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Jul
14
Fri
OGWEN VALLEY MEET @ TBC
Jul 14 – Jul 16 all-day

Ogwen Valley 14th to 16th July staying at Gwern Gof Uchaf

Do you dream of the day you’d turn up at Ogwen Cottage parking with Faith that there would be a space to park? Now, unless you plan on arriving before 7am, you have to Hope that one of the van lifers are just leaving after a night of van life surrounded by 20 other vans and you can sneak into their vacated camping/parking space.

I often put off climbing in Ogwen due to the parking. To solve that I’m organising a meet where we’ll be camping as close as possible to the climbing. Gwern Gof Uchaf is located directly underneath Little Tryfan and within walking distance of all the climbing the valley has to offer.

Campsites in Snowdonia are not as free and easy as they were in the pre-covid days (none of them accept groups over 10 people anymore). Having said that, the enigmatic Gwern Gof Uchaf still holds on to the turn up and pitch a tent/van policy by only having a landline number that they never answer. I have managed to get through and reserve some spaces for us though.

Gwern Gof Uchaf – £10 per person per night (the site does accept a limited number of vans).
Cash only on arrival.
Unfortunately the campsite doesn’t allow dogs (none of the Ogwen campsites allow dogs).

Let me know on here or by private message if you’re planning to come along.

Meet Organiser: Richard Maclennan

Jul
15
Sat
AILEFROIDE, PAYS DES ECRINS – EXTENDED SUMMER MEET
Jul 15 – Aug 6 all-day

Ailefroide France July 2023 (15 July – 6 August)

Full details can be found in the members section of our website here….
https://mynydd.org.uk/wordpress/members-area/summer23/

Everyone who likes the Mountains & Climbing should experience Ailefroide in SW France’s Ecrin Massif. Beautiful location, generally more guaranteed summer weather & loads & loads of climbing.

Located in the High Dauphiné Alps, the beautiful small and rather quiet village of Ailefroide at 1515 metres is located in the 2nd biggest French mountaineering area after Chamonix, nestled at the foot of the Mont Pelvoux ( 3946 m ) in the Ecrins massif.

In the climbing world, Ailefroide is renowned as one of the most beautiful natural climbing spots. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, whether you prefer long routes or boulders, without doubt you’ll find your ‘piece of cake’. From the campsite you will have access to more than 800 climbing lengths. Granite walls and slabs.

I took this from the link below. It tells you everything you need to know really but I’ve added more information and links bellow.

https://www.summitpost.org/ailefroide-rockclimbing-area/189844

Many of the routes are between 200m and 300m long and graded between F5a to F6c. The vast majority of the routes are well bolted. In total there are over 120 multi-pitch routes between 150m and 500m long across 22 sectors that face all directions so it is always possible to find the sun or the shade.

In addition to the multi-pitch routes, Ailefroide has a further 13 sport climbing areas with over 250 single pitch routes between F3c and F8a.

Meet Organiser: Rob Pettner

Aug
11
Fri
ASPIRANTS’ MEET @ BLAEN-Y-NANT
Aug 11 – Aug 13 all-day

If you’re a prospective member or have recently joined as an Aspirant, then this is the meet for you! The Mynydd Climbing Club would like to welcome you with open arms to our beloved club hut, Blaen-y-Nant, for a weekend of climbing and merriment.

All the information that you need to find the hut can be found on the link below. It’s alpine bunk style sleeping arrangements so bring a sleeping bag and pillow, or there’s room to pitch tents too if you prefer. We’ll be lighting a BBQ on the Saturday evening so bring something to put on the grill along with food and drink for the rest of the weekend.

https://mynydd.org.uk/wordpress/club-hut/

Don’t worry about coming with firm plans or a climbing partner – there will be plenty of Mynydd members to pair up with. We always try and make an effort to climb in the Crafnant valley over the course of the weekend and there are lots of other climbing, walking, scrambling, gorge walking and cafe options available depending on the weather and what you’re keen for.

If you’re planning on attending then please email chair.mynydd@gmail.com to let me know you’re coming or respond to the meet advert on Facebook / The Forums.

