Climbing club in Colchester, based at the University of Essex. A club run by climbers, for climbers.
We organise climbing trips between April and October, which take us both trad and sport climbing around the country.
The usual format of the climbing trips is that we arrive at a campsite on the Friday afternoon/evening where we pitch our tents and socialise (or choose to get a good night's sleep!).
Next morning, we aim to leave around 9am (although this has occasionally slipped to nearer 10am!) and climb until the evening.
The evenings either involve cooking and socialising at the campsite, or a trip to the local pub (there's nearly always a pub within walking distance).
If you would like to join us, please speak to a committee member or check your emails for details.
We organise walking trips in November and from January to March.
The usual format of the walking trips is that we arrive at the bunkhouse on the Friday afternoon/evening where we relax and discuss possible routes for the weekend.
We aim to leave to walk on Saturday morning around 9am to maximise the reduced hours of sunlight over the winter months and fit in a full day of walking.
Saturday evening usually includes a vegetarian curry, which everyone is invited to contribute to, as well as a few well-deserved drinks around a log-burning stove.
Sunday’s walk is often slightly shorter, aiming to finish in the early afternoon so we don’t return home too late.
If you would like to join in, look out for an email with details of how to register.
Social events are organised throughout the year, either by the committee or by members of the club.
Please check the calendar and look out for an email with details of how to register.
