There is currently a tree blocking the right-hand half of the river Usk at the second drop below Aberyscir (on the section from Aberbran to Brecon) – grid reference SO 00870 29283. At Sunday’s levels the central chute was still navigable right next to the tree’s root-ball, but this might change at lower levels. It could also just be snuck-under far river-right, but this would not be a sensible option for group members. Thanks to Cilla Withers for the attached photo.
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