OPAL surveys are entry level citizen science surveys and feature commonly found wildlife like worms, sycamore leaves, pond invertebrates, lichens, bugs and trees. They encourage people to observe and record the state of the environment and help them to find out how healthy it is. You can see them in detail on www.opalexplorenature The National … Read more

The National Park have some places available for “Adventures in the Sky” at Llangorse community centre 6pm-9pm on Tuesday 22nd March. Martin Griffiths who was the senior lecturer at the University of South Wales and is now a science presenter and Director of the Brecon Beacons Observatory will be leading the session. Learn about the … Read more