Cwm Porth Booking Update
The telephone at Cwm Porth is now working again! To reserve group minibus spaces, please remember to call 01639 722309 before 10am on the day of your visit, or e-mail cwmporth@beacons-npa.gov.uk more than a day in advance.
Cwm Porth – landslip & telephone contact update
We have received the following message from BBNPA: “We have had a landslip on the bank above the path leading to the main cave entrance at Cwm Porth. The route to the cave entrance is still clear and usable but group leaders should be aware of the slip. The National Park Authority will arrange an … Read more
Registered Gorge Walking Providers – please check our UPDATED website list
We have today updated again the list of registered gorge-walking providers on our website to reflect those who have recently completed all the requirements for accessing the gorges in Waterfall Country from 1 April 2023: You can view this list at Gorge Walking – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group If you’re not listed for … Read more
Brecon Beacons Reservoir Passport Scheme Renewals
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has confirmed that Reservoir Passports for 1 April 2023-31 March 2024 are now available for purchase at the same price as last year. Details of how to apply etc. are at Canoeing On Reservoirs – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers.
Registered Gorge Walking Providers – please check our website list
We have updated the list of registered gorge-walking providers on our website to reflect those who have completed all the requirements for accessing the gorges in Waterfall Country from 1 April 2023: You can view this list at Gorge Walking – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group If you’re not listed for the gorge(s) you … Read more
Stolen Canoe!
We have received the following notification from Blue Dot Adventure – please keep an eye out and let us know if you spot this for sale etc… “I had a canoe stolen from our centre at Glanusk sometime over the last four days, is it possible to make your members aware so that they can … Read more
SWOAPG Outdoor Workshops: learn more about the areas we work in – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad & Fan Frynich 27 Mar
Further to our recent announcement (below), seven SWOAPG members spent another fascinating day on 3 Mar with Alan Bowring of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and Juliet Parker-Smith, learning about the geology and history of the Nedd Fechan Valley and its caves. After some difficulties in securing the ‘right’ people to assist, we have had … Read more
Hazard to paddlers on Upper Usk: fish trap in operation during March to May
Natural Resources Wales has advised us that they will be operating fish traps on the Upper Usk (at Abercamlais on the Sennybridge-Aberbran section) during the period March-May 2023. Although we anticipate few paddlers using the river during this period, anyone contemplating a trip on this section needs to be aware of this hazard: the trap … Read more
Upper Mellte Code of Conduct Training – 2023 Update available NOW for ALL Gorge-Walking Providers and Leaders
SWOAPG has now published a new online training course comprising 2023 updates to our Gorge-Walking Code of Conduct Training for the Upper Mellte gorge; which can only be completed once the ‘main’ (2021) training courses have been completed. Representatives of all Upper Mellte Gorge-Walking Providers are required to complete this training; before they will be … Read more
Dinas Area (Sychryd & Lower Mellte) Code of Conduct Training – 2023 Update available NOW for ALL Gorge-Walking Providers and Leaders
SWOAPG has published a new online training course comprising 2023 updates to our Gorge-Walking Code of Conduct Training for the Dinas Area (Sychryd and Lower Mellte gorges); which can only be completed once the ‘main’ (2021) training courses have been completed. Representatives of all Gorge-Walking Providers are required to complete this training before they will … Read more