Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
We’ve just had confirmation from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water that they will be undertaking major works at the Usk Reservoir ‘slipway’ area (at the northeast corner by the dam), starting in April and lasting several months. This means that there will be no paddle-craft launching at this site during that period. The alternative launch site … Read more
This is a reminder that SWOAPG has organised two workshops with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to help instructors who use reservoirs; particularly those in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park; to both appreciate them better and be able to educate their clients about them. These will be of particular interest to Reservoir Passport holders, who should make … Read more
The telephone at Cwm Porth is now working again, please revert to booking minibus spaces by phone (01639 722309) up to 10am on the day; or by email (cwmporth@beacons-npa.gov.uk) up to 24 hours in advance.
The telephone at Cwm Porth is currently (once again) out of action, so for the time being providers do not need to pre-book parking spaces during the week (but please book weekend visits in advance by e-mail to cwmporth@beacons-npa.gov.uk); we’ll send an update once fixed.
Press Release issued by South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group (SWOAPG), 18 December 2024 Summary Organisations representing paddlesport enthusiasts and businesses have sent an ‘open letter’ to the Chair of Powys County Council urging him to break a deadlock that has arisen with fishery owners around permission to launch canoes and other paddle-craft at a … Read more
Western Beacons MR Team has asked us to let Members know that they’re “collecting raffle prizes which so far includes equipment and vouchers, if any could be donated towards supporting the work we do that would be most graciously appreciated” – please send any offers to dafydd.rees-millns@westerbeacons.org.uk.
We have received the following ‘advertisement’ which might be of interest to SWOAPG Members? Please contact Dan direct if interested… “We have a mobile bouldering wall in the youth service that was bought as an engagement activity and promotes our service that no longer gets used. It is a fantastic bit of kit but we … Read more
Book your places now by clicking on the links below: Tue 10 Dec 2024 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online) – for SWOAPG Members and their staff; including the usual ‘formalities’, a presentation on the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Sustainable Tourism Strategy; and discussion around proposals for monitoring engagement with public incidents in gorges; responding to the Glasbury-Hay concordat … Read more
Book your places now by clicking on the links below: Tue 10 Dec 2024 SWOAPG Annual General Meeting (online), including the usual ‘formalities’, a presentation on the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Sustainable Tourism Strategy; and discussion around staffing shortages; and engagement with public incidents in gorges. Fri 13 Dec 2024 CPD Workshop: Learn about…the Black Mountains, … Read more
The road from Glynneath to Ystradfellte will be partially closed from 9 to 13 Dec, 0930 to 1530 (between the two points https://w3w.co/inflating.sweeper.instructs and https://w3w.co/famines.willpower.sticks). This will prevent access to Clun Gwyn and the Nedd Fechan caves; and will affect access to Porth yr Ogof for those travelling from Glynneath (who will need to divert … Read more