Meet Organiser: David Kirsfelds

Aug
25
Fri
PEMBROKE – AUGUST BH MEET
Aug 25 – Aug 28 all-day

*Pembroke Meet 25th – 28th August 2023*

August bank holiday can only mean one thing, it’s Pembroke o’clock! This year we’ll be staying at the Upper Portclew Farm campsite, conveniently located within walking distance of both The Freshwater Inn and Freshwater East beach.

If spending all day in the pub or at the beach isn’t your thing then fear not, the main event is close by too – the stunning sea cliffs of Pembroke’s Range East are within a 15 minute drive.

We provisionally have 16 pitches for both tents and vans (though if there’s a lot of interest there’s scope to expand this) booked from Friday 25ththrough to Monday 28th at a cost of £7.50 per person per night. No advance payment is needed and to book your space, either comment down below, drop me a WhatsApp/Facebook message or email me at [steve050@hotmail.co.uk](mailto:steve050@hotmail.co.uk), advising if you’ll be in a tent or a van.

Meet organiser: Steve Cox

Sep
8
Fri
MYNYDD & CC JOINT MEET
Sep 8 – Sep 10 all-day

Meet organiser: James Hoyes

This will be a joint meet with the Climber’s Club, based out of their excellent hut in Borrowdale (https://www.climbers-club.co.uk/venues/grange-old-school-grange-borrowdale/). September’s a fantastic time for cragging in Borrowdale, and the CC hut is within walking distance of Shepherds, Black Crag, and many other lower Borrowdale crags. This will be a climbing orientated meet, though not necessarily elite grades! It would be great to see some others with split allegiances there, and likewise it’s a great opportunity for anyone interested in finding out about the CC, or anyone simply keen to go climbing in Borrowdale! Places are limited to 13 beds + camping – so get in touch soon if you’re interested.

Sep
22
Fri
CHALLENGE WEEKEND MEET @ BLAEN-Y-NANT
Sep 22 – Sep 24 all-day
Call yourself a Mynydd member?

Think you know the Crafnant inside out?

Enjoy a game of scrabble from time to time?

If you’re answers are yes, yes, yes! Then come and prove yourself at this year’s challenge meet. This year it will be taking place at our hut at Blaen-Y-Nant. Challenge will commence at 1000hrs Saturday morning, points are awarded for climbing and non-climbing activities based in and around the Crafnant/Blaen-Y-Nant area. In the evening I will be hosting a pub quiz at the hut and your team’s score will be combined with the days climbing challenge results to find our Crafnant Champion.

Comment below if you fancy your chances, should be a laugh and a chance to explore some of the valley crags. Sunday is yours to climb/travel as you wish. I’ll be setting up a Whatsapp with more details to follow nearer the time, any questions comment below or message via Facebook/Whatsapp/email (will.gould@hotmail.com).

PS. If you answered any combination of yeses and nos then you should still definitely come along, particularly anyone who hasn’t visited the hut yet!
Meet organisers: Will Gould & Wes Cole

Oct
1
Sun
WINTER WALK
Oct 1 all-day
Sue’s Winter Walk – Sunday 1 October

As I am still receiving treatment on my arthritic knee, I cannot lead the walk. In my absence, Deborah Nugent Cowsill is taking over.

Meet at Eyam Car Park (SK 216 767) at 10 for 10.30 start. My book says it’s 10 miles and 580 m of ascent. There are ancient artifacts and significant historical places, the views across the White Peak are unsurpassed, Bretton Clough features unusual geological features and there’s a pub at the end. It’s a fantastic walk and I’m gutted I can’t be there.

Enjoy.

Meet Organiser: Sue Street

Oct
6
Fri
VOLUNTEERS & WORKING MEET @ BLAEN-Y-NANT
Oct 6 – Oct 8 all-day
Working Meet -weekend of 7th and 8th October

Goody goody – it’s working meet time! This time I shall be running it as our esteemed hut warden has more pressing things to think about, – looking after Phil, after surgery.

The usual format, a days work with your mates on Saturday, leaving Sunday free for sporting plans.

There will, as always be a hearty (and free!) communal meal on Saturday night.

