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GROUP LEADERS GUIDE
Hampshire Mountain Centre

This guide endeavours to provide information on the use of our centre to enable your visit to run smoothly.

Priority is given to groups with young people and applicable to clients of Children’s Service Establishments, member of Youth Groups and to participants in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Hampshire. For groups from outside of Hampshire please contact the booking office for more detailed information on availability and safety requirements.

This guide endeavours to provide information on the use of our centre to enable your visit to run smoothly.

Priority is given to groups with young people and applicable to clients of Children’s Service Establishments, member of Youth Groups and to participants in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Hampshire. For groups from outside of Hampshire please contact the booking office for more detailed information on availability and safety requirements.

Hampshire Mountain Centre

The Hampshire Mountain Centre Booking Office address is: Argoed Lwyd, Libanus, Powys LD3 8EN. The combined telephone and fax number is 01874 622914. Telephone and leave a message during working hours including your office and home telephone numbers.

Website address:- hampshiremountaincentre.co.uk. Office hours:

Mon 9.30 – 4.00pm Tues 9.30 – 2.30pm Wed 9.30 – 2.30pm Thurs 9.30 - 2.30pm Fri 9.30 - 3.00pm

At other times, leave a message on the answer machine, send a fax or an e-mail: [email protected]

Booking

Hampshire Mountain Centre is part of the Hampshire Outdoor Service and is managed by the Recreation and Heritage Department of Hampshire County Council. To make a booking Children’s Services users should:

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1. Contact the Centre by telephone or email to confirm availability and appropriate accommodation.
2. Proceed to the booking form and complete with all relevant information. 3. You will be asked to confirm that you have read and understood the Hampshire
Mountain Centre Booking Conditions.
4. When we receive your booking we will send you an invoice for the £200.00 nonrefundable deposit, unless you advise that you would prefer to pay by cheque. If you would prefer to pay without an invoice please mention this on your booking form and send payment immediately.
5. We will also confirm your booking by email, and put together your activity programme, if required.
6. Prior to your visit the relevant authorisation forms, as detailed in the terms and conditions, must be submitted to your governing body and a copy sent to the Centre. (Please note the Centre no longer arranges this on behalf of the groups)

If you have any queries whilst completing your booking form and are unable to find the information please do contact us by email or telephone 01874 622914.

Activities

The Brecon Beacons National Park, apart from the natural beauty of a variety of mountainous country, is rich in history and legend. The area offers historic buildings, museums, nature reserves and a wide choice of field study projects. Some of the more popular activities include hill walking, mountain camping, expeditions, caving and pony trekking. Nearby facilities exist for canoeing on river, canal or lake; hiring of pleasure boats and fishing. There is some rock climbing in the area and there are indoor climbing centres at Llangors and Merthyr Tydfil.

The Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains are recognised at Wild Country areas for the Expedition Section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The area is suitable for a variety of geographical fieldwork, human and physical, and for creative arts projects, together with many aspects of the National Curriculum. See Appendix B for more details. The Centre is also suitable for residential courses for all ages and abilities, without involving any designated hazardous pursuits.

The Director and his staff are qualified for all activities offered (Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations, registered number R0361) with thorough knowledge of the area. It is a condition of the Centre hire that instructions from our staff must be followed. Advice about the Centre can be obtained from the Hampshire Mountain Centre Booking Office. Assistance in programme planning can be obtained from the Hampshire Mountain Centre Director or the County Inspector for Outdoor Education.

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Location

The Hampshire Mountain Centre is situated in the picturesque Brecon Beacons Nation Park, South Wales. The two sites, Argoed Lywd and Birchgrove are six miles apart south west of the small town of Brecon, some 150 miles from Winchester.

The most convenient route from Winchester is take A34 to the M4 junction and head west to Wales. Alternatively turn off A34 onto A303 to Andover, A342 to Marlborough and onto M4 at Junction 17. Leave the M4 at Junction 24 and use the A449 to Raglan, the A40 to Brecon. Continue round Brecon on A40 then take A470, signposted Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff. After 4.5 miles enter Libanus Village.

For Argoed Lwyd (GR987262, Outdoor Leisure Sheet 12) turn right at a telephone box by the church. Drive slowly through the village and ascend a narrow winding mountain lane. Argoed Lwyd is at the end of the tarmac after half a mile. Drive slowly and take great care (10 mph) as there are many blind bends in this lane with few overtaking places. You may meet farm vehicles and pedestrians.

