Contact details are available in the Gorphwysfa address list

 

11th/12th October 2025

Club Dinner and AGM

AGM (6pm) and dinner (7.30pm) at Tyn y Coed, Capel Curig.

Eighteen people took part in the meet, in still conditions marked by inversion, with the summits warm and clear of cloud.  Routes included a traverse of Moel Siabod from Capel Curig to Hafod y Gwynt, lower slopes of Arenig Fach, Moel Siabod from Plas y Brenin and back, Cnicht from Croesor and back.

29/30/31st December 2025, the stay can be can be extended over the  1st

New Year Meet 2025/26. Will be based at Hafod y Gwynt 

It is now time to decide to go for it.  Same social gathering with plenty of hill walking thrown in free. It is hoped that Gorphwysfan locals will join in, both in the day and the evenings. It is suggested when HyG is full that a S/C cottage is hired close by – and of course Pen y Pass is available.   Let Harvey know if you are interested.  For information: the Llydaw Race will happen on the 1st January 2026.

3rd – 5th or 6th March

The Steve Ogden Memorial Meet 2026

Confirmed.

As last year we return to Glenthorne Quaker Centre & Guest House, Grasmere, £100 pppn dinner, bed and breakfast. A great location. Deposits should already paid to Andrew,  Fully booked, there is a waiting list.

17th to 21st March

Anglesey coastal footpath.

This is the first stage of a walk along the Anglesey Coastal Path (Llwybr Arfordirol Ynys Môn), which is a 200- kilometre (124 m) long-distance footpath around the island of Anglesey, mostly through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  The aim is to walk the path in three separate sections of four days, averaging about 10 miles a day and not exceeding 12.  The three sections will be 17th – 21st March, autumn 2026 and spring 2027, with a stay of 4/5 nights per section, with self-catering accommodation at a central point for each section.  To express interest contact organiser Frances.

12 – 19th May

Scotland in the Spring 2026

Confirmed, vacancies available for Friends

Kindrochet Lodge, near Blair Athol, Pitlochry a great venue (our venue in 2022). Many thanks for Lucy who is in charge this year.  A couple of vacancies still exist so jump in quick to book them. 

Saturday 30th May

For information: Welsh 1000 Metre Peaks race 2026

Race details online entries open 1st December 2025.  Anyone interested in either marshalling or competing? Or what about the 3000’s! Room available at present at HYG for the Saturday night onwards, if needed. Email Harvey for details.

June

What about another celebration? The house can be booked for multi activity or something similar for one week. Booking needed to bring forward the organisation – early contact Harvey initially.

4th or 11th July date to be confirmed

Oxfordshire Meet

Accommodation normally available, a walk Saturday, evening meal & /or buffet, Sunday explore Oxford.

Mid/late July

Alpine Meet 2025

Will it ever happen again?????

Early/mid-September

September Meet

The YHA have a few Hostels in Wales that are available to sole hire. What about exploring the availability? 

10th October?

Gorphwysfa AGM and Dinner

Venue required – Hafod y Gwynt is available for beds and meeting

October

Himalayan Meet

Will it happen again????? What about a club member pushing the boat out?

November

Winter Meet

Watch this Space!

29th/30th/31 December 2026/27

New Year Meet

Watch this Space! Will it be Hafod y Gwynt?

For information: Llydaw Race 1st January 2027

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If you are interested in getting out on the hills with the Gorphwysfa then you need to note the above dates in your diaries now and get in touch with the appropriate organiser!  Remember that friends are really welcomed to come along to our meets, and so become involved in the club.  On all meets please feel free to ask if there is room.  

 

Get involved, contribute your ideas, and add the dates in your Diary

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Keep Safe and have happy days in the countryside and in the mountains!