Author: Newcastle University Fellwalking Society
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Semester 2 2023/24
Semester 2 started with a windy winter skills trip to the Cairngorms. Lots of fun trips planned for the term ahead as well.
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Eryri/Snowdonia 1/12/23 – 3/12/23
We left snowy Newcastle for the even more snowy hills of Snowdonia (Eryri) in high spirits and after a stop off at Morley Asda where we proceeded to get lost as it was so big. We arrived at Tyddyn Bychan bunkhouse late enjoying the clear sky to look at the stars. Waking to a beautiful…
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Patterdale 19/11/23
Fun wet and windy trip to Patterdale. After parking in Patterdale three different walks were completed. With the long walk setting out to summit Helvellyn via Whiteside and Lower man and returning via Raise. The strong wind and rain combined with the low cloud made the views when we dropped down sticks pass back into…
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Crianlarich 3/11/23 – 6/11/23
We have just been on our long weekend trip to Crianlarich where we stayed at the Ochils Mountaineering Club Cottage. We left Newcastle Friday night to head on our 4hr drive out towards Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, with a slight detour towards Dalkeith for a takeaway, to settle down with a couple drinks in…
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Moffat Hills 28/10/23
Moffat hills – October 28 Our second day trip of the year took us to the Moffat hills. We enjoyed the lovely weather as well as some great views of Loch Skeen and the Grey Mares tail waterfall. The long walk started by climbing Andrewhinney hill on the south side of Moffatdale enjoying the visibility…
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Blencathra 13/10/23 – 15/10/23
Our first weekend trip of the year was to the Whitehorse Inn at the foot of Blencathra. We left Newcastle Friday night and drove into the sunset. Before settling down for a few pints at the bunkhouse. Saturday morning we headed for the Honnister Pass where we had a lovely day of walking in sun,…
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Keswick 30/09/2023
Our first day trip of the year went to Keswick where we enjoyed the wonderful fells of the Lake District. Long We ran 3 different routes with the long walk summiting Skiddaw, the 3rd highest fell in the lakes, via Skiddaw Little Man, making the most of the views lower down as the cloud was…
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Buying Guide
Note: This guide is a culmination of the input of 2022 and 2023 Gear Sec’s Ted and Molly respectively. For current queries please contact 2024 Gear Sec Laurie L.Cook11@newcastle.ac.uk If you’re trying your first walk, we recommend borrowing kit rather than buying it, to see if you enjoy fellwalking. Speak to Laurie about this well…
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