The South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group has recently become a member of the instutue of Outdoor Learning, which means that our Full and Associate Members are now able to attend IOL events at the discounted member rate (subject to availability, e.g. limited numbers of attendees from one business or organistion). We will aim to … Read more

IOL has asked us to pass on the following information – NB SWOAPG Members are eligible for the IOL-members discounted rates at all IOL events: We’d like to tell you about some events coming up with IOL Cymru. There may well be more to announce later. Please share this info with colleagues or friends who … Read more

The attached might be of interest to some of you… Walking-Festival-Programme-WCP-2019.odt

Three Cliffs – a guide for instructors, Fri 7 June 10am-4pm This workshop will look at making best use of coastal areas,  like Three Cliffs Bay, for rock climbing sessions with groups. If plan A is your only plan then lots can get in the way; weather, tide, group ability and other people. Learn more … Read more

We have been notified that the 'jacuzzi' on the Sychryd seems to have become deeper over the winter – and there  is a large yet loose rock at the bottom which wobbles as you stand on it. Gorge leaders are advised to double-check the depth of this pool as young children of primary age may … Read more

One of our Members lost a Petzl Pulley – Red Fixe – yesterday (10th April) on Glasbury Bont. If anybody has picked it up, they’d appreciate its return: please let us know! Thanks, South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group

We have received the following message from BBNPA which might be of interest to some SWOAPG Members: Please find attached details of our next public event related to the Gunpowder Works – a slide show and talk on the history and restoration of the Neath and Tennant Canal. If you would like any more details … Read more

All SWOAPG Members are reminded that 1 April is the Renewal Date for: The Brecon Beacons Reservoir Passport Scheme – details and prices the same as last year, see https://swoapg.com/paddlesport and/or contact  Richard.Ball@beacons-npa.gov.uk to renew. SWOAPG Full Membership, required for all Gorge-Walking Providers operating under our Concordat with NRW – renew via our membership login at https://swoapg.com/membership. … Read more

We have received the following important / urgent message from BBNPA: "In light of the good weather forecast for the next week, we are taking the opportunity to do our periodic cliff face inspection at Cwm Porth.  We will be doing the near side on Monday 1st April, and then completing the far side on … Read more

As we approach the start of the ‘busy’ season, I thought it would be worth a quick reminder of some key messages for users of ‘Waterfalls Country’ – and particularly the Sychryd & Mellte gorges, where we are introducing new arrangements for identifying groups in the gorges (see later): Trees in the Mellte at Craig … Read more