The postal address of the Centre is Argoed Lwyd, Libanus, Powys LD3 8EN. The telephone numbers (payphones) are: Farmhouse 01874 611947, Longbarn 01874 623485 , Office 01874 622914.

For Birchgrove, Heol Senni (GR927234 Outdoor Leisure Sheet 12) continue through Libanus on the A470 for half a mile then turn right onto A4215 signposted Defynnog. Follow signs to Heol Senni. The postal address is Birchgrove, Heol Senni, Sennybridge, Brecon Powys. LD3 8SU and the payphone number is 01874 636464

Location Map can be found on:- www.Hampshiremountaincentre.co.uk Accommodation

Argoed Lwyd The Centre is a converted 19th century traditional stone built Welsh farmhouse with an attached Annexe and Longbarn. There is parking for five minibuses. There is accommodation for 46 people between the three units.

The Centre at Argoed Lwyd is let in two separate self contained units. The Annexe is between the Farmhouse and the Longbarn and attached to both, so it can be let to either of the groups.

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  • Room
  • Sleeps

  • Farmhouse
  • 1

2345
8*
244
4*

  • Annexe
  • 6

7
6*
4

  • Longbarn
  • 8

9
24

  • 10
  • 8*

* Suitable for a single folding bed

The Centre has central heating throughout. Both kitchens are fully equipped with gas cookers, fridges and freezers, microwave, large toaster, electric kettle, hot water urn, crockery and cutlery.

There is a landscaped garden. We have suggested designated areas which go with sole access to the users of the Longbarn or the Farmhouse. Access to the main garden and barbecue area can be arranged with our staff. This will depend on the type of use etc. There are orienteering and picture orienteering courses available.

Disabled facilities

There is wheelchair access to virtually all of the ground floor with a bedroom and en-suite bathroom available with prior notice. Please bear in mind when planning a programme Including a person with disabilities, whilst they can be catered for in the Centre, the nature of the adventurous activities and sites available make it extremely difficult and hazardous to access for wheelchair users.

Use of Mynydd Illtyd Common

– (Adjacent to National Park Visitor Centre) Mynydd Illtyd Common is situated to the north of the Centre and is convenient for Centre users, who are able to walk from Argoed Lwyd up the track to the Common. However, the use of the Common, by our groups and by members of the public, is a very sensitive issue. One of the planning conditions imposed on us when the National Park agreed to the opening of the new Centre was that the Common could only be used with permission from the Director of the National Park Visitor Centre. Obviously, we do not wish to jeopardise local relationships. To this end, we require that any group wishing to use the Common must

inform Centre staff who will seek formal permission. Heol Senni (Birchgrove)

There is accommodation for 18 people in four rooms.

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  • Room
  • Sleeps

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6642

All are bunk beds and the building is centrally heated. Showers, hand-basins and toilets are located upstairs and there is an additional toilet outside.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a large cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, large toaster, hot water urn, crockery and cutlery.

Camping

There are flat areas of the garden which can be used for camping, either for D of E groups or additional accommodation for groups larger than 18.

Charges

Charges are per block, depending on the most suitable accommodation to suit the group’s need. Please note there is no longer a per person per night rate.

There is a separate scale for the use of the Centre’s minibuses and for the hire of certain equipment.

There is a 1:10 free ration for Hampshire group leaders. Up-to-date prices may be obtained from the Hampshire Mountain Centre Booking Office.

You will be charged for the activity sessions requiring instructors according to the instructor ratios necessary for your booked numbers. It is in your interest to confirm these numbers early! (See the Programming section). .

Final Account

Before departure from the centre please ensure that you sign a copy of your booking form which is your confirmation of group numbers, instructing staff and activities taken. Please hand to the Director or leave for the Mountain Centre Booking Office. The final account is

based on the information on this form. It is very important that you sign this form.

Insurance

The County Council only accepts responsibility for loss or damage resulting from its own

negligence. Groups which are not Hampshire establishments are strongly advised to

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obtain personal accident insurance cover or all of the party. For adventurous activities

ask your insurance broker to contact British Activity Holiday Insurance.

