South Wales Mountaineering Club - Clwb Mynydda De Cymru

Aug 28-31, 2026 - Gower Climbing Festival 2026

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Aug 28-31, 2026 - Moorlake's Wood, GowerDescription More information will be available here Location Gower :

Jun 21, 2026 - Summer Solstice climbing - Wintour's Leap

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 21, 2026 - Wye ValleyDescription Why not spend the longest day of the year doing some of the longest traditional climbs that are easily accessible from South Wales! Location Wintour's Leap, Wye Valley Meet Leader TBC

How to Book Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact one of the membership secretaries

May 30, 2026 - Family Day - Three Cliffs Bay

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

May 30, 2026 - Three Cliffs Bay, GowerDescription A relaxing day’s climbing at a popular friendly venue The idea is to have a relaxed, sociable meet at a well-known venue with something for most climbers, including those with families Parking is at the National Trust carpark in Southgate (see the Wiki for directions). There is a conveniently located cafe next to the carpark for breakfast and/or post-climb cake and ice-cream. For those that want to make a weekend of it, there is a campsite overlooking Three Cliffs Bay (with an amazing breakfast view): www.threecliffsbay.com. It is popular, so those thinking of camping may need to book ahead. For those wishing to overnight in luxury, they even have glamping Shepard’s huts and yurts! Location Three Cliffs Bay Meet Leader TBC How to Book Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact one of the membership secretaries for more information:

May 16, 2026 - Meet and Greet - Box Bay

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

May 16, 2026 - PorthcawlDescription This meet will be primarily a way to meet members of the club, either due to not climbing for the last year or to welcome new members! Box Bay is a great venue to try out trad climbing as there is easy access and the routes tend to be beginner friendly. The climbs are tidal but can be accessed at around 3 hours either side of low tide. For parking, the easiest place is Rest Bay pay and display car park. Head back along the coast line towards Porthcawl town centre and you should find the crag. For more info have a look here https://swcw.org.uk/wiki/Box_Bay 3 Location Box Bay, Porthcawl Meet Leader TBC

How to Book Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact one of the membership secretaries

May 1-4, 2026 - North Pembrokeshire camping and climbing

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

May 1-4, 2026 - North PembrokeshireDescription A trip over the early May bank holiday to North Pembrokeshire, to enjoy the accessible sea cliff climbing there. Location Porthclais Meet Leader Abi Davies

How to Book Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact one of the membership secretaries for more information

Apr 18, 2026 - Meet and Greet - Mermaid Wall

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 18, 2026 11:00:00 - Rhossili Bay, GowerDescription A 'meet and greet' sport climbing day for people to put faces to names, new members to get involved along with experienced climbers, and for some people climb outdoors for the first time. All welcome! Location Mermaid Wall, Rhossili. Accessible sport climbing right off the sand Meet Leader Mike Sorensen comms@swmc.org.uk

How to Book Add your name to the message board thread. If you're not a member and interested in coming along, then contact one of our membership secretaries or the meet leader

Apr 3-6, 2026 - Easter at the Hut

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 3-6, 2026 - Club Hut, Deiniolen

As is traditional, the club hut in North Wales has been reserved for the Easter weekend. The plans are flexible, and weather dependent, but would hopefully include anything from walking and scrambling to climbing and mountaineering. You could even bring your bikes for a bit of on or off-road riding.

Any help would also be appreciated with hut cleaning and maintenance - we will almost certainly be doing a "spring" clean and several jobs have accumulated since the last hut maintenance trip.

Heading to Holyhead Mountain on a previous Easter hut trip

As usual, check the message board for more information and to sign up.:

Nov 21, 2025 - Annual Dinner

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 21, 2025 - TBC

Nov 6, 2025 - Annual General Meeting

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 6, 2025 19:30:00 - OnlineThis year’s AGM will be held online (via Microsoft Teams), on Thursday 6 November at 7:30pm. We hope that an online format will be more convenient and encourage as many members as possible to attend. The link will be available on the message board and emailed to members on the day.:

Sep 19-21, 2025 - North Pembrokeshire trip

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Sep 19-21, 2025 - Pembrokeshire

Sep 5-8, 2025 - Gower Climbing Festival

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Sep 5-8, 2025 - Gower

Jul 26, 2025 - Woodcroft Quarry

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Jul 26, 2025 - Woodcroft Quarry, Wye Valley

Jul 19-26, 2025 - Skye trip

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Jul 19-26, 2025 - Skye

Jul 11-13, 2025 - Pembrokeshire camping and climbing

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Jul 11-13, 2025 - TBC

Jun 28, 2025 - Mermaid Wall - Gower

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 28, 2025 - Mermaid Wall, Gower

Jun 7, 2025 - Third Sister - Gower

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 7, 2025 - Third Sister, Gower

