Trip Information
Find out all about the trips we run, where they are and what we do
Freshers Trips
These are the first trips of the year, and a great time to meet everyone! We split people into Leaders, Seconds and freshers so no matter your experience you’ll get plenty of climbing in. These are pretty informal trips so just take time to get to know everybody whilst we show you the ropes…pun intended.

We run two freshers trips in order to accommodate everybody. One to Froggatt Edge and one to The Roaches, both of which are in the Peak District.
The trip to Froggatt Edge is on Sunday 29th September
The trip to The Roaches is on the Sunday 6th October
- Waterproofs
- Lunch and snacks
- Water
- Warm layers
- Hat and gloves
- Rack, rope and gear (if you have them, these are not essential)
- Harness, helmet, rope and climbing shoes (these are essential and if you do not have them please notify us on the sign up form)
Funkmasters
The funkiest trip of the year. Dig out all your waviest garms and get ready to sock wrestle! If the games aren’t enough for you, you’ll also love the chance to get out on the Welsh Slate. A trip to the legendary climbing cafe Pete’s Eats is how we end off the weekend with their pint sized mugs of tea to warm you up after a classic Welsh weekend!

The hut we stay in is in Rhyd-Ddu, in Snowdonia. During the day we go to various different crags depending on the type of climbing everybody wants to do.
The weekend of the 15th to 17th of November
- Funky clothes! Think tight, bright and 80s!
- Waterproofs (we're going to Wales...)
- Warm layers
- Hat and gloves
- Sleeping bag (and pillow if you're fancy)
- Breakfasts and lunches x2 (there is a small kitchen and small fridge in the hut, but we can't guarantee any space in either)
- Guidebook, rack, rope, gear (these are not essential and not every climber needs to have them, but if you do please bring them!)
- Helmet, harness, climbing shoes (these are essential, so if you need to borrow them please notify us on the sign up form)
Winter Skills
A must do trip for aspiring alpinists and winter hikers! Learn how to use ice axes, crampons, navigate winter terrain and move safely across avalanche prone ground. Coming right after January exams it’s a great way to celebrate exam freedom! This year we’ll be exploring the iconic Cairngorms, so whether you’re being instructed by professional mountain guides or off on your own adventure, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss!

Cairngorms, Scotland
The 24th to 26th of January 2020
- Waterproofs (top and bottom)
- Guidebook, map and compass
- Walking/softshell trousers
- Warm hat that can fit under a climbing helmet
- Warm layers (think thermals, fleeces, buffs and down jacket)
- Two pairs of waterproof gloves
- ~30 L rucksack
- Ski goggles
- Gaitors
- Sleeping bag
- Breakfast and lunches x2
- Helmet
- Harness
- Rope
- B2 boots
- C2 crampons
- Walking ice axe
Annual Dinner
Finally a chance to see the club out of their down jackets… and into their dinner jackets and heels. Two days of climbing and hiking in the beautiful Lake District, plus our brilliant annual dinner! Enjoy a three course meal and then everyone’s favourite part, the ceilidh – hope you brought your dancing shoes as well as your climbing shoes!

The Lake District
- Formal clothes and shoes - your own take on Black Tie
- Waterproofs
- Sleeping bag and mat (and a pillow if you're fancy!)
- Warm layers, hat and gloves
- Breakfast and lunches x2
- Guidebook, map, rack, rope, gear (these aren't essential and not everyone needs to have them, but if you do have them bring them!)
- Helmet, harness, climbing shoes (these are essential, so please state on the sign up sheet if you need to borrow them)
Fontainebleau

Fontainbleu, France
- PASSPORT AND EHIC CARD
- Climbing clothes (its warm, so summer clothes are perfect, but make sure to bring layers in case the temperature drops)
- Chalk and climbing shoes
- Bouldering pad (these are not essential for every person to have, but if you do own one, we always need more to take with us)
- Suncream and sunglasses (a hat if you're feeling fancy!)
- Some euros for food (we recommend around 100, but this is completely up to you)
Pembroke

On the great sea cliffs of the Pembrokeshire coast
The 1st to 5th of May
- Sleeping bag and matt (and a pillow if you're feeling fancy!)
- Personal abseil kit - this includes:
- 120 cm sling
- 2x 4mm prussicks
- 2x locking carabiners
- Waterproofs
- Warm layers, hat and gloves
- Breakfast and lunch x3
- One dinner (we usually eat one meal in the pub and have a BBQ another night, but you will need to feed yourself for one night)
- Tent (we have a few club ones you can borrow if you don't have your own, or you may have to share with another member who has a tent of their own. Time to get cosy!)