Brecon Beacons News
A very crooked Llanfrynach Horseshoe
Walk cancelled for 7 June because of weather now to be on Saturday 14 September.
Cairns of Cefn Car Walk Friday 7 June cancelled
In the light of the weather forecast for Friday the walk Cairns of Cefn Car is sadly cancelled.
Invasive Non-Native Species
Last night’s talk on Invasive Non-Native Species What a challenge they are! Beverley Lewis from the National Park Authority helped us to understand just how these non-native species have become invasive and, notably, how some of them are really nasty to our health! But, as with all challenges, if we all do our bit we…
Annual General Meeting 2019 – Saturday 8th June
All Members of the Society (and their guests) are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Society starting at 10.00 am on Saturday 8th June at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. An email has gone out to all Members with more details and a Booking Form, but you may also download all the documentation by…
Friday’s walk grid reference should be SN771301
Friday’s walk grid reference should be SN771301 Not as in booklet
Wednesday Wander – To The Shoulder of Corn Du
This walk is now dog friendly – though note need to observe law. Reminder on our walks guidance page https://breconbeaconsparksociety.org/guidance-for-walks/
Hay on Wye to Talgarth Walk 10th May Time Changes
For walkers coming from the Crickhowell direction , the A479 will be closed at Tretower. There will be a diversion. I tried continuing on A40 to Bwlch . There take the B4560 to Llangors and continue to Talgarth. This only took about 5” longer. The bus time has changed and we must leave Talgarth car park by 9.10. at…
Update on CIO Status
The previous post has generated a number of queries, so please see below an expanded note which will make it easier for Members to understand where we are and what is proposed. As was discussed at last year’s AGM, the Society has applied to the Charity Commission for approval to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation…
Taking Forward Wales’ Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Consultation – Access Proposals
The Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hannah Blythyn AM, has released a statement on how the Welsh Government intends to manage access in the countryside. This potentially affects all users of the countryside. You can see her statement here.
Walks Programme 20th Anniversary
A few of images from the recent marking of the 20th Anniversary of the Society’s World-Beating Walks Programme!
Last night’s Talk on the Cambrian Way
Richard Tyler, Chair of the Cambrian Way Trust gave an instructive talk last night to BBPS members and non-members on how this challenging route was conceived, developed and finally reached the status of one of the top ten long distance trails in Europe. He described the obstacles that had to be overcome, and they were…