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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 Berwyns to t

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.   Cathy led t

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 intrigued by the A

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