May 11, 2025 - Three Cliffs Bay

Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

May 11, 2025 09:15:00 - Three Cliffs Bay, GowerThe second meet and greet event of the year, or “turn up and tie on” as BMC like to call it, is planned for Sunday 11th May This meet will be primarily a way to meet members of the club, either due to not climbing for the last year or to welcome new members! Usual format - meet in the National Trust car park in Southgate, find new/trial members and fill in any paperwork if no done online beforehand, then amble down to the beach and do some climbing. If there’s plenty of leaders and experience belayers then we can lead/second, but if not we’ll be looking for the more experienced members to set up top ropes and be available to teach. Low tide is just before 12:30pm and the main cliffs gets at least 3 hours either side, so 9:15am meeting time at the car park for a walk down at 9:30am Location Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Meet Leader Abi Davies

How to Book Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Abi Davies at membership.west@swmc.org.uk for further information

Apr 27, 2025 - South Pembrokeshire

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 27, 2025 - Pembrokeshire

Apr 17-21, 2025 - Easter at the Hut

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 17-21, 2025 - Club Hut, Deiniolen

Any help would also be appreciated with hut cleaning and maintenance - we will almost certainly be doing a "spring" clean and several jobs have accumulated since the last hut maintenance trip.

Heading to Holyhead Mountain on a previous Easter hut trip

As usual, check the message board for more information and to sign up.:

Apr 13, 2025 - Meet and Greet - Box Bay

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 13, 2025 12:00:00 - Box Bay, PorthcawlDescription This meet will be primarily a way to meet members of the club, either due to not climbing for the last year or to welcome new members! As usual we will be going to Box Bay. If you’ve never been before this is a great venue to try out trad climbing as there is easy access and the routes tend to be beginner friendly. The climbs are tidal but can be accessed at around 3 hours either side of low tide. For parking, the easiest place is Rest Bay pay and display car park. Head back along the coast line towards Porthcawl town centre and you should find the crag. For more info have a look here https://swcw.org.uk/wiki/Box_Bay 3 Location Box Bay, Porthcawl Meet Leader Pete Sheppard

How to Book Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Alec Naylor at membership.east@swmc.org.uk for further information

Nov 29, 2024 - Annual dinner

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 29, 2024

Nov 18, 2024 - AGM

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 18, 2024 - Up and Under, CardiffThis year's Annual General Meeting will be held at Up and Under, Cardiff:

Aug 23-26, 2024 - August Bank Holiday at the Hut

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Aug 23-26, 2024 - Club Hut, DeiniolenDescription The traditional August meet at the hut in North Wales- activities weather dependent but anything from walking and scrambling, to multi-pitch climbing. Suitable for all experience levels, but if doing multi-pitch mountain routes then you'll need to be proficient enough to do this (at least experience of belaying and seconding trad routes, abseiling) Where The club hut in Deinolen, North Wales How to Book Members should book by visiting the message board thread :

Jul 28, 2024 - Meet and Greet - Gilwern

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Jul 28, 2024 11:00:00 - GilwernDescription A day of sport climbing at Gilwern - a quarry with fantastic views just off the A465, close to Abergavenny Location Gilwern, Monmouthshre Meet leader Abi Davies Message board thread:

Jul 21, 2024 - Meet and Greet - Mewslade

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Jul 21, 2024 10:00:00 - MewsladeDescription A day of trad climbing in the Mewslade area Location Mewslade, Gower Meet leader Abi Davies Message board thread:

Jul 6, 2024 - Family Day - Three Cliffs

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Jul 6, 2024 10:30:00 - Three Cliffs Bay, GowerDescription A relaxing day’s climbing at a popular friendly venue The idea is to have a relaxed, sociable meet at a well-known venue with something for most climbers, including those with families Parking is at the National Trust carpark in Southgate (see the Wiki for directions). There is a conveniently located cafe next to the carpark for breakfast and/or post-climb cake and ice-cream. For those that want to make a weekend of it, there is a campsite overlooking Three Cliffs Bay (with an amazing breakfast view): www.threecliffsbay.com. It is popular, so those thinking of camping may need to book ahead. For those wishing to overnight in luxury, they even have glamping Shepard’s huts and yurts! Location Three Cliffs Bay How to Book Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Alec- membership.east@swmc.org.uk or Abi- membership.west@swmc.org.uk for further information:

Jun 21-24, 2024 - Gower Climbing Festival

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 21-24, 2024 - Moorlakes Wood, GowerMore information here "Base camp will be held at the beautiful Moorlakes Wood campsite where there will be space for camping, campervanning and even hammocking! We will have a variety of activities to do on-site including morning yoga, gear demos with Petzl, slacklining, campfires, discos, talks and more! In the evenings there will be a fully licensed bar selling a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and you can choose the fully catered ticket option to get breakfast and dinner cooked for you on Saturday and Sunday. During the day plenty of locals will be around to recommend the best climbing locations across the peninsula. Or if you want to learn something new, we have climbing instructors running courses on a variety of skills from taking the first steps to climbing outside to self rescue on sea cliffs. The BMC Gower Climbing Festival is entirely non-profit, organised and run by a small team of volunteers and supported by funding from the British Mountaineering Council.":

Jun 9, 2024 - Woodcroft Quarry

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 9, 2024 11:00:00 - Woodcroft Quarry, Wye ValleyDescription A trip to the Wye Valley for some sport climbing (or some trad if you head round the corner) Location Wye Valley How to Book Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Alec Naylor at membership.east@swmc.org.uk for further information:

