Hillwalking
At SUHC we are dedicated to exploring the very best countryside, peaks, mountains and coastline the UK has to offer. We host weekly Saturday day walks throughout Hampshire and surrounding areas, in addition to whole-weekend away trips to different national parks and mountainous regions, and an array of socials during term time! See below for details of our activities and how you can get involved..
Whether you're already passionate about the outdoors or just simply curious, we offer something for everyone. Our activities include... local Day Walks, Away Trips, Socials and a wide range of Adventures!
Day Walks: Hosted every Saturday during term time, these walks often feature locations such as Winchester, the Isle of Wight, New Forest, Salisbury, South Downs and Chichester. Day walks are FREE to attend and all are welcome; the more the merrier! Only costs include your own personal train ticket and packed lunch. Details of each day walk are posted on our Instagram page as well as other social media platforms, as well as on our email mailing list.
Away Trips: SUHC hosts around 5 away trips per academic year, including locations such as Snowdonia, the Lake District, Pembrokeshire, Dartmoor, Peak District, and other National Parks! Weekend Away Trips typically cost less than £60, which includes transport, food and accommodation. We also run longer trips during the holidays both in the UK and internationally (for example in the Alps). Access to away trips requires the purchase of a club membership (£12 per semester).
Socials: Regular social events, these include activities such as: karaoke, games nights, barbecues, quizzes and bowling- just to name a few! We also host formals at Easter and Christmas! At SUHC, we are an inclusive club who take pride in offering something for everyone! Most socials are free to attend, however some socials may require a charge, such as our annual Formals.
Adventures: These events happen once or twice a term, and are designed to enrich your club experience! Events may include group and personal challenges, such as treasure hunts, wild camping, checkpoint races (whilst evading capture...), orienteering and more! Details will be provided in all descriptions, and each event will be targeted towards members of all abilities.
Our Free membership allows you to attend our Day Walks, Socials and Adventures. By registering you are receiving SUSU insurance cover for these activities.
Paid membership costs £12 a semester, allowing attendance of Away Trips and the ability to borrow kit from the club. A full academic year membership is also available (with the same benefits) at £22.
For more information, follow us on Instagram (@SotonSUHC), Facebook (www.facebook.com/SotonSUHC), Twitter (@SotonSUHC), or send an email (walking@soton.ac.uk).
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Hillwalking this year are:
President
- The chair of the committee who leads and manages all aspects of club activities and operation. Oversees other committee members and ensures they are happy in their role and are carrying out their duties effectively. The president works closely alongside the vice president and treasurer to apply for funding, maintain club budgets and ensure the stability of the club. Also acts as the face of the club when liaising with the clubs and societies officer, SUSU, other societies and organisations.
Treasurer
- The Treasurer shall oversee the financing of the Club, set the Club’s budget, and maintain the accounts of the Club. The Treasurer must also ensure that funding applications are submitted to the University of Southampton Students’ Union when requested to do so.
Welfare Officer
- This position is usually incorporated with another of the former positions listed above. It does not usually require its own individual to take this position as a sole role. The Welfare Officer will be the nominated person within the committee for members to go to should they experience any difficulty with their mental health or welfare within the club (e.g. bullying). The Welfare Officer is required to attend welfare training provided by the Student’s Union and their partners and revise training where necessary.
Adventure Secretary
- The lead of club events designed to enrich the club experience, inviting members of all capabilities to take part in fun challenges either as groups or individually. These could include treasure hunts, checkpoint chases, camping and a wide variety of team games!
Away Trip Secretary (1)
- Responsible for the planning, management and leading of weekend-long Away Trips. This includes, but is not limited to: organizing transport, accommodation, drivers, risk assessments and working with the treasurer to keep to a budget.
Away Trip Secretary (2)
- Responsible for the planning, management and leading of weekend-long Away Trips. This includes, but is not limited to: organizing transport, accommodation, drivers, risk assessments and working with the treasurer to keep to a budget.
Day Walk Secretary (1)
- Responsible for the planning and management of the weekly Day Walks on a Saturday
Day Walk Secretary (2)
- Responsible for the planning and management of the weekly Day Walks on a Saturday
Social Secretary (1)
- Responsible for organising any social event.
Social Secretary (2)
- Responsible for organising any social event.
Vice President
- The Vice President acts as the secretary to the club. Responsible for managing communication with members through email and social media channels. Also responsible for the upkeep of the website and managing club entry to any competition. As vice president, this role is the second in command and undertakes presidential duties when the president is unavailable. Expected to maintain a good working relationship with the president and treasurer to maintain club stability and effective operation.
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Hillwalking, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Academic Year - Paid Membership | £22.00 | 18/09/2025 - 17/09/2026 | Our full year paid membership helps to support the club but is ONLY required for weekend Away Trips (and some adventures); not for our weekly day walks or socials (take a look at our free membership). The money raised through such membership goes towards maintaining club equipment and towards reducing the overall costs of our trips to members by allowing us to book transport and facilities in advance. As a big thank you, we also offer the ability for our paid club members to loan club equipment (OS maps, tents, camping and winter equipment) for no further costs, when not being used for club events, to hire club gear please consult our website. | |
| Semester One - Paid Membership | £12.00 | 18/09/2025 - 01/02/2026 | Our semester one paid membership helps to support the club but is ONLY required for weekend Away Trips (and some adventures); not for our weekly day walks or socials (take a look at our free membership). The money raised through such membership goes towards maintaining club equipment and towards reducing the overall costs of our trips to members by allowing us to book transport and facilities in advance. As a big thank you, we also offer the ability for our paid club members to loan club equipment (OS maps, tents, camping and winter equipment) for no further costs, when not being used for club events, to hire club gear please consult our website. This membership will run until 1st February as we traditionally run a trip on the last weekend of the semester for which we would accept either this or semester two membership. If you plan on joining our events throughout the year we recommended purchasing the year long membership which comes with a small discount compared to buying the two semesters separately. | |
| Free Day Walk & Socials Membership | FREE | 18/09/2025 - 17/09/2026 | This is a free membership to individuals who wish to attend our weekly Day Walks and fortnightly Socials. By registering for this free membership, you will be covered by SUSU's insurance policy during our activities and as well as joining our friendly and welcoming community. Once registered there is no commitment required, as you can attend as many or as few events as you like! For details of our events please see our socials and our website. |
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Constitution
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