The Outdoor Partnership will work with clubs, schools, individuals, and specialists to increase opportunities for people in Gwent to achieve their potential through outdoor activities, active participation, volunteering, training, and education.
Brett Mahoney is our Gwent Outdoor Activities Development Officer. He is based virtually (but can mainly be found running in the mountains or climbing at a crag!) and he covers Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen.
You can stay up to date with what is happening in the Gwent area, by following The Outdoor Partnership Gwent and Brett’s social media accounts:
Instagram: @OutdoorPartnershipGwent
Facebook: Brett Mahoney | Facebook
Eventbrite : The Outdoor Partnership Gwent
Some off-path navigation practice for one of our regulars last week in the Fforest Fawr area of the Bannau Brycheiniog.
The fantastic weather made it a great opportunity for them to dial in contour interpretation and use lots of macro navigation.
They are so ready for their upcoming leadership assessment which will set them up to support more people in Gwent to access the mountains as a volunteer.
The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and the National Lottery.
Rhywfaint o ymarfer mordwyo oddi ar y llwybr i un o`n chwaraewyr rheolaidd yr wythnos diwethaf yn ardal y Fforest Fawr ym Mannau Brycheiniog.
Mae`r tywydd gwych yn ei gwneud yn gyfle gwych iddynt ddeialu mewn dehongli cyfuchlin a defnyddio llawer o macro llywio.
Maent mor barod ar gyfer eu hasesiad arweinyddiaeth sydd ar ddod a fydd yn eu paratoi i gefnogi mwy o bobl yng Ngwent i gael mynediad i`r mynyddoedd fel gwirfoddolwr.
Mae gwaith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
@paa.top
Some off-path navigation practice for one of our regulars last week in the Fforest Fawr area of the Bannau Brycheiniog.
The fantastic weather made it a great opportunity for them to dial in contour interpretation and use lots of macro navigation.
They are so ready for their upcoming leadership assessment which will set them up to support more people in Gwent to access the mountains as a volunteer.
The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and the National Lottery.
Rhywfaint o ymarfer mordwyo oddi ar y llwybr i un o`n chwaraewyr rheolaidd yr wythnos diwethaf yn ardal y Fforest Fawr ym Mannau Brycheiniog.
Mae`r tywydd gwych yn ei gwneud yn gyfle gwych iddynt ddeialu mewn dehongli cyfuchlin a defnyddio llawer o macro llywio.
Maent mor barod ar gyfer eu hasesiad arweinyddiaeth sydd ar ddod a fydd yn eu paratoi i gefnogi mwy o bobl yng Ngwent i gael mynediad i`r mynyddoedd fel gwirfoddolwr.
Mae gwaith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
@paa.top
Nature for Wellbeing Event
Friday 27th March
10am - 3pm
Abergavenny Wellbeing Information Centre
See what the outdoors can do for you at the Nature for Wellbeing Day in Abergavenny!
The day will include:
Nature based walks
Talks from local organisations
Orienteering
Litter picks
Trishaw rides
Seed planting and more!
@paa.top
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
@gwentwildlifetrust
@pawb.arts
@aber_litter
@parkrunuk
@monlife_mcc
@bridges_centre
@crosfield_outdoors
Nature for Wellbeing Event
Friday 27th March
10am - 3pm
Abergavenny Wellbeing Information Centre
See what the outdoors can do for you at the Nature for Wellbeing Day in Abergavenny!
The day will include:
Nature based walks
Talks from local organisations
Orienteering
Litter picks
Trishaw rides
Seed planting and more!
@paa.top
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
@gwentwildlifetrust
@pawb.arts
@aber_litter
@parkrunuk
@monlife_mcc
@bridges_centre
@crosfield_outdoors
International Women’s Day 2026 🦹♀️🧗♀️🏃♀️
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we teamed up with Crosfield Outdoors to provide an introduction to night navigation for women in Gwent.
We spent the evening playing with maps in the dark on the Blorenge, looking at navigation strategies for poor visibility and darkness.
