A few days ago it looked as if there was a slight possibility of showers for this Wednesday evening.  The forecast is now, with  a high degree of probability, for rain. Westies will now be meeting at Dynamic Rock in Clydach from around 18.30 .

We’re hoping for better weather for this coming Wednesday as last week Westies retreated to Dynamic Rock because it threatened to rain. As usual, meeting at 17.30 at Mike Davies Leisure.  Latecomers should either ask for a text or read the note left in one of the cars. For those unfamiliar with the location of …

Heavy rain is forecast for this evening! We’ll be meeting at Dynamic Rock from around 18.30.

Fine weather and a long evening saw the Westies out at Upper Jacky’s Tor and Rolly Bottom Buttress.  The evening was finished off with a beer at a deserted Worms Head Hotel. This Wednesday we’ll be meeting at 17.30 at Mike Davies; Leisure in Upper Killay, 2016-06-15 3:41 PM BST 7.56 meters High Tide 2016-06-15 9:35 …

Last week’s meet was at Shire Combe.  Anemone Wall is a short but quite interesting slab.  Try it just after high tide! This Wednesday we are meeting at 17.30 at Mike Davies Leisure.

Last week the Westies were out at Paviland Main Cliff. The evenings are getting so long now that some of the Westies contingent struggle to make the pub before closing! This week we are meeting (as usual) at Mike Davies Leisure, in Upper Killay at 17.30.  Climbing on Gower and location to be decided.  

Please avoid the vicinity of East Gully Groove at Paviland as there are nesting peregines on that route. Please avoid until 31st July. Please the BMC’s Regional Access Database (RAD): https://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/RAD/View.aspx?id=1343 Thank you.

Thanks to our two active committee members Peggy (membership secretary west) and Gordon (ordinary members west) who have organised this trip. We will start arriving on the Friday 1st of July evening at http://porthclais-farm-campsite.co.uk/ any time. If anyone has a BBQ bring it along and we can all chip in with a bit of cooking/food. The …

Last Wednesday Westies climbed at the newly developed and equipped Black Buttress Right at Rhossili.  This crag is a situated perfectly for a sunny evening’s climb. This week we will be meeting at Mike Davies Leisure at 17.30 .  As usual, in case of bad weather, check your email/Facebook/BB/Twitter for any change of plan.

Last week’s outdoor meet was abandoned because of rain. Everyone went, instead, to Dynamic Rock. This week, hopefully, it’s back to normal and we’ll be meeting at 17.30 at Mike Davies Leisure in Upper Killay. In case of bad weather, check your email/Facebook/Twitter a/c for any change of plan.

There is a lecture by Alex Honnold on 27 May up in the Beacon Climbing Centre in Caernarfon. It’s £10 if you quote your BMC number , starts at 7.30…it’s about a 20min drive from the hut. It’s a seriously interesting way to start our weekend…I’m going to buy a ticket today as it will …

The weather forecast forecast for this evening is not looking too good and a decision has been made to abandon plans to climb outside this evening and meet instead at Dynamic Rock in Clydach. Westies will be meeting there from around 18.30 .  

Good weather last Wednesday saw a good turnout at Boiler Slab. The evenings are now getting longer.  Curon, arriving very late at Boiler Slab, still managed according to him, 2.3 (!) climbs; the last started in near darkness as the rest of us departed for the pub! This week we are meeting at Mike Davies Leisure …

This year’s new leaders weekend will be bank holiday weekend May 27 , 28 ,29 ,30….The hut has been reserved for members who will be attending this in support mode or New Leaders mode. With luck we’ll fill the hut and have a great bank hols club weekend with the added bonus that new leaders …

Westies were out at Tor Bay last Wednesday on an evening which was cold and windy. This coming Wednesday, (4th of May), we will be meeting at 17.30 at Mike Davies Leisure in Upper Killay. As usual, in case of bad weather check, your email for any change of plan.

