Brecon Beacons Tourism has asked us to pass on this message to all SWOAPG Members: Our next Brecon Beacons Tourism and Member Meeting will be held on 11th of September, at the The Swan in Hay on Wye. Brecon Beacons Tourism meetings are open to all. 10am – Arrival for coffee and networking with meeting … Read more

The attached notices have recently been placed by us in the Dinas changing areas (screens and village hall) as part of our responsibility to help NRW & BBNPA manage the gorge-walking concordat. If you have any concerns about these signs, please let us know. South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group

Some of you may be intrerested in this live forecast from Penwyllt – thanks Steffan Davies of Hawk Associates for sending us this: http://skylink-pro.com/remote-index-sitemap.php?domainname=penwyllt&keyword=quarry

Please note this report from Ieuan Starks of School Camp regarding climbing at Morlais Quarry: "A large rock was dislodged by my group and would have caused sever injury if it had hit someone.  There appears to be a line of loose rock 3/4 of the way up the corner climb but on the flat … Read more

Found Mon 14 Aug at Twynau Gwynion: a hanked rope identified with a numbered label tag. If it’s yours (or you know whose it is), let me know the colour and number on the tag and I’ll arrange to get it back to you! Steve Rayner SWOAPG Coordinator

Recent low water levels have uncovered a number of 40mm diameter solid metal bars sticking upwards out of the reservoir bed.  All three are within a 40m stretch.  As well as being a hazard now these will be more so once covered and hidden from site.   Please see map attached and pictures.  Thanks to … Read more

BBNPA is recruiting a part-time (22.2hrs a week) Community Development Officer – fixed-term 2-year contract, £23,111-£24,463pa pro-rata. The role includes organising and leading lifelong learning and awareness outdoor activities with a range of excluded  groups at various locations in and surrounding the National Park. One of the Essential requirements is Walking Group Leader or Mountain … Read more

Do you use paths in Cardiff for walking, by wheelchair, cycling, horse riding – or just getting outdoors? Cardiff Council’s Public Rights of Way team need your help with ideas and views about the current and future Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP). The consultation closes next month.

Mid Wales businesses are being encouraged for their views on the future of the region’s economy and what can be done to boost growth. The Growing Mid Wales Partnership, an amalgamation of public, private and voluntary sector organisations set up to strengthen the region’s economy, has commissioned consultants to help develop an economic action plan … Read more

Great to see some users proudly displaying SWOAPG vehicle cards at Dinas car park today to show their entitlement to use the Sychryd gorge… …but disappointing to see other providers (to whom they have been issued) not displaying them. Please help the NRW Concordat scheme to work effectively by displaying your vehicle cards whenever you’re … Read more