Solihull Mountaineering Club

For the August bank holiday weekend, we actually had a successful outdoor meet, camping near Land’s End. In hindsight, it looks like our last of 2020.Photos and text to follow…

24th – 26th July 2020 A grand gathering of members had a great weekend in Yorkshire, once we all managed to find out where the camping field was hidden out the back of the caravan park. Helen, Phil and a

Undeterred by poor weather during the week, we moved the Baddesley evening walk from a rainy Wednesday evening to the following Sunday when the weather was sunny and warm all day, good enough for a few shorts to be donned

Possibly a first for the club, on 1st July 2020 we held an al-fresco committee meeting. This was our first face-to face meeting since Covid-19 lockdown started in March. Many thanks to Richard for offering the venue of his amazing

Following the easing of lockdown, on 17th June 2020 we were finally able to arrange one of our scheduled club events, an evening country walk round the Lickey Hills. Audaciously braving the rubbish weather forecast, a team gathered in Barnt

Since the start of 2020 several SMC members have joined forces for some weekend cycling adventures. These routes have usually been on quiet lanes but with some track cycling too. SMC stalwarts Phil Simister and Margaret Harries have been heading

Friday 8th to Sunday 10th February (2 nights) Nant Peris, North Wales Staying at the Ty’n Lon Hut, Nant Peris. Nant Peris is situated in the heart of Snowdonia. This is a great locaton for Winter Mountaineering and hopefully we

We have the luxury of a second trip report for November. Thanks, Jo, and also for Ash for the meal pics. On the Saturday, Mark, Henry, Row, Lou and Jo did the east ridge scramble of Moel Siabod, gracefully avoiding

Our November joint MAM/SMC meet at the excellent Glan Dena cottage in the Ogwen valley was a great success. Many thanks to Dawn from the MAM for her trip report and photos: Mushroomy Mystery Tour Anticipation The clarion call had