04 January – Rosie’s Walk – Stony Stratford Circular Walk – 12 Miles
Rosie’s (the Spaniel) first local walk of 2026 was to lead ten members (and friend) of the MKMC around the fields to the North of Milton Keynes starting from Stony Stratford.
Continue reading05-07 December – Christmas meet, Dinorwic, Snowdonia
Friday
Alan W and Gill went up a day early to escape the worst of the expected weather. We completed Great Mountain Days hike number 5, Conwy Mountain. It was quite an unexpected and delightful hike with lots of interest, starting with Britain’s smallest house in the lovely town of Conwy.
Continue reading09-12 October – Robertson Lamb Hut
For this year’s October trip, we returned to one of our favourite destinations, The Robertson Lamb Hut in the Langdale valley. There is lots to do in this area and it’s only a short drive from Ambleside for lots more choice of fells and activities.
Continue reading10-27 September – Lundy Campsite
It’s Summer 2024, and I (Kieran D.) have just returned from my first trip with the club in Pembroke. I’ve decided that it will be useful to buy my own static rope so that I’m fully equipped to lead routes next time. So, I consult the UKC forums about what size I’ll need, and it seems 50-60m will be sufficient. Unless of course I plan on climbing in Lundy, in which case I’ll need 100m. Inception. I don’t realise it yet, but my subconscious has already decided I’m going to Lundy.
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Was an absolutely great weekend. Plenty of fun to have been had by all.
Nice! Shows you can never predict the weather
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Great trip and some quality climbs. And some extensive abseil practise!