May 25-Jun 1, 2024 - Skye

Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

May 25-Jun 1, 2024 - SkyeDescription A week up in the beautiful Isle of Skye - a place abound with climbing, scrambling and walking possibilities. An opportunity to attempt the Cuillin Ridge, one of the big UK mountain adventures. Location Isle of Skye How to Book Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Alec Naylor at membership.east@swmc.org.uk for further information:

May 19, 2024 - Meet and Greet - Foxhole Cove

Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

May 19, 2024 - Southgate National Trust car parkThe second meet and greet event of the year, or “turn up and tie on” as BMC like to call it. As tides aren't favourable the decided crag is Foxhole Cove, a non-tidal sport crag with a mix of grades. Meet time is 10:30am at the National Trust car park in Southgate and we’ll walk down together at 11am. Location Foxhole Cove, Gower Meet Leader Abi Davies

Apr 27, 2024 - Meet and Greet - Box Bay

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 27, 2024 13:30:00 - Box Bay, PorthcawlDescription This meet will be primarily a way to meet members of the club, either due to not climbing for the last year or to welcome new members! As usual we will be going to Box Bay. If you’ve never been before this is a great venue to try out trad climbing as there is easy access and the routes tend to be beginner friendly. The climbs are tidal but can be accessed at around 3 hours either side of low tide. For parking, the easiest place is Rest Bay pay and display car park. Head back along the coast line towards Porthcawl town centre and you should find the crag. For more info have a look here https://swcw.org.uk/wiki/Box_Bay 3 Location Box Bay, Porthcawl Meet Leader Pete Sheppard

Apr 13-14, 2024 - Climbing - Pembrokeshire

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 13-14, 2024 - PembrokeshireA trad-climbing weekend, with camping:

Mar 29-Apr 1, 2024 - Easter at the Hut

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Mar 29-Apr 1, 2024 - Club Hut, DeiniolenThe traditional club trip to the hut over Easter. The plans are flexible, and weather dependent - climbing, scrambling, walking etc. On previous Easter meets there's even been some winter conditions. The hut will also be in need of some general maintenance activities - cleaning etc so all help will be welcome.:

Nov 24, 2023 - Annual dinner

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 24, 2023 19:00:00 - SwanseaAll details regarding the annual dinner will be on the message board:

Nov 9, 2023 - Annual General Meeting

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 9, 2023 19:00:00 - Rock UK Summit Centre, TreharrisThe Annual General Meeting is being held at the Summit Centre this year All members are encouraged to attend:

Jun 24, 2023 - Meet and Greet - Foxhole, Gower

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 24, 2023 11:00:00 - Southgate National Trust car parkThe third meet and greet event of the year, or “turn up and tie on” as BMC like to call it, is planned for Saturday 24th June Low tide on Sat 24th is 5pm, which is a bit late so the decided crag is Foxhole Cove, a non-tidal sport crag with a mix of grades. Meet time is 11am at the National Trust car park in Southgate and we’ll walk down together Location Foxhole Cove, Gower Meet Leader Abi Davies

May 13, 2023 - Meet and Greet - Gilwern

Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

May 13, 2023Description A 'meet and greet' climbing day for people to put faces to names and new members to get involved along with experienced climbers. Location Gilwern is an old limestone quarry situated in a spectacular location overlooking the Black Mountains, with climbing suitable for all abilities. Meet Leader Tim Griffiths

How to Book Members should book by visiting the message board. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Alec Naylor at membership.east@swmc.org.uk for further information

Mar 12, 2023 - Three Cliffs - Meet & greet

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Mar 12, 2023 11:30:00 - Three Cliffs Bay - GowerThe first meet and greet event of the year, or “turn up and tie on” as BMC like to call it, is planned for Sunday 12th March This meet will be primarily a way to meet members of the club, either due to not climbing for the last year or to welcome new members! Usual format - meet in the National Trust car park in Southgate, find new/trial members and fill in any paperwork if no done online beforehand, then amble down to the beach and do some climbing. If there’s plenty of leaders and experience belayers then we can lead/second, but if not we’ll be looking for the more experienced members to set up top ropes and be available to teach. Low tide is just before 3pm and the main cliffs gets at least 3 hours either side, so 11:30am meeting time at the car park. Location Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Meet Leader Abi Davies

Jan 28, 2023 - Walking day

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Jan 28, 2023Further details to follow:

Jan 13-15, 2023 - Winter at the Hut

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Jan 13-15, 2023 - Club Hut, DeiniolenFurther details to follow:

Dec 21, 2022 - Winter Solstice walk - Pen-y-Fan

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Dec 21, 2022 - Pen-y-Fan, Brecon BeaconsThe traditional walk up the easy route to the top of Pen-y-Fan on the Winter Solstice:

Dec 10, 2022 - Walking day

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Dec 10, 2022Further details to follow:

Nov 26, 2022 - Walking day

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 26, 2022Further details to follow:

Nov 25, 2022 - Annual Dinner

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 25, 2022Further details to follow:

Nov 17, 2022 - Annual General Meeting

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 17, 2022Further details to follow:

Aug 27-29, 2022 - BMC Gower climbing festival

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Aug 27-29, 2022 - GowerSubject to confirmation:

