BMSCMC

Peak and Snowdonia Trip August 2021
2021-08-18 - 2021-08-25 | Gwynedd
Jim and Andrew planning to meet up in the Peak District, on the Grit, for bouldering and trad. Probably spend a few days on the Eastern Grit before driving over to Snowdonia for some of the Big Easies… Something for everyone!
Services:
Plenty of shops and services on the road in… Chesterfield and Sheffield from the East and Manchester from the west. Hathersage has most services and is central to the Eastern Grit edges. In these times, card and cash advisable.

Accommodation:
This is one of those trips were you need to source your own… Camping and hostelling seems to be very booked up at the moment. Stanage cave anyone? We will communicate where we are climbing on the WhatsApp coms, which has the required Covid Risk Assessments for trips to happen.

Food:
Bring your own, and we will probably go to the pub too.

Transport:
Cars are the new eco option… Get in touch with Jim to coordinate lifts if reasonable.

Dates: .
18.08.2021 – 25.08.2021
Starting in the peak on Wednesday 18th August… probably spend a few days on the Grit and then get over to Snowdonia.

Organisers:
Jim McCall and Andrew Martin.

Trad Climbing in the Peak
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-03 | Peak District, S32 1BR, United Kingdom
Leader:
Join Jade and Adam on a trip to the Peak, to visit the Eastern Gritstone edges for a revision in Trad. Venues decided on the day and shared on the WhatsApp group, to get the best of the weather but the plan is to get out on the Trad and get the mileage in… bouldering, sport and trad on Limestone and hill-walking all accessible too.

Info:
Meet up Friday 1st October at the YHA, or on Saturday, early at the crag… venue to be shared via the WhatsApp group on the Friday night. Climb Saturday and some may stay to climb Sunday morning before the drive home. This would be a good trip to attend if you are keen to develop your trad climbing on Gritstone.

Services:
Banks available in the cities on the way into the Park… Chesterfield, Derby, and Manchester…. Plenty of bakeries, cafes and pubs, gear shops and stores for all your purchase options in Hathersage…

Accommodation:
Staying at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall, which currently has plenty of camping available. Details HERE.

Food:
Probably best to be self-sufficient but a there are plenty of pubs a short walk into Castleton. There are enough options in Hathersage for breakfast and lunch, on the way to the Eastern Edges.

Transport:
Hathersage accessible by car, bus and train and a regular bus service from Hathersage to Castleton. If you need a lift, then get in touch with Jim and he will try to coordinate something.

Dates: 1st October to 3rd October 2021.

Organisers:
Jade Iontton
Adam Ashbridge

Dave’s South West Lakes “Adventurous Wainwrights” Trip
2021-10-05 - 2021-10-08 | Eskdale, Eskdale YHA, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TH, United Kingdom
Dave and Andrew will be resuming their quest for more adventurous ways of ascending the Wainwrights as Dave continues to tick off his second round. We will be staying in Eskdale and the plan includes scrambles up to Grade 3, including Green Crag, Harter Fell and Middle Fell, Yewbarrow or Red Pike. Scafell may also be on the agenda.
Details
We are booked in at The Woolpack Inn and the YHA in Eskdale. We will arrive early on Tuesday 5th October for a full day of action. This gives us 3 full days and a short day on Friday before we return home.
Services and Food
There’s a small grocery store in Holmrook, a 10-minute drive from the Inn, but we will rely largely on breakfast and lunch that we bring or buy at the accommodation, and we will eat at the Inn. If you need any kit, you’ll have to head to Kendal (about an hour’s drive).
Accommodation
Dave is booked into The Woolpack and Andrew is at the YHA. There is still availability at both places.
Transport
Car required as we will be quite remote. Get in touch with Dave or Andrew if you want a lift.
Dates: Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th October 2021
Contact: Dave Gent (davegent7@gmail.com) or Andrew Martin (avictorm1954@gmail.com)