A heartfelt thank you to Kerry and Gavin, owners of Crosfield Outdoors who gave up their time, free of charge to support our work in encouraging more women to access the outdoors.
All proceeds from the evening are being donated to Longtown Mountain Rescue Team who cover the Mynyddeoedd Ddu/Black Mountains area of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and the National Lottery.
Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Menywod 2026
I ddathlu Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Menywod, fe wnaethom ymuno â Crosfield Outdoors i ddarparu cyflwyniad i mordwyo nos i fenywod yng Ngwent.
Fe wnaethon ni dreulio’r noson yn chwarae gyda mapiau yn y tywyllwch ar y Blorenge, gan edrych ar strategaethau llywio ar gyfer gwelededd gwael a thywyllwch.
Diolch o galon i Kerry a Gavin, perchnogion Crosfield Outdoors a roddodd eu hamser, am ddim i gefnogi ein gwaith i annog mwy o fenywod i gael mynediad i’r awyr agored.
Mae’r holl elw o’r noson yn cael ei roi i Dîm Achub Mynydd Longtown sy’n cwmpasu ardal Mynyddeoedd Ddu ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog.
Mae gwaith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a’r Loteri Genedlaethol.
#internationalwomensday2026 #gwent #bannaubrycheiniog #wales #cymru
@paa.top
@crosfield_outdoors
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
@outdoorpartnershipswanseabay
International Women’s Day 2026 🦹♀️🧗♀️🏃♀️
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we teamed up with Crosfield Outdoors to provide an introduction to night navigation for women in Gwent.
We spent the evening playing with maps in the dark on the Blorenge, looking at navigation strategies for poor visibility and darkness.
A heartfelt thank you to Kerry and Gavin, owners of Crosfield Outdoors who gave up their time, free of charge to support our work in encouraging more women to access the outdoors.
All proceeds from the evening are being donated to Longtown Mountain Rescue Team who cover the Mynyddeoedd Ddu/Black Mountains area of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and the National Lottery.
Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Menywod 2026
I ddathlu Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Menywod, fe wnaethom ymuno â Crosfield Outdoors i ddarparu cyflwyniad i mordwyo nos i fenywod yng Ngwent.
Fe wnaethon ni dreulio’r noson yn chwarae gyda mapiau yn y tywyllwch ar y Blorenge, gan edrych ar strategaethau llywio ar gyfer gwelededd gwael a thywyllwch.
Diolch o galon i Kerry a Gavin, perchnogion Crosfield Outdoors a roddodd eu hamser, am ddim i gefnogi ein gwaith i annog mwy o fenywod i gael mynediad i’r awyr agored.
Mae’r holl elw o’r noson yn cael ei roi i Dîm Achub Mynydd Longtown sy’n cwmpasu ardal Mynyddeoedd Ddu ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog.
Mae gwaith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a’r Loteri Genedlaethol.
#internationalwomensday2026 #gwent #bannaubrycheiniog #wales #cymru
@paa.top
@crosfield_outdoors
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
@outdoorpartnershipswanseabay
Therapi Antur / Adventure Therapy 🗻🌲🧗♂️🧘♀️
Next up on the Gwent Adventure Therapy programme for March is: Canoeing with Crosfield Outdoors.
An opportunity to paddle and journey down the river Wye with qualified instructors and all PPE included.
Places are free for adults in Gwent who are accessing services signed up to the Gwent Wellbeing College: www.gwelcol.co.uk
If you’d like to find out more about how your service can access this programme and the wider Gwent Wellbeing College, please e-mail me at: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
The Adventure Therapy programme in Gwent is currently funded by the Moondance Foundation.
Therapi Antur / Therapi Antur 🗻🌲🧗 ♂️🧘 ♀️
Nesaf ar raglen Therapi Antur Gwent ar gyfer mis Mawrth yw: Canŵio gyda Crosfield Outdoors.