Last Wednesday saw the Westies at yet another well-attended meet – this time at Graves End Wall. From this Wednesday, (27th April) we shall meet at Mike Davies Leisure in Upper Killay, SA2 7HE at 17.30.  The crag at which we will climb will depend on a decision members make at that time. Latecomers should either text a …

Last Wednesday evening at Caswell Bay was the first time the Wednesday Meet was held outside this year.  It was, given the limited available light and threat of rain, a good turnout. We discussed at the pub, following the meet, that we would need to pre-arrange for this week too.  It was decided to climb this coming …

This year’s New Members Day for the Westies was a little bit different to previous years. With sufficient members, both old and new, to pair up and lead climb, avoiding the Top Ropes. A great day we had by all, with a number visiting from the East on a day that turned out to be significantly better than that …

After something of a false start last week, Westies hope to start their Wednesday Outside season this coming Wednesday. Early in the year, when available daylight is limited, we meet at a pre-determined crag. The plan is to meet at Caswell Bay car park at 17.30 for climbing at Caswell Bay. However, the weather for …

As the weather is poorly today afternoon and evening, the westies will be climbing at Dynamic Rock.

We normally have two meets; one for our West branch (Three Cliffs) and one for our East branch. The Cardiff end has had a quiet winter but there may be folk out there who are itching to get outdoors and meet club members and who either can’t make it to Three Cliffs or would like …

Everyone is welcome to New Members Day at 3 Cliffs Bay (Gower) 9 April 2016. Hopefully the details I am about to supply will ensure that everyone finds the meet, gets some good climbing in, new members have a great time and we don’t drown. As we will be climbing from the beach, tides dictate …

Roy Thomas and some people from the YMCA have given Abbey Buttress a long needed makeover.  It’s an excellent sandstone crag. Abbey Buttress, Port Talbot has been revamped with now almost 30 routes from Fr.5 up and the access path is now easily passable. Full credit goes to Roy Thomas, Chris Allen (Snr), Peter Ross and …

SWMC member Matthew Dix is organising an introduction to bouldering weekend in the Peak District. The information for this meet, to be held on 23rd-24th April,  is below: I have done quite a bit of bouldering around the UK and mainland Europe, so I would to love to share my knowledge of areas, techniques and tips …

Thanks to Joe and other SWMC climbers who shared their photos and stories of their Cogne Trip in February 2016. We hope these inspire you to join us next year. In recent years the SWMC have run an ice climbing trip to Cogne , once again this year’s event was superbly marshalled by Juls Williams. …

This is something of a “bare bones” meets list at present.  Please check back periodically for updates. Climbing Outside, Sharing New Skills Date: 19 March 2016 Location: Boiler Slab Bulletin Board Topic Website News Contact: [email protected] New Members’ Day (West) Date: 9 April 2016 Location: Three Cliffs Bay Bulletin Board Topic Website News Contact: [email protected] …

Switching from indoors climbing to climbing outdoors can be somewhat daunting. This meet, to be held at Boiler Slab,  aims to allow those members who have little (or even any) experience outdoors to acquire new skills from more experienced members before the start of the new rock-climbing season. The emphasis will be on the informal …

Everyone is welcome to New Members’ Day at Three Cliffs Bay (Gower) 9 April 2016. Hopefully the details I am about to supply will ensure that everyone finds the meet, gets some good climbing in, new members have a great time and we don’t drown. As we will be climbing from the beach, tides dictate …

Time to start thinking about getting outside and this new guidebook includes 1000 of Pembroke’s finest routes from D all the way to E9, so plenty to go at!  Some of these routes haven’t been published before so there will be new experiences for even the most seasoned Pembroke visitor. This  new book distils the …

This news item is provided by Jethro Withers one of our esteemed members in the club. Jethro has been working hard in the last year or so to change his career and establish his outdoor business. In this post Jethro tells us about his journey: I was first introduced to climbing and the outdoors in …