Looking back to the crisp, snow covered peaks from last years winter trip to the Lakes, high expectations were set for this year. High enough, that a 20 strong group packed, made excuses to to get out of work, skived off, took holiday (or willed the clock past 5pm) and […]
Bon Appétit – the 2019 Dinner meet! Normally I’m not a fan of photo menus, but hopefully you’ll forgive the below. Thanks to Joe, Wendy and Chuck for organising a fun and tasty dinner meet: Les Entrees 1. Chilled Arête Cneifion (also available as a main) A starter for two: […]
YHA Welsh Bicknor is at the bottom of a wooded escarpement accessed by a steep narrow track which gave most drivers especially David with his bloated van the collywobbles. Some camped but most stayed in the well appointed mansion. Undaunted by the closure of Lydbrook footbridge the climbers found their […]
We enjoyed three days of wall to wall sunshine on the August Bank Holiday weekend! On Saturday Harry led a big walk on the hills and moorlands around Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Harry was joined by Ian, Sarah, William, Paolo and Jasmin. There was much to admire: magnificent moorlands, great views from the […]
Thanks to everyone who came to the Lemon Tree for our Winter Walking Talk, which was a fun social evening with a brilliant presentation given by Harry on all the essentials everyone should know and bring with them before taking to the hills in Winter. Being an intrepid mountaineer he […]
MMC welcomes new members: experienced climbers, those new-to-outdoor climbing & walkers New to climbing outside? Flexible support from a climbing instructor: guiding, coaching or more formal instruction, to suit your level. Subsidised price of £50* 6 people minimum needed to run this offer closing date for coaching Tues 18th April […]