Cyfle i badlo a theithio i lawr afon Gwy gyda hyfforddwyr cymwysedig a`r holl PPE wedi`u cynnwys.
Mae lleoedd yn rhad ac am ddim i oedolion yng Ngwent sy`n cael mynediad at wasanaethau sydd wedi`u cofrestru i Goleg Lles Gwent: www.gwelcol.co.uk
Os hoffech wybod mwy am sut y gall eich gwasanaeth gael mynediad i`r rhaglen hon a Choleg Lles Gwent ehangach, anfonwch e-bost ataf yn: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
Mae`r rhaglen Therapi Antur yng Ngwent yn cael ei hariannu ar hyn o bryd gan Sefydliad Moondance.
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
@gwentwellbeingcollege
@crosfield_outdoors
Therapi Antur / Adventure Therapy 🗻🌲🧗♂️🧘♀️
Next up on the Gwent Adventure Therapy programme for March is: Canoeing with Crosfield Outdoors.
An opportunity to paddle and journey down the river Wye with qualified instructors and all PPE included.
Places are free for adults in Gwent who are accessing services signed up to the Gwent Wellbeing College: www.gwelcol.co.uk
If you’d like to find out more about how your service can access this programme and the wider Gwent Wellbeing College, please e-mail me at: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
The Adventure Therapy programme in Gwent is currently funded by the Moondance Foundation.
Therapi Antur / Therapi Antur 🗻🌲🧗 ♂️🧘 ♀️
Nesaf ar raglen Therapi Antur Gwent ar gyfer mis Mawrth yw: Canŵio gyda Crosfield Outdoors.
Cyfle i badlo a theithio i lawr afon Gwy gyda hyfforddwyr cymwysedig a`r holl PPE wedi`u cynnwys.
Mae lleoedd yn rhad ac am ddim i oedolion yng Ngwent sy`n cael mynediad at wasanaethau sydd wedi`u cofrestru i Goleg Lles Gwent: www.gwelcol.co.uk
Os hoffech wybod mwy am sut y gall eich gwasanaeth gael mynediad i`r rhaglen hon a Choleg Lles Gwent ehangach, anfonwch e-bost ataf yn: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
Mae`r rhaglen Therapi Antur yng Ngwent yn cael ei hariannu ar hyn o bryd gan Sefydliad Moondance.
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
@gwentwellbeingcollege
@crosfield_outdoors
As part of The National Lottery Open Week, Y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored - The Outdoor Partnership want to give something back by offering a FREE guided mountain walk up Pen Cerrig Calch from Crickhowell on Monday 9th March.
Following on from International Women’s Day on the 8th March we are opening this walk to anybody aged 18+ who identifies as female or non-binary and is free to come for a walk with us.
Your mountain leaders will be myself and Bethan Logan and we will start as all good walks should - with coffee and cake at Book-ish in Crickhowell.
Kit available to borrow for the day, a basic level of fitness required. For more information and to book follow the link below - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983875103840?aff=oddtdtcreator
As part of The National Lottery Open Week, Y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored - The Outdoor Partnership want to give something back by offering a FREE guided mountain walk up Pen Cerrig Calch from Crickhowell on Monday 9th March.
Following on from International Women’s Day on the 8th March we are opening this walk to anybody aged 18+ who identifies as female or non-binary and is free to come for a walk with us.
Your mountain leaders will be myself and Bethan Logan and we will start as all good walks should - with coffee and cake at Book-ish in Crickhowell.
Kit available to borrow for the day, a basic level of fitness required. For more information and to book follow the link below - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983875103840?aff=oddtdtcreator
In celebration of International Women`s Day, we have teamed up with Crosfield Outdoors to provide a Women`s Introduction to Night Navigation Course.
The course is open to any women aged 16+ and will provide an introduction to navigation in poor visibility/the dark. A basic level of map reading in daylight conditions is needed to get the most out of this session.
Crosfield Outdoors have kindly given their time free of charge to support our work in encouraging more Women to access the outdoors.