Grit for Christmas 2021
2021-12-17 - 2021-12-19 | Newfold Farm Campsite, Grindsbrook Booth, Edale, Derbyshire, S33 7ZD, United Kingdom
Arrive Friday 17th December late in the evening. Meet up early at the crag (we’ll decide this on Friday when we know the weather) early and chase the grades and the routes. Climb Saturday and repeat Sunday before the drive home…
Staying in Edale so the usual haunts means the Eastern Gritstone edges… Stanage, Burbage, Froggatt and Curber, Gardom’s and Birchen. If time and weather permit, then maybe get some bouldering in too. For those who prefer sport and limestone, the quarries around Stony are not too far away. There are enough circular routes and pubs for those who prefer to go for a walk. I am hoping to convince a few of the Manchester or Nottingham crowd out for the day but if you are keen for a longer stay, please get in touch with Jim.
Accommodation and Food:
Staying at Newfold Farm in Edale and the link is HERE . Cheap and fine… There are shops in Hathersage to buy food and a small outlet at the campsite. A few garages on the drive in have reasonable supplies. We’ll probably eat at the pub over the road on Friday and Saturday night. Bring your own is an option for the campsite.
Transport and Travel:
Car is easiest but Edale is on the main train line between Manchester and Sheffield… campsite is a 10 minute walk from the train station.
Venue for the map:
Grindsbrook Booth, Edale, Hope Valley S33 7ZD

Christmas Walk 2021
2021-12-19 09:30 - 17:00 UTC | Baslow, Nether End Car Park, Church Lane, Baslow, Derbyshire, DE45 1SR, United Kingdom
Christmas training day!
Arm fatigue? Sore grip? Bad day at the crag?
You need a climbing training day to strengthen your leg muscles, perfect your footwork and reset your neural pathways!
Come and join us for a Christmas walk and get together on Sunday 19th December, 9.30am at Nether End Car Park, Church Lane, Baslow DE45 1SR.
Our route takes us from Baslow along the River Derwent via the Derwent Heritage way before ascending through Hay Wood to the start of Froggatt Edge. From here we’ll make our way following three beautiful edges, Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge before descending through the woodlands to return back to Baslow.
Highlights include the Derwent river valley, stunning views from the edges, a festive coffee with the ‘Grit for Christmas’ climbing trip and numerous cake stops.
This is a circular walk of 11 miles with options to start the walk at different points, so suitable for families or tired/injured climbers who wish to do a shorter walk! Please get in touch with the walk organiser for more details. Total ascent is 594m.
It is a paid car park in Baslow, with very limited local street parking so please bring means to pay for the parking!
If you’d like to attend please get in touch with Ali at alisonsail@hotmail.com

January Grit Trip
2022-01-28 - 2022-01-30 | Balsow (Heathy Lea Hut), Bakewell, Baslow, Derbyshire, DE45 1PQ, United Kingdom
A chance to get back out on the Gritstone on what might be a perfect, cold, clear Gritstone day… or a chance to do what you can in the rain. Limestone options available if you like that sort of thing and there’s always the bouldering and the walking.
Arrive Friday 28th and meet up at a hut! (I know… details below). Plans to climb all day Saturday and then again Sunday morning. There are two pubs within a 15 minute walk so chances are, we will eat at one of those on the Saturday night. The hut has cooking options too. Venues for climbing can be agreed Friday night, with a mind to the weather. Birchen and Gardoms within walking distance and all the usual haunts within a reasonable drive. Plenty to go at for everyone.
Accommodation: We have made our bookings at Heathy Lea, one of the, Derby based, Oread Climbing Club huts. Details HERE. To make your own booking, follow the Hut link to ‘Hut Bookings’ and complete. We are classed as ‘Other’ and it is £10.00 per night.
For Organisation, add BMSCMC.
For Affiliation, choose BMC.
For Key Holder, you may leave this blank and add the following text in the Notes box at the bottom: I am an additional booking part of the BMSCMC visit already booked in. Keyholder is Jim McCall.
Food: Bring your own… and we may plan to eat at a pub.
Services: Bank machines in Chesterfield and Buxton on the roads in… bring cash and card. Small shop at Calver. Probably best to get what you need before arriving…
Transport: Car is best… Otherwise, arrive at Chesterfield by bus from Manchester or Sheffield and we will pick you up if you give us enough time to coordinate. Those travelling from Denmark, get in touch with Jim and he will coordinate as required.

