Covid 19 Guidelines

Club events should follow the general Covid 19 guidelines for England (link) and Wales (link).

Please exercise caution, be sensitive to the concerns of other members, and take care to observe remaining legal restrictions in Wales.

Current Events

January
Saturday 4th	Walk Clwydian Hills walk Grade: Intermediate	Juliet T
Tuesday 14th	Night evening walk Walk in Delamere up to Old Pale in the dark. Pub afterwards Grade: Intermediate	Stella
Wednesday 22nd	Social Chez Jules Film Night. See the film Babettes Feast & have a meal Grade: Fun	Alison M
February
Saturday 1st	Walk Circular walk to Utkinton with elevenses/ bacon sandwich at Rosies cafe Grade: Intermediate	Janet W
Sunday 16th	Walk Llangollen to Llantisilio churchyard to see snowdrops Grade: Intermediate	Janet W
March
Saturday 1st	Walk Llandegla area walk Grade: Intermediate	Cerries
Monday 10th	Social Kendal Mountain Tour Storyhouse. Films and speaker Grade: Fun	Janet
Saturday 22nd	Walk Area/venue TBC nearer the time Grade: Intermediate	Ali
Weekend 28th - 30th	Edale Weekend Edale in spring. Superb walking area and great pub food Grade: Intermediate	Stella
May
Saturday 10th - Saturday 17th	Scotland Week Aultbea	Nick
June
Saturday 14th	Walk Train to Delamere and walk back to Chester with pub stop - distance 16 miles Grade: Intermediate	Richard
Saturday 28th	Walk Walk in Snowdonia area Grade: Intermediate/Hard	Ian
July
Weekend 18th - 20th	Weekend Yorkshire Dales weekend near Kilnsey Grade: Intermediate	Janet
August
Saturday 9th	Bike Ride Bike ride with venue TBC nearer the date. Grade: TBC	Ian
September
Thursday 11th - Monday 15th	Long weekend Barmouth extended weekend - Thursday to Monday Grade: All	Catherine
October
Weekend 17th - 19th	Borrowdale Weekend High House bunkhouse at top of Borrowdale, Lake District Grade: Intermediate	Mike S
November
Thursday 6th	Social Club AGM at The Ship Grade: Fun	Ali
Weekend 14th - 16th	Weekend Pre Christmas weekend in Great Hucklow - Derbyshire Grade: Intermediate/Fun	Ali
July 2026
Weekend 17th - 20th	Weekend Long weekend in Littondale, Yorkshire Dales Grade: Intermediate	Janet

Participation Statement

Participation in outdoor activities such as hill walking, climbing and cycling (on or off road) is inherently risky. You should only get involved if you are personally prepared to accept these risks and recognise that you may be exposed to potentially life-threatening situations. You are responsible for your own actions and involvement, and must be aware that your actions may affect the health and safety of others, both members and non-members, and act accordingly.

Grading of Walks

Easy:	Straightforward walking. Short day - 2-3 hours.
Intermediate:	Mixed terrain. Average distance may be testing for some but within most people's reach. Longer day - up to 6 hours.
Hard:	Technically and/or physically difficult. Experience is a must! Longer, tougher days to push your skills - 5-6 hours and over.

Grading of Biking

Easy:	Easy / gently undulating terrain, social pace to suit all riders. Typically: 10-13 mph average speed (road); family trail / "Green-Blue" grade MTB. Frequent refreshment / picture stops. Suit novice, infrequent and social riders.
Intermediate:	Mixed terrain, some more challenging / faster sections. Typically: 12-15 mph average speed (road); "Blue-Red" grade MTB.
Hard:	Technically and/or physically difficult due to terrain, distance or speed. Typically: 14–18 mph average speed (road); "Red-Black" grade MTB. Refreshment stops on the move. Suit regular riders wanting a more challenging / adventurous ride.

"Hard+" Events

Primarily these would be walks (including scrambling) in high mountains and/or in winter conditions, but could also be very challenging cycling events.

They can be one-off day events, or be part of a Club weekend, or a longer trip away.

On such events the risk is inherently greater.

Leaders of these events are expected to give clear instructions to club members before such an event, outlining not just the route and expected conditions, but also the maximum number of people that will be able to join them.

Leaders should ensure that they are comfortable with the ratio of 'experienced' to 'less-experienced' members attending the event. They need to be able to explain to members, in a considered and reasonable manner, why they may not be able to take them on the event, at that particular time.

If you wish to attend these events you need to have the required equipment and have some experience in how to use it. You need to be prepared to discuss your experience and expectations, in a considered and reasonable manner, with the event Leader, and accept any judgement they may make, either before or during the event.

The Club encourages members who wish to participate in such events to attend suitable courses in winter skills.

The Club has no liability for members attending such events and it is imperative that you ensure that not only are you suitably skilled and experienced, but that you have personal insurance to cover you for all activities that you participate in.

Climbing

Beginners are welcome by arrangement with the event organiser, in order to ensure that there is an adequate ration of experienced to new climbers.

Questions and Updates

If you have any questions about events or any event updates, please email the Events Co-ordinator.

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