Transport (Collection)

Two self-drive sixteen seater minibus is normally available to transport parties to and from the Centre and for authorised journeys in connection with the approved programme. There is an additional charge for the use of the vehicle. All drivers must have passed the HCC Midas Assessment(Valid for four years).. The centre will require copies of your Midas Certificate and Driving Licence, and copies of other members of your party who may drive the minibuses. There is sufficient parking space for five minibuses and several cars at Argoed Lwyd and space for 4/5 vehicles at Heol Senni. Details and application forms for the use of the Authority’s minibuses will be sent prior to your visit. The minibuses will normally be available for collection from:-

Hampshire County Council Totton Workshops Jacobs Gutter Lane Totton SOUTHAMPTON SO40 9TH Tel:- 02380 669120

The vehicle must be checked and signed for. Users should not book via the workshop direct. Any requests should be made through the Mountain Centre Booking Office. For mid-week bookings (Monday to Friday) collect the vehicle after 0900 hours on Monday. The vehicle must be returned by 1500 hours on Friday for a 45 minute safety check prior to use for the weekend booking. Please ensure that the vehicle is cleaned inside, ready for the next group as a charge will be made if it is not returned in the same condition in which it was picked up. For weekend bookings (Friday to Sunday) collect the vehicle no later than

1545 hours. The workshop closes at 1600 hours. If workshop staff stay because of any delay there will be an automatic surcharge of £100. Any variation to collection and return

times of the minibus must be approved by the Mountain Centre Booking Office.

Programming

Hampshire Mountain Centre is inspected under the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 1996 (AALA Registration Number R0361) and follows all the H.C.C. Hazardous Pursuits guidelines. All staff employed by the Centre have recognised National Governing Body qualifications or site specific assessment for the relevant activities.

Should you require activities led by Hampshire Mountain Centre staff, please tick the activities required on the online booking form. Our lead Instructor will contact you and put together a programme for you based on our staff availability and your requirements. Once you are happy with the programme, you must submit your Application for Approval to your governing body. For Hampshire County Council groups, this is Outdoor Education in

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Winchester. An appropriate form is available from the Children’s Services website, or staff at the Hampshire Mountain Centre can send you a copy. Please note that the Hampshire

Mountain Centre Bookings team no longer arrange this approval form on your behalf.

Once the programme has been approved, Hampshire Authority groups are covered by the County Council insurance. Also the Centre Director can book any additional staff required from of a pool of qualified and well-know instructors. If the programme is submitted after this time there is no guarantee that the necessary staff can be found. These programmes may only be changed through consultation with the Centre Director or upon advice in changing weather conditions.

Leaders using the Centre.

A minimum of two adult leaders in a minimum ratio of 1:10 must accompany each party using the Centre. In the case of a mixed party, there must be a leader of each gender. There are many potential hazards in the area and therefore, only leaders who have acquired recognised qualifications in outdoor work, or those that can be supported by the Centre staff, will be encouraged to use the Centre unless engaged in non-hazardous activities.

Instructor ratios

The qualified instructor to pupil ratios are:

Hill Walking – 10 to 1 Instructor Caving – 10 to 1 Instructor Canoeing – 8 to 1 Instructor Climbing – 10 to 1 Instructor Gorge Walking – 10 to 1 Instructors

Water based activities

Leaders requesting water based activities, such as canoeing and raft building, must ensure that they have written evidence of each group members ability to swim and water confidence from parents/person with parental responsibility.

Hazards unique to the area

The Brecon Beacons Nation Park covers an area of 514 square miles. The Park consists mainly of old red sandstone, limestone and millstone grit. The main hill walking area will cover all these types of rock. The sandstone rises to 886 metres and was mainly shaped by glacial action, giving rise to long sloping ridges with sheer faces which present serious problems in high winds (normal for this area) and poor visibility.. Most of the high sandstone is easily accessible by well-worn footpaths leading the unwary into mountain conditions.

The limestone forms its own unique systems, both above and below ground. The surface

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areas are deeply scarred by erosion with small and large sink or potholes, indicating the collapse by water penetration below ground. These sink holes can be from a few metres to well over 30 metres wide and deep. These conditions give rise to navigation problems and traps for the unwary in bad weather conditions. The millstone, combined with the limestone, has formed many attractive gorges and subsequent waterfalls. These are very popular with visitors but have an element of danger and many accidents have occurred in these areas from falls from unstable riverside paths and waterfall viewing. In all these areas good planning, briefing and control are a priority.

