Yorkshire Dales, base camp and trek – July 2023
We arrived at Gauber bunkhouse, just up from Ribblehead in the Dales, to find a most luxurious set-up, with a lovely kitchen, very comfy bedrooms and a lounge with log burner and stunning views! Our first walk was up Ingleborough from the bunkhouse, an unusual approach but really lovely, with the final rocky staircase proving an interesting climb.
Day Walk - Saturday 3 June 2023 – Chichester to Bracklesham Bay
To work up an appetite for the barbecue to be held at William and Philippa’s house in Bracklesham Bay, a linear walk was organised following broadly, the New Lipchis Way, from Chichester to West Wittering (about 12 miles) with an optional 3-mile extension to Bracklesham Bay or a lift.
Scotland – May 2023
This was my first full trip to Scotland with the club, and what an experience it was! A long drive up, shared with my fellow passengers, meant we arrived in good time for a meal at the local hostelry. 7 (or was it 8?) full days of walking followed (the 6th day nearly killed me as I’d left my poles behind) but what fantastic walking. I also managed a sneaky wild swim …
Shropshire – April 2023
Back in the saddle after recent illness, (and despite still not being permitted to drive by DLVA at the time) Gary organised a fantastic trip to the beautiful hills of Shropshire, with nine of us staying at Bridges YHA, just over the hills from Church Stretton.