Our programme of mountain hiking, climbing and other events
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Events
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Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road, Penperlleni, Pontypool, United Kingdom
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Walk: Eastern Black Mountains from the Black Darren. 22km/14miles, 780m/ 2520 ft ascent (Moderate)
Start 9.30am. Black Darren Car park. Map OL13, GR SO 297299, GPS: 51.9635523-3.0234393, W3W: snowmen.continues.sailors For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for allContinue reading "Walk: Eastern Black Mountains from the Black Darren. 22km/14miles, 780m/ 2520 ft ascent (Moderate)"
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Club trip: Betws-y-Coed
GMC Club Weekend 9-11 October 2026 in the Woodlands Centre. This is a very comfortable hostel that the club has previously used close to the centre of Betws-y-Coed. https://www.woodlandscentre.com/ Betws-y-CoedContinue reading "Club trip: Betws-y-Coed"
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Talk: Telling stories with light & celebrating GMC’s first fifty years
Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road, Penperlleni, Pontypool, United KingdomAn evening of two halves. First, Peter will talk to us about 'telling stories with light' - exploring the art of storytelling with photographs. Nine of the eleven photos it'sContinue reading "Talk: Telling stories with light & celebrating GMC’s first fifty years"
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Classic Walk: Pen y Fan Horseshoe. 14km/9miles, 685m/2,250ft ascent (Easy/Moderate)
Neuadd / Taf Fechan ForestClassic walkThis classic horseshoe walk in the central Brecon Beacons begins at the Neuadd car park in the Taf Fechan Forest. The walk is an opportunity for newer members and thoseContinue reading "Classic Walk: Pen y Fan Horseshoe. 14km/9miles, 685m/2,250ft ascent (Easy/Moderate)"
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Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)
Join us every Wednesday from 6pm for indoor climbing over the winter months from October through to the end of March 2027. There is a choice of 2 climbing venuesContinue reading "Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)"
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Walk: Barry to Llantwit Major, 20km/12 miles (Moderate)
Walk includes a train journey from Barry to Llantwit Major and walk back via the Welsh coastal path. 20km/12 miles, with little ascent. Meet at Barry Station 9.45am for departingContinue reading "Walk: Barry to Llantwit Major, 20km/12 miles (Moderate)"
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Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)
Join us every Wednesday from 6pm for indoor climbing over the winter months from October through to the end of March 2027. There is a choice of 2 climbing venuesContinue reading "Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)"
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Annual General Meeting
51st Annual General Meeting of gwentmc. Online. MS Teams Link will be sent on 29th October. See your email/whatsapp for details. Email notice was sent on 13th October 2026.
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Walk: Blorenge and Coity Mountain. 17.5km/11miles, 500m/1,640feet ascent (Easy/Moderate)
Prince Street Car Park, BlaenavonEasy (Grade)Join John for this easy to moderate wander over the hills surrounding the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape - Blorenge and Coity Mountain. Commencing at the car park next to the QueenContinue reading "Walk: Blorenge and Coity Mountain. 17.5km/11miles, 500m/1,640feet ascent (Easy/Moderate)"
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Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)
Join us every Wednesday from 6pm for indoor climbing over the winter months from October through to the end of March 2027. There is a choice of 2 climbing venuesContinue reading "Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)"
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Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)
Join us every Wednesday from 6pm for indoor climbing over the winter months from October through to the end of March 2027. There is a choice of 2 climbing venuesContinue reading "Indoor climb: Every Wednesday (October – March)"