Adventure Training Club heads to Wales

On Sunday 13th February the Adventure Training Club braved difficult walking conditions in the Mynyddeodd Duon (Black Mountians). Facing windchill and rain, a small group of Year 9-12 students trekked over the bleak and unforgiving terrain of the eastern Brecons. Starting in Coedwig Mynydd Du, they made their way through the eerily still and dark forest before crossing over to the ridge above Grwyne Fawr Reservoir. As they climbed higher Rhos Dirion, the wind and the rain started to take its toll and they took the fastest path out of the wind, walking by the very full reservoir and over the impressive dam.

The walk was very challenging, and although the summit of Waun Fach remained out of sight in the clouds, the group had a good chance to experience not only arduous walking conditions but also the importance of mountain preparedness and equipment in keeping a group safe. Thanks to Mr Hodgson and Mr Francis-Black for organising the trip and accompanying the students.