May 28-Jun 4, 2022 - Skye

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

May 28-Jun 4, 2022 - Isle of SkyeDescription A week up in the beautiful Isle of Skye - a place abound with climbing, scrambling and walking possibilities. An opportunity to attempt the Cuillin Ridge, one of the big UK mountain adventures. Location Isle of Skye How to Book Please view our COVID-19 meet information Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Alec Naylor at membership.east@swmc.org.uk for further information:

May 14, 2022 - Box Bay - Meet & greet

Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

May 14, 2022 11:00:00 - Box Bay, PorthcawlDescription This meet will be primarily a way to meet members of the club, either due to not climbing for the last year or to welcome new members! As usual we will be going to Box Bay. If you’ve never been before this is a great venue to try out trad climbing as there is easy access and the routes tend to be beginner friendly. The climbs are tidal but can be accessed at around 3 hours either side of low tide. Low tide will be around 11:45 so things should be climbable until 3pm. We're meeting at 11 but the meet leader will aim to be there around 10:30 For parking, the easiest place is Rest Bay pay and display car park. Head back along the coast line towards Porthcawl town centre and you should find the crag. For more info have a look here https://swcw.org.uk/wiki/Box_Bay 3 Location Box Bay, Porthcawl Meet Leader Pete Sheppard

Apr 29-May 2, 2022 - May bank holiday at the hut

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 29-May 2, 2022 - North WalesThe club is running a trip to the hut in North Wales and climbing on Saturday 30 April to Monday 2 May. There is room for 18 club members at £5 a night. I plan to arrive on Friday evening If you want to get out on the big mountain crags, perhaps on the classics in Llanberis Pass or Ogwen, you need to be at least a competent second who can belay and does not mind a small stance with a couple of hundred feet of space below you. If that’s not your cup of tea there is lots of scrambling and walking options, but again being able to look after yourself is important. :

Apr 24, 2022 - Gilwern - Meet & greet (Sport Climbing)

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 24, 2022 - GilwernFurther details to follow:

Apr 2, 2022 - Three Cliffs - Meet & greet

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 2, 2022 10:30:00 - Three Cliffs Bay - GowerThe first meet and greet event of the year, or “turn up and tie on” as BMC like to call it, is planned for Saturday 2 April This meet will be primarily a way to meet members of the club, either due to not climbing for the last year or to welcome new members! Usual format - meet in the National Trust car park in Southgate, find new/trial members and fill in any paperwork if no done online beforehand, then amble down to the beach and do some climbing. If there’s plenty of leaders and experience belayers then we can lead/second, but if not we’ll be looking for the more experienced members to set up top ropes and be available to teach. Low tide is just after 2pm, and the main cliffs gets at least 3 hours either side, so 10:30am meeting time at the car park. Location Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Meet Leader Peter Sheppard

Mar 20, 2022 - South Pembrokeshire meet

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Mar 20, 2022 - South PembrokeshireDescription Seacliff trad climbing Location Penally West, South Pembrokeshire Meet Leader Roger Martin How to Book Please view our COVID-19 meet information Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Alec Naylor at membership.east@swmc.org.uk for further information:

Sep 11, 2021 - Meet and Greet day - Mermaid Wall, Rhossili

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Sep 11, 2021 13:00:00 - RhossiliDescription A 'meet and greet' sport climbing day for people to put faces to names, new members to get involved along with experienced climbers, and for some people climb outdoors for the first time. All welcome! Location Mermaid Wall, Rhossili. Accessible sport climbing right off the sand Meet Leader Pete Sheppard chairman@swmc.org.uk

How to Book Add your name to the message board thread. If you're not a member and interested in coming along, then contact one of our membership secretaries or Pete directly

Jul 17, 2021 - Wye Valley

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Jul 17, 2021 11:00:00 - Wye Valley tbc

Description Further details closer to meet. Location The Wye Valley area. Meet Leader Matthew Crawford

How to Book Please view our COVID-19 meet information Members should book by visiting the message board. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Matt Crawford at ordinary.east@swmc.org.uk for further information

Jul 3, 2021 - Meet & Greet day - Sport Climbing - Gilwern

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Jul 3, 2021 11:00:00 - Gilwern

Gilwern

Description A 'meet and greet' climbing day for people to put faces to names, new members to get involved along with experienced climbers, and for some people climb outdoors for the first time. Location Gilwern is an old limestone quarry situated in a spectacular location overlooking the Black Mountains, with climbing suitable for all abilities. Meet Leader James Burton

How to Book Please view our COVID-19 meet information Members should book by visiting the message board. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Jjames Burton at membership.east@swmc.org.uk for further information

Jun 19, 2021 - Pembroke

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 19, 2021 11:00:00 - Pembroke area

Description Trad climbing in a coastal location Location South Pembrokeshire Meet Leader Vince Brown

How to Book Please view our COVID-19 meet information Members should book by visiting the message board. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Vince Brown at ordinary.east@swmc.org.uk for further information

Jun 12, 2021 - Mewslade

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 12, 2021 11:00:00 - Mewslade area, Gower

Description Trad climbing in a coastal location Location The beautiful Mewslade area of Gower Meet Leader Matthew Crawford

