30

We have sole use of the Alston YHA which is located on the outskirts of the small town of Alston, Cumbria (which claims to be the highest market settlement in England, however Buxton disputes this!) - situated in the North Pennines and is surrounded by a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the nearest town being at least 15 miles in any direction. This weekend is fully catered for.

Adrian Radcliffe

15 places by e-mail (chocolatencheese@ymail.com)  from 0001 on 4th January with the remainder going on sale from 7:30pm at the Knott Bar on the 4th January

£40

FULLY BOOKED

An Easter weekend staying at the Ariundle Centre, Strontian, in a remote part of the West Highlands of Scotland. A variety of walks will be on offer from easier lower level walks such as the Ariundle Oakwoods, to more challenging alternatives (weather/snow dependent!) potentially including the infamous Aonach Eagach ridge in Glencoe (followed by a visit to the equally well known hikers bar at the Clachaig Inn), Ben Nevis via the CMD arete or the Ring of Steale.

Breakfast and 1 evening meal is included.

Owain Roberts / Rick Connor

18 places by e-mail (highlands@madwalkers.org.uk)  from 0001 on 23rd January.

£80

FULLY BOOKED, wait list only

We will be spending the early May Bank Holiday (3 nights) at the bunkhouse at Rydal Hall near Ambleside at the foot of the Fairfield Horseshoe. There will be walks on each of the three days and this weekend is fully catered for with an evening meal each night, breakfast and packed lunch. We will also be within easy reach of Windermere for those who might be interested in some other activities and there is a very good pub not too far from Rydal Hall.

Andy Buckley

Opens at 0001 on 1st February 2012 by e-mail (weekends@madwalkers.org.uk) for 14 places, remainder go on sale at the Knott Bar from 7:30pm

£50

Northern College, Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3ET.
Car shares required.

This course is run by Northern College, previously under the title of "Planning and Participating in Walks". This is open to give people an understanding of map reading and planning walks for group participation. Course includes Bed & Breakfast and an evening meal. There is a lunch supplement of £3 for sandwiches, crisps and a drink.

Adrian Radcliffe (chocolatencheese@ymail.com)

£39

All details to follow.

Adrian Radcliffe

Situated on the slopes of Leith Hill, the highest point in the south of England, Henman bunkhouse is in a rural estate of arboretums and rhododendron woods, complete with a gothic hilltop tower with sweeping views across a landscape of outstanding natural beauty. Although London is only thirty miles away, the setting of tranquillity and beauty provides an ideal location for groups to experience rural Surrey at it's finest.

The bunkhouse is a great base for a holiday in the Surrey Hills. Walkers can directly access the Greensand Way and other local way-marked trails. There are also many bridleways and byways covering Leith Hill and the surrounding area that are ideal for cyclists. Alternatively, a short walk to the Tower will provide sweeping views across the countryside and the nearby pubs are on hand to help you take a well earned rest.

Fully catered.

Becky Lea

by e-mail from 0001 on 25th July to  beckysarahlea@hotmail.com

£45

All details to follow.

Adrian Radcliffe

All details to follow.

Adrian Radcliffe