Shropshire
In January the group stayed at the simple Wheathill hostel in Shropshire, which sadly has since been
closed down. Despite it being very cold the group managed some walks in the nearby rolling countryside.
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Somerset
A weekend staying at Cheddar hostel proved to be a very popular event with a near-record number
of members attending. Visits to the nearby Gorge and Glastonbury included sight-seeing and tea-shops.
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Isle of Wight
An smaller group of people crossed over the Solent by ferry to stay at the Totland Bay hostel which
is only a few miles from the famous Needles. On Saturday they took the bus across to the Newport in the
centre of the Island and then enjoyed a fine ridge walk along the Tennyson Trail back to the Hostel.
Sunday saw then visiting the nearby Needles and enjoying the cafes of Yarmouth in the sunshine.
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North Wales
Easter trip to Llangollen and Lledr Valley hostels was well attended despite the monumental trip there
during one of the worst floods and bad weather in living memory. Despite that the group had an unexpected
bonus when deep snow fell on the nearby mountains leading to some excellent hill walking.
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Peak District
A weekend in Peak District staying at the newly decorated Youlgreave Hostel nearly turned into a
disater when the hostel discovered that they had double-booked us for the Saturday night with another group.
Full marks to the wardens who made alternative arrangements for us to stay at two large cottages in
the village.
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Northern France
Annual cycle-camping weekend in Brittany was succesfull with plenty of French bread, cheese and
wine being consumed.
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Lake District
During a long Bank Holiday weekend the group made a visit to Honister Hause and Borrowdale hostels
in the Lake District. Various walks were organised and enjoyed by all.
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Brecon Beacons
June saw hardy members of the group on a camping weekend at Talybont in the Brecon Brecons. The
good weather allowed us to attempt the Brecon Horseshoe and other local walks. Luckily
it only rained one evening
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North Devon Coast
The group split into two for a hostel Weekend in Devon. The main party stayed at Ilfracombe hostel and
participated in some walks along the cliff tops and beaches of this beatiful cornetr of the country.
Meanwhile three other members walked from Minehead hostel to Illfracombe via Lynton hostel - meeting
other members of the group who were camping at Lynton.
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Bavarian Alps
Four members of the group spent two weeks camping and hutting in this quieter section of
the spectacular Alps.
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South Wales
The August Bank Holiday weekend was spend at Ystradfellte hostel. Once more the weather held and
provided clear views across to the Brecons from the Black Mountains where we were walking. During
the evening a few members ascended into the nearby Porth-y-Ogaf cave for some exploration.
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South Devon
The annual camping weekend at Buckfastleigh in South Devon was once again well attended.
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South Downs
Mid-Autumn was spent at Truleigh Hill Youth Hostel which is ideally located on the South
Downs long distance trail.
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North Wales
Quite a few members ventured to Bangor hostel on the North Wales coast near Snowdonia.
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Berkshire
Twelve intrepid cyclists completed the eastern half of the 'Round Berkshire Cycle' route staying
enroute at Windsor hostel. The weather held and the sunset on the Saturday evening across Great
Windsor park was memorable.
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North Pennines
New Year say the group staying at an Independent Hostel near Alston in North Cumbria. Walks included
Cross Fell and visits to Hadrian's Wall in Northumbria.
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