Member Led Event: Elidir Trail, Waterfall Country
Member Led Event: Elidir Trail, Waterfall Country
From GBP 12.00
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Description
This is a Member Led Event with a maximum of 8 participants led by Roger Harrison, who knows the area well.
The walk includes parts of the Neath and Pryddin Rivers on the western side of Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons NP. We start with a walk down the valley to photograph the Sgwd Gwladys waterfall, then work our way back up the the valley, stopping for images as appropriate. We end at the most specatular waterfall, Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf, with a bonus of any mid afternoon sun. Then it's a shorter walk back to the car park.
If the weather is bad, the walk may start at Pontneddfechan (below) and have a longer walk-in/and or not go go so far up the valley. If changing to very bad, there is a a pub and cafe at Pontneddfechan.
Meet: The walk starts promptly at 11:00 from Port Melin car park. what3words: stealthier.probably.hydration
However, participants may wish to meet the leader at Sgwd Gwladys Cafe Pontneddfechan SA11 5NR from 0930, leaving from there around 10:30. what3words: native.cooked.puzzles
Finish is 15:30-16:00.
Parking:is free.
Toilets: The nearest toilet facilities are at Pontnedddechan, but none on the route.
Terrain: fairly easy walking overall, but with some very uneven terrain in places and some steep slopes, so participants will need to have a reasonable degree of mobility/fitness. There are also some very slippery rocks. The leader will brief participants at the start.
What to wear: although the walk is along a sheltered valley it is upland and needs treating with respect so extra layers of clothing etc advisable. It is advisable to wear wellies, with a good tread, rather than walking boots as some of the best photos are from areas of shallow water (especially for Sgwd Gwladys).
Food & drink: there is a cafe (above), but particpants are advised touring food & drink on the walk.
What to bring: usual camera, with a choice of lenses if available. Locations offer opportunities for fast and slow images, so a tripod is advised, with ND filter(s) if available.
Note: Participants should note, and be prepared for, a risk of Ticks.
Advice: This is a member-lead event, simply to introduce you to a location, with no professional guidance. If you have a technical query, the leader or fellow participants might be able to help.
Terms for RPS Landscape Group Events:
Carbon offsets
Tickets for events that involve travelling include a £2 carbon offset charge that will be paid to a carefully researched and selected offsetting partner.
Cancellation by You:
If you wish to cancel your booking PLEASE let the event leader / organiser know with as much notice as possible. If nothing else, this can avoid them delaying the start of the event while they wait for you.
If you have paid for an event, please note that this fee/ticket price is non-refundable unless we are able to sell your place to somebody else. You are welcome to sell your place yourself but, again, PLEASE notify the event leader / organiser in advance of any change.
Cancellation by us:
Event leaders are asked to make plans for alternative activities or locations in the case of poor weather and, in most cases, events will proceed despite poor weather unless, in the view of the event leader, the weather will lead to unacceptable safety risks or very little chance of successful photography. It is inevitable, however, that occasionally an event will be cancelled for this or another reason beyond the RPS’s control.
Occasionally an event may also be cancelled owing to lack of bookings. So if you wish to attend an event, don’t leave it till the last minute to book as it may be too late.
If an event is cancelled we will give you as much notice as we are able and any payment by you to the RPS in respect of the event offered as a full refund. In the case of events cancelled because of lack of interest we will aim to give at least three weeks’ notice wherever possible.
Please note we are NOT able to refund any associated or consequential costs including but not limited to travel, accommodation, insurance premium or other costs incurred by you in order to attend the event.
Responsibility:
You are responsible for your own health and safety and must appraise your own strength, fitness and mobility; and be prepared for the terrain, changing weather conditions etc. The event leader is NOT responsible for your safety, welfare or attendant medical conditions. Strictly the event leader is there to introduce you to a location.
You are responsible for your equipment etc at all times; use suitable bags for carrying it.
Car-sharing lifts with fellow participants, or the event leader, is at your own risk. Those offering car-sharing lifts may only do so provided that they have suitable insurance cover.
Liability for any accident, injury, medical condition, loss or damage to property, inappropriate behaviour, dress, equipment and third party liability is accepted by you when signing up for the event. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Royal Photographic Society from all claims of whatsoever nature.
Insurance:
You are advised to consider having insurance to cover: event cancellation by you or by us, accident, medical, personal equipment and public liability.
In particular you should also consider, in the case of high cost events, the likelihood and consequences of you having to cancel or not attend at the last minute because of accident, medical or other unforeseeable circumstances.
Using your data:
Your personal details (name, telephone number and email address) will be provided to the leader of the event or workshop you have booked in order to enable them to:
- send you joining instructions for the event
- contact you at short notice in case of any emergency or last-minute change to the event.
If you do not want your details to be shared with the event leader please cancel your booking immediately. You will not be eligible for a refund as this information was provided on the web page where you made your booking.
Thank you
RPS Landscape Group Committee
Organiser
Events organised by the Landscape Group of the Royal Photographic Society.
Venue
Pont Melin Fach, Car Park, SA11 5US Heol Clach (nr Neath)
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Member Led Event: Elidir Trail, Waterfall Country
From GBP 12.00