Weather conditions play a vital role in any type of activity from the Centre.

Adverse weather conditions, such as high winds, torrential rain or snowfall in the mountains or high water levels in caves and rivers may result in the cancellation or change of activities. Such changes will be made in consolation with the Mountain Centre staff. Their advice should always be followed, as they know the area.

Education opportunities

The Hampshire Mountain Centre is ideally situated to access suitable curriculum study sites for many subjects, from a variety of natural habitats to industrial South Wales (see table below). All of the adventurous activities have education opportunities. These are very suitable for Primary School groups as well as GCSE and A’ level biology, geography and history field study courses. There are many opportunities to link activities to the Trailblazers Scheme. Please discuss you requirements with Centre staff. The Resource Barn at Argoed Lwyd is available as a classroom/study area for groups using the Centre. It contains a suite of 10 networked computers, including internet access and field study equipment suitable for a variety of projects. A digital camera is also available for groups to use. Various teacher resources are being accumulated. The computer suite currently runs a wide range of DTP, data and image processing software for young people to generate work, diaries, photographs, etc. Leaders are responsible for sanctioning the use of the system by their groups and for supervision at the time of use. These are an example of what is available. Other topics, particularly within history, can be developed in discussion with the Centre staff.

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Topic
Biology

  • KS2
  • KS3
  • KS4
  • A/AS Level

River Ecology Moorland Ecology Coastal Ecology Woodland Ecology

Geography

River Mountain Town Study Tourism Limestone Industrial South Wales Glaciations

Physical/Environmental demands encountered whilst participating in adventurous activities at the Hampshire Mountain Centre

All adventurous activities require some degree of dexterity, co-ordination and stamina. Please consider this in the light of the young people in your group when making your

booking. Please speak to us about the special needs of any of your young people.

  • POSSIBLE CONDITIONS
  • RISK
  • ABILITY TO

Hill walking/Waterfall Walk

Steep, rough ground Uneven surfaces Waterlogged ground Cold
Trips Slips Falls
Walk Lift and carry rucksack With weight in it Balance
Long Distances

Caving

Uneven surfaces Wet – running water Small spaces Cold
Trips Falls Slips
Support own body weight Crawl, crouch, bend Pull, lift Sit

  • Muddy
  • Twist, bend

Wet

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Canoeing/Kayaking

Deep water Moving water (river only) Cold

  • Falling in
  • Water confident

Swim Balance
Climbing

  • Uneven surfaces
  • Trips

Falls Slips
Balance Pull, lift Flexibility

Field work/studies

Rough ground Uneven surfaces Wet
Trips Falls Slips
Walk Crouch, bend Lift and carry rucksack

  • with weight in it
  • Cold

Leader responsibilities -NB: Please read our Risk Assessment for Centre Buildings and Grounds (under separate attachment with this.)

The leader should be fully conversant with the Hampshire County Council document ‘Safety and Hazardous Activities’. Leaders operating from the Centre should display empathy with access and conservation.

Leaders are encouraged to set high standards when organising the community living at the Centre. A rota for washing up, preparing meals and cleaning the premises each day should be posted on the notice board. The menu and programme should also be available for group members. Leaders are reminded that all equipment at the Centre is for use in the building of origin and must not be removed. Groups engaged in expedition work will require their own cutlery, plates and mugs for use on the hills. Additional information for leaders using the Centre will be displayed on the notice boards.

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  • SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2016 Race Manual

    SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2016 Race Manual

    Race Manual 2016 www.zappi.clothing The SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2016 Welcome 3 Sponsors 4 Race Personnel & Officials 5 Overview 6 The Riders 7 Reserve List 9 RaceSmart 10 Location Info, Maps & Directions 11 Official Helpers 14 Stage 1 15 Stage 1 start order 17 Stage 2 19 Stage 3 23 Stage 4 25 Stage 5 29 Things to watch, eat and drink 32 Event Rules and Regulations 33 Hospitals 34 Convoy Notes 36 Race Service 37 Race Commissaires’ Powers 38 Race Safety 39 Prizes and Classifications 41 General Information on Classifications 43 Race Organiser: Richard Hopkins 179 Cyncoed Road Cyncoed Cardiff CF23 6AH 07800 586203 [email protected] Front cover: Nathan Draper of RST Racing breaks away to take the stage win and Yellow Jersey, 2015 Top: Nathan’s desperate lunge for the line secures overall victory, by 1 second, 2015. Above: The 2014 stage 4 bunch thunders toward the line Photographs courtesy of and © 2014 Guy Swarbrick dan ©2015 Andy Whitehouse / British Cycling Race Manual 2016v1.06 2 The SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2016 Welcome to the 36th Junior Tour of Wales, a race of tradition, and many firsts. This is the first year of exciting new sponsorships with our title partners, SD Sealants, and King of the Mountains sponsors Zappi Clothing. Both have stepped up at short notice and have helped us create the most testing edition of the race yet. They are great supporters of cycling, and we are delighted to welcome them aboard. We are also pleased to welcome Etixx as our official nutrition suppliers.
  • Fforest Fawr Geopark James Cresswell (UK)

