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Here are a few photos from a perfect day in the mountains – a great walk, great weather and great company. This more strenuous alternative to the official Dinner walk was based on Cwm Eigiau (the location of the first Rucksack Club Hut).  The route followed the full left side of Cwm Eigiau going over Pen Llitherig y Wrach, Pen yr Helgi Du and then acended Carnedd Llewellyn via the lovely Bwlch Eryl Farchog ridge. After topping Foel Grach the return route went down into Cwm Eigiau and passed the old RC Hut (now owned by Rugby Mountaineering Club) which indeed is a special place. The main group doing the walk was Ian Helliwell, Gerry Oliver, Amanda West, Audrey Russell, Mike Russell, Andrew Beckett and Tim Taylor.  Andy and Jean Llewellyn started almost two hours later and caught us up as we arrived back at the cars in the fading light (an impressive feat!!). Photos by Ian Helliwell (IH), Gerry Oliver (GO), Andrew Beckett (AB) and Tim Taylor (TT)

Just a reminder as there are a lot of hotels in Llandudno, the Annual Dinner is at the Imperial Hotel https://www.theimperial.co.uk/contact-us/ The Imperial Hotel, Vaughan Street, The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1AP Telephone: 01492 877466 Email: reception@theimperial.co.uk

For any one who fancies it, a couple of us plan to do a more strenuous walk on Saturday based on Cwm Eigiau (the location of the first Rucksack Club Hut).  This circular walk of approximately 13 miles includes 3 of the Welsh 3000ft+ peaks – Carnedd Llewellyn, Foel Grach and Carnedd Gwenllian – and is just over 3700 ft of ascent in total. The route follows the full left side of Cwm Eigiau going over Pen Llitherig y Wrach, Pen yr Helgi Du and then acends Carnedd Llewellyn via the lovely Bwlch Eryl Farchog ridge. After topping Foel Grach and Carnedd Gwenllian the return route is down into Cwm Eigiau and passed the old RC Hut (now owned by Rugby Mountaineering Club) which indeed is a special place. Starting point for the walk is the carpark (grid ref SH 732 663) at the end of the road into Cwm Eigiau from Tal-y-Bont.  Start time 9:15 (based on leaving the hotel at around 8:30 for those who stayed Friday night). (Anyone who wants the gpx route – let me know).

Eddie Birch writes: I propose a modest walk from the hotel. Starting about 10:15. This will be a median hight circuit of the GT Orme. Some may wish to visit the Summit. Starting from the Pier,we rise up through Happy Valley gardens and exit right by the Ski Slope onto the headland overlooking the Pier.Thence heading NW to St Tudno’s church.(Summit nearby) Just above,a good track at about the 150m contour takes us NW towards GT Ormes Head via the old Battery car park. We contour around the headland till Conway comes into view. We follow the Fridd Wall for a shot distance and then pick up a faint track which contours across and down towards the West Shore. Here we pick up the Summit Trail which leads us steeply down to the West Shore path where we turn left to Haulfre Gardens and back into town for a cuppa. Distance, about 6 miles. All welcome. Eddie and Jonathan Birch.

Carole Smithies writes: Sad to report Phil Mullington, who joined the Club in 1977, passed away on the 18th October.  A strong walker, he also climbed in the UK and the Alps with the likes of Dave Ashworth and John Atkinson before moving to Worcestershire.   He was also a member of the Alpine Club, the Fell and Rock and a past President of the Cromlech Club. Phil’s funeral will take place at 2pm on Friday the 15th of November at St Nicholas Church, Peopleton, Pershore WR10 2EE and afterwards at Peopleton Village Hall, Pershore WR10 2EG.  Please, let me know if you will be at the funeral, so we can let the family know.  Contact details as in the handbook.

Please note, Audrey Russell’s meet at Beudy on 15-17 Nov is now fully booked.

The upcoming running meet at High Moss (2nd & 3rd Nov) has a good core group of steady runners looking to get out on the high fells if weather permits. There is plenty space for more people to come along. Anyone who is keen to put on a pair of studs is welcome to join the throng. Lewis

There’s plenty of room at Beudy this coming weekend. OK – the weather forecast isn’t brilliant but the drying room is there for a reason! Get out there! Let me know if you want to go.

A friend was clearing out a cupboard and found four 2.4 metre Troll slings that he bought a long time ago and never used. Two still have the labels attached. If you can use them or know someone who would then please contact me via my details in the handbook. Steve Smith