All proceeds from the course will be donated to Longtown Mountain Rescue Team:
Longtown Mountain Rescue Team was originally formed in 1965 to help people in difficulties within the Black Mountains. The role of the team has now expanded to include a wide variety of potential situations, where the police consider the team`s assistance and expertise would be of benefit.
The team consists solely of volunteers from all walks of life, with a wide variety of occupations, who give up their free time to combine a love of the outdoors with serving the community, assisting people in distress. This commitment means they can be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as attending the training required to increase and maintain the necessary skills needed to operate.
Booking link here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-night-navigation-course-tickets-1983775593201?aff=oddtdtcreator
@paa.top
@crosfield_outdoors
@longtownmrt
@internationalwomensday_global
In celebration of International Women`s Day, we have teamed up with Crosfield Outdoors to provide a Women`s Introduction to Night Navigation Course.
The course is open to any women aged 16+ and will provide an introduction to navigation in poor visibility/the dark. A basic level of map reading in daylight conditions is needed to get the most out of this session.
Crosfield Outdoors have kindly given their time free of charge to support our work in encouraging more Women to access the outdoors.
All proceeds from the course will be donated to Longtown Mountain Rescue Team:
Longtown Mountain Rescue Team was originally formed in 1965 to help people in difficulties within the Black Mountains. The role of the team has now expanded to include a wide variety of potential situations, where the police consider the team`s assistance and expertise would be of benefit.
The team consists solely of volunteers from all walks of life, with a wide variety of occupations, who give up their free time to combine a love of the outdoors with serving the community, assisting people in distress. This commitment means they can be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as attending the training required to increase and maintain the necessary skills needed to operate.
Booking link here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-night-navigation-course-tickets-1983775593201?aff=oddtdtcreator
@paa.top
@crosfield_outdoors
@longtownmrt
@internationalwomensday_global
Therapi Antur / Adventure Therapy 🗻🌲🧗♂️🧘♀️
Next up on the Gwent Adventure Therapy programme for February is: Caving with Crosfield Outdoors.
An opportunity to explore Porth yr Ogof, under the mountains of the Bannau Brycheiniog.
Places are free for adults in Gwent who are accessing services signed up to the Gwent Wellbeing College: www.gwelcol.co.uk
If you’d like to find out more about how your service can access this programme and the wider Gwent Wellbeing College, please e-mail me at: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
The Adventure Therapy programme in Gwent is currently funded by the Simon Gibson Charitable Trust.
Therapi Antur / Therapi Antur 🗻🌲🧗 ♂️🧘 ♀️
Nesaf ar raglen Therapi Antur Gwent ar gyfer mis Chwefror yw: Ogofa gyda Crosfield Outdoors.
Cyfle i archwilio Porth yr Ogof, o dan fynyddoedd Bannau Brycheiniog.
Mae lleoedd yn rhad ac am ddim i oedolion yng Ngwent sy`n cael mynediad at wasanaethau sydd wedi`u cofrestru â Choleg Lles Gwent: www.gwelcol.co.uk
Os hoffech wybod mwy am sut y gall eich gwasanaeth gael mynediad i`r rhaglen hon a Choleg Lles Gwent ehangach, anfonwch e-bost ataf yn: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
Ar hyn o bryd mae`r rhaglen Therapi Antur yng Ngwent yn cael ei hariannu gan Ymddiriedolaeth Elusennol Simon Gibson.
@crosfield_outdoors
@gwentwellbeingcollege
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
#caving #wellbeing #gwent #adventure #adventuretherapy
Therapi Antur / Adventure Therapy 🗻🌲🧗♂️🧘♀️
Next up on the Gwent Adventure Therapy programme for February is: Caving with Crosfield Outdoors.
An opportunity to explore Porth yr Ogof, under the mountains of the Bannau Brycheiniog.
Places are free for adults in Gwent who are accessing services signed up to the Gwent Wellbeing College: www.gwelcol.co.uk
If you’d like to find out more about how your service can access this programme and the wider Gwent Wellbeing College, please e-mail me at: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
The Adventure Therapy programme in Gwent is currently funded by the Simon Gibson Charitable Trust.