Jun 6, 2021 - Rope skills refresher

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 6, 2021 11:00:00 - Box Bay, Porthcawl

Description After a year of varying lockdown restrictions it's quite likely many of us may be a bit rusty with our climbing skills. If you feel you need a bit of a skills refresh then this meet is ideal for you! Location Box Bay, Porthcawl Meet Leader Peter Sheppard

How to Book Please view our COVID-19 meet information Members should book by visiting the message board. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Pete Sheppard at chairman@swmc.org.ukfor further information

May 15, 2021 - Meet & Greet day - Trad climbing - Box Bay

Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

May 15, 2021 12:00:00 - Box Bay, Porthcawl

Description This meet will be primarily a way to meet members of the club, either due to not climbing for the last year or to welcome new members! As usual we will be going to Box Bay. If you’ve never been before this is a great venue to try out trad climbing as there is easy access and the routes tend to be beginner friendly. The climbs are tidal but can be accessed at around 3 hours either side of low tide. Low tide will be around 1500 so things should be climbable from around 1200. The meet leader will aim to be there around then For parking, the easiest place is Rest Bay pay and display car park. Head back along the coast line towards Porthcawl town centre and you should find the crag. For more info have a look here https://swcw.org.uk/wiki/Box_Bay 3 Location Box Bay, Porthcawl Meet Leader Matthew Crawford

How to Book Please view our COVID-19 meet information Members should book by visiting the message board and signing up. If you're not yet a member, and would like to join us then please contact Matt Crawford at membership.east@swmc.org.uk for further information

Nov 19, 2020 - SWMC AGM

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 19, 2020 19:00:00 - Online/teleconferencing Due to the ongoing pandemic the Annual General Meeting this year will be online. Full details to follow.:

Mar 14-21, 2020 - Sport Climbing in Sicily - CANCELLED

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Mar 14-21, 2020 - SicilyI’m planning a sport climbing trip to Sicily next March 14-21st (ish, depending on flights). I’ve been before a few years ago, it’s really nice there. There are hundreds of quality routes on a miles-long crag next to the sea (not tidal), with grades right across the spectrum from 4s to 8s with most in the 5-6b region. It’s mostly single-pitch but there are also multipitch routes in the area. The weather is great (I went in January last time and it was nice and warm all week), and being Italian the food and drink are of course excellent! This is just an initial call for interest so we can work out costs etc. Destination: San Vito Lo Capo 2 Routes: Here’s 3 just one of several crags in the area just to give an idea. A guidebook 2 is also available. Accommodation: Depending on numbers, budgets and preferences, there is a choice of a camping village sandwiched between the base of the crag and the beach with caravans and apartments to rent (https://www.elbahira.it/eng/ 2) from around €50 each for the week if you don’t mind sharing rooms, or fancy AirBnBs in the nearby town (closer to nightlife but mostly more expensive and further from the crags). Transport: Available direct flights (to Palermo) are from Stanstead running Sunday-Sunday (currently £42 return) or from Gatwick running Saturday-Saturday (£61 return). On the other side we’ll need to hire a car to get to and around San Vito which will be around £20-30 each for the week depending on the size of the car and how many are sharing. Equipment & Experience: You will need your own helmet, harness, rock shoes, belay device, and a sling and a couple of screwgates. The club does have a few helmets and harness to lend out but you’ll likely find your own much more comfortable when hanging around all week. Between us we’ll also need enough ropes and quickdraws and ideally a couple of clip sticks. I’d imagine we’ll have plenty of gear between us but we’ll sort this out when we have firm numbers. Prior experience leading and seconding sport routes isn’t necessary but we can do a session locally before we go if anyone wants to brush up. Cost: I don’t expect this to be a super-expensive trip. Other than the above, other costs will be getting to and from the airport on this side, fuel in the hire cars, insurance, and food & drink. The accommodation will be self-catering so we can cook together to bring costs down, or alternatively there are lots of restaurants in the nearby town. The idea is everyone would book their own flights and sort out their own insurance etc, then we’ll sort out accommodation & car hire together when we have firm numbers. It’d be best to book sooner rather than later as there’s not that much accommodation left so I’ll set a deadline of 14th December - if anyone wants to join on after that we can try to sort something out. BTW, some of my friends from uni are also going so it should be a good-sized group to make it a fun trip! Any questions, visit the message board thread James Burton:

Nov 22, 2019 - Annual party

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 22, 2019 19:30:00 - Munday's Bar, above No Sign Bar, SwanseaJust a quick heads up for everyone to keep their diaries clear. The club’s annual get together will this year be held on Friday the 22nd of November at Munday’s Bar, the private bar upstairs from No Sign Bar in Swansea. https://nosignwinebar.com/mundays-bar-private-hire-venues-swansea/ 3 We were there a few years ago and a good time was had by all as I remember. The food was really nice and the drinks selection was excellent. Tickets are £10 and include a hot/cold buffet. Speak to one of our membership secretaries or ordinary members in person, via email or on the message board.:

Nov 15-17, 2019 - Hill walking - Snowdonia

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 15-17, 2019 - Lletty Llwyd, Gallt-y-Foel, Deiniolen, LL55 3EGA chance for some hill walking in Snowdonia, staying at the club hut in Deiniolen

