On Saturday, despite the rain, Phil, Stephanie, Damien and Sarah W walked west along the coast. The weather cleared, and they saw several seals in secluded coves, including a mother suckling a baby. On arrival at Whitesands Bay, two of the party swam in the sea under grey skies. The group then returned along inland paths […]
The late Bank Holiday meet is always one of the most popular meets in the MMC calendar, and for good reason – it takes place in the beautiful surrounds of Eryri (Snowdonia), everyone gets an extra day of adventurous activity and it is also the training meet where budding climbers […]
With an ominous forecast including Storm Dave (shurely not!) only the brave arrived. Friday was damp and windy and people took gentle walks and visited St Ives, ate nice food and even bought a painting. On Saturday Rob did the well attended Lands End park run. David, Alix, Rick, Angela, […]
Saturday Three groups headed out into wintery conditions to tackle different objectives, from the hut in the Ogwen Valley. On the Saturday, a large group (Katherine, Damien, David, Shivani, Ollie B and Chris) headed out early for an ambitious day’s scrambling in the Ogwen Valley. After making short work of […]
Not without precedent did the MMC climbing activities bifurcate at Easter. The traditional (in all senses ) climbers headed west to the end of the Kingdom in Cornwall where the Atlantic rollers crash against the granite headlands. Meanwhile a plucky octet drove through the bible black Picardie nigh to the magical […]
At Euston station Mohamed coordinated the group and met Alix, David and Cornelia at Tring. The day started fine and dry as everyone set out towards Aldbury and the start of the walk. The ‘social’ in social walk shone through as veterans of the MMC mixed with current and prospective members. […]