Portland stone has been used extensively as a building stone in the UK, and was used in such buildings as St Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace… it’s also pretty good for climbing on! Dare we say the UK’s premiere Sport Climbing destination? We love it, anyway, especially when the cool […]
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Wye Valley
The Wye Valley is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and it’s impossible to argue with that! It is also a wonderful place for adventure, whether you are a Sport Climber, a Trad Climber or a Walker it has something that will put a smile on your face. […]
North Wales Training
Often the most popular meet of the year, and easy to understand why… based at Dolgam campsite in the heart to Snowdonia (or perhaps we should we say Eryri, the Welsh name for Snowdonia which is now used in the National Park’s materials) and taking place over a Bank Holiday […]
2022 October Peaks
Author: Robin Friday night following a few changes of drivers (covid / cold season in full force) some resorted to trains to assemble at the Ollerbrook farm bunk house with Dan quickly relieving the farm of some eggs. Eggsellent. Saturday Saturday morning walkers Sarah W and Alix started from the […]
2022 Isle of Skye
Given the extended duration of the meet and its remoteness, the Skye trip was essentially organised as an overseas meet; requiring a greater level of planning and starting earlier than it might otherwise. Camping Skye, just outside of Broadford, was secured as basecamp for the week’s activities and proved to […]
2022 Pembroke
The MMC arrived in Pembrokeshire for a weekend of sunshine, before the record breaking heatwave of July 2022.Pete, Hannah and Charm arrived a day early and got out for some climbing on the Friday, beautiful weather had the sea cliffs looking dramatic but inviting. The rest of the group assembled […]