Winter Wainwrights 2022
2022-02-07 - 2022-02-11 | Borrowdale YHA, Longthwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XE, United Kingdom
Dave Gent and Andrew will be heading to the Lake District on Monday Feb 7th for 4 and a half days of Wainwright bagging. If the weather and rock is dry, they will be doing scrambles en route to the summits. They’re also hoping there will be some snow and ice on the tops so they can get some winter walking and mountaineering in. Potential Wainwrights include Allen Crags, Glaramara, Rosthwaite Fell, Seathwaite Fell, Eagle Crag, Sergeant’s Crag, Ullscarf, and even Great Gable, Great End and Esk Pike.
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. The Scafell Hotel and it’s Riverside bar is not far away and does evening meals 6-9pm.
Venue:
Borrowdale YHA
Longthwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XE
+44 345 371 9624
Website: YHA Borrowdale Hostel | Cheap Keswick Accommodation
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: Contact Dave or Andrew Martin if you are thinking of coming and we can advise.

Scottish Winter Trip to the Cairngorm
2022-02-19 - 2022-02-23 | Avimore Youth Hostel, 25 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, PH22 1PR, United Kingdom
Staying at Aviemore SYHA Map ref OS 36 (GR893119) telephone no: 01479 810 345 email: aviemore@syha.org.uk

Plans are to climb in Coire an t-Sneachda, Coire na Lochain and Hell’s Lum (to name a few) – there are plenty of Grade 1 and 2 climbs, so good introductory climbs and lots to push the grade. Some big Grade 3, 4 and 5s as well, so good stuff for the bold. The walk-ins are quite easy, a drive up to Cairngorm car park, then about 1 to 2 hour walk in on reasonably easy ground for the nearest routes.
The hostel has kitchens and you can bring your own food. Plenty of shops in Aviemore to buy food if you need to. The Skiing Doo is the cheap bar/restaurant we will go to during the trip and we normally finish off with a big night out at one of the hotel restaurants on the last night (Tuesday).
Something for everyone but there is a focus for those who are planning a first trip to the Alps (watch out for that) to get some ice axe and crampon practice in… and maybe some crevasse rescue practice too, if it doesn’t get in the way of climbing…
Please get in touch with Jim if you want to go and he may be able to sort some kit. Winter climbing equipment can be hired from Ellis Brigham in Aviemore https://www.ellis-brigham.com/stores/aviemore.
Likewise, any Danes interested (you should be) then please get in touch with Jim. He will coordinate airport collection and drop-off if possible.

Snowdonia Scrambling II
2022-03-16 - 2022-03-20 | The Rocks at Plas Curig Hostel, Plas Curig, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0EL, United Kingdom
Join us on a trip to Snowdonia and get some classic Snowdonia Scrambles and walks.
Itinerary:
Plan is to head to Snowdonia on Weds 16th for a few days of scrambling and walking some Snowdonia classics. Plans will be pretty fluid (and weather dependant) but would be great to get some Classic Grade I scrambles in!
There’s also plenty of climbing close by for those that want to plan their own agenda and just link up in the evening.
Services:
Shops and other services (including cash machines) in Betws y coed.
Accommodation & Food:
Staying at The Rocks Plas Curig hostel (https://www.therockshostel.com ). There are shops in betws y coed to buy food. We’ll probably eat at the pub or Plas y Brenin once or twice and also eat in at the hostel. Bring your own is an option for the hostel.
Transport/travel:
Meet at the hostel and you need to plan being in a car to get around, there’s a few of us taking cars already.

