Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
We have received reports from landowners at Clun Gwyn that some gorge users were toileting in their fields last year. Trespassing on private land, indecent exposure, climbing over fences / hedges or leaving human excrement in fields (where others might come across it or livestock might ingest it) are all unacceptable and are exactly the … Read more
Many thanks to those of you who’ve already paid your 2021/22 membership renewal fees – the latest list of paid-up Full Members is now on our website at Our Members – South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group (swoapg.com). If you’re not listed it may be because (a) we’re still awaiting your payment; or (b) you’ve … Read more
SWOAPG has received the following message from the owner of the south bank of the Sychryd, re-iterating and adding to the message in our online gorge training regarding access to their land across the Sychryd footbridge: “As Easter approaches we are all looking forward to business improving. We have put up attached signs on our … Read more
Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation (WATO) is looking to facilitate the development of an additional ‘outdoor provider group’ to cover mid-Wales, being the area between those currently covered by SWOAPG, Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group and Snowdonia-Active (i.e. mainly Ceredigion and areas of Powys north of the Brecon Beacons National Park, including the Cambrian Mountains, as shown … Read more
Further to our earlier post about Easing of lockdown restrictions, the Welsh Government has now published some FAQs about Organised children’s outdoor activity. These appear to confirm that there is no restriction on the type of activity that may be undertaken with children (as long as it is outdoors and “held for their development and … Read more
The UK Government’s Educational Visits guidance in England has been updated by today, as summarised below: “In line with current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, we continue to advise against undertaking all educational visits. DfE recognises the significant benefits of educational visits for children’s educational development as well as their mental health and wellbeing and is taking … Read more
The Welsh Government has confirmed that it will be easing lockdown restrictions slightly from tomorrow (Sat 27 Mar): The ‘stay local’ rule is lifted, meaning we (and our clients) can all now travel freely within Wales (but not to / from outside of Wales, other than for essential reasons such as work). This should make … Read more
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has confirmed to us that Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has agreed to continue the Brecon Beacons Reservoir Passport Scheme in the usual way this year (no cost reduction due to Covid this time, we’re sorry to say…). Passports run from 1 April so apply now to take full advantage of … Read more
From Welsh Government: “A new recovery plan for the tourism, hospitality and events sector has now been published. Developed in consultation with the Tourism Taskforce and informed by wide-ranging conversation with other important groups, stakeholders and businesses across the sector, the plan includes a shared partnership framework of essential themes around which interventions will be … Read more
A reminder from Welsh Government: “As we look towards a phased re-opening, you need to be aware of the guidance for Tourism and Hospitality businesses. “To help you decide which actions to take, Coronavirus Regulations require you to carry out a specific COVID-19 risk assessment, just as you would for other health and safety-related hazards. This risk … Read more