Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
We have received the following message from NRW and will provide an update once we know the exact dates: “Following a site visit with the contractor, we anticipate a rope access inspection of the rockface situated along former footpath 86 to be undertaken in November 2025, duration 2-3 days. In the interests of safety we … Read more
Many thanks to those of you who have offered to help with debris clearance in Porth yr Ogof. The October dates proved difficult and didn’t go ahead (apologies for not confirming sooner), so the current ‘plan’ is to go ahead on Mon 3 Nov, with following two Mondays as backup / follow-up, depending on how … Read more
Just in case you haven’t already seen this from Adventure RMS: this summer AALA revoked three licences. The circumstances for each were slightly different, however in every case the provider had failed to comply with the conditions on the licence. Don’t get caught out!! Read more
Many thanks to those who’ve already responded to this call; so far 17 have expressed interest but we’d really like a few more to justify asking Up and Under to host this for us. Please let us know by 5pm Wed 15 Oct if you’d be interested in attending this, so we can make a … Read more
We’re considering holding the SWOAPG AGM as a hybrid event this year, hosted in-person by Up and Under in Cardiff (who’ve already offered raffle prizes!) but also with an online Teams hook-up (if we can make the technology work!). The provisional date is 2 December, but before we ask them to commit to supporting a … Read more
BBNPA has informed us that this section of the Elidir Trail will be closed from 8 October for up to four months, to allow much needed repair work following last year’s storm damage. The path from Pontneddfechan to Sgwd Gwladus will remain open.
…to everyone who helped collect litter in the Mellte gorge on Sunday. Great work, everyone – and special thanks to Ed Hill for organising.
We have received the following message from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. Although they say they “do not envisage any problems with any increased flooding risk downstream”, when previously they did this the water level did reach the top of the ledge at the Porth yr Ogof main entrance (although it quickly subsided), so it could … Read more
Following last year’s workshops where we visited Pontsticill Reservoir and water treatment works, SWOAPG is looking to put together another ‘learning event’ with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water this winter. The aim this time will be to engage with a range of DCWW staff so we can learn more about the reservoirs themselves and how they’re … Read more
As we feared, very few instructors were available to assist with this on BBNPA’s proposed September or October dates. There’s still a chance that we could make some progress in October if a few more of you were available and willing, though we’re very conscious this may still be in your ‘busy season’ so have … Read more