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Swaledale Outdoor Club is based in Richmond, North Yorkshire. The club encourages and provides facilities for outdoor activities in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors as well as further afield. The membership is mainly from the North Yorkshire / County Durham / Teesside area with many members from Richmond, Darlington, Northallerton and Middlesbrough but there are also members throughout the UK and around the world. Club activities consist of Canoeing, Caving, Climbing, Cycling, Fell running, Mountain biking, Orienteering, Skiing and Walking. In all activities standards range from novice to expert; beginners are especially welcome. New outdoor activities will be promoted and supported by the club wherever possible.

Swaledale Outdoor Club welcomes new members. If you already know what the club does, you can find the application form and memberships rates here. Alternatively we would like you to come along to one or two programmed events without obligation, so that you can meet us, try the club out and make sure it is right for you. If you would like to contact activity organisers and arrange to come out then click on the 'Contact us' button above. A full list of club contacts will be shown and, by clicking on the Name and entering your information, the organiser will be able to respond to your enquiry.
 
 

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