CUHWC

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Other Clubs and Organisations

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Cambridge University clubs
In addition to the CUSU handbook, some of the on-line ones are listed in the University Computing Service's list. Of particular interest to hillwalkers will be C.U. Mountaineering Club, C.U. Caving Club, C.U. Orienteering Club, C.U. Scout & Guide Club, Churchill College Mountaineering Club, Christ's College Rock & Mountain Society (RAMS) and (possibly) Cambridge University Rambling Club.
In addition to the outdoor clubs, members may be interested in the CU First Aid Society, - particularly useful for those doing ML training (who probably want to take the "Lifesaver Plus" course).
Cambridge city clubs
Also in Cambridge are the Cambridge Climbing and Caving Club.
The "Old Duffers"
The Old Duffers is where people from CUHWC can keep in touch after they've graduated; it also includes some extant Club members, and one or two friends, siblings, &c.
Other universities
Lancaster University Hiking Club have a list of UK university clubs.
Walkers' associations
The Ramblers' Association is a charity which encourages rambling and campaigns for greater access to the countryside.
The Long Distance Walkers Association's interests lie mainly in extended walks in rural areas and especially those walks that exceed 20 miles in length.
Fell-runners' associations
The Fell Runners Association represents fellrunners in England. In Ireland, there's the Irish Mountain Running Association.
Climbers' associations
The British Mountaineering Council represent all aspects of mountaineering and climbing in Britain and abroad; their information is mostly of use to rock climbers and Alpinistes. The Mountaineering Council of Scotland are the representative body for mountaineers (including ski-mountaineers, climbers and hill walkers) in Scotland.
The Scottish Mountaineering Club is a private club of just over 400 members; their list of Publications include an extensive range of guidebooks for the Highlands. The SMC huts may be booked by non-members.
In Ireland, the Mountain Council of Ireland serves a similar role - and a good set of links, too!
Cavers' associations
The Yorkshire Subterranean Society are cavers and walkers; their newsletter and journal articles include descriptions of trips to Iceland, Slovenija, Mallorca & Jamaica which are worth reading.
Training
The UK Mountain Leader Training Board (MLTB) is a national body setting standards and awards for leaders of outdoor activities.
Mountain Rescue
The Mountain Rescue Council of England and Wales (MRC) is a co-ordinating body to which all the various regional bodies belong; they maintain a list of teams covering their area. Scottish teams are represented by the Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland.
The National Search and Rescue Dog Association represents the coming together of four SARDA regions, namely: Wales, England, English Lake District and Southern Scotland.
Incidents at sea, on sea-cliffs, or on offshore islands may involve HM Coastguard.
The north-west part of the Peak District is served by Oldham Mountain Rescue Team.
The Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation covers a popular part of Snowdonia.
Accommodation
The Youth Hostels Association of England & Wales aims

to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing Hostels or other simple accommodation for them in their travels, and thus to promote their health, rest and education.

The Scottish Youth Hostels Association has similar aims.
Privately-run Bunk barns in the Yorkshire Dales exist.
Transport
Caledonian MacBrayne operate ferries in the Scottish Highlands; all their timetables are available, including prices.
National Rail's rail journey planner may help with finding the right connections for a trip.
National Express coaches cover most of the UK.
National Trusts
The National Trust has many properties in England, some of which are open land, good for walkers.
The National Trust for Scotland does pretty much the same sort of thing North Of The Border.
Government Conservation bodies
The Countryside Commission exists to advise Government and others on how they can contribute to the conservation of the English countryside, and people's enjoyment of it. Sadly, even though Government should set a good example, they have broken their web site for anyone who does not have Javascript.
Conservation charities
The Mountain Bothies Association are a charity which maintains simple unlocked shelters in some of the most wild and beautiful parts of the country, for the benefit of all who love the wild and lonely places.
Similarly, the John Muir Trust is committed to practical action to protect and restore Britain's remaining wild places.
The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers promote practical conservation work by volunteers.
Toby Speight <cuhwc-web@gmx.net>

Last modified: Wednesday, 9 May 2007, at 18:46 (BST)