AGM 2022 - North Wales
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-24 | Sycharth, Sycharth, Pen Y Bont, Powys, SY10 9JG, United Kingdom
This year’s AGM will be hosted by VP Keith at his new(ish) home in the Welsh Borders. The venue provides easy access to Snowdonia as well as some local venues for excellent trad, sport and bouldering.
Arrive Friday for a BBQ and to plan the following day’s activities which are likely to include a full day of trad in the National Park.
The AGM will be held on Saturday evening. As ever, an agenda will be posted by the President, Vice President and Secretary at least one month before. If you wish to add anything, then please raise this as early as possible. Then, your views or discussion points will be included.
At this stage, the plan for Sunday is likely to be a trip to Llangollen where people can choose between trad, sport and/or bouldering.
Accommodation: Keith’s place offers a mix of indoor accommodation and plenty of riverside camping. Indoors will be on a first come, first served basis so book early if you don’t want to camp.
Food: Bring your favourite BBQ food or something to chuck in the Aga.
Services: Oswestry is 8 miles away which provides everything most people will need.
Transport: Car is best… Otherwise, arrive at Gobowen by train or Oswestry by bus and we will pick you up if you give us enough time to coordinate. Those travelling from Denmark, this is the trip not to be missed contact Jim and he will try to coordinate lifts or direct you to the best airport, probably Manchester, Birmingham or Bristol.

Portland Families Trip - 27-29 May 2022
2022-05-27 - 2022-05-29 | Portland UK, DT5 2DT
Join Aine, Matt, Stella (8) and Christopher (6) for a family friendly weekend of Sport Climbing and camping on Portland.
Staying at the Sweet Hill Farm, which is ideally suited for travel (walk or drive) to either side of the island. There is plenty of good climbing on offer for at all levels.
We will be heading down Friday evening and will meet any early birds for a BBQ at the farm. Climbing will start in earnest on the Saturday through to sunset Sunday. We will post more details with suggested climbs etc. once we have an idea of who is interested, but in the meantime check out UKClimbing – Portland.

Dates: 27-29 May 2022
Location: Portland

Accommodation: Camping / Campervans at Sweet Hill Farm Campsite.

Contact Aine:
ainescott@hotmail.com
+44 7825 128049

Scottish Sea Cliffs and the Great North West
2022-05-28 - 2022-06-04 | Reiff, Reiff, Ullapool, Scotland, IV26 2YS, United Kingdom
Dates: 28.05.2022/29.05.2022 to 04.06.2022/05.06.2022…
Everyone will be there for a while but there is flexibility in everyone’s calendar so chat to your climbing partner first…

Hi all, join me for an amazing journey exploring Scottish rock on the western sea-cliffs of the north-west highlands! There’s a huge amount of rock here with routes of all grades from single to multi-pitch – bouldering too – and Jim says it’s great!
Hi all, join me for an amazing journey exploring Scottish rock on the western sea-cliffs of the north-west highlands! There’s a huge amount of rock here with routes of all grades from single to multi-pitch – bouldering too – and Jim says it’s great!
We’ll be focussed on Reiff, north-west of Ullapool (Coigach & Assynt), but there’s a variety of places to visit. For those that prefer scrambling or walking, Stac Pollaidh is about 20-30 minutes’ drive away, Suilven, Canisp, and Ben More Assynt are within an hour’s drive, there are many other mountains in this broader area. And then, of course, there’s the Old Man of Stoer about 90 minutes’ away… I’m contemplating going for a full week in May/June 2022 (to avoid midges, especially on the coast!) but people could do a long weekend, either end of the week.

Services:
The main town is Ullapool about 45 minutes’ drive from Rieff/Achiltibuie, it has a Tesco, food outlets, bank/ATM and shops, hotels, cottages, and a bunkhouse. Otherwise, it’s the pubs mentioned below.

Accommodation:
There’s a campsite there, at Port a Bhaigh (also good for kayaking and fishing), with some 40 spaces for campervans/motorhomes, a shop and a pub, the Am Fuaran Bar, run by the owners of the site: www.portabhaig.co.uk. Another hotel/bar is the Summer Isles Hotel a little beyond the village. There’s also a small hostel with ‘sleeping pods’ 2 miles further south of the Summer Isles Hotel, Acheninver Hostel. There’s a couple of cottages, one sleeps up to 10 but I think a couple of these are kids’ bunks.

