The signs they are a changing For a good ling time we have been complaining about the signage in the Waterfalls Area of the Brecon…
Weight Loss Walks
No, not really, that was just click bait. But read on as I share with you my journey… WOW! The power of a good walk!…
The WORY – October 2020
One of twelve posts highlighting the best of 2020 – this is The Wales Outdoors Review of the Year! At the beginning of October I…
Sell Your Stuff!
EVERY ad will receive promotion via a blog post similar to this, will be available to view through the android app and will be promoted to both the meetup membership and the Facebook page, reaching up to 20,000 people who have expressed a keen interest in walking!
What Have The Tourism And Countryside Authorities Been Doing During Lockdown?
No work started on footpath repairs at Pontneddfechan despite the damage occurring prior to lockdown. The main path from Pontneddfechan remains closed.
Working With Covid
We will meet at suitable locations and the leader will describe the walk, the conditions underfoot and the estimated time it will take. We will do this whilst observing the prevailing social distancing guidance. You will be reminded there is to be no sharing of kit, clothing, food or drinks.
The Small Print
The small print page provides information relative to all of our events. We’ve kept it to a minimum, to be clear about timings, leaders, money etc and it is your responsibility to ensure you are happy with the information and simple conditions.
Track Wales Outdoors
We're waiting for an offer of a discount for Wales Outdoors members to subscribe with so don't go downloading the app right now but suffice to say, we're impressed and whether or not we get a carrot we will still be recommending that you get the ViewRanger App. We'll obviously keep you posted on the ViewRanger incentive when we know more.
The Five-Mile Rule Ends July 6
Look out for event updates as we might just programme in some walks to celebrate. But whatever we think up the good news is that our walks programme, currently due to start on August 1st and delivering a minimum of two walks each and every weekend, with some midweek dates too, is GOOD TO GO!
Roman Forts And Roads Revealed
Roman forts, roads, military camps and villas have been identified by a new analysis of aerial photographs taken in the 2018 heatwave across Wales.
What’s Open In The East?
News in from a group member – thanks for the info – if you have news of open countryside in your area please do send in 🙂
No Review Of Travel Guidelines Anytime Soon…
The five-mile travel guideline in Wales could remain in place all summer, with no plans to lift the limit until July at the earliest according to First Minister Mark Drakeford. This will make Wales over two months behind England in this and seriously damages business and so the people of Wales’ ability to thrive.
I Wrote To Mark And Boris
Not with any thought that either Boris or Mark will be back in touch (if they do respond I’ll post the response here) but more out of irony and so, with hubris, I’ll be able to, at some stage in the future, quite truthfully state ‘I told you so’.
Brecon Beacons National Park To Gradually Re-Open
The following article was first published in Wales Online – There are problems with the content of the article which clearly indicates the lack of vision being employed by the BBNP Members. And of course the five mile drive rule of thumb still applies, although we guess you could cycle there (for some reason there appears to be a 40 mile rule of thumb for cycling!).
This Post Is About You
Take time out during lockdown to have a think about the narrative that the government have been spinning and to listen to the mass of intelligent thinkers, historians, scientists and doctors who clearly align themselves AGAINST the UK Governments and the Global Lockdown position.