Porth Cliff Inspection

The National Park Authority will be conducting their bi-annual cliff face inspection of the cliff face above the main entrance to Porth Yr Ogof on Monday 12th June 2017.  This will involve the surveyors accessing the cliff face via rope access, inspecting the cliff face and removing small loose fragments of rock. They request that for this … Read more

Sychryd Top Pools – Divers report

Divers were in the top pools on May 21st and have been kind enough to pass on the following information about the depth and profiles: Both waterfalls, upper and lower are currently very similar. Where the water falls down the average depth is 2.0m with the deepest point around 2.3m. The floor is fairly flat … Read more

Trailer restrictions in Pembrokeshire

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

Dam release at Ystradfellte

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

Volunteering in the Waterfalls with BBNPA

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

Oldham Caplamps – Back in Business

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

Expressions of Interest – for SWOAPG Coordinator 2017-18

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