The PMC cottage in Snowdonia. The club owns a cottage and barn in the midst of beautiful Snowdonia. The cottage is capable of sleeping 14 people in two rooms and has its own kitchen and dining room. Gas is supplied for cooking and heating. The barn can sleep 16 people and has a new kitchen extension which was completed in 1997. Both the cottage and the barn are supplied with cooking and eating utensils and overall the accommodation is of a high standard. There is also a toilet block which includes toilets, hot showers and drying facilities. Camping is also possible in the large enclosure at the rear of the barn.

The club meets at the cottage for weekends, although members can go there practically any time they wish. The first  weekends of each month are booked by Wellingborough and the third weekends are booked by Peterborough mountaineering clubs respectively for their members.If you wish to attend a Wellingborough meet please contact their secretary before attending. However the cottage is available for rent to other groups at all other times. Contact Robin Philips on 01248 811203 for booking details and availability.

Directions

From the A5

Come through Betws-y-Coed, Capel Curig and Llyn Ogwen, and just after passing Ogwen Bank Caravan and Camp Site on the left, turn left onto the B4409 signposted towards Tregarth. Follow this for about 3/4 mile, and then turn left opposite the paint factory and bus shelter on corner. Follow this road up a steep hill to the top, where it bears sharp right. Turn left (church building in front of you), and follow road for 150 yards to car park on right.

From the A55.

After passing Conwy, follow the sign off the A55 onto the A5 towards Bethesda. Go through Bethesda and turn right onto the B4409 signposted towards Tregarth. Follow this for about 3/4 mile, and then turn left opposite the paint factory and bus shelter on corner. Follow this road up a steep hill to the top, where it bears sharp right. Turn left (church building in front of you), and follow road for 150 yards to car park on right.

IMPORTANT BIT

Park car, grab sleeping bag, rush to find sleeping space, start drinking...