Therapi Antur / Therapi Antur 🗻🌲🧗 ♂️🧘 ♀️
Nesaf ar raglen Therapi Antur Gwent ar gyfer mis Chwefror yw: Ogofa gyda Crosfield Outdoors.
Cyfle i archwilio Porth yr Ogof, o dan fynyddoedd Bannau Brycheiniog.
Mae lleoedd yn rhad ac am ddim i oedolion yng Ngwent sy`n cael mynediad at wasanaethau sydd wedi`u cofrestru â Choleg Lles Gwent: www.gwelcol.co.uk
Os hoffech wybod mwy am sut y gall eich gwasanaeth gael mynediad i`r rhaglen hon a Choleg Lles Gwent ehangach, anfonwch e-bost ataf yn: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
Ar hyn o bryd mae`r rhaglen Therapi Antur yng Ngwent yn cael ei hariannu gan Ymddiriedolaeth Elusennol Simon Gibson.
@crosfield_outdoors
@gwentwellbeingcollege
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
#caving #wellbeing #gwent #adventure #adventuretherapy
What is the highest point in Gwent?
Chwarel y Fan in the Black Mountains of course!
Today, the mountain group were out practising their navigation skills in mixed conditions ahead of upcoming assessments. Great work everyone!
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
Beth yw`r pwynt uchaf yng Ngwent?
Chwarel y Fan yn y Mynyddoedd Du wrth gwrs!
Heddiw, roedd y grŵp mynydd allan yn ymarfer eu sgiliau mordwyo mewn amodau cymysg cyn asesiadau sydd i ddod. Gwaith gwych i bawb!
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
@gwentwellbeingcollege
What is the highest point in Gwent?
Chwarel y Fan in the Black Mountains of course!
Today, the mountain group were out practising their navigation skills in mixed conditions ahead of upcoming assessments. Great work everyone!
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
Beth yw`r pwynt uchaf yng Ngwent?
Chwarel y Fan yn y Mynyddoedd Du wrth gwrs!
Heddiw, roedd y grŵp mynydd allan yn ymarfer eu sgiliau mordwyo mewn amodau cymysg cyn asesiadau sydd i ddod. Gwaith gwych i bawb!
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
@gwentwellbeingcollege
Another fantastic climbing session with the Adventure Therapy programme in Gwent!
Today, they hopped over the border to England to go check out @greenspiderclimbing in Hereford.
A good choice considering the torrential rain we have here today. 🌨
Da iawn pawb!
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
The Adventure Therapy programme is made possible thanks to funding from the Simon Gibson Charitable Trust.
Thanks to @crosfield_outdoors for delivering and Green Spider for making the group welcome.
Sesiwn ddringo wych arall gyda`r rhaglen Therapi Antur yng Ngwent!
Heddiw, fe wnaethon nhw neidio dros y ffin i Loegr i fynd i edrych ar @greenspiderclimbing yn Henffordd.
Dewis da o ystyried glaw torfol sydd gennym yma heddiw. 🌨
Da iawn pawb!
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
Mae`r rhaglen Therapi Antur yn bosibl diolch i gyllid gan Ymddiriedolaeth Elusennol Simon Gibson.
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
Another fantastic climbing session with the Adventure Therapy programme in Gwent!
Today, they hopped over the border to England to go check out @greenspiderclimbing in Hereford.
A good choice considering the torrential rain we have here today. 🌨
Da iawn pawb!
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
The Adventure Therapy programme is made possible thanks to funding from the Simon Gibson Charitable Trust.
Thanks to @crosfield_outdoors for delivering and Green Spider for making the group welcome.
Sesiwn ddringo wych arall gyda`r rhaglen Therapi Antur yng Ngwent!
Heddiw, fe wnaethon nhw neidio dros y ffin i Loegr i fynd i edrych ar @greenspiderclimbing yn Henffordd.
