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The wardens in Waterfall Country occasionally get asked by visitors “how can we get to have a go at activities like caving or gorge-walking while we’re in the area” – so they’ve asked us whether we have a list of providers who they could direct people towards; not necessarily for same-day but perhaps next-day or … Read more

We’ve printed off the first few of this year’s ‘new blue’ gorge ID cards and they’ll be winging their way in the mail shortly to the lucky recipients! Just to remind you, you’ll only be covered to use the Waterfall Country gorges after 31 March if you’ve completed the sign-up process, which requires you to … Read more

As agreed at our recent AGM, SWOAPG is introducing a monitoring form so that we can gain information about significant ‘incidents’ that may be occurring with our members – particularly in the Waterfall Country gorges but also in other areas we use. The types of ‘incidents’ we’d like to monitor include: serious accidents to member(s) … Read more

SWOAPG Members may now complete the 2025 Gorges Signup (after first logging-in to our website with your ‘business’ account), after which we’ll issue new gorge ID cards as soon as possible. NB the former ‘Concordat’ has now been replaced with a revised Memorandum of Understanding; this is largely an administrative exercise by NRW and doesn’t … Read more

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