Yearly Archives: 2018

Christmas Walk – Dec ’18

Attendees: Maggie (organiser), Dorian, Alan, Claire, Keyna, Bruce, Nicola, Tracy, Sue When: Saturday, 15th December 2018 Despite the weather forecast for rain for most of the day, there were still nine of us on the walk. We set off from … Continue reading

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Lake District – Dec 2018

Attendees: Maggie (trip coordinator), Claire, Alan, Mark C, Pete, Barry, Gary, Andy, Ian, Lee, Simon, Dan, Maisie, Kate, Amelia. When: 9th-11th December 2018 Where: Honister Hause, Honister Pass, Seathwaite, Lake District. Five of us set off on Thursday evening and … Continue reading

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Berwyns – Oct 2018

Saturday 13th October To describe the weather as truly awful would be an understatement, the western parts of the UK were being thrashed by Storm Callum, the worst reported storms to hit the UK with gale force winds and heavy … Continue reading

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Pangbourne Day Walk

Pangbourne Day Walk- 22nd September 2018 Attendees: Maggie (organiser), Alan, Claire, Simon H, Sue Wood, Ade, Iain, Sue Walsh, Trudy, Martin The walk started in a Recreation car park in Pangbourne which I thought was a great idea as it … Continue reading

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Pewsey Downs Day Walk

Attendees: Andy M (organiser), Sue, Ade, Iain, Dan, Maisie, Simon A nice 10 mile stroll along the chalk ridge that is the Pewsey Downs. From the car park near the White Horse, we headed east to Martinsell Hill bagging a … Continue reading

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Peak District – Beginners Climbing Weekend – Aug ’18

Attendees: Andy M, Mark F, Sue W, Adrian D, Trudi, Martin, Pavel When: August 17-19 2018 Where: Hope Valley, Peak District Although we are a mountaineering club there are many in the club with little or no climbing experience so … Continue reading

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Brecon Beacons Navigation – Aug ’18

Navigation Trip Date: 3rd – 5th August Accommodation: Pencilli Castle Camp Site, near Brecon. Attendees: Dorian (instructor), Maggie (organiser), Nicola, Val, Simon H, Dave, Andy. The advantage of going to the Brecons is that it should be a short journey, … Continue reading

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Snowdonia Epic July ’18

The weekend saw us (Dan, Masie, Dorian, Maria, Nicola, Dave, Andy, and Pavel) escape the Football World Cup and congregate at Dolgam campsite just outside Capel Curig. The site has excellent facilities (probably the best in North Wales) and also … Continue reading

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Lake District – May 18

Attendees: Andy, Nicola, Alan, Claire, Maggie Fabulous weekend in the Lake District. After an almighty 9 hour drive on Friday afternoon, we reached the campsite at dusk with enough time to set up camp. Day 1 – a nice stroll … Continue reading

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Scotland (Galloway) – Easter 2018

None of us had been to this region before, and it did not disappoint in terms of scenery, though the weather left a lot to be desired. Claire, Alan, Keyna, James, Maggie, Jill, and Andy spent a week in a … Continue reading

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