Food:
Food outlets and supermarket in Ullapool as above, also at the bars mentioned above. There’s a village store in Achiltibuie.

Transport:
I imagine most will drive, but you could fly to Inverness and hire a car from there, probably about a 2-hour drive from the airport. Trains look a bit tricky, with lots of changes. Nordic friends, get in touch with Jim to coordinate pick up and passage… He’ll do what he can.

Somerset 2022
2022-07-01 - 2022-07-03 | Jim’s House, West Harptree, Bristol, BS40 6HN, United Kingdom
Synopsis:
Join Jim back in Somerset for Trad, Bouldering, Sport and Hill-Walking (at a push)… Something for everyone.
Info:
Meet up at Jim’s house on Friday 1st July 2022 and climb at local venues on Friday, Saturday and Sunday… Venues include: Avon, Cheddar, Goblin Coombe, Sand Point and so many quarries, if you like that sort of thing. Bouldering venues from the new guidebook… plenty to go at… don’t worry about that!
Services:
Post office and local shop 2km up the road. Cash machine if the link is working. 3 pubs within 10 minute drive. We may end on a visit to one of the local pubs by Sunday lunch…
Accommodation and Food:
Free at Jim’s house. Book early and you may get a bed. Otherwise, bring a sleeping bag and floor space available. If you need privacy, then bring a tent as the garden is big. Dogs very welcome but they are not allowed to chase the sheep! Or the cows! Or my next door neighbour, the farmer will have words with me. I will cook evening meals on the BBQ and there is always something for breakfast. Bring your own lunches and alcohol. Anyone travelling from Denmark, please bring some Tuborg Classic… (and just to point out, this is not available at the airport, so you need to buy it and put it in your hold luggage… [I know!] Thanks, it’s been two years now!).
Transport and Travel:
Plenty of parking at Jim’s. Bristol by bus or train and then local buses out to West Harptree available. Get in touch with Jim if you need pick up. If any Danes are keen (you should be) then get in touch with Jim and we’ll try to arrange pick up from an airport. Bristol airport is 20 minutes away and has direct flights from Copenhagen. Everyone else, get in touch for directions to my house. I’ll post map directions on the WhatsApp, closer to the time.
Dates:01.07.2022 to 03.07.2022
Organiser:
Jim

Dartmoor Trad & Bouldering
2022-07-22 18:00 - 2022-07-24 13:00 | Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
Meet up Saturday morning at 09:00 at Houndtour. Spend the morning trad climbing and bouldering.
Services:
Bovey Tracey has banks and shops and is a convenient stop off on the way over the Moors… Bovey is the self-appointed ‘Gateway of the Moors’ and will provide all the necessaries…
Accommodation:
Some of those in the South West may treat this as an extended day trip but for those that want to stay over… We are planning to bivvy overnight Saturday. The National Park normally publishes a map to wild camping and local restrictions, including camping 100m from the road and not in sight of any buildings.
Food:
Better bring your own and be self-sufficient but pub options are available.
Transport:
Cars is the best plan. Public transport doesn’t really exist on the moors.

Return to the Jotunhiemen: Dirtbag Trip II 2022
2022-08-18 - 2022-08-25 | Jotunheimen, Raubergstulsvegen, Lom, 2686, Norway
Join Jim and Andrew for another Norwegian adventure to the Jotunhiemen (postponed from last year). Glaciers, trad rock routes up massive rock, alpine summits and really expensive weak beers, back at the hut, epic driving across wide open spaces, getting washed in the sink at the petrol station, sleeping at the airport… something for everyone.

