The Start of the Gritstone Season
January 9, 2026 - January 11, 2026
Info
As the Gritstone season kicks off again, join us for a chance to get out now the good weather is returning. Plans to climb trad and boulder on the best crags, following the best weather…
Services
Everything you need in Ashbourne or Buxton, up or down the main road… If we are meeting on the Eastern Grit, then shops in Hathersage and Castleton… Bank machines less available than you’d think…
Accommodation
Staying at YHA Ilam Hall
Food
The hostel has a shared kitchen and a full breakfast and evening meal service… It is remote so we tend to stay at the hostel.
Transport
Hathersage is on the Sheffield to Manchester train line if we climb on the Eastern Grit. Ashbourne is the nearest transport hub to the hostel. Get in touch with Jim if you need a lift and he’ll see if there is an option…
Dates
9th to 11th January 2026.