Rock fall in Sychryd gorge
Thanks to Black Mountain Activities for the following photos of a recent rock fall on the Sychryd Gorge (bottom of Cascades, river left). Stay careful out there!
Rockfall at Dinas Rock
Thanks to Matt Woodfield for the following message and photos from yesterday: “Be aware that there was a rockfall at Dinas Rock today, on the left side of the crag in the corner. Some rock is still liable come off the face and could do with a nudge, some is sat behind a tree and … Read more
Porth yr Ogof tree and rock movement at collapsed entrance
Thanks to Steffan Davies for the following message and photos: “I went to Porth yesterday and noticed that there’s been a large tree and rock movement at one of the collapsed avens. See photo. There’s a lot of loose debris including rotten overhanging branches and loose cliff face. This isn’t visible from inside the … Read more
NEW Permission Required for Organised Events (over 14 participants) on National Trust Property
We have received the following message from the National Trust, which may affect providers taking groups into areas such as Rhosili and the Pen y Fan area. We are also aware that they have recently been handing out flyers to groups in these areas. “As the coordinator of all 3rd party events across the Brecon … Read more
Calling all caving providers: SMWCRT Crowdfunder Appeal
Dear Adventure Activity Caving Provider, South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team has recently launched a joint Crowdfunder appeal in partnership with South Wales Caving Club. This appeal is intended to raise money towards the cost of the roof project for the SMWCRT portion of the building, remedial work required after the roof has been replaced, as … Read more
2025 Member Renewals & Gorge ID Cards – FINAL REMINDER!!!
Many thanks to those of you who’ve recently renewed your membership – if you’re not in the list of Our Members it means either that (a) you haven’t paid for this year’s Full Membership; (b) you’ve asked us not to publish your details; or (c) we’ve missed your payment somehow! (NB this list only shows … Read more
SWOAPG e-mail problems…
It seems that our e-mail was hacked a while ago and most messages received by us in the last couple of weeks were automatically deleted! We think we’ve recovered them all – and will work our way through them over the coming days – but if you’ve not received a response to an urgent message, … Read more
Possible road closure A4059 to Gwaun Hepste Mon 2 Jun
We’ve been given a heads-up by BBNPA that the road from the A4059 (the Storey Arms to Penderyn Road) to Gwaun Hepste may be closed on Mon 2 Jun – although we’ve been unable to find any corroborating evidence for this! However, to be on the safe side Providers might wish to approach Waterfall Country … Read more
2025 Member Renewals & Gorge ID Cards – Update / Reminder
Many thanks to those of you who’ve already renewed your membership – if you’re not in the list of Our Members it means either that (a) you haven’t paid for this year’s Full Membership; (b) you’ve asked us not to publish your details; or (c) we’ve missed your payment somehow! (NB this list only shows … Read more
Cwm Pwll Y Rhyd Cave Warning
Thanks to Juliet Parker-Smith for the following report: “Leaders using the upper entrance to Cwm Pwll Y Rhyd need to exercise extreme caution. Yesterday a huge boulder detached from the wall at the top of the climb down into the cave. We managed to hold it back until group members were clear of the base, … Read more