The Ogmore can be paddled from as far up as the Ogmore vale.
It's a wonderful river for beginners and beyond with lots of
exciting little drops along its length. There are two weirs to look
out for if in doubt walk around them (portage). In higher flows
both wiers have stoppers worthy of respect. Once passed the Dipping
Bridge (near turn off for Merthyr Mawr) things calm down to touring
type water (flat). There is a confluence with the Ewenny not far
from the Ogmore castle. Tides can be strong here and in the actual
mouth of the estuary an incoming tide can kick up big surf. The rip
as the river meets the sea is also worthy of respect. In short
beginners should have a qualified river leader with them before
tackling the Ogmore. That said it's a wonderful river. From the
dipping bridge up an access agreement is in place which means no
matter how good conditions are one should not paddle it during the
fishing season.
