Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
Canoe Wales is launching Clear Access Clear Waters Wales as a parallel campaign to the one that British Canoeing is leading in England, setting out a vision to confirm access to rivers and inland waters and to protect the water-based environment of Wales. “We will use this campaign to press the Welsh Government to introduce … Read more
One of Quest Adventures’ staff Dan Lewis is raising £1,000.00 to go towards Sharklife Conservation and Central Beacons Mountain Rescue by climbing 17 of the highest summits in Wales in under 24hrs – support him by donating here…
We have received the following message from BBNPA after they were alerted by Dyfed Powys Police: “As you can see this is fairly horrific parking a few weeks ago. Three buses were parked all day, blocking the footpath and parked over double yellows.” We have no evidence to suggest that these were in any way … Read more
This new SWOAPG workshop is being provided by Ruth Coulthard of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority to inform Outdoor Providers about the historic gunpowder works at Pontneddfechan. The workshop is open to paid-up SWOAPG Members (and their employed staff). It is a free workshop, but advance booking is required – more information and RSVP to … Read more
We have received the following notification from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority: “A film production company will be filming at Llangattock Hillside from the 8th – 11th July. “During this time both the Hillside carpark and the climbing area will not be accessible to groups. “I hope this temporary disruption does not cause your members … Read more
AHOEC invites applications for the admin and delivery of its Gold Standard Inspection Accreditation Scheme. Gold Standard is AHOEC’s quality scheme, developed to go beyond the standards set by the LOtC Quality Badge, AAIAC AdventureMark and AALA. Encompassing not just safety but also the quality of service and learning, the Gold Standard logo provides assurances … Read more
Since 2017 SWOAPG has been working with a partnership of 30+ organisations to develop a safety campaign to encourage people to be 'AdventureSmart' while enjoying the wonderful coast and countryside of Wales. The success of AdventureSmartWales has attracted attention across the border leading to the launch last week of AdventureSmart.UK. At a reception on the … Read more
"The Vale of Glamorgan is Wales' best kept secret adventure destination" In partnership with the other members of the Wales Adventure Tourism Organisation, SWOAPG has been working with the Vale of Glamorgan Council to highlight the lesser-known adventure offer along the heritage coast culminating in a Pop-Up Adventure festival at Atlantic College on the 9th … Read more
Just a reminder that SWOAPG is running the following workshops on which there are currently still a few places available: Bridge Cave Workshop 31 May 6.30pm: focused on geology, group management and hidden gems in Bridge Cave. NB we have cancelled the Porth yr Ogof Cave Workshop also planned for 31 May and … Read more
Dear all, Thank you to those gorge-walking providers who have been displaying their ID cards in vehicles and on leaders' persons. BBNPA wardens have already given us the feedback that "displaying licences in vehicles and having ID cards on display does really help with our checks and ultimately enables us to do a better job … Read more