Winter in Snowdonia

The weather forecast for next week is looking pretty cold, with snow on the summits, so winter conditions are a definite possibility All are welcome, but appropriate kit (i.e crampons & ice axe) will be required if it remains wintry. If you have any questions, or want to come along, check out the message board thread:

Nov 14, 2019 - SWMC AGM

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 14, 2019 19:00:00 - Boulders, CardiffThis year the Annual General Meeting will be in the function room at Boulders, Cardiff, beginning at 19:00. For more information, visit the message board:

Aug 24-26, 2019 - North Wales Hut Meet - August Bank Holiday

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Aug 24-26, 2019 - Lletty Llwyd As is traditional, the club hut is booked for the August bank holiday weekend. Vince Brown and his friend will be there, looking for people to teach leading or rescue techniques, as well as take roped scrambling if the weather's not great. If you're looking for some tuition in new skills, or some practice in aspects you're not confident in, then this would be extremely useful. In addition to this, there will be the usual mix of activities - from multi-pitch mountain route to hillwalking and everything in between. Just turn up and do what you want! If the weather's good we normally do a barbeque on one of the evenings. If you're interested in coming, check out the message board topic :

Aug 9-11, 2019 - CANCELLED - South Pembrokeshire Meet

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Aug 9-11, 2019Unfortunately due to the stormy weather forecast, this meet has been cancelled For more information contact Pete Sheppard on the message board:

May 24-27, 2019 - Lake District weekend

Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

May 24-27, 2019 - Borrowdale valley, Lake DistrictIt has been a few years since the club has had an organised trip to the Lakes. The plan is to stay in the Borrowdale valley at Chapel House Farm Campsite (www.chapelhousefarmcampsite.co.uk) , and use that as the base for climbing and walking. This trip is also in part being run as a memorial to John Custance. His favourite route was Little Chamonix on Shepherd’s Crag in Borrowdale. In memory to John there is the idea of doing something like getting as many people on the route (safely) at the same time or continuous ascents by SWMC teams. Please visit the Bulletin Board for more details :

May 18, 2019 - Meet & Greet day

Sat, 18 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

May 18, 2019 11:00:00 - Box Bay, Porthcawl

A 'meet and greet' climbing day for people to put faces to names, new members to get involved along with experienced climbers, and for some people climb outdoors for the first time.

When it starts to get late we'll no doubt 'retire to a local hostelry'... Please book by emailing membership.east@swmc.org.uk so we can keep you up to date on arrangements and have an idea of numbers. There is a possibility of providing the Mountain Training Rock Skills Introduction course on this day for a maximum of 6 people; please note in your email if you'd be interested in this.

May 4-6, 2019 - North Wales multi-pitch trip

Sat, 04 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

May 4-6, 2019 - Lletty Llwyd, Deiniolen The objective is to climb multi-pitch routes in Llanberis Pass, Gogarth, Ogwen or Tremadog. This is not expected to be a teaching trip although some knowledge from more experienced leaders may be imparted. The plan is to arrange a teaching weekend for a future date. To get the most out of this trip you must be able to abseil and either lead multi-pitch or second up to VS comfortably. We will be staying at the club hut in Deiniolen, which has recently had upgraded cooking facilities and heating, amongst other improvements For further details or to sign up please visit the Bulletin Board:

Apr 19-22, 2019 - Easter in North Wales

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 19-22, 2019 - Lllety Llwyd, Deiniolen

Heading to Holyhead Mountain on a previous Easter hut trip

Any help would also be appreciated with hut cleaning and maintenance. As well as a general clean, there are plans for plasterboarding under the stairs area, and possibly some repairs to the outside steps. A lot has already been done to the hut, and if you haven't been for a while, there's now an oven and upgraded heating in the kitchen, as well as keyless entry and much improved drainage outside

For more information or to sign up, visit the forum:

Apr 6, 2019 - Meet & Greet day

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 6, 2019 - Three Cliffs Bay, Gower

Photo by Lizy Mittell

On Saturday the 6th of April we’ll be shaking off the cobwebs of winter and heading to the beach where everyone, young and old, new members or veterans, can meet up for what will hopefully be an excellent day of climbing and socialising in the sun (fingers crossed). The easiest parking for Three Cliffs is the National Trust car park in Southgate, about 15 minutes walk from the crag, and as low tide is at 2 pm and the crag is climbable for around 3 hours either side, we will be meeting at the car park about 10:30 before ambling Westwards along the clifftops to the beach. The crag is a trad climbing crag, not bolted, so if you have a rack you’ll probably want to bring it.

New members are very much welcome to come along and find out what we’re all about but, if possible, please could you get in touch beforehand by e-mail on ordinary.west@SWMC.org.uk so that we have some idea of numbers. Any questions can also be directed to this address and I’ll try my best to answer them.

