Brecon Beacons News

COVID-19 Emergency Measures to footpaths and car parks Posted on 25 Mar 2020 Following the Prime Minister’s decision on March 23rd, to introduce tighter movement restrictions across the UK, and following the irresponsible behaviour of some people last weekend, the National Park Authority, working in cooperation with the local authorities and other partners, has closed…

BMC and mountain rescue teams advise all climbers and hill walkers to stay in their home area and put all climbing and hill walking on hold. Last week, the government advice was ambiguous, and over the weekend thousands of people headed to the hills, mountains and coasts of the UK. Today, the message from the governments,…

There have been reports of large numbers of people visiting the main tourist spots in the Brecon Beacons. The Authority has issued this statement:-   Message from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and Visit Wales   22nd March 2020   Statement from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority   Brecon Beacons National Park Authority supports Snowdonia National…

In view of the latest advice to combat Coronavirus/COVID-19, that “Everyone should avoid social contact and non-essential travel”, it’s with regret that the Society has decided to cancel all the walks during March and April. We will announce our intentions for May nearer the date.

In light of the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 emergency, we have decided to postpone the AGM due to be held on 28th March. We will return cheques to those that have sent them. We will notify members of any new date for the AGM in accordance with our Constitution and in conjunction with the Charities Commission.

As a precaution and to be able to continue walking safely during the current Covid-19 pandemic please do not attend walks if you have any symptoms, and as a precaution because not everybody experiences symptoms, avoid close contact during walks. When a leader is ill we will try to arrange for an alternative leader or cancel…

Start place and time same. Recce showed water levels still too high on hills for safe crossing of streams. About ten miles some rough ground and only gentle slopes. Your chance to step up from Wednesday Wander?

SUGAR LOAF WALK UPDATE Some slippery and flooded paths have been changed but a small amount of wading is a possibility so please wear gaiters, and waterproof trousers and walking  boots not shoes. If high winds persist we will not visit the trig point.

Walk likely to be shorter and go less high due to weather

In view of weather warnings a lower level walk replaces one originally planned. Same meeting point.

Another weather related cancellation but rescheduled for Sunday 26 April

Sorry but continued bad weather means we mis cancel this walk.