I wanted to inform you about changes with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park car parking policy with regards to the use of trailers. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park has informed me that due to the review and update to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authorities(PCNPA) car parking sites policy that was agreed in November 2016 … Read more

Please be aware that there will be a water release from the Ystradfellte reservoir on Thursday 25th May.  Although not a large release, it may have an impact on water levels at both Porth yr Ogof and in the Mellte Gorge.  The are no plans to close the cave, but users should be aware of this … Read more

Please be aware of a significant rock movement at the entrance to Porth yr Ogof. The escape route on river right by the main entrance, at the gap you climb through there is a tree growing on the rock to the left. The block under this tree has moved around 3cm in the last 8 … Read more

The BBNPA are looking for volunteers to help with restoring some entrance paths and links routes in the waterfalls area, specifically Sgwd yr Eira, and the link path to Sgwd y Pannwr and Sgwd Isaf Clyn Gwyn. The work includes resurfacing, board walk installing and stone pitching. As part of our on going relationship with … Read more

I appreciate that many member groups of your organisation will already be using various types of personal lighting in their underground locations. Some of these users may have specialised and expensive lighting equipment, but there is also a possibility that there are others who are using derivatives of the Oldham D-type and G-type lamps. As … Read more

The fees for use of the Village Hall in Pontneddfechan from 1st May 2017 are:   Hire for changing – £25.00 – hall/shed Hire for all Day – £60.00 Hire for half day – £30.00 Hourly Rate – £12.00 Birthday Parties – £40.00 The Hall would like to thank for your continued support and apologise … Read more

The South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group (SWOAPG) was launched in July 2010 and at it’s inaugural meeting, it was agreed that a Coordinator should be selected via a Tender Process. The current Coordinator Contract ends on 30th September 2017, where upon the current co-ordinator will be standing down. The SWOAPG Steering Group will be Contracting … Read more

Loose rock above culvert exit near Clogwyn, Clydach Gorge.    It has been reported that the upstream (top) end of the lower culvert (stone one, not brick one) on river right there is a lot (tonnes) of loose rock ready to move.   We have been told that the culvert itself is unaffected, but it … Read more

Just an update for your members, the Vale of Glamorgan Council will continue to develop the country parks in the future. We are about to offer Wakeboarding ( subject to planning permission) from May this year along with Open ( Wild ) swimming and Stand Up Paddle Boarding also from May this year.     … Read more

The Coordinator and Steering group spend a lot of time and effort making good things happen for our sector in South Wales, and we sometimes forget to shout about our successes. Here is an idea of the things we have been up to in the last 12 months: Alerts:Keeping you up to date with safety alerts, venue … Read more