    Fforest Fawr Geopark James Cresswell (UK)

    Fforest Fawr Geopark James Cresswell (UK) Fig. 1. A geological map of the Fforest Fawr Geopark. Copyright the British Geological Society. n 2005, Fforest Fawr Geopark and outcrop in the extreme western resolved the dispute by defining the became the first geopark to be portion of the geopark, between the Ordovician. He recognised that the Iestablished in Wales. As of October towns of Llandeilo and Llandovery fossil fauna in the disputed layers 2013, it was one of 58 geoparks in (Fig. 1). The names of these towns was different from both the Cambrian Europe. The park has been sculpted by may sound familiar to those who and the Silurian. Lapworth divided nearly 500myrs of geological history know something about stratigraphy, up his Ordovician, which is named and contains the highest mountains because they have been used to name after the Ordovices tribe who lived in in southern Britain, the deepest cave stages within the Ordovician and North Wales and mid Wales during in Britain, the finest collection of Silurian periods. In fact, Wales as a Roman times, into the following waterfalls in Britain and 7,000 years whole has played a very major role series: Tremadog, Arenig, Llanvirn, of recorded human occupation. in the naming of geological periods, Caradog and Ashgill, all named after The geopark lies wholly within the with the earliest three periods places in Wales or near the border, Brecon Beacons National Park, since multicellular life began - the where rocks of these ages occur. occupying the central and western Cambrian, the Ordovician and the The Llanvirn is subdivided into the part of the park.
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    Newsletter Pagesformatv3

    Cylchlythyr Cymdeithas Cyn-Ddisgyblion Ysgol Ramadeg y Bechgyn Aberhonddu Mawrth 2011 Brecon Grammar School Old Boys’ Association Newsletter March 2011 Last year a questionnaire was sent out to members with the invitation to the annual reunion. This sought to discover your opinions on the Association’s activities and future. Responses were received from only 26% of members, of whom the majority were content with the time of year of the reunion, 7% preferring a later date in the year. A Saturday night time was favoured by 74% of members, Saturday lunch by 14%, Sunday lunch by 7% and Friday night by 5%. On the choice of a dinner or a buffet, 78% chose a dinner and 22% either a dinner or a buffet. Regarding possible future mergers, 75% were in favour of retaining the status quo or merging with the Old Girls, and a majority were against a merger with all secondary schools. Everyone enjoyed all or part of the newsletter. Sadly, as usual the Grim Reaper has continued his work over the last year and we have lost a number of Old Boys, including one of our oldest surviving members, William (Bill) Leonard. He was a long-standing supporter of the Old Boys’ Association and a tribute, written by Ken Jones, appears on page 3. An appreciation, written by Glyn Powell, of Dennis Morgan, our chairman until last year, also appears in this edition. One suggestion for contributions to the newsletter has been articles of the post-school experiences of members, since most contributions received so far have been of the “Recollections of school days” type.
  • Ystradfellte Bro'r Sgydau | Waterfall Country

