Hypodermic needle at Cwm Porth – take care!
We’ve just received this message from BBNPA via Blue Dot Adventure: “Used hypodermic needle just found in changing area at Cwm Porth. Can staff please be extra vigilant.”
Auto belay safety guidance
AdventureRMS has released the following Safety Management Update: The Association of British Climbing Walls (ABC) has published a set of safety guidelines for the use of auto belay devices. For further information including links to the document click here.
Trees blocking Sychryd Gorge Waterfall Jumps
Many of you will already be aware of these trees – but thanks to Call of the Wild for sending photos! We have asked NRW to have a look and see if there’s anything they can do to remove them – watch this space for any updates… In the meantime, make sensible adjustments to your … Read more
Upper Mellte Code of Conduct Training – 2022 Update available NOW for ALL Gorge-Walking Providers and Leaders
SWOAPG has now published a new online training course comprising 2022 updates to our Gorge-Walking Code of Conduct Training for the Upper Mellte gorge. Representatives of all Upper Mellte Gorge-Walking Providers are required to complete this training; and all gorge-walking leaders should complete it before leading groups in the Upper Mellte after 1 May 2022 … Read more
Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Best Practice Workshop 25-26 April
This event being run by Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group might be of interest to some SWOAPG Members: 25-26 Apr 2022 Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Best Practice Workshop – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group
Controlled release of water from Ystradfellte Reservoir 7 April
SWOAPG is aware that the reservoir release this week had a surprisingly significant impact mid-morning on the water level in Porth yr Ogof (it was close to the top of the entrance walkway slab, although not for long and it did drop quickly). We have asked Dwr Cymru if they can provide more detail for … Read more
Wales Coast Explorer App – Launching April 7th!
Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum is proud to be launching the Wales Coast Explorer app on April 7th 2022 Become a Wales Coast explorer with us. Identify coastal wildlife and find out about their quirky lives with our wildlife information! Become a citizen scientist – help the National Biodiversity Network build a picture of Wales’ biodiversity by … Read more
National Coasteering Charter Guide Award
We have been made aware that the National Coasteering Charter Guide Award was launched on 1 April. Please see details below and for any queries get in touch with your region’s relevant committee member through the website here https://www.nationalcoasteeringcharter.org.uk/coasteeringguideaward/. Technical Advisers already have training planned for our area and will be working with the regional … Read more
Brecon Beacons Reservoir Passport Scheme 2022-23
BBNPA has confirmed that the details (including costs) of the 2022-23 Reservoir Passport Scheme remain the same as in previous years – new passports are required from 1 April. Details at https://swoapg.com/paddlesport#CanoeingonReservoirs or contact coordinator@swoapg.com with any questions.
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 2022: You can view this list at Gorge Walking – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group If you’re not listed (which means that you … Read more