A map to the car park can be found here And details of the crag itself: https://swcw.org.uk/wiki/Three_Cliffs

Nov 15, 2018 - SWMC AGM

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 15, 2018 - Swansea

Jun 30, 2018 - Social Climbing Day

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 30, 2018 11:00:00 - Three CliffsA relaxing day’s climbing at a popular friendly venue… Saturday 30th June at Three Cliffs. Low tide is at 2.10pm, so a civilised start with Three Cliffs being free between approx 11am and 5pm. The idea is to have a relaxed, sociable meet at a well-known venue with something for most climbers, including those with families (we’ll be bringing our young daughter). Parking is at the National Trust carpark in Southgate (see the Wiki for directions). There is a conveniently located cafe next to the carpark for breakfast and/or post-climb cake and ice-cream. For those that want to make a weekend of it, there is a campsite overlooking Three Cliffs Bay (with an amazing breakfast view): www.threecliffsbay.com. It is popular, so those thinking of camping may need to book ahead. For those wishing to overnight in luxury, they even have glamping Shepard’s huts and yurts! Further details on the Bulletin Board.:

Jun 9-16, 2018 - Isle of Skye

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 9-16, 2018 - The Old Schoolhouse, CarbostSpaces are still available. Further details on the Bulletin Board.:

May 13, 2018 - Meet & Greet day

Sun, 13 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000

May 13, 2018 09:00:00 - Mermaid Wall, Rhosilli

A 'meet and greet' climbing day for people to put faces to names, new members to get involved along with experienced climbers, and for some people climb outdoors for the first time.

This is a tidal venue, and low tide is rather early. The plan is to meet at the carpark in Rhossili at 9 and then head down to Mermaid Wall. If you are unfamiliar with the venue a member will stay in the carpark for a while to point you in the right direction.

The crag itself has a whole host of grades from 4a upwards which means it will be suitable for everyone.

Hopefully the weather holds and we can all have a barbecue on the beach.

Please book by emailing ordinary.west@swmc.org.uk so we can keep you up to date on arrangements and have an idea of numbers.

Mermaid Wall

May 4-7, 2018 - May Day Bank Holiday at the Hut

Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000

May 4-7, 2018 - Lletty LlwydFurther details are on the Bulletin Board.:

Apr 27-29, 2018 - South Pembrokeshire meet

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 27-29, 2018Camping/climbing weekend on the limestone cliffs of south Pembrokeshire. Includes a Range West briefing for 2018: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/pembrokerockfalls-bombs-and-2018-briefings Meet leader: Peter Sheppard <membership.east@swmc.org.uk>:

Apr 21, 2018 - Meet & Greet day

Sat, 21 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 21, 2018 13:30:00 - Box Bay, Porthcawl

A 'meet and greet' climbing day for people to put faces to names, new members to get involved along with experienced climbers, and for some people climb outdoors for the first time. This is a tidal venue, and low tide isn't until late afternoon, so this day will be quite different to what's happened previously, and is really two days in one:

1100 onwards - top rope rigging and abseil skills training for existing members looking to be a bit more independent outdoors...
1330 onwards - general climbing for everyone - new and prospective members, beginners, experienced climbers

When it starts to get dark we'll no doubt 'retire to a local hostelry'... Please book by emailing membership.east@swmc.org.uk so we can keep you up to date on arrangements and have an idea of numbers.

Mar 29-Apr 2, 2018 - Easter at the Hut

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Mar 29-Apr 2, 2018 - Lletty LlwydThis trip is not specifically aimed at beginners, although they can be accomodated. Further details are on the Bulletin Board.:

Nov 24, 2017 - Annual Dinner

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 24, 2017 19:00:00 - No Sign Wine Bar, Swansea

Nov 16, 2017 - AGM

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 16, 2017 - Cardiff

Aug 25-28, 2017 - Hut Meet

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Aug 25-28, 2017

Jul 7-9, 2017 - Porthclais Meet

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Jul 7-9, 2017 - PorthclaisFurther details are on the club Bulletin Board.:

Jun 24-25, 2017 - Introduction to Scrambling/Rock Climbing

Sat, 24 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 24-25, 2017 - Lletty Llwyd, Gallt-y-Foel, Deiniolen, LL55 3EGFurther details are to members on the club Bulletin Board. Alternatively for further information and to book a place, please contact Wayne Yeates ordinary.west1@swmc.org.uk tel.07874206053 :

Jun 23-25, 2017 - Portland

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 23-25, 2017

May 27-Jun 3, 2017 - Isle of Skye

Sat, 27 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

May 27-Jun 3, 2017

May 26-29, 2017 - New Leaders Weekend at the Hut

Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

May 26-29, 2017

May 21, 2017 - New Members’ Day at Boiler Slab

Sun, 21 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

May 21, 2017This second New Members' Day at Boiler Slab is a chance for new and old members to meet. Absolutely everyone is welcome of any ability and any level of experience. Those new to climbing will have the opportunity to second or top-rope a number of climbs. For people who have climbed trad before, bring someone or get paired up with a fellow trad climber and pick some routes. For people who haven't done much or not for a while or are feeling a little nervous, we will find you an experienced club member to partner with. For people who don't have trad gear, there will be lots of people who will be happy to provide gear for you to try out. We'll be meeting at the Overton at 10am (Post Code SA3 1NQ). There will hopefully be sufficent parking in Overton, where additional parking has been arranged with a few locals, otherwise additional parking is available at Port Eynon car park (Post Code SA3 1NN). Please share cars whenever possible and be prepared to park at Port Eynon if there is no space at Overton, although there will be someone around to coordinate if this is the case. Further details are available on the club Bulletin Board or by contacting ordinary.west1@swmc.org.uk.:

