Mynyddwyr De Cymru

About Mynyddwyr De Cymru

Mynyddwyr de Cymru, usually shortened to MDC, was formed in 1980. This south Wales fell-running club draws members from Cardiff, the valleys, the Swansea area and Bannau Brycheiniog. It has no central headquarters: running together in different parts of the region is a defining part of its club life.

Tuesday evening runs visit a different location each week, with faster and steadier groups and some slower-paced outings. The published calendar gives route distances, climbs and meeting details. Newcomers should contact the membership secretary before attending, particularly if they are new to mountain terrain. Membership is open to adults over 18, and the club encourages car sharing and responsible use of the countryside.

MDC’s history records members developing long-distance challenges and organising many Welsh fell races in their own right. It specifically distinguishes those individual organisers from the club itself. The account also identifies club member Alison Wright’s Everest Base Camp-to-Kathmandu record with Helene Diamantides, one of the international endurance achievements connected with its early years.