This trip was all ready to go two years ago when Che took a leader fall and knackered his ankle. The aim is to have a day at Shepherd’s Crag, including an ascent of Little Chamonix, and also a day at Black Crag to try Troutdale Pinnacle. Both are Classic Rock routes. For walkers and scramblers, there’s plenty to occupy you in Borrowdale. Three of us are already booked into the Borrowdale Youth Hostel and hope that some of you can join us.

Accommodation: YHA Borrowdale Youth Hostel, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XE

Phone: 03453719624

Email: borrowdale@yha.org.uk

OS Maps: 89 or 90

OS Grid Ref.: NY254142

Book on-line at https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-borrowdale

The hostel has a bar, serves breakfast and evening meals, and has free wi-fi. Besides the usual selection of rooms, camping is available and they also have glamping pods.

Amenities/Food: You have to pass through Keswick to get to the hostel, and that’s the best place to stop for food and any gear you need.

Transport: We will drive up to the Lakes on Friday after work and leave late on Sunday afternoon. Lifts might be available, so please get in contact of you’re thinking of coming.

For more info email Andrew at avicm1954@gmail.com (Che’s email currently out of action)