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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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Snowdonia (AKA Knoydart) March 2018

We had waited with bated breath all week waiting to see if the Beast from the East was going to actually happen and ruin our highly anticipated trip to Knoydart, which we were all so excited about. By lunchtime on … Continue reading

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RidgeWay 40 (2018)

7:45. Overton Hill. Dry. Overcast. Barbury Castle. Heifers. A346. Drink. Steep bit. Horses. Liddington Castle. Shepherd’s Rest. Uffington Castle. Peanut Butter Sandwiches. Cold Rice Pudding. Didcot Power Station.  Boring Bit. Segsbury Castle. A338. B4494. Cake. Scutchamer Knob. A34. Rain. Soaked.  … Continue reading

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A’ Mhaighdean (Or Bust)

Attendees: Dan Unwin, Maisie Hamilton Unwin, Clair Seymour, Kate Lo Only four NMCers were daft enough, foolhardy enough, brave enough ( delete as appropriate ) to sign up for this trip, which had as its sole aim an ascent of … Continue reading

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