As we missed a working meet in spring (it snowed!!), there will be plenty to do, and I will try to give some details nearer the time.

Meanwhile, save the date, and let us know if you can come (stating meat or veggie). There will be pudding!
Dave Wilson

Meet organiser: Steph Meakin

Oct
27
Fri
HALLOWEEN HUT MEET & FELL RACE
Oct 27 – Oct 29 all-day

HALLOWEEN HUT MEET & FELL RACE

Fri 27th – Sun 29th OCTOBER 2022
DON WHILLAN’S MEMORIAL HUT

So as some of you will remember last year we had out weekend at Don Whillan’s Memorial Hut ruined when the plumbing went down the pipes and we had our booking cancelled at the last minute. Not wanting to pass up on the experience for those that have never stepped within its walls I immediately booked it for this year and started hatching plans.
To make things interesting we’ll be incorporating the Fell Race into the stay which will be taking place on the morning of Sunday 29th. More details will come out nearer the time with a post specific to the Fell Race but to whet your appetite Jen has been busy planning a quality route from the Hut. Likely to be around 13km with a shorter 8km option. Expect spooky check points and plenty of mud!
The plan for the weekend will see our arrival Friday night, a days climbing on the Saturday before a communal meal or trip to the local Sat evening. Sunday will see an opportunity to take part in the Fell race, join the walkers for a loop of the same route or a chilled day at the hut climbing. I’m sure the weather may have a impact on your decision making!
As it’ll be Halloween weekend you are highly encouraged to bring any decorations, clothes or food fitting of the occasion!
The hut isn’t the most of spacious of buildings and as such accommodation is limited to only 12 beds. There is the opportunity to bivvy (The Mynydd have done so in January so you’ll be fine in these autumnal temperatures 😉) and there’s plenty of space for those in tin tents wanting to have a stealth camp.
Although the beds are limited you are all still welcome to come down for the day and join us for any and all of the activities, especially the fell race!!
There’s plenty to go at and it’ll be a great opportunity to seek out those routes a little further afield like up at the Skyline. Even if the weathers not perfect there’s plenty of good walking nearby so they’ll be something for everyone.
As the bed numbers are so limited we’ll be operating a strictly first come (& pay James), first served basis.
At £26 for two nights’ accommodation it’s a bargain for those wanting the experience. The payment is to secure a bed for the full weekend but if you’re only planning on staying the one night then feel free to share the spot with someone else but you’ll have to sort that out between yourselves as It can get messy otherwise.
If you want a place in the hut then please comment below. I’ll also be posting this on the website forum so will try and update numbers as quickly as possible.
If you are planning to join us but not stay in the hut then comment below saying as such. It’ll be good to try and forecast numbers.Meet Organiser: Dan Stone & Jen Ison

Nov
5
Sun
WINTER WALK
Nov 5 all-day

As I sit here watching torrential rain pound against the windows, my thoughts turn to the next winter walk…

We’re heading for Dove Stones reservoir from where we will scramble up Birchen Clough, head across the hill (bog) to the Chew reservoir and return via Chew Road and the Oldham Way. Its 11 miles with options for shorter routes.

Meet at the official car park by the Sailing Club (SE 014034) at 10.00 for a 10.30 start. Bring butties and a tenner for drinks at the Clarence afterwards.
Hope to see lots of you there. What’s not to love about being in the local hills with all your mates on an autumn day
Sue

PS. Note that the car park fills up quickly so you should arrive early to guarantee a place. Alternatively you could head for the Binns Green car park (SE 016045) and we’ll pick you up as we walk along the reservoir edge

Meet Leader: Sue Street

Nov
10
Fri
LOGGING MEET @ BLAEN-Y-NANT
Nov 10 – Nov 12 all-day

LOGGING / BONFIRE MEET

Here we go, the most popular meet of the year for your pleasure!

For those of you that haven’t experienced the event before the format is generally…

Saturday Day:
General lumberjack stuff. Moving wood, chopping wood, tidying wood, stacking wood, breaking axes, drinking tea… Preparation of the firework displays and creating a bonfire masterpiece.