Dewis da o ystyried glaw torfol sydd gennym yma heddiw. 🌨
Da iawn pawb!
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
Mae`r rhaglen Therapi Antur yn bosibl diolch i gyllid gan Ymddiriedolaeth Elusennol Simon Gibson.
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
A fantastic start to 2026 for Torfaen Young Carers!
Thanks to funding from the Short Breaks Scheme, we are able to continue working with Torfaen Young Carers and Crosfield Outdoors to facilitate more adventure respite opportunities for unpaid carers across the region.
The group were not deterred by the cold weather, and set off on a caving adventure to explore Porth yr Ogof in the Bannau Brycheiniog. Da iawn!
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
Dechrau gwych i 2026 i Ofalwyr Ifanc Torfaen!
Diolch i gyllid o`r Cynllun Seibiannau Byr gallwn barhau i weithio gyda Gofalwyr Ifanc Torfaen a Crosfield Outdoors i hwyluso mwy o gyfleoedd seibiant antur i ofalwyr di-dâl ledled y rhanbarth.
Ni chafodd y grŵp eu hatal gan y tywydd oer, ac aethant ar antur ogofa i archwilio Porth yr Ogof ym Mannau Brycheiniog. Da iawn!
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
@sport_wales @nationallotterygoodcauses @welshgovernment @crosfield_outdoors @torfaen_young_carers_service
@torfaencouncil
@bannaubrycheiniogbreconbeacons
A fantastic start to 2026 for Torfaen Young Carers!
Thanks to funding from the Short Breaks Scheme, we are able to continue working with Torfaen Young Carers and Crosfield Outdoors to facilitate more adventure respite opportunities for unpaid carers across the region.
The group were not deterred by the cold weather, and set off on a caving adventure to explore Porth yr Ogof in the Bannau Brycheiniog. Da iawn!
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
Dechrau gwych i 2026 i Ofalwyr Ifanc Torfaen!
Diolch i gyllid o`r Cynllun Seibiannau Byr gallwn barhau i weithio gyda Gofalwyr Ifanc Torfaen a Crosfield Outdoors i hwyluso mwy o gyfleoedd seibiant antur i ofalwyr di-dâl ledled y rhanbarth.
Ni chafodd y grŵp eu hatal gan y tywydd oer, ac aethant ar antur ogofa i archwilio Porth yr Ogof ym Mannau Brycheiniog. Da iawn!
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
@sport_wales @nationallotterygoodcauses @welshgovernment @crosfield_outdoors @torfaen_young_carers_service
@torfaencouncil
@bannaubrycheiniogbreconbeacons
DIY Adventure Talk 🗣️
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! / Happy New Year!
If you’re itching to get out on some creative adventures in 2026 and want some inspiration and tips on essential safety and planning considerations - come join Bethan and I for a free talk on just that at @uxplore.store in Abergavenny on Monday 12thJanuary!
Happy exploring 🧗♂️⛰️🚴♀️🏃♀️🛶
@paa.top @longtownmrt
Booking link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-u-xplore-adventure-series-planning-your-running-adventures-tickets-1976585154405
Looking at planning your running adventures in 2026? Local mountain runners and coaches Brett Mahoney & Bethan Logan have got you covered.
Are you looking to step away from the screen, get outside, and take on a challenge but not quite sure where to start? Wondering how normal people are meant to balance work, family, friends, household life and still find time for adventure?
The truth is, you don’t need to go far, take lots of time off, or be a sponsored athlete to have an adventure.
With a little preparation and a bit of imagination, you can find adventure right from your doorstep, often in the most unexpected places.
Join us for a journey through the hills, bracken and the wet Welsh weather and leave feeling ready & inspired to create your own adventure.
Signup Link In Bio🏃♂️🏃♀️
#adventure #explore
DIY Adventure Talk 🗣️
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! / Happy New Year!
