Resources

Club Services

Club Store

Garments are embroidered with the university logo and optional lines of text. Kit also has the UMWC, AU, and Sponsor logos printed on them.

The store opens during set times of the year. Kit takes 4 - 6 weeks to deliver. You will be contacted once your order has arrived.

Contact the Gear & Safety officer to find out about shop opening times, or check the calendar.

Equipment Loans

The club has a vast store of equipment which is available for loan on request. Kit can be loaned for a day with no deposit or for up-to 2 weeks with a ÂŁ10 deposit. Available kit to loan includes:

  • Boots (Limited sizes & Stock)

  • Outdoor Clothes, waterproofs etc.

  • Camping Gear (Tents, burners, sleeping kits)

  • Expedition Backpacks

A list of equipment to be loaned can be be found here.

Contact the Gear & Safety officer for more info.

Bus Passes

Prepay for UMWC walks with a bus pass and get 20% off your fare!

  • 5 Walk Pass ÂŁ20

  • 10 Walk Pass ÂŁ40

Bus passes are only valid on standard UMWC walks. Passes can be replaced for free if they become damaged from too many adventures.

Contact the Treasurer for more information

Other bits

MIDAS Subsidies - The Club will cover the cost of one MIDAS test (ÂŁ10) for regular members.

Retail Discounts:

  • Cotswolds Outdoor 20% (In store only)

  • Trespass (Gear Nights Only)

Club Library: We now have a collection of mountain information books.



Useful Information

Footwear Guidance

Walking boots come in all shapes and sizes. For our walks we expect members to wear ankle supporting boots suited to the wet welsh weather.

Walking boots should be comfortable for all day use. Have a tough flexible sole. Firmly support the ankle. Be as water proof as possible!

Contact the Gear & Safety officer for more info.

Health and Safety Policy

HCS - Mountain Walking Club.pdf

Kit Lists

Weekly Walks

  1. Ankle Supporting Walking Boots

  2. Thick socks

  3. Water Proof Jacket & Trousers

  4. Warm Layer

  5. 2L of Water

  6. Lunch & Snacks

  7. Hat & Gloves

  8. Head torch

Away Trips/Wild Camps

  1. Ankle Supporting Walking Boots

  2. Thick socks + Spares

  3. Water Proof Jacket & Trousers

  4. Warm Layer

  5. 2L of Water

  6. Food & Snacks

  7. Head torch

  8. Sleeping bag

  9. Hat & Gloves

  10. Change of Clothes

  11. Roll matt (Wild Camps)

  12. Tent (Wild Camps)

  13. Cooking Equipment (Wild Camps)

Useful guides

New-Hill-Walkers.pdf