Eryri Walk (meeting first in the Midlands) | 12th July

Come join us for a day of adventure!

The Arans are some of the quietest and unexplored mountains in southern Eryri (Snowdonia), and offer some of the most beautiful terrain. This walk will be a peer-led walk covering a variety of mountainous landscapes. We shall be planning the final route together, covering some grassy and some uneven rocky slopes.

The experience is also relevant for those interested in developing navigation techniques and knowledge of the mountains. We may cover some of the following topics: planning and tackling different terrain; appropriate clothing and equipment; strategies for coping with the weather; nature in the uplands; well-being and motivation strategies.

The walk is intended to offer an opportunity to bring these together and build up what makes a good, quality mountain walk and a Quality Mountain Day (QMD) and is designed to allow opportunities for you to raise issues that you want as well as share your own experience with the group.

Note: This is a linear walk with different locations for start and finish. This is facilitated by booking the West Bromwich Mountaineering Group coach, which will pick up and drop at the locations. The event includes giving you the opportunity to discuss issues of mountain leadership and contribute to planning the route, which we will discuss on the coach journey.

Walk Details

Walk Grading: Challenging

Distance: Approx. 19 km (12 miles)

Ascent: 1230 m (4,035 ft)

Duration: Approximately 8 hours

If you or anyone in your party can’t attend after booking, please let us know so we can offer the place to others

Meeting Details

Time: Sunday 12th July, 06:50 am for a 07:00 am start

Location: 7am West Bromwich Edmund Street Car Park B70 8NL (free parking Sundays)

7.20am Coach picks up at: Penkridge M54 J2 by the Porsche Garage on Stafford Road WV10-7ER. Car Parking is in the Esso Petrol Garage. Coach stops by the Stafford Court 2 industrial Estate

OS Grid Ref: SH 87980 29772

Google map pin: 52.85352130141053, -3.664892457985524

Book your place on Eventbrite. Then, book your coach ticket. Please complete both at the same time, to secure your place.

Coach tickets £25 must be prebooked: https://wbmc.org/coach-meets/ola/services/coach-meet-to-the-arrans-and-aran-fawddy-in-mid-wales

This is a popular coach so book early to avoid disappointment. Any problems with booking, please email the leader: Frank Bruce, frank.bruce@btinternet.com

What to Bring

Navigation will be part of the day so please bring OS Explorer Map OL 23 Snowdonia - Cadair Idris. If bringing an online or app version ensure you will be able to use it offline, as most of our route will not have reception

Footwear: Sturdy, water-resistant hiking boots or shoes with good grip

Clothing: Dress in layers, including waterproofs, as conditions can vary; bring a hat according to the weather conditions. In sunny conditions, sun cream and a sun hat may help

Food and Drink: Bring enough food and water for a day’s walk. We expect to have short snack stops along the way, returning to the coach lay by about 6pm. This time is approximate and will depend on the pace of the group

Carrying a small torch or head torch is advisable for emergencies

Who Can Attend

Anyone over the age of 18. Dogs are not permitted on this walk

Health Precautions: If you have any health conditions that might impact your participation, please inform us in advance. Carry any required medications, and let the walk leader know if assistance may be needed in accessing them

If you are unsure of your ability or would like advice regarding kit and suitability for this walk, please email the leader in advance

BMC Participation Statement

The BMC recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

Photographs may be taken by the leader for future communications about the programme. If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken please let the leader know in advance or at the start of the walk.

By participating in this walk you agree to act in a kind and inclusive manner. Bullying, discrimination or the use of foul language will not be tolerated.

Questions

Feel free to contact BMC Walk Leader, Frank Bruce: frank.bruce@btinternet.com