Bernard Morris 1944 - 2024 rip

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It was with great sadness that we learnt Bernard passed away on 22nd October 2024.

Bernard had been ill for about 18 months and after being diagnosed with cancer he had a bout of Covid at the end of 2023.He was being cared for at home by his son and wasn’t well enough to go out very much.In October he had a nasty chest infection and breathing difficulties which required hospitalization. Unfortunately he didn’t recover.

Bernard joined the Ramblers about 20 years ago and then the Committee about 10 years later.He took a very active part in the Club enjoying Saturday and alternative Sunday walks initially.A few years later he joined the Wednesday group and participated in all the long distance trails including leading sections of each one.  Youth hostelling 3 times a year in Snowdonia, The Lake District etc., introduced him to a love of the mountains and he went on to organise these long weekends. Bernard was also instrumental for the change to hotel holidays and travelling by coach.

Saturday excursions were popular for a few summers on days when the weather forecast was good.  Bernard arranged for a group of us to drive to places a little further afield and spend the day tackling Snowdon, Cadair Idris, Hay Buff, Ystradfellte amongst other routes.

Bernard made many friends in the Ramblers and those who knew him well, remember the good times we spent together enjoying our love of the great outdoors. 

Bernard is sadly missed.

Some of our members travel and walk in some very exciting and exotic locations around the world.

Long standing member Alan Shilvock has considerable experience and is always willing to share his experience and knowledge with other members of the group.

The Magic of Patagonia

A journey through the Southern Patagonian Ice Fields of Argentina and Chile.

 Walking magnificent trails surrounding El Chalten and Mount Fitzroy, glaciers evident in every view. Watch the massive Perito Moreno Glacier calving! Then on to the Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Always with the Andean peaks as a backdrop. 

Walking ability - grade 5 or B+ 

Available from:  https://www.ramblersholidays.co.uk/ 

 Email us at info@ramblersholidays.co.uk 

And of course the customary R & R

At the start of their adventure

Luggage was taken from hotel to hotel by the company with the 3 walkers just carrying a day pack. Most of the walking was done with an early morning start due to the afternoon heat  (well it was August!)

6 days of very enjoyable walking as part of Camino Ways (Dublin) package. Very easy to follow the signs so we didn't get lost! and we got our 'camino passport' stamped along way in order to get our certificate. 

Generally quite easy to medium walking with no steep hills but lovely countryside walking through small hamlets  and farms etc...plenty of places to rest up for a coffee or a beer!

Jon and Isobelle completed the last 111 km  section of the  Caino Frances from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain in August 2019