May 6-7, 2017 - First Aid course (REC Level 2)

Sat, 06 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

May 6-7, 2017 - Swansea

Apr 22, 2017 - New Members’ Day at Morlais

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 22, 2017 - MorlaisIn a break from recent tradition (due to unfavourable tides at Box Bay), this year there will be a New Members' Day at Morlais on the 22nd April. In case anybody was wondering what we do at a New Members' Day I have compiled a little list. For everyone- -Meet old a new members of the club. Absolutely everyone is welcome of any ability and any level of experience. For people who haven't climbed outdoors before- - Have a go at top roping climbs (Morlais has lots of beginner routes). For people who have climbed trad before- - Bring someone or get paired up with a fellow trad climber and pick some routes. For people who haven't done much or not for a while or are feeling a little nervous, we will find you an experienced club member to partner with. For people who don't have trad gear, there will be lots of people who do including me who will be happy to provide gear for you to try out. Further details are available on the club Bulletin Board.:

Apr 13-17, 2017 - Easter Hut trip

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 13-17, 2017 - Lletty LlwydThis trip is not specifically aimed at beginners, although they can be accomodated. Further details are on the Bulletin Board.:

Feb 8, 2017 - Joint meet at the Summit Centre

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Feb 8, 2017 - Summit Centre, Old Drift Mine, Trelewis, Treharris, CF46 6RDRather than meet separately in the East and West, the club will come together and meet at the Summit Centre, the first indoor wall in South Wales, and where the club once met regularly. Car sharing will be available, use the usual means of contact to coordinate.:

Jan 28-Feb 4, 2017 - Skiing in Switzerland

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Jan 28-Feb 4, 2017 - Grindelwald

Dec 14, 2016 - Joint meet at the Summit Centre

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Dec 14, 2016 - Summit Centre, Old Drift Mine, Trelewis, Treharris, CF46 6RDRather than meet separately in the East and West, the club will come together and meet at the Summit Centre, the first indoor wall in South Wales, and where the club once met regularly. Car sharing will be available, use the usual means of contact to coordinate.:

Nov 25, 2016 - Annual party

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 25, 2016 19:00:00 - Urban Tap House, Cardiff

Nov 10, 2016 - AGM

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 10, 2016 19:00:00 - Rhyddings at Swansea

Jul 1-3, 2016 - Porthclais Weekend Climb

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Jul 1-3, 2016 - Porthclais Campsite, Pembrokeshire

Jun 4-12, 2016 - Skye Trip

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 4-12, 2016 - Isle of Skye

May 28-30, 2016 - New Leaders Weekend – North Wales

Sat, 28 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000

May 28-30, 2016 - North Wales, Club Hut

Apr 23, 2016 - New Members Day (East) at Box Bay

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 23, 2016 11:00:00 - Box Bay

Apr 9, 2016 - New Members Day (west) meet at Three Cliffs

Sat, 09 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 9, 2016 10:30:00 - National Trust car park at Southgate

Nov 20, 2015 - End of Year Party

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 20, 2015 19:30:00 - Liberty Stadium in Swansea

Nov 12, 2015 - AGM

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Nov 12, 2015 19:00:00 - Deri Inn, Cardiff

Aug 14-16, 2015 - Porthclais Meet

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Aug 14-16, 2015 - PorthclaisLots 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 for your safety over the weekend. We will start arriving on the Friday 14th evening at http://porthclais-farm-campsite.co.uk/ any time. If anyone has a BBQ bring it along and I am sure we can all chip in with a bit of cooking/food and basically get some climbing in. To get to the crag: walk out of tent, across field, find gap in hedge, cross footpath, arrive. Yes, it's that simple! Guidebook is Pembrokeshire Vol. 1 - North Pembroke (2013) or Pembroke (2009). Please bring a guidebook if you possess one. For those who have been before: Format is the same as previous years. Please come along and give us the benefit of your experience! For those who haven't been before: the sign to the campsite is obscured by the hedge bank as you approach the turning, so keep your eyes peeled especially if it is dark when you arrive. I expect that we will be pitched at the top of the first field opposite the wash-block, so that we are easy to find (and convenient for nipping over for the facilities). Please note that hot water in the wash-basins and washing-up sinks is free, but the showers take 50p coins.:

Jul 10, 2015 - Nepal Earthquake fundraiser, Kendal Film Festival, Cardiff

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Jul 10, 2015 19:30:00 - Cardiff

Jun 13-20, 2015 - Skye 2015

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 13-20, 2015 - Isle of Skye, Scotland

Jun 5-7, 2015 - New Trad Leaders Weekend 5,6,7 June 2015 - N. Wales

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Jun 5-7, 2015 17:00:00 - North Wales

Apr 19, 2015 - New Members Day West – Three Cliffs

Sun, 19 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 19, 2015 09:45:00 - Three Cliffs