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Faulty shower at Beudy

Sorry to distract you from the Eurovision Song Contest tonight, but I’ve been told that one of the showers at Beudy is not working (left hand one as you look). Please be aware if you are thinking of going to Beudy in the next week or so. I’m on the case and will deal with it as soon as possible. Thanks.

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Jan-March 2026 Gallery photos

The latest set of photos have been published on the website. To view, click on this link: GALLERY If any members have other photos they would like uploaded please send high resolution photographs to: photos@rucksackclub.org and please include a title, names of people in the photograph as well as the name of the photographer. I will then upload them! Thanks in anticipation. Andy

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Welsh 3000’s 22-24 May

Hi, I’m planning to walk the Welsh 3000s over the weekend of 22–24 May and can offer support to up to three others if anyone would like to join. I’ll be based at Beudy, where there is currently space available if you’d like to book a bed. Plan: Friday 22 May: Evening ascent of Snowdon via the Pyg Track from Pen-y-Pass (starting ~7pm), then bivvy near the summit. Saturday 23 May: 05:00 start from the summit, taking in Garnedd Ugain and Crib Goch, before descending via the north ridge into Cwm Glas Mawr and dropping overnight kit at Beudy. There will be a supported stop at Glan Dena (SH 668 605), at the foot of Tryfan, before continuing over the Carneddau to finish at Bwlch y Ddeufaen (SH 720 715), where a lift back to Beudy will be arranged. Route:~27 miles / 10,350 ft ascent Estimated finish: between 17:00–19:00 on Saturday If you have any questions or would like to join, feel free to get in touch: Email: tomgregg81@yahoo.co.uk WhatsApp: 07968106919

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Beudy bookings update

This is how it looks over the next couple of months. Beudy is looking busy over the Easter weekend. I have bookings for 11 people at the moment but there is room for more. Due to a cancellation, the following weekend (11/12 April) is now available to book. Our friends from Peak CC have booked 11 spaces the next weekend (18/19 April), so there is still plenty of room. Same thing the following weekend (25/26 April) – Hayloft MC have booked 11 spaces, leaving at least 6 spaces for you to book. The early May Bank Holiday weekend (2-4 May) is quite busy – there are only a couple of spaces left. The following weekend (9/10 May) is Andy Stewart’s Club Meet. Contact Andy direct to book a space. The hut is completely full the next weekend (16/17 May). Plenty of room available over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (23-25 May). York MC have booked 11 spaces for the last weekend in May (30/31), so still plenty of room for any other bookings. You can check availability for any time by looking at the Club website booking calendar which I keep bang up to date. As ever, let me know[…]

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Website Update

Here is a guide to some of the features of the Rucksack Club website that you may not be aware of: Hut Availability Calendar This calendar shows the availability of High Moss and Beudy Mawr (Craigallan doesn’t use it yet, but this may change). Note: the availability calendar is intended as a guide before contacting the Warden. The Availability Calendar shows if the hut is empty, partially occupied, full, or reserved on any day. If you hover the cursor over a date, it also shows how many beds are reserved and by who. Currently the Availability Calendar is only visible to logged-in members, but discussions are underway on making it accessible without login. The Availability Calendar is accessed via the Huts menu Meets Calendar The new Meets Calendar is set up to display current information of all Rucksack Club events (Outdoor, Indoor, Wednesday meets etc). The coordinators of the different series of events have access to create and update events using a Google calendar at the back-end.  Members can subscribe to this calendar from their own personal calendar. This means that all meets can be visible on a Member’s calendar (outlook, apple calendar etc) on their phones, laptop, tablets etc[…]

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EASTER MEET 2026: One place now available

EASTER MEET 2026: One place now available Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 20026 (Bed nights of 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th April) with David Nightingale at Mill Cottage (Bell Memorial) climbing hut, Feshiebridge, near Kincraig, Scotland One ‘last minute’ place has just become available on this year’s sell-out Easter Meet. If you’d like to attend please contact David ASAP to grab the place. The hut is managed by Scottish Mountaineering.  The area is chock full of Munro, Corbett, winter ice routes and cycling opportunities …. far too many to fully list.  The meet is a ‘do as you please’ gathering, so whatever your outdoor pursuit is – you are welcome. David will be providing a delicious communal meal for all on one of the nights (approx..£7 per person). Entertainment:  light-hearted (and optional) activities over two of the evenings. The Rucksack Club Variety Show: Your chance to be a star! ‘Nightingale’s Newspaper Quiz’ game (with sensational prizes) for those who wish to take part. Cost: £60 per person for 4 nights (plus communal meal cost: approx. £7.00) Booking will be taken on a ‘first come first served’ basis, with payment in advance to secure the place Contact: David Nightingale (see[…]

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