Following extended consultation with outdoor activity provider representatives, the National Trust has recently announced details of its new, sensible approach to managing events and activities on its land. See https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/outdoor-activity-providers and the attached presentation for more details. 1810-National-Trust-Outdoor-Activity-Providers-Scheme-presentation.pdf

In case any of you haven’t yet seen this… Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is calling out to the local communities of ‘Waterfall Country’ along with anyone else concerned about the area to take part in a public consultation regarding a new report aimed at addressing the traffic management issues in the area. The ‘Waterfall … Read more

"A few trees have fallen or slipped above the gorge on the approach to White Lady Cave and Town Drain. This means there are some loose rocks balanced on root balls and ledges." Please be careful! Thanks to Richard Hill for this alert.

WATO (Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation) – of which SWOAPG is a core member – is currently conducting a feasibility study (for the local council) on the scope for increasing the level of adventurous activity taking place on the Vale of Glamorgan coastline. This study is looking at the suitability of venues for activity and the … Read more

Just a 'final reminder' for any of you who haven't already registered for the South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group Annual General Meeting, 6.30pm Tue 27 Nov, Rock UK Summit Centre CF46 6RD Full details, agenda and reports (for those of you who like that sort of thing!) are at https://swoapg.com/event/swoapg-annual-general-meeting Afterwards: free tour of Centre … Read more

Following our recent notice (see below) regarding Powys CC’s consultation on future management of canoeing from Glasbury Bont… … Jane Hughes of Wye Valley Canoes has informed us that she is facing an imminent threat of legal action which, if successful, could have huge implications for all canoeing providers not only on the Wye but … Read more

Dear News, We hope you will be able to join us at the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group on… Tuesday 27 November, 6.30pm at RockUK Summit Centre, CF46 6RD Refreshments will be available for purchase from the cafe and, after the meeting, a free tour of the Centre and … Read more

Paddlers on the UPPER WYE: please note revised parking arrangements at LLYSWEN / BOUGHROOD (South of Builth Wells): PLEASE DO NOT PARK in front of Archdeacon Griffiths Primary School in Llyswen (although you may still drop-off there). Alternative parking is available on the roads in Boughrood village (across the bridge) – but please continue to … Read more

South Wales Outdoor Activity Group has vacancies for at least 2 Steering Group Members, with the option of also becoming SWOAPG Company Directors. These positions are open to any Individual Members, or nominated representatives of Corporate Members, who would like to help us do the best we can to represent the interests of the outdoor … Read more

Further to our recent messages, it appears that the gating-off of the access lane from Pontneddfechan Community Centre to the Gunpowder Works and Loonies’ Leap is almost complete (see photograph). Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is liaising with the landowner to try to maintain access (and is still seeking documentary evidence of historical usage to … Read more