This year we have a change to the format of the last few years. The usual suspectshave been taking advantage of a free stay at the hut midweek. This is quite selfishand precludes our younger members, who have to work for their living, fromtaking part. So this year a weekend is included to let them […]

Stunningly located in the heart of the Llanberis Pass and surrounded on all sidesby Eryri’s most spectacular mountains, Ynys Ettws is possibly the best-situatedhut in Britain. After a ground-up refurbishment in 2023-4 this truly is a state ofthe art base for exploring Eryri, whilst all the major crags of the Llanberis Passare within walking distance. […]

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