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We are a group that go out Hiking and Mountain Climbing as a means of exercise, to take in some fantastic scenery and get a whole lot of fresh air in the process.

As a form of exercise it is fantastic as you are often out for up to 6 hours at a time and going up those hills definitely open up the lungs and stretches those muscles as you also have to carry a bag with a good few kgs on your back as you will have your lunch, water, snacks and gear including first aid. It is great for people who are not into running or cycling or those days are behind them!!

What you see along the way as regards scenery can often blow you away with stunning beauty and you will realise what a fantastic country we live in especially when the day stays dry, and on a sunny day you will virtually stop in your tracks, so much so you will not be in a hurry home.
One thing you will get plenty of is fresh air which is brilliant for the mind and body, the mountains are a great place to get a bit of head space as you will find no traffic, no hustle and bustle and a lot better than being stuck in front of a television or similar.

As a group we enjoy a relaxing day out with good company thrown in with a bit of banter to help us fulfil our common goal in reaching the summit and getting that sense of achievement in doing so and not having given up half way down the mountain.

One rule we have is that all the group stay together and encourage a person that may be struggling, this is important as that person may not come again and we have one less in the group. The simple rule is that the group goes as fast as the last person as we all need to get home safe.
 Also this year we actually we have brought in a policy of adding a social side into our days out and generally stopping for a cuppa & a nice thing on the way home and this gives a chance for everyone to sit down and talk and mingle with those you may not get a chance to during the day out.




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