Saturday Evening:
We will have a communal meal followed by the infamous firework display and then some kind of bonfire escapades that would make a health and safety office wince from 20 miles away.

Sunday Day:
Is down to your own preference dependant on weather there’s always something going on whether it’s a climb, walk or hunting out a decent café for lunch.

If I can ask for a volunteer to help arrange the communal meal this year please. Steph usually heads things up on this front but her attendance won’t be guaranteed so we’ll need someone to step up organise the meal. There’s always lots of hands willing to help on the day.

This is always a busy meet and space will be limited for bunks (and first come, first served) and around the hut for tin tents. We usually have around 40 people attending so it’s a great meet IF YOU ARE COMING 

PLEASE COMMENT ON FB, THE WEBSITE FORUM OR EMAIL ME AT MEETS.MYNYDD@GMAIL.COM

I’LL NEED TO KNOW IF YOUR STAYING IN THE HUT OR IN TENT/VAN AND IF YOU WANT MEAT OR VEG FOR THE COMMUNAL MEAL.

There is usually a modest charge to help cover the cost of communal food and the fireworks. Bring some cash with you for this please but it’s usually about £10. Hut fee’s as usual can be sent to the club account with a reference of “LUMBERJACK your name”. This will enable him to keep tabs on who has paid whilst making the bank statement.

Current Hut fees… £7.00 pppn for members (£4.00 kids) and £14.00 pppn for non-members (£7.00 kids)

Nov
24
Fri
ANNUAL DINNER – VICTORIA HOTEL
Nov 24 – Nov 26 all-day

This year we will be returning to the Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis. Full information on booking and menu choices will be sent out via the Journal and eNewsletter.

Meet Organiser: Emily Landale

Dec
3
Sun
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Dec 3 all-day

Date: Sunday 3rd December 2023

Time: 4.30pm for a 5.00pm start

Location: Norfolk Arms, 2 Town St, Marple Bridge, Stockport SK6 5DS

Online link: Available in email (see below).

Full information will be sent out via email by Sunday 19th November at the latest. If you have not received an email after this point then please get in touch with the Communications Officer (contact information on the website).

Meet Organiser: The Committee

WINTER LECTURE NO. 1
Dec 3 all-day

We’ve had a last minute cancellation but we will endeavor to organise a lecture for your enjoyment. More info on the day…!

Meet Organiser: Maria Goggin

WINTER WALK
Dec 3 all-day

Meet at Barber Booth car park (108848) at 10.00 for 10.30 start. We’re off up the sporting Crowden Clough scramble, along the edge and back down Jacob’s Ladder. It’s just short of 10k with 500m of ascent. You’ll be back in plenty of time for a beer in the Norfolk Arms before the AGM.

Meet Organiser: Catherine Elliot

Dec
8
Fri
MYNYDD XMAS BASH @ BLAEN-Y-NANT
Dec 8 – Dec 10 all-day

I am thrilled to announce, after a four-year gap, the most entertaining and Mynydd like event of the social calendar; the Christmas Bash. For the uninitiated, this is a night of fine dining, excessive drinking and jovial banter. Saturday will be spent enjoying yourselves in the great outdoors. You will then converge in the hut lounge at 18.30, wearing a highly tasteless costume, which you procured in advance from a charity shop. Following a team photo, you will enjoy the most amazing, festive, five course feast and retire to bed late and drunk.

In the morning you will eat leftovers and stagger into Betws-y-Coed in search of indigestion and headache relief tablets. The cost is very reasonable at £20 per head (not including hut fees) and you will need to bring your own wine and beer. Due to space restrictions, there are only 30 places available, which are chosen on a first come first served basis. You must be over 18 to attend.

To make your reservation, either message me via facebook or email (see members area). | will reply with full menu choices and payment details

PS. This is a very popular event and people have been sneakily contacting me since January to ensure their place. So if you want to come (and why wouldn’t you?), I’d book immediately!

Meet Organiser: Sue Street

Jan
7
Sun
NEW YEARS WALK @ TBC
Jan 7 all-day

New year, new me!! We’ll be heading out again into them there hills to kick start your New Years resolutions and burn off all that Christmas pudding. Full details of the walk to follow.