Join Jim and Andrew for another Norwegian adventure to the Jotunhiemen. Aim to arrive at Guardemoen Oslo airport August… Dates to be confirmed. Pick up the car and drive up to the Juvasshytte in the Jotunhiemen. Spend 4 nights in the hut and tick off some multi-pitch rock, glacier trips, and maybe some summit hill walks.
Then plans are flexible but generally head back south and get some more trad or local sport climbing in before reaching the airport and staying overnight before returning.
For those wishing to attend this trip as a first alpine experience, then the ascent of Galdhopiggen is a very easy and safe glacier approach and the summit is the highest in Northern Europe. If you are new to glacier travel, then please check with Jim very early on, so that you can practice and perfect your skills before the trip. You will need additional equipment including crampons but Jim can lend you an ice axe.

Services:
The airport has reasonable supplies, as do shops on the road up to the Jotunhiemen and the hut. Beware, prices aren’t cheap!

Accommodation: Find it here
Wild camping also available, 500m away from the hut.

Food:
Either bring your own or rely on the hut… or a bit of both.

Transport:
Jim and Andrew flying to and from Guardemoen Oslo airport… be aware that three airports serve Oslo and the other two are a few hours south. British Airways flies from LHR to OSL.
Cars are the new eco option… You will need to factor in car transport. There may be room in other cars but please check first.

Dates: Thursday 18th August 2022 – Thursday 25th August 2022.

Organisers:
Jim McCall and Andrew Martin.

Return to the Gritstone 2022
2022-08-27 - 2022-08-29 | North Lee Campsite, Birley Ln, Hathersage, Hope Valley, S32 1DY, United Kingdom
Join Jim on a trip to the Peak, to visit the Eastern Gritstone edges for a revision in Trad. Venues decided on the day (probably Stanage!) and shared on the WhatsApp group, to get the best of the weather but the plan is to get out on the Trad and get the mileage in… bouldering, sport and trad on Limestone and hill-walking all accessible too. Gritstone offers a good introduction to Trad climbing so this is a good trip to build your experience…

Info:
Meet up Saturday 27th August 2022 at the crag… venue to be shared via the WhatsApp group on the Friday night. Climb Saturday and Sunday before the drive home on Monday. This would be a good trip to attend if you are keen to develop your trad climbing on Gritstone. Please get in touch with Jim if you are keen.

Services:
Banks available in the cities on the way into the Park… Chesterfield, Derby, and Manchester…. Plenty of bakeries, cafes and pubs, gear shops and stores for all your purchase options in Hathersage…

Accommodation:
Staying at North Lees Campsite… Details HERE.

Food:
Probably best to be self-sufficient but a there are plenty of pubs down in Hathersage. There are enough options in Hathersage for breakfast and lunch too.

Transport:
Hathersage accessible by car, bus and train. If you need a lift, then get in touch with Jim and he will try to coordinate something.

Dates: 27th August 2022 to 29th August 2022.

Organiser:
Jim McCall

Family Climbing in Ogwen
2022-09-16 18:00 - 2022-09-18 18:00 | Ogwen Valley, Betws-y-Coed, LL57 3LZ, United Kingdom
Join James and family in Ogwen Valley for some fun mountain days out!

Organiser
James Buckley, 07828524203, j.buckley87@gmail.com
Dates
Arrive Friday 16/09/22 afternoon/evening

Depart Sunday 18/09
Location
Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia

Return to Snowdonia 2022
2022-10-22 - 2022-10-26 | Idwal Cottage, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, LL57 3LZ, United Kingdom
Info:
Join Jim on a trip to Snowdonia… multi-pitch trad, scrambling and hill-walking all available. Something for everyone. Meet up Saturday 22nd October 2022 at a pre-agreed crag. Climb Saturday through to Tuesday before the drive home on Wednesday morning. Some will be staying just the weekend. This would be a good trip to attend if you are keen to develop your trad climbing on multi-pitch climbs. Please get in touch with Jim if you are keen.

Services:
Banks and food shops available in Betws y Coed and Bethesda on the road in.

Accommodation:
Staying at Idwal Cottage YHA… Details HERE.

Food:
Probably best to be self-sufficient but a there are plenty of pubs in the area. The hostel has kitchens.

Transport:
Car is easiest. Train links to Bangor and local buses out to the hostel. If you need a lift, then get in touch with Jim and he will try to coordinate something.

