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#ibexwalkers Three ibexers, David, Susan and Phinella, recently joined a KE Adventure Travel trip to trek to Everest Base Camp via a couple of high passes (hence "the hard way"). Things didn't start too well. David and Susan arrived in Kathmandu a few days early but had almost continuous rain, Phinella's luggage got lost by the airline, and we had a 01:00 start to the trek due to a landslip which had closed the main road meaning a detour on back roads (which were unbelievabl

#ibexwalkers On 12 December 2025 19 Ibexers gathered at the picturesque North Wales town of Llangollen for festive cheer and a spot of walking.  Our base was the central and comfy Llangollen Hostel. All participants had supper at the Corn Mill pub overlooking the River Dee which offered a range of seasonal specialities and well-presented pub fare. Saturday dawned clear and dry and as usual a range of walks was offered.  David (Wa) led Heather and Mags up onto the rather windy

#ibexwalkers There were 13 brave Ibexers on the Much Wenlock weekend who had driven through Friday’s torrential downpour to reach Shropshire. But it was worth it. After a muddy walk down to The George in Much Wenlock from our bunkhouse a mile away, we were met with wonderful hospitality and excellent food. Thus fortified we made another soggy walk back uphill to the bunkhouse for wine and chats into the night. Saturday we split into two groups. It was  a moist and misty day.

#ibexwalkers In October 11 set off for the homely and characterful Beili Neuadd bunkhouse in Rhayader, mid Wales where we welcomed Lucy, Jo and Liz on their very first Ibex weekend. On Friday night most of us ate together at the Crown Inn in Rhayader. Clive put us to shame by lighting his torch and walking back to the bunkhouse while the rest of us jumped in cars and only just beat him back. On Saturday Jim led a wonderful 17 km circular walk from Pont ar Elan.  Jim was intri

Arrival: Antey-Saint-Andre Eight of us flew into Milan (Patrick, Patricia, Clive, Matt, two Karens, Yvonne and Cathy) with Viv P driving...

#ibexwalkers #dewdropinn A select five Ibex members (and mainly a Maidenhead contingent) did the 13.5 mile walk from Maidenhead to Henley...

#ibexwalkers 10 Ibexers set off on the last Tuesday in August to walk the Berwickshire Coastal Path over three days. This followed...

#ibexwalkers Fifteen Ibexers gathered for a buffet supper at Mounthooly Bunkhouse in the College Valley, Northumberland, about as far...

Nine Ibexers convened at The Prince Albert, some of which arrived early to try out the delicious meals served by the pub. The day had...

This was my fourth trip to the Bretton Hostel which, when it was part of the YHA, was billed as England’s smallest hostel. It was hot on...

Driving to Haslemere early Saturday morning my thoughts were that this could be a very wet walk - it was pouring with rain and the...

David and Susan recently visited the Peak District to attend a one-day outdoors first aid training course. The course was held at The...

Another successful club night stroll beside the Thames in warm and sunny weather. Proceedings began with some members having a tasty meal...

A terrific trio arrived at the Branscombe Airfield and Campsite Thursday afternoon. Two tents were pitched in glorious sunshine. Viv...

A small but select group travelled a long way west, and dined at Trefin's Ship Inn on Friday night. Interesting fact about Trefin: it's...

The first summer Thames walk Club Night saw 10 Ibexers meet for a drink at the Anchor Tap before walking the Thames path from Tower...

After being kindly collected from Inverness station I was driven the fifty odd miles to Kinlochewe Lodge. This old hunting lodge on the...

After an impromptu coffee break at Buckie on the east coast five of us started the Speyside Way  in blustery weather conditions. Some...

We were a small (but perfectly formed) walking group for this day walk. We set off from picturesque Dorking which is amply supplied with...

Elter Water from Loughrigg Fell The weekend nearly didn't happen due to a power problem, but luckily the Rydal Hall staff had managed to...