Meet Organiser: Carol & Steve Taylor

Jan
12
Fri
High Moss – January Hut Meet @ Grid ref. SD237967
Jan 12 – Jan 14 all-day

For those of you who suffer post-Christmas blues we have organized an exciting weekend in the Rucksack club’s High Moss Hut in the Duddon Valley, located at the foot of Walna Scar.

There is excellent walking around the hut, which is on the doorstep of the Coniston Fells and the well-reviewed Newfield Inn is within walking distance.

The accommodation consists of 5 bedrooms with a total of 24 beds. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed.

Further details on the hut can be found on the Rucksack Clubs’ website:

https://rucksackclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/HIGH-MOSS-VISITOR-INFO-202303.pdf

I am hoping to organize a communal meal for the Saturday night so please let me know if you’d like to be involved.

To book a bed just pay £20.00 into the club account and let me and James (Treasurer) know when you’ve paid (contact details available in the members area).

Meet leader: Dave Nichols

Feb
4
Sun
WINTER LECTURE NO. 2
Feb 4 all-day

27000 km in 5 months: My adventure through the Near East

Our February lecture will be held at the Grouse Inn, Froggatt.

Club member Phill Hargreaves will take us through his 5-month journey through the lands of the cradle of civilisation (Turkey, Georgia and Armenia), across some of the worlds most dangerous roads, epic mountain ranges and incredible history.

Meet organiser: Alice Gioia

WINTER WALK
Feb 4 all-day
Feb
17
Sat
GLENCOE – WINTER MEET
Feb 17 – Feb 24 all-day

Glencoe is the home of Winter Climbing in Scotland, where local legend Hamish Macinnes invented the first technical ice axe, the “Terrordactyl”, so called as rumour has it he would wave it at terrified visiting mountain bikers who believed it to be an acceptable winter activity. Anyway, I digress

In Glencoe you will find classic mountaineering objectives like Curved Ridge or the epic Aonach Eagach, multiple Munro summits or classic hard mixed test pieces like Central Grooves, Unicorn, and the Clachaig Table Traverse. Of course if conditions are fickle the more reliable venues of Ben Nevis and Aonoch Mor are only a short drive away, as are the lower lying ice climbs of Beinn Udlaid if we are blessed with a cold snap We will be staying in the newly refurbished Heart of Glencoe Hostel (formerly the Glencoe Independent Hostel, now under new ownership), where we have 16 beds in the bunkhouse and an additional 8 split between two caravans. Each caravan has a double room and a twin so let me know if you specifically want to book the double room or a single in one of the caravans. Otherwise you will be allocated a spot in the bunkhouse.

The cost is £150 per person payable to the usual account, using the payment reference GLENCOE. Please contact me when you book on and with any room requests.

Meet organiser: Andrew Marshall

Mar
2
Sat
WINTER SPHAGNUM MOSS PLANTING
Mar 2 all-day

The Mynydd have kindly been invited to take part in a sphagnum moss planting event at The Roaches. 
We’ll be meeting atthe Roaches at 9am for a 9.30am start, for a day Supporting the Moors for theFuture with some moss planting. All planting equipment is provided by Moors Forthe Future so just bring what you need for a day out on the hill. Planting willfinish at 2.30pm to be back at the cars for 3pm.

Meet organiser: The Committee

Mar
8
Fri
VOLUNTEERS WORKING MEET
Mar 8 – Mar 10 all-day

Expect the usuallist of cleaning, decorating and road repairs for our regular spring workingmeet. As is tradition, we’ll spend the Saturday working at the hut, with agroup meal in the evening and a free “day to play” on the Sunday. 

Mar
17
Sun
TUPTO – INDOORS
Mar 17 all-day

Pop along to Awesome Walls Stockportto support the club for the first TUPTO of the year. Tom will be sharingmeeting times and arrangement closer to the time. 

Meet leader: Tom Rawlinson

Mar
29
Fri
BYN HELD FOR MEMBERS
Mar 29 – Apr 1 all-day