If you’re itching to get out on some creative adventures in 2026 and want some inspiration and tips on essential safety and planning considerations - come join Bethan and I for a free talk on just that at @uxplore.store in Abergavenny on Monday 12thJanuary!
Happy exploring 🧗♂️⛰️🚴♀️🏃♀️🛶
@paa.top @longtownmrt
Booking link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-u-xplore-adventure-series-planning-your-running-adventures-tickets-1976585154405
Looking at planning your running adventures in 2026? Local mountain runners and coaches Brett Mahoney & Bethan Logan have got you covered.
Are you looking to step away from the screen, get outside, and take on a challenge but not quite sure where to start? Wondering how normal people are meant to balance work, family, friends, household life and still find time for adventure?
The truth is, you don’t need to go far, take lots of time off, or be a sponsored athlete to have an adventure.
With a little preparation and a bit of imagination, you can find adventure right from your doorstep, often in the most unexpected places.
Join us for a journey through the hills, bracken and the wet Welsh weather and leave feeling ready & inspired to create your own adventure.
Signup Link In Bio🏃♂️🏃♀️
#adventure #explore
Therapi Antur / Adventure Therapy 🗻🌲🧗♂️🧘♀️
Next up on our open referral Gwent Adventure Therapy programme for 2026 is: Canoeing with Crosfield Outdoors.
This activity is a great opportunity to try out paddling on a journey down the river Wye with qualified instructors, all kit provided.
Places are free for adults in Gwent who are accessing services signed up to the Gwent Wellbeing College: www.gwelcol.co.uk
If you’d like to find out more about how your service can access this programme and the wider Gwent Wellbeing College, please e-mail me at: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
The Adventure Therapy programme in Gwent is currently funded by the Simon Gibson Charitable Trust.
Therapi Antur / Therapi Antur 🗻🌲🧗 ♂️🧘 ♀️
Nesaf ar ein rhaglen Therapi Antur Gwent ar gyfer 2026 yw: Canŵio gyda Crosfield Outdoors.
Mae`r gweithgaredd hwn yn gyfle gwych i roi cynnig ar padlo ar daith i lawr afon Gwy gyda hyfforddwyr cymwysedig, yr holl offer wedi`u darparu.
Mae lleoedd yn rhad ac am ddim i oedolion yng Ngwent sy`n cael mynediad at wasanaethau sydd wedi`u cofrestru i Goleg Lles Gwent: www.gwelcol.co.uk
Os hoffech wybod mwy am sut y gall eich gwasanaeth gael mynediad i`r rhaglen hon a Choleg Lles Gwent ehangach, anfonwch e-bost ataf yn: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
Ar hyn o bryd mae`r rhaglen Therapi Antur yng Ngwent yn cael ei hariannu gan Ymddiriedolaeth Elusennol Simon Gibson.
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@nationallotterygoodcauses
Therapi Antur / Adventure Therapy 🗻🌲🧗♂️🧘♀️
Next up on our open referral Gwent Adventure Therapy programme for 2026 is: Canoeing with Crosfield Outdoors.
This activity is a great opportunity to try out paddling on a journey down the river Wye with qualified instructors, all kit provided.
Places are free for adults in Gwent who are accessing services signed up to the Gwent Wellbeing College: www.gwelcol.co.uk
If you’d like to find out more about how your service can access this programme and the wider Gwent Wellbeing College, please e-mail me at: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
All of The Outdoor Partnership’s work in Wales is made possible thanks to core funding from Sport Wales and The National Lottery.
The Adventure Therapy programme in Gwent is currently funded by the Simon Gibson Charitable Trust.
Therapi Antur / Therapi Antur 🗻🌲🧗 ♂️🧘 ♀️
Nesaf ar ein rhaglen Therapi Antur Gwent ar gyfer 2026 yw: Canŵio gyda Crosfield Outdoors.
Mae`r gweithgaredd hwn yn gyfle gwych i roi cynnig ar padlo ar daith i lawr afon Gwy gyda hyfforddwyr cymwysedig, yr holl offer wedi`u darparu.
