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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 …

Continue reading Westies Now On Their Winter Schedule

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), …

Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 7th October

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

Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 30th September

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, …

Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 16th September

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 …

Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 2nd September

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 …

Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 26th August

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 …

Continue reading Westies – Wednesday 29th of July

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: …

Continue reading Westies – Wednesday Meet – 15th July

Around this time of year Westies like to arrange some informal practise sessions to allow new and old members members alike, beginners and those new to outdoors climbing, to share, acquire and develop some basic safety and rope skills. The aim is to share ideas and help maintain a culture of thinking carefully about safety. Amongst topics covered are: …

Continue reading Westies – Safety/Rope Practise Sessions