Club Dinner. Talybont-on-Usk, 25th - 27th January 2008

The Talybont-On-Usk Bunkhouse is situated on top of one of the busiest pubs in this area, famed for its real ale and good home cooked food. The landlord, Owen, can also be persuaded to have lock-ins, though breakfast maybe a little late the following day. The bunkhouse sleeps 20 people in 4 rooms. There are 3 shower rooms, 3 toilets which all have razor points and mirrors, an entrance hall with space for muddy boots and next to this a very effective drying room for wet clothes, large common room with tables and chairs and a commercial grade, well equiped kitchen. The club have exclusive use of the bunkhouse on nights of Friday 25th and Saturday 26th. The cost is £14 per person per night.

If the bunkhouse is full or you want more refined accommodation, there are numerous B&B's in the area. Ask Helen where she is staying.

This trip is always well attended, so if you want a spot in the bunkhouse, let Helen know as soon as possible.

From M5 Junction 8; Take M50 to Ross-on-Wye; Take A40 thru Monmouth to Abergavenny; From Abergavenny continue on A40 towards Brecon; After about 12 miles, from Abergavenny, take a left turn towards Tallybont-On-Usk (about 2 miles after village of Bwlch); At next T junction turn right on to B4558 and follow into Talybont-On-Usk and White Hart Inn. Total Distance from Warwick is 105 miles. See Map.

The annual club dinner will be held on the Saturday evening in the Inn, this is a formal affair so jacket and tie for the gentlemen and frocks for the ladies. The format of the evening is up to the Secretary and Treasurer (so probably ad hoc!), but will no doubt include: a seasoned and detailed review of the previous years climbing activities, alcohol and the awarding of 'The Golden Nuts', the club's tribute for outstanding commitment to climbing or perhaps, downright stupidity.

A cooked breakfast can be ordered the night before for about £5. This will be delivered to the bunkhouse about 9:00 in the morning.

2005 Club Dinner	2005's Golden Nuts	2006 Club Dinner	2006's Golden Nuts	2007 Club Dinner	2007's Golden Nuts

Climbing - The nearest climbing is at Llangattock just a couple of miles down the road. This is quarried limestone in the main and meant to be quite good although access can apparently be tricky. If you get an early start on the Saturday morning, it's also quite possible to get to Gower and back for a few routes before the dinner. If the weather is foul, an alternative is the Welsh International Climbing Centre, 26 miles away at Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil. Map.

Mountaineering - If you’re very lucky and have offered up sacrifices to the climbing gods then their maybe sufficient snow to attempt some routes in the Brecon Beacons. If a miracle does occur, try these winter routes

Walking - The Brecon Beacons National Park has 1250 miles of public footpaths with walking to suit all abilities to explore on their own. The Black Mountains also offer good walking.

Mountain Biking - If you like an adrenalin rush why not try downhill Mountain Biking on the many bike routes in this area or if you just want to explore the are a at a quicker pace than walking then why not take to the roads. Bikes of any type and for all ages can be hired locally.Try Bi-Ped Cycles or Brecon Cycle Centre for bike hire.

Horse Riding & Pony Trekking - There are numerous bridleways in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Most stables cater for experienced or novice riders of all ages. Half & full day rides are usually available. Try Llangorse Riding & Rope Centre or Cantref Ri ding Centre .

I suppose these days there has to be a disclaimer, so: Warwick Climbing Club recognises that climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking and the like are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.