Mae lleoedd yn rhad ac am ddim i oedolion yng Ngwent sy`n cael mynediad at wasanaethau sydd wedi`u cofrestru i Goleg Lles Gwent: www.gwelcol.co.uk
Os hoffech wybod mwy am sut y gall eich gwasanaeth gael mynediad i`r rhaglen hon a Choleg Lles Gwent ehangach, anfonwch e-bost ataf yn: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
Mae holl waith y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored yng Nghymru yn bosibl diolch i gyllid craidd gan Chwaraeon Cymru a`r Loteri Genedlaethol.
Ar hyn o bryd mae`r rhaglen Therapi Antur yng Ngwent yn cael ei hariannu gan Ymddiriedolaeth Elusennol Simon Gibson.
@sport_wales
@nationallotterygoodcauses
The Outdoor Partnership has been growing opportunities and participation across the region since 2021. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve achieved…
Expanding on the Healthy and Active fund, as developed by The Outdoor Partnership in North Wales, we have been supporting people living with psychosis and other mental health conditions to help them develop emotional resilience to stressful situations through outdoor activity.
This work was developed in conjunction with the local early intervention for psychosis service within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and works on the stress resilience model as utilised by these services across the UK. The programme has since expanded to give people who are accessing many different third sector support organisations across Gwent the opportunity to experience a variety of adventure activities in and around the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
About Adventure Therapy:
Adventure Therapy encompasses a range of outdoor activities that offer personal challenge for individuals, through exploration and discovery, within a safe and well supported environment. Many of these experiences incorporate activities such as cold-water immersion and use of perceived risk (i.e. being at height) as a mechanism to remove people from their day-to-day environment while creating safe spaces in beautiful landscapes for participants to connect with nature while developing and gaining new experiences.
Participants can access our Adventure Therapy Programmes in Gwent through referral organisations signed up to the Gwent Wellbeing College: Gwent Wellbeing College (gwelcol.co.uk)
As part of our commitment to EDI, we are working with third sector organisations and national governing bodies to develop opportunities, resources and training to improve access to outdoor activity across Gwent and the rest of the UK.
See our work with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to develop Guide Walker and Guide Fell/Trail Runner training courses here in Wales. Click here to view the video
As well as our strategic work, we have developed targeted activities and programmes in Gwent that provide opportunities for underrepresented groups to experience the power of the outdoors and worked with outdoor clubs to increase inclusion at a community level.
- Young Carers Adventure Respite Programme
- Women’s Climbing & Navigation Events
- Inclusive Climbing Provision
Here is a link to a video of Caerphilly Young Carers on a road trip to Eryri: https://youtu.be/Q3GkE12VEBk?si=Bi1z2G8AG_wy8XDB
We have provided multiple Outdoor Employability Programmes for each area of Gwent, providing opportunities for residents to upskill while improving their mental health and wellbeing.
The programmes give participants the opportunity to access different outdoor adventure activities, gain skills and experience in technical skills and complete work-related qualifications such as the Outdoor First Aid L3, Indoor Climbing Assistant and National Navigation Award.
We also have an ongoing monthly Mountain Walking group that is a part of a wider employability programme being delivered by Torfaen Works and Gwent Drug & Alcohol Service. This provides service-users with access to a progressive mountain walking group to improve wellbeing, fitness, confidence and outdoor related skills.
In addition to our formal programmes, we continue to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to access adventure activities in Gwent.
Activities have ranged from caving, mountain biking and rock climbing, through to wild camping, gorge walking and bushcraft.
To find out about upcoming taster activities in the region, follow our Gwent region social media channels.
Our Coach Education Programme has supported some amazing volunteers in outdoor clubs across Gwent.
We have provided funding for volunteers to upskill and achieve NGB qualifications to develop their clubs in the community and improve grass roots participation in outdoor sport.
If you’d like to know more or are an outdoor activity club that would like to get involved, please contact Brett on 07706737013 or brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk.
