Hi folks, this week’s lowland walk will be a 16km walk around four lakes near Betws-y-Coed (Llyn Crafnant, Llyn Geirionnydd, Llyn Bychan, and Llyn Bodgynydd Mawr) on Saturday 7th February.  This will be a scenic walk through Gwydir Forest, with some sections of steep and rocky terrain. 

The current weather outlook for Saturday is cold and damp    

Please bring suitable shoes or boots, waterproofs, gloves, and lots of warm layers as well as lunch, snacks and at least 2L of water. NO Jeans.  You can borrow any clothing or equipment you need; please put this on the sign-up forms below (along with your size), and we will give the equipment to you at the start of the walk.  Please do not request gear after 5:30pm on Friday.  We have a wide range of equipment to borrow including waterproofs, walking boots, gloves and hats. 

We will be travelling by public bus.  Please bring your own money for the bus – if you have a MyTravelPass the total transport fare will be just £2.  

We will be meeting at Bangor Bus Station (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ram3LdNXm3s1badZ7) at 7:55am.  

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/7fvAP85NqxB9Cz7C8 

If you’re interested in how walks like this are planned, feel free to come along to route planning from 6pm on Friday at the Student’s Union, Pontio Level 4. 

Hi folks, this week we are running a mountain skills training workshop!

 If you’d like to learn the key skills required to navigate and keep yourself safe in the mountains, then this is for you! We will cover navigation, preparing for hikes, planning hikes, and some emergency procedures. This is open to all UMWC members, no previous experience required. 

The training workshop will take place over two sessions:

 An indoor theory session on Friday 6th at 6:10pm at the Student's Union, Pontio Level 4. 

A day in the hills where we will put the skills into practice on Saturday 7th. 

This hill walk will take all day.  Please wear appropriate mountain attire - walking boots, waterproofs, and lots of warm layers - otherwise you won’t be allowed on the walk. The weather forecast is very cold, so make sure to wrap up warm! If you need to borrow any kit, you can request it on the sign-up form (Make sure to put your size!!)

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/gkxiCyJm8Vmg8vPQ8 

Please ensure you are available for both days to get the most out of the training.  If you’re not going to be available, don’t worry; we will be running more mountain skills workshops over the next few months. This is a great first step for anyone interested in becoming a UMWC leader. 

Hope to see you there.

Jake, UMWC G&S and training officer. 

If you have any questions feel free to message us.

Hi folks, this week’s Mountain Walk will be a 15km walk up Carnedd y Filiast on Saturday 7th February.  There will be amazing views of the reservoir Marchlyn Mawr and the Ogwen Valley.  This walk will involve some steep and rocky terrain.  

The current weather outlook for Saturday is very cold and cloudy.  There will likely be SNOW/ICE on the ground so please bring microspikes if you have them.  If you don’t, you will be provided with spikes on the walk.  We would also recommend bringing gaiters, as they are very helpful when walking through deep snow.  

Please bring ankle-supporting WALKING BOOTS and lots of warm layers, gloves, hats, and waterproofs, as well as lunch, snacks and at least 2L of water. NO Jeans.  You can borrow any clothing or equipment you need; please put this on the sign-up forms below (along with your size), and we will give the equipment to you at the start of the walk.  Please do not request gear after 5:30pm on Friday.  We have a wide range of equipment to borrow including waterproofs, walking boots, gloves and hats. 

We will be travelling by public bus.  Please bring your own money for the bus – if you have a MyTravelPass the total transport fare will be just £2.  

We will be meeting at Bangor Bus Station (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ram3LdNXm3s1badZ7) at 8:45am.  

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/5y5wjFZd8Zxda3yP7 

If you’re interested in how walks like this are planned, feel free to come along to route planning from 6pm on Friday at the Student’s Union, Pontio Level 4.