South Snowdonia a great base for walking, scrambling and climbing.We will be camping in the Gwynant valley within range of both Cader Idris and the Rhinogs. Nigel Berry

My legendary Mow Cop walk: Start Timbersbrook Car park. Free. SJ 894628, demand.remix.grudgingRoute – Dane in Shaw, Congleton Edge, Mow Cop, Biddulph, The Cloud. 14 miles. Refreshing beer available en route. Nick Evans

The YMC Coniston Copper Mines Hut is perfectly situated for climbing on DowCrag and the many other crags around the Old Man of Coniston. There are alsoplenty of opportunities for walking, scrambling and other outdoor activities, witheasy access to other Lake District areas. An optional group meal is planned forSaturday evening (menu yet to be […]

Oread members have walked over Ecton Hill many times and observed theextensive overground copper and lead mine-workings. Some members haveactually been underground and report that it is a fascinating place. What’s not to like?Consequently, I am proposing a private Oread underground trip and wouldappreciate expressions of interest so that I can gauge numbers. Please would […]

The Glen/Ben Nevis meet over the coming Bank Holiday weekend is relocated to North Wales, stopping in the Oread Hut, Tan yr Wyddra. The Fort William forecast is dubious and conditions on the Ben N face don’t look good for rock climbing. The forecast for N Wales looks good so we are hoping for some […]

It would be great to see as many Oreads as possible on this meet. Join the WhatsApp group or be in touch. Ed Bloomfield

After the abominable weather which graced my last two walks when I was heroically supported by Ruth (twice), Snod and Rachel, I have arranged for a more benign climate on this occasion.We shall descend to Dovedale by a little used route and then climb the Staffordshire bank. A short scenic traverse will then be taken […]

We are going to start in the free car park in Rowsley at 10.00am. It’s a circular walk, 9.5 miles heading towards Haddon Hall then towards Alport then Stanton. Louise Amandini

Start: Shillito Wood Car Park. Free. SK295750. What3words received.adapt.veal Route- Greaves’s Piece, Flask edge, Totley moor, Longshaw, White Edge. Distance 10 or 11 miles. Nick Evans

Family meet at Windgather Rocks, parking at SJ993782 (just on the road underneath the crag).It’s a lovely short crag with features that are very child-friendly. We’ll be bringing a 3 and 5 year old but all families welcome. We’ll be setting up some top ropes and pads for the children and plan to have a […]