Author Archives: Mark Conway

South Downs, March 6-8, 2015

Organiser: Keyna Attendees: James, Keyna, Andy D, Sarah R, Dan S, Maggie, Sue, Trudi, Angela, Steve We stayed at Lower Beddington Youth Hostel near Lewes, which included some of us sleeping in camping pods. However, Keyna and James didn’t realise … Continue reading

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Local Walk: Pilot Hill

Sunday 1st March: Lovely walk from Faccombe to Pilot Hill and with great views to the north. Very windy up on the ridge but it was a fabulous sunny day. It was great to see the rain clouds in the … Continue reading

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NMC Awards 2014

Reach for the Stars (Altitude) Nominations: Simon Pike attempting an unclimbed peak in Nepal, but had to turn back due to the difficulty of the route and the weather conditions (when people were killed in blizzard conditions). Trish and Mark … Continue reading

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Snowdonia – Quest for Snow

Attendees: Sarah R, Andy Dobson, Bruce W, Dave W, David PJ, Mark C, Dan S Report by: MarkC After a long drive in Friday night traffic, we were greeted at the Boulder Adventures Bunkhouse in Llanberis by a cheerful warden … Continue reading

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North Snowdonia Scrambling – Wales, July 11-13, 2014

Scramblers: Andy D, Andy M, James, Keyna, Pam, Sarah R and Simon P Location: Gwern Gôf Isaf Bunkhouse, foot of Tryfan Organizer: Sarah R Friday afternoon/evening saw us all braving terrible traffic on the way to North Wales. Despite some … Continue reading

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Yorkshire 3 Peaks, June 28-29

Yorkshire 3 peaks, June 28-29. Attendees: Barry Alan, Maggie, Dan U, Dan S, Belinda, Sarah R, Andy D, Mark C, Simon K, Dave W, Alistair. Organizer: Barry Very clean & tidy bunkhouse in the sleepy Yorkshire village of Clapham. Alan … Continue reading

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Wessex Way Cycling, 2014

Cyclists: Andy M, Andy C, Alan T, Claire W, Steve L, Marion F, Mike B, Keyna G, Mark C (saturday only) Support Crew: Mark F, Chip, Tricia, Maggie R Socialites: Gabby B, CJ, Paula B and Baby Emily. Possibly the most complicated … Continue reading

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Camping, Buttermere, May 23 – 26 (Bank Holiday)

Lake District May 23 – 26 (Bank Holiday) Dalegarth Campsite, Buttermere Organiser: Claire Attendees: Claire, Alan, Maggie, Keyna, Bruce, Pam, Martin, and John The advance party of Alan, Claire and Maggie arrived by lunchtime on Friday to find the best … Continue reading

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Glen Shiel – Scotland, April 18-25, 2014

Organizer: Maggie. Adventurers: Bruce, Sarah, Hannah, Maggie, Alan, Claire, Belinda, Dan S, Simon P, Mark C, Tricia, Mark F, Marion, Sarah R, Andy D, Keyna, Annie. An unforgettable trip to the West Coast of Scotland in Glen Shiel (“glen shee”), … Continue reading

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South Snowdonia. April 4-6 2014

Present: Barry, Pokey, David Parry-Jones, Claire, Alan, Maggie and Dan Seymour. Location: Corris-Crib Gough Bunkhouse Report: Barry Heading up to Snowdonia for my first planned trip naturally left me with a feeling excitement tainted with a little apprehension, crossing fingers … Continue reading

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