Dates: 22nd October to 26th October 2022.

Grit in December 2022
2022-12-03 08:00 - 2022-12-04 17:00 | Peak District, S32 1BR, United Kingdom
Join Jim and Jake on a trip to the Peak, to visit the Eastern Gritstone edges (again) for a revision in Trad. Venues decided on the day (probably Stanage!) and shared on the WhatsApp group, to get the best of the weather but the plan is to get out on the Trad and get the mileage in… bouldering, sport and trad on Limestone and hill-walking all accessible too. Gritstone offers a good introduction to Trad climbing so this is a good trip to build your experience…
Info:Meet up Saturday 3rd December 2022 at the crag… venue to be shared via the WhatsApp group on the Friday night/Saturday morning. Climb Saturday all day and Sunday morning before the drive home Sunday lunchtime. This would be a good trip to attend if you are keen to develop your trad climbing on Gritstone. Please get in touch with Jim.
Services:Banks available in the cities on the way into the Park… Chesterfield, Derby, and Manchester…. Plenty of bakeries, cafes and pubs, gear shops and stores for all your purchase options in Hathersage…
Accommodation:Staying at YHA Ilam Hall… link

Food:Probably best to be self-sufficient but a there are plenty of pubs down in Ilam. There are (just) enough options in Ilam for breakfast and lunch too.
Transport:Ilam accessible by car and bus. If you need a lift, then get in touch with Jim and he will try to coordinate something.
Dates: Saturday 3rd December to Sunday 4th December 2022.
Organiser:Jim McCall

Thanks Guys!
Jim

Return to the Cairngorm Winter 2023
2023-02-11 - 2023-02-15 | Avimore Youth Hostel, 25 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, PH22 1PR, United Kingdom
Info:
Join Jim and Jake on their yearly pilgrimage to the home of Scottish Winter. This would serve as a good introduction to Scottish winter climbing if you haven’t been before. Drive up on Saturday 11th February 2023 and climb Sunday, Monday and Tuesday before the drive home on Wednesday 15th February 2023. Staying at the SYHA in Aviemore. Winter hill-walking and low grade winter routes available in the Northern Corries. More punchy stuff available too for the experienced. Adverse weather and avalanche conditions can confound efforts but we normally get something done. This would serve as a good introduction to Scottish winter climbing if you haven’t been before. Please get in touch with Jim if you are keen.

Services:
Banks and food shops available in Aviemore.

Accommodation:
Staying at Aviemore SYHA… Details HERE.

Food:
Probably best to be self-sufficient but a there are plenty of pubs in the area. The hostel has kitchens.

Transport:
Car is easiest. Train links to Aviemore an option. If you need a lift, then get in touch with Jim and he will try to coordinate something.

Dates: 11th February 2023 to 15th February 2023.

Organiser:
Jim McCall

Family Day at Sand Point February 2023
2023-02-19 | sand point, Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 9UD
Synopsis: A morning out at Sand Point, in Somerset and a good opportunity to climb easy trad with the family in typical tropical weather…

Info: A morning out at Sand Point, in Somerset and a good opportunity to climb easy trad with the family in typical tropical weather… Jim and Mike climbing with his youth… Weather permitting. Also a good opportunity to climb easy trad to get the skills up for later trips in the year… Sand Point takes nuts and slings and there are many easy grades and bouldering too. New leaders can learn here…

Services: Snack shops on the road in but little else…

Food and Accommodation:
Just there for the morning and early afternoon so bring your own… accommodation not required.

Transport and Travel:
NT carpark at 10:00… (low tide at 12:00)… Bring the car of your choice…

Dates: Sunday 19th February 2023

Organiser: Mike and Jim

Get Back to the Grit 2023
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-05 | Peak District, S32 1BR, United Kingdom
Get back to the Gritstone for a start to the season… Drive up Saturday and climb on the Eastern Edges. Stay at YHA Castleton before bouldering Sunday morning and the drive home…

Info: Get back to the Gritstone for a start to the season… Drive up Saturday and climb on the Eastern Edges. Stay at YHA Castleton before bouldering Sunday morning and the drive home…

Services: Bank machines are sparse so bring cash and card… Food and gear available in Hathersage. Food available in Castleton.

