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April 2021
Social Walk: Ridgeway
Join us on a social walk through the Ridgeway! Date: Saturday 17th April 2021 Time: Walk start from Goring, 11:15. Those travelling from London via public transport should take the 09:57*** train from London Paddington. ***We have changed to a slightly earlier train service from 10:07 to 09:57. Start Location: Goring & Streatley Railway Station Length: Approximately 10 miles, taking roughly 3-4hrs. Please contact the event organiser Matt socialsec@themmc.org.uk to join us for the day. Please also read through the…
Find out more »Social Climb: New Members Outdoor Intro Meet
Join us for a session at Harrison's Rocks! All members and prospective members are invited. Those of you who have never met us or climbed with us are please requested to get into contact with the Membership Secretary, Marie, with details of your climbing experience: membership@themmc.org.uk This is not a training event – belaying will be tested at the start of the sessions. You’re expected to bring your own shoes, harnesses, and if you prefer helmet. Please keep the next…
Find out more »May 2021
Social Walk: Epping Forest
Join us on a social walk through Epping Forest! Date: Saturday 1st May 2021 Time: About 11:00 Start Location: Theydon Bois Underground Station Length: Approximately 6.6 - 7.5 miles. We may extend this if there is time or if we find a nice place to visit along the way! There are some bumpy parts and we're going through woodland, so please make sure to bring appropriate walking gear for mud and potentially a few steep bits. Pub: We have booked…
Find out more »Cornwall
Save the date! Hopefully our first meet out we'll be heading to Cornwall. Cornwall is full of different outdoor activities from walking and climbing to kayaking, surfing, and browsing the town. Date: Friday 7th May - Sunday 9th/Monday 10th May (We're looking to expand to have a pseudo Bank Holiday) Location: Strives Camping and Hostel - Currently a tentative yes. Closest Train Station: Carbis Bay Railway Station This is a camping meet so you'll need camping gear / rent a…
Find out more »Cancelled: Southern Sandstone
Unfortunately due to the poor weather forecast, this climbing event has been cancelled. We are keeping an eye out for the weather for the 22nd and will keep interested persons updated. There's only so many ways one can refer to Harrison's or Bowles right? I've left the location name open, as I'm hoping we could hop over to Bowles so our newer and prospective members can try out a different location. Anyway, come along! Date: 15th May 2021 Location: Harrison's…
Find out more »North Wales: Training Meet
The one we've been waiting for. The North Wales training meet! Join us for a walk, a climb, or some climbing training - take your pick. Date: Friday 28th May - Monday 31st May Location: Dolgam Campsite Contact Oli & Matt - training@themmc.org.uk - detailing whether you will be joining us for walking, climbing, or trad training. Please be aware that this meet is now full. This is a camping meet so you'll need camping gear / rent a tent…
Find out more »June 2021
Social Walk: Saunderton via Bledlow Circular
Hello! We have another day walk being arranged. Please join us for a lovely day out walking, chatting, and taking in the countryside. This is a circular walk, therefore we aim to start and end at a public transport location. All details will be updated closer to the date, therefore please check back. Start Time: Approx. 11:00 Date: 5th June Start Location: Saunderton Station (for those travelling from public transport, the 09:53 service from London Marylebone will arrive at Saunderton…
Find out more »Gower Power!
Gower was ultra popular back when we could climb somewhere - it had everything from sports to limestone trad climbing. Walkers had plenty of hills and beach sessions too. Date: Friday 18th - Sunday 20th June Location: Nicholaston Farm Time: Whenever you are able This is a camping meet so you'll need camping gear / rent a tent onsite if available / campervan or plan appropriate alternatives. Please check the campsite website for other options and let us know your…
Find out more »July 2021
Social Climb: Ardingly Sandstone
Otherwise known as Southern Sandstone, which is the local name for the Ardingly Sandstone of southeast England, a soft sandstone of Cretaceous age separating the Tunbridge Wells Sands from the overlying Grinstead Clay. OK, it's Bowles Rocks! A great spot for people of all ages and abilities to climb, with convenient onsite facilities and parking. Experienced climbers will be on hand to set up top roped routes for everyone to have a go on. Date: 3rd July 2021 Location: Bowles Rocks…
Find out more »(S)Portland Time
The MMC year is incomplete without a hop and a skip down to Portland (in Dorset, not the US!). Be warned, if you're familiar with indoor walls, you'll feel a bit like you've gone to one (only with a much better view) with plenty of sports climbing routes to choose from. Walkers will have easy access to the Jurassic coast - it's beautiful, hilly, and windy. So make sure to bring the appropriate maps and gear! The best part? The…
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