Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
Many thanks to those of you who’ve already renewed your SWOAPG membership; your early renewals have really helped us get ahead-of-the game. For those who haven’t yet renewed: 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, … Read more
Further to yesterday’s message (repeated below), DCWW has advised us that it was human error that resulted in SWOAPG not being alerted as usual to the planned release yesterday. They are investigating internally how this happened and will be putting in place measures to ensure it cannot happen again. They have also explained that the … Read more
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water usually warn us in advance when they are releasing water from Ystradfellte reservoir, so that we can warn cave and gorge users. Today there was a release that we had not been told about, which caught out a number of groups and could have led to very serious consequences, potentially even … Read more
A couple of incidents in the last few days have caused me to reflect on how we work together as outdoor professionals in South Wales, particularly as we start to ramp-up into this year’s busy season. Those of you who know me will be aware that I came late in life to the world of … Read more
We have been advised that the forestry work at Pont ar Daf has been halted due to bird nesting, which means that the forestry path between Pont ar Daf and Storey Arms should be re-open for the Easter holidays.
Staff from Plas Pencelli found an iPhone under the waterfall at Blaen y Glyn yesterday. If you think it might be yours, give them a call on 01874 665241 and tell them what colour case it was in!
We’ve been advised by Members that the combination lock is missing at Beacons Reservoir, so paddlesport users are currently unable to gain access through the gate from the car park. We’ve asked DCWW to rectify this ASAP and will let you know when we hear more…
NRW has advised us that they have completed some works in the Dinas / Sychryd area: The fencing at the climbing area has now been replaced (and the ‘danger’ signs soon will be!); and New fencing has been installed at the foot of the cascades (opposite Bwa Maen) – where the path has now been … Read more
We’re getting ahead of the game this year, particularly for those of you renewing via invoice! SWOAPG Members can now renew their membership for 2026/7 (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 … Read more
The following CPD workshop is still open to SWOAPG Members (all-day workshops are £20 each, or £10 for up to 2 additional employees) and non-Members (£35 including Associate Membership to 31 Mar): Fri 6 Mar CPD Workshop: Learn about…Cribarth: join Alan Bowring, the BBNPA Geopark Officer, for an exploration of the geology, history and stories … Read more