June 2026 – Ogwen Valley

Posted on 22/06/2026 by DaveC

12-14 June 2026 Caseg Fraith – Ogwen Valley

Caseg Fraith is a purpose built hut on National trust Land right next to the Gwern Gof Isaf campsite.  It is owned by the University of London Graduate Mountaineering Club and sleeps up to 42 people.  MKMC has used it multiple times over the past years for Burns in the winter.  However given the fantastic mountaineering and climbing opportunities in Ogwen, and the abysmal parking situation these days which sees everything full by 7:30 at weekends, we have also started visiting in the summer months.

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May 2026 – Isle of Skye

Posted on 21/05/2026 by DaveC

13-20 May 2026 – Isle of Skye

As hinted at the end of the Lundy trip report, the sea cliffs of Scotland were to be the venue for our next adventurous trad climbing trip. Skye was chosen to be the venue, and the three survivors of the Lundy trip, James P, Kieran and Peter signed up, one of our number having since emigrated to the US. The climbing contingent was bolstered by Josh, and the choice of a mountainous island larger than 1.5 square miles meant we were to be joined by a hiking party comprising Gill, Lawrence and Nigel.

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April 2026 – Peak District

Posted on 20/04/2026 by DaveC

17-19 April – Peak District – “New to rock”

The regular new to rock meet was a great success with some 39 members and guests attending.  That’s nearly half the club!  It was great to see so many new members getting involved and trying out the big outdoors.  Thanks so much also to all of the experienced members who gave up their time to make sure that the weekend was smooth, safe, fun and informative.

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March 2026 – Llanberis

Posted on 23/03/2026 by DaveC

20-22 March – Chester Mountaineering Club hut – Llanberis, N. Wales

Our March trip took us to Chester Hut on the Llanberis Path.  A few went up a day early to take advantage of the good weather forecast, which made a welcome change from our usual weather!

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