We will start at 11.00 am by Tansley church. SK 323 599 off the A615 Matlock –Alfreton road. There is street parking to be had in various spots on the roadthrough the village. We will go through fields and woodland across Knabhall Laneto Allen Lane and Holestone Gate Road. Lunch will be taken near TurningstoneEdge […]

This was originally advertised as one of Peter Amour’s walks, but Peter has askedthat I step in and lead it for him. As per Peter’s original plan, we will meet up atMonsal Head (where the ice cream van is normally parked) at 10:00. There is alarge Derbyshire Dales District Council car park at Monsal Head […]

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