Day Trips and Weekends
The OAC runs trips to the countryside every weekend - mostly day-trips on a Saturday or Sunday, with several weekend trips, staying in a bunkhouse or campsite. Destinations are typically in the Lake District, Snowdonia, the Peak District and Yorkshire.
The club also runs two trips to the Scottish Highlands each year - a three or four day trip (usually to a campsite) over the May bank holiday, and a week-long holiday over the New Year.
The OAC provide transport from Liverpool to the destination and back, in a hired coach, minibus or cars depending on subscription, and a selection of walks of varying distance and difficulty, depending on ability. Walks are led by trained and experience leaders, who are themselves club members.
With the exception of these two trips during the Easter and New Year holidays, all trips are run during term time.
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