Photo Competition - by Unknown

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Congratulations to Lisa Breitschuh for winning this term's photo competition, and her prize of two free walks next term. Though personally i think the photo's excellence was 100% down to it's stunningly handsome model.

chris.


Photo Competition - by Unknown

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Hi,

Once again it is time for Outdoor Soc's termly photo competition. Members are allowed to enter up to 3 photos taken on one of this term's walks to photo@outdoorsoc.co.uk . The closing date is next teusday at 6pm. The winner will get two free walks next term, or if they are leaving Uni, the pride of winning and a free deloitte pen.

Chris


Week 9: Whitby - by Daniel Wickison

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Hi all,

I hope that everyone who came with us to do the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge had an enjoyable weekend. We had a good walk and completed the 26 miles in 10 hours and 50 minutes, beating last year’s time by an hour and 5 minutes. Next week, for our final walk of the year, we are going to Whitby on the coast. The long walkers will take the cliff top path all the way to Robin Hood’s Bay and enjoy some stunning views of the Yorkshire coast. Meanwhile the medium walkers will do a relatively short walk in the morning and will then be able to explore the town in the afternoon.

Whitby is a fantastic example of a British seaside town with a long history. The east cliff is dominated by the remains of Whitby Abbey while on the west cliff there stands a monument to Captain Cook, who sailed from the town, and a whale bone arch. In the town itself there are several small museums and an abundance of quaint little shops. Whitby is famous for its jet, which can be bought from any one of the many jewellers in the town. Two of the best fish and chip shops in the country ‘Trenchers’ and ‘The Magpie’ can be found next to the harbour and there are several companies offering boat trips out into the bay, the best of which is the old lifeboat, the Mary-Ann Hepworth.

Sign-ups are as usual at Vanbrugh Stalls between 12:00 and 2:00 on Tuesday and Thursday.

Cheers,
Daniel Wickison.
Chair.

The Outdoor Society is kindly sponsored by Deloitte.



Week 8: Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge - by Daniel Wickison

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Hi all,

I hope that everyone who came with us to Elvington on Sunday enjoyed the walk in the lovely weather. This week those people who managed to sign up in time are going to do the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge so there will be no normal Sunday walk. Normal service will be resumed next week.

Cheers,
Daniel Wickison.
Chair.

The Outdoor Society is kindly sponsored by Deloitte.



Week 7: Elvington - by Daniel Wickison

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Hi all,

I hope that everyone who went to Sleights today enjoyed the walks, despite the typical British summer weather. Next week we are running a special walk from campus. We are meeting as usual at the benches near the SU building at 8:50 and then walking to the village of Elvington approximately 7 miles south east of York. We will walk as one group and everyone will go to a pub in Elvington for lunch. As there is no coach to get back for we can walk further than usual and we can take our time in the pub. This walk will be free to all members but it is still necessary to sign-up.

Sign-ups are as usual at Vanbrugh Stalls between 12:00 and 2:00 on Tuesday and Thursday.

Cheers,
Daniel Wickison.
Chair.

The Outdoor Society is kindly sponsored by Deloitte.