Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
We’ve received the following message from AHOEC/OEAP representatives: “Just a brief update on the AHOEC/OEAP meeting with the team from WG education last week. There was much discussion on overseas visits which probably doesn’t impact on the Wales based OL sector too much but will be important for advisers and anyone who is arranging expeditions. … Read more
Further to our recent message (repeated below), we have now arranged for a practical workshop for key gorge users to consider how Activity Providers can help care for these special places, on Wed 16 Feb from 8.30am to 12pm, based at Clyn Gwyn Car Park. To confirm place(s), please use the RSVP facility on our … Read more
Thanks to Call of the Wild for the following report and photos: “There are some loose/ missing stones at the jump point at Loonies Leap, please check the stability before leading clients there. It is easily managed just be mindful of the hazard and monitor. There is also some fresh rockfall to monitor at the … Read more
Thank to Merthyr Tydfil Council for the following information: “We have been informed by Welsh Water that Tree work needs to be carried out on a section of the Taff Trail as marked on the attached plan, in order for them to complete the works they will need to close the trail for 2 days … Read more
AdventureRMS has released the following Safety Management Update: Petzl have issued a recall of PIRANA descenders (D005AA00 and D005AA01) due to a drowning risk if the rope accidentally gets blocked in the blocking slot. Immediately stop using the descenders affected by this recall. Full details can be viewed here.
Thanks to Dan Thorne for the following update: “The gate / scaffold barrier in Eglwys Faen is now at the second Sump location in St Patrick’s Passage (see survey). There is no gate now at the St Patrick’s Sump location as we reported a few months back.The smell of bang fumes had dissipated yesterday but there … Read more
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 2021. Although we anticipate few paddlers using the rivers during this period, anyone contemplating a trip on either river section needs to be aware of this hazard: the … Read more
Many thanks to those of you who’ve already responded, but if not… We should be grateful if ALL OUR MEMBERS (whether you use the Wye or not) AND OTHER PADDLESPORT PROVIDERS WHO USE THE WYE FROM GLASBURY to HAY (including hire companies) could complete this online questionnaire by Sunday 30 January to help us … Read more
Those of you using the Waterfall Country gorges in the last year or so will be well aware of the immense pressure that the area is under from visitors – which is having a significant adverse impact on the gorge environment. We know that gorge-walking groups are not a significant part of the problem – in … Read more
We should be grateful if ALL OUR MEMBERS (whether you use the Wye or not) AND OTHER PADDLESPORT PROVIDERS WHO USE THE WYE FROM GLASBURY to HAY (including hire companies) could complete this online questionnaire by Sunday 30 January to help us move forward with the next steps towards reinstating canoe launching at Glas-y-Bont Common. … Read more