Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
Thanks to Gary Evans for the following information: “On 25th August, NRW visited the Ogof Clogwyn access path and painted Load ratings onto the rock at the Anchor Bolts – see attached photos. The NRW Site Manager explained that it had come up as a requirement during an internal Health & Safety review of the site … Read more
SWOAPG has now received confirmation of funding to enable us to start working with Powys County Council to put in place a Concordat for paddlesport operations at Glas-y-Bont Common in Glasbury -based on the model of our Waterfall Country gorge-walking Concordat with NRW. There’s a lot of work still to be done and plenty of … Read more
The new owner of Ogof y Ci and Llwyncilsanws farm has, following the death of the previous owner (their father), confirmed that they are happy for groups to continue using the cave BUT have requested that they do so in moderation (i.e. not day-after-day-after-day) AND that they make sure to park in the rough ‘layby’ … Read more
Canoe Wales has issued the following advice to paddlers in response to the current dry spell: “We recommend that you consider the following actions in order to minimise the risk to both yourself and the natural environment: Do not paddle on waterways which are too shallow and where you may come into contact with the … Read more
British Canoeing has been made aware of another product recall for Stand Up Paddleboards presenting a risk of exposure to water/drowning. The models being recalled are the Jobe Duna 11.6 and Jobe Yarra Teal 10.6 Inflatable Paddle Board Package, identified as presenting a risk of drowning due to a faulty glue which creates leakage through … Read more
The attached photos from earlier this month suggest that at least some of the litter in Dinas Rock car park is being left by gorge-walking participants – so this is yet another reminder to Providers to PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE clear up after your groups and take their litter away with you. Thanks!
BBNPA has just published their latest Waterfall Country newsletter, attached below:
Some of you may be aware of an incident in the Mellte gorge on Sat 6 Aug when a member of the public fell from the cliff on river-left above Clun Gwyn Isaf. Several Providers and their clients witnessed the incident and managed the scene and casualty until the emergency services arrived to perform an … Read more
The three Welsh National Parks are promoting a “Diolch” campaign encouraging visitors to behave responsibly. There are posters covering a wide variety of themes including mountain and water safety, parking and littering, etc. Providers are welcome to use any of their visual resources available here.
British Canoeing has been made aware of a product recall for Stand Up Paddleboards presenting a risk of exposure to water/drowning. The model being recalled is an iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards (Models V, X and XL). iROCKER are recalling iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards (Models V, X and XL) due to the use of substandard glue … Read more