    Ystradfellte Bro'r Sgydau | Waterfall Country

    Porth i Fro’r Sgydau Bro’r Sgydau | Waterfall Country Ystradfellte Gateway to Waterfall Country Croeso i Fro’r Welcome to Sgydau! Waterfall Country! Rydych chi wedi cyrraedd You’ve arrived at Ystradfellte Ystradfellte – porth i Fro’r – gateway to Wales’ Sgydau ryfeddol. wonderful Waterfall Country. Does yna unlle arall yng Nghymru gyda’r fath Nowhere else in Wales is there such a richness gyfoeth ac amrywiaeth o raeadrau mewn and diversity of waterfalls within such a small ardal mor fach. Yma, yn yr ardal a elwir yn area. Known as Waterfall Country, here the Fro’r Sgydau, mae afonydd Mellte, Hepste, rivers Mellte, Hepste, Pyrddin, Nedd Fechan Pyrddin, Nedd Fechan a Sychryd yn ymdroelli and Sychryd wind their way down deep, i lawr ceunentydd dwfn, coediog, dros gyfres tree-lined gorges, over a series of dramatic o raeadrau dramatig, cyn ymuno i urfio Afon waterfalls, before joining to form the River Nedd. P’un a ydych yn chwilio am antur am Neath. Whether you are looking for a whole ddiwrnod cyfan neu dro am awr yn unig, day adventure or an hour’s stroll you should Croeso i Barc Cenedlaethol dylech allu dod o hyd i lwybr addas i chi. be able to find a route suitable for you. Bannau Brycheiniog – ardal Lleolir Bro’r Sgydau yn bennaf o fewn coetir a Waterfall Country lies largely within woodland sy’n orlawn o antur, natur, reolir ar y cyd gan Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru a’r jointly managed by Natural Resources Wales Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol. Gyda’n gilydd, and the National Park Authority.
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    Dragon-Ride-2020-Climbs-Guide.Pdf

    CYCLING CLIMBS OF THE DRAGON RIDE 2020 THE ROADS THAT MAKE THE EVENT BY SIMON WARREN elcome to your exclusive climbs and wide open spaces. Just after guide to the climbs of the the 50 kilometre mark those on the 2020 Dragon Ride where Medio route split to immediately take Wyou’ll find insight into the 10 key on the full 8.9 kilometres of Bwlch ascents that shape this great event. Bryn-Rhudd which leaves the Gran Taking in the best scenery South Wales Fondo and Dragon Devil heading has to offer the routes this year have west to face up to Black Mountain. been given a dramatic shake up. Although not my favoured side, this As you can see everything has been climb is still a huge challenge and turned on its head and for the first time although it lacks the signature curves in over a decade the routes are being and bends of the northern face it does run in a clockwise direction. I say pass through arguably better scenery as everything but that’s not quite true. The it crosses the spine of the ridge. What two signature climbs of the Devil’s you miss climbing the north side you’ll Elbow and Devil’s staircase remain in get to enjoy descending as you flow place and in their correct orientation but through its sweeping corners on the everything else has been masterfully rapid passage into the valley where at re-enginered to present you with a the 84 kilometre mark the Gran Fondo fresh and invigorated challenge.
  • Sennybridge and Defynnog Assessment Part One Report

    Sennybridge and Defynnog Assessment Part One Report

    Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Local Development Plan Sennybridge and Defynnog Assessment Part One Report 8th August 2012 Sennybridge & Defynnog Assessment August 2012 CONTENTS Introduction and Context Section 1 a) Key data relating to the role, function, character and constraints of the Settlement 1. Sennybridge & Defynnog Overview and Key Facts 2. Sennybridge & Defynnog LANDMAP Assessment 3. Sennybridge & Defynnog Sustainability Questionnaire 4. Sennybridge & Defynnog Connectivity 5. Sennybridge & Defynnog Past Planning Policy 6. Sennybridge & Defynnog Flooding 7. Sennybridge & Defynnog Infrastructure and Tourism 8. Sennybridge & Defynnog Community Defined Issues b) The process by which the amendment to the status of Sennybridge and Defynnog was determined by the Authority c) The evidence and representations submitted by Maescar Community Council throughout the process Section 2 a) a profile of the character, role and function of the Settlements b) a Vision for the Cluster c) objectives for the Cluster d) areas vulnerable to the impact of future development Appendices Appendix I – Sennybridge & Defynnog LANDMAP Assessment Findings Appendix II – Deposit Representations 2 Sennybridge & Defynnog Assessment August 2012 Introduction and Context Part One Reports Part One reports provide an overview of the settlement in context, drawing on a diverse range of evidence to consider constraints and opportunities for the future sustainable development of the area. The findings of this review of the evidence base is then summarised into a set of key issues and objectives for the area. Along with this broad structure this report also aims to provide additional information documenting the rationale and associated evidence to respond to the LDP Inspector’s concerns as raised in the Inspector’s Preliminary Note of 2nd February 2012.