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 …

This news item is provided by Phil Sewell one of our esteemed members in the club. Phil has been working with deaf communities across Wales in the last few months. He tells us how he introduced deaf people to the art of climbing: I first came into contact with Deaf people who used sign language, …

The AGM will be held in a room upstairs in the Deri Inn Cardiff on Thursday 12th November at 7:30pm. The room is booked from 7pm. Please arrive on-time.  

The AGM will be held in a room upstairs in the Deri Inn Cardiff on Thursday 12th November at 7:30pm. The room is booked from 7pm. Please arrive on-time.  

So that’s it as far as this year’s Gower Westies Wednesday meets!  Last night 10 Westies climbed, in complete darkness, on East Ridge and South Edge on Great Tor. From next Wednesday, Westies will be meeting weekly at Dynamic Rock in Clydach at around 18.30. Of course, Westies will be involved in lots of other activities/trips …

One of the many good things about Barland Quarry is that it is near The Joiners Arms in Bishopston.  Last Wednesday 14  Westies spent almost as much time in the pub as they did climbing at the Quarry! Next Wednesday will be the last outside Wednesday meet of the season and traditionally, (well the last few years anyway), …

Rain last Wednesday evening meant Westies had to go to Dynamic Rock. Owing to limited daylight this week, Westies will be meeting at 17.30 at Barland Quarry. Check the Wiki Page for Barland Quarry for directions and note the parking spots. This meet was originally posted containing an incorrect date.  Apologies

The forecast is for rain tomorrow. The Westies will be meeting at Dynamic Rock in Clydach. Meeting at Dynamic Rock at around 18.30.

17 Westies attended the Wednesday Meet last week.  Must be a record for so late in the year! Stay “tuned” to Facebook, Twiiter and the Westies’ mailing list for news of this coming week’s climbing location.  We intend to meet at the crag and a decision on which one will be made depending on the …

We have booked the magnificent Liberty Stadium in Swansea for our End of Year Party on the 20th November 2015. Not only do we have a great mixed buffet to cater for all tastesm we also have a fantastic ceilidh band for some great dancing, banter and general malarky – so its hair down, dancing shoes …

The weather seems to have taken a turn for the better!  Westies have decided to climb at Graves End Wall. Meeting at 17.30 at Southgate National Trust Car Park (GR SS 554 874) and not Mike Davies Leisure. The crag is about 1 mile east of the NT car park at GR SS  569 864 . …

11 Westies made it out last Wednesday to the beautiful Tor Gro.  Unfortunately, so did about 11 million mosquitoes which, according to Gwyn, savaged his ankles in the gap between his rock shoes and his rolled up Ron Hills! For this Wednesday (16th September) we have decided to choose the crag, at which we will climb, …

Last Wednesday we had a big turnout (15 in all) for this late in the year and climbed at Little Tor and Little Star Wall. This Wednesday (9th September) we will be meeting at Mike Davies Leisure in Upper Killay SA2 7HE and climbing somewhere on Gower.

Rain and wind saw the Westies climbing around Great Tor last Wednesday.  Despite the weather. the Westies made use of the whole evening and only just made the Joiners’ Arms in time. This Wednesday (2nd September) we will be meeting at Mike Davies Leisure in Upper Killay SA2 7HE and climbing somewhere on Gower. High …

Last week the Westies retreated to Dynamic Rock because of the wet weather. The forecast for next Wednesday (26th August) is looking pretty grim too. However, there is a (albeit remote)  possibility that the Met Office have this completely wrong (!) and so we will be meeting next Wednesday at 17.30 at Mike Davies Leisure,  Upper …

Looks like the rain is going to settle in for the whole day tomorrow! Westies will be going to Dynamic Rock in Clydach from around 18:30.

A good turn out last Wednesday saw Westies climbing at Boiler Slab and White Pillar. Forecast for next Wednesday is not looking too good at the moment but this may, of course, change. If all goes well, we will be meeting at Mike Davies Leisure , Upper Killay SA2 7HE at 17.30 and climbing somewhere on …

Last Wednesday evening it was raining… that is, in Swansea! In the Ecrins, some Westies were still enjoying the hot weather. This week we will be meeting at Mike Davies Leisure , Upper Killay SA2 7HE at 17.30 and climbing somewhere on Gower. Tides: 17:57 8.2 mtrs and 00:04 2.2 mtrs Sunset: 20:44

Rain forecast for tomorrow evening.  Westies heading to Dynamic Rock at 6:30pm. 6 Westies enjoyed climbing in a beautiful sunny and warm evening on Gower, Boiler Slab, last Wednesday.

This last Wednesday westies climbed at Odin’s wall on Gower. Weather is looking OK for tomorrow afternoon/evening. Meeting at 17.30 on Wednesday at Mike Davies Leisure and climbing somewhere on Gower. Tides: time        height 17:42      11.49 (m) HW 23:52       4.80  (m) LWSunset: 21:12 Please bring head torches and some …

This last Wednesday, Westies were at a quarry on Gower! Meeting this coming Wednesday, (22nd July) at Mike Davies Leisure, Upper Killay SA2 7HE at 17.30 and climbing somewhere on Gower. Tides: 16:46 2.3 meters  & 23:09 8.3 meters Sunset:  21:18  

Lots of people have looked at the previous post regarding this trip so there is interest. Please note that the dates have been moved from those originally published on the “meets calendar” to suit Gordon and Peggy who will try and co-ordinate this trip, but I must stress we or the club cannot take responsibility …

Westies were out at Lewes Castle and King Wall last Wednesday evening. The climbing was followed by a visit to the King Arthur Hotel in Reynoldston. This Wednesday, 15th July, we will be meeting at Mike Davies Leisure in Upper Killay, SA2 7HE at 17.30 and climbing somewhere on Gower. Tides: 17:55 8.9 mtrs  & 23:58 1.7 mtrs Sunset: …

It looks like Dinas Rock, after the showers we’ve had today and those forecast for tomorrow,  is not going to be dry enough for the planned Westie/Eastie meet. The Gower cliffs, in comparison, dry very quickly. The Westies will now be meeting at Mike Davies Leisure  SA2 7HE at 17.30 and climbing somewhere on Gower.

It was the hottest July on record in most parts of the country.  However, at Graves End Wall, 11 Westies braved the rain, wind and cold temperatures to do a bit of climbing. This Wednesday (8th July), we are attempting to do something different.  We are meeting the Easties at Dinas Rock. Check the wiki …