Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
Ystradgynlais police contacted SWOAPG this evening to seek information about an incident that occurred on Friday 5 July between a group of teenage gorge-walkers (5 male, one female) and two carers trying to access Rose Cottage in Pontneddfechan (on the lane from Loonies’ to the village hall). The group shouted abuse and made abusive gestures … Read more
We have received the following message from Natural Resources Wales: “Many of you will have noticed the effects of Chalara (ash dieback) on the Ash trees in Waterfall Country. Contractors working for NRW are currently working around Pont Melin Fach after completing Gwaun Hepste. In the week commencing 15th July NRW will be carrying out … Read more
We have had to change our scheduled Code of Conduct training to 30 July because the village hall is booked on 1 August for the local election. Apologies for any inconvenience this might cause. Information and bookings at https://swoapg.com/event/30-jul-2019-dinas-sychryd-mellte-code-of-conduct-training/
We will be running a Code of Conduct training session for Dinas / Sychryd and Mellte gorges in the evening on 30 July (previously advertised as 1 August), for new gorge users and anyone who needs a refresher. NB we are trialling a new (simpler?!) booking system for our events so there may be some … Read more
Thanks to those of you who have already booked for this free event – spaces are still available – NB we’ve updated the event information to include the need to bring your own lunch! Once you’ve booked, you should receive an e-ticket to confirm your place, which will be the only confirmation you’ll receive. Full … Read more
Access Track We are aware that an additional gate has recently been erected on the track from Pontneddfechan to the Gunpowder Works / Loonies’ Leap. The gate is on the track by the weir, just before the metal bridge (on the boundary between private and BBNPA land). It’s not closed at the moment BUT if … Read more
Anyone who has paddled the section of the Usk from Sennybridge to Aberbran since last winter’s flood will be aware of the damage caused to the stone bridge at Abercamlais Estate. The Wye and Usk Foundation has informed us that the bridge “looks very dangerous to anyone passing below” and “the owner has asked us … Read more
Radon monitors have been placed in the following caves from 2 July for approx. 4 weeks. The information gathered from these monitors will be published for all to use/see, so please could all providers brief their clients not to tamper with them please! 1 Porth-yr-Ogof (White Horse Cave) 42 Llygad Llwchwr 43 Eglwys Faen … Read more
Welsh Government plans to lead discussions on access to Inland Waters: Canoe Wales welcomes the Government’s willingness to lead discussions, but will continue to make the case that legislation to clarify public rights offers the best long-term solution – for more detail see: http://clearaccessclearwaters.wales/welsh-government-plans-to-lead-discussions-on-access-to-inland-waters
Following its consultation earlier this year (to which SWOAPG responded as we have previously reported), Powys County Council has now proposed “that launch times for commercial operators [on the River Wye at Glasbury] be restricted at peak times, i.e. on weekends and bank holidays between Easter and the end of September” and “that signage or … Read more