Accommodation: I have booked a room for 4 people at Castleton YHA for £72.00… the first three people to request a space can have one for £18.00 per person. Accommodation available at https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-castleton-losehill-hall

Food: Members’ kitchen at the hostel. Food served at the hostel. Pubs in Castleton.
Transport: Probably by car… contact Jim for a seat in the Audi. Trains to Hathersage and Castleton and can possibly arrange pick up…

Dates: Plan to drive up Saturday 4th March 2023, stay Saturday night and drive home Sunday. 4-5th March.

Organiser: Jim

Baggy Point
2023-03-25 - 2023-03-26 | Gwynedd
Synopsis: Drive down to Baggy Point on Saturday 25th March 2023 and climb at Scrattling Zawn, The Long Rock, Slab Cove and The Promontory… Plenty to go at, at all grades. Pleasant coastal walking if that rocks the boat…

Info: Drive down to Baggy Point on Saturday 25th March 2023 and climb at Scrattling Zawn, The Long Rock, Slab Cove and The Promontory… Plenty to go at, at all grades. Pleasant coastal walking if that rocks the boat… Baggy offers an exciting introduction to sea cliff climbing and is big. This is the first Club trip here so we will consider it a bit of a recce for future trips. Identify the crags, identify the abseil descents and get on the classics… Club members should practice abseiling with a prussik knot before attending this trip. Contact Jim for details.

Services: Food and cash points in Croyde.

Accommodation: This is interesting… I have booked a National Trust Bothy, Heddon Orchard Bothy, Heddon Valley https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/devon/heddon-orchard-bothy . The bothy is about an hour from Baggy Point and roughly in the direction to home… for me. It costs £40.00 and sleeps 4. There is a pub next door… I plan to drive there from Baggy Point on Saturday night and eat at the pub. Drive home Sunday, with a possibility to stop off on the way home. The first 3 people who request a floor space (bring a sleeping bag) can have a space for £10.00 each.

Food: Available in Croyde. Plan to eat at the pub next door on Saturday night… The Hunter’s Inn, though nothing arranged yet…

Transport: Car is the way… contact Jim for a space in the Audi

Dates: Drive down to Baggy Point on Saturday 25th March 2023, drive home 26th March 2023. 25-26th March 2023.

Organiser: Jim

BMSCMC AGM 2023!
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-16 | Sycharth, Sycharth, Pen Y Bont, Powys, SY10 9JG, United Kingdom
This year’s AGM will be hosted (again) by Keith at his home on the Welsh Borders. The venue provides easy access to Snowdonia as well as some local venues for excellent trad, sport and bouldering.
Arrive Friday for a BBQ and to plan the following day’s activities which are likely to include a full day of trad in the National Park.
The AGM will be held on Saturday evening. As ever, an agenda will be posted by the President, Vice President and Secretary at least one month before. If you wish to add anything, then please raise this as early as possible. Then, your views or discussion points will be included.
At this stage, the plan for Sunday is likely to be a trip to Llangollen where people can choose between trad, sport and/or bouldering.
Accommodation: Keith’s place offers a mix of indoor accommodation and plenty of riverside camping. Indoors will be on a first come, first served basis so book early if you don’t want to camp. There may be a voluntary contribution scheme in place.
Food: Bring your favourite BBQ food or something to chuck in the Aga.
Services: Oswestry is 8 miles away which provides everything most people will need.
Transport: Car is best… Otherwise, arrive at Gobowen by train or Oswestry by bus and we will pick you up if you give us enough time to coordinate. Those travelling from Denmark, this is the trip not to be missed so contact Jim and he will try to coordinate lifts or direct you to the best airport, probably Manchester, Birmingham or Bristol.

Dates: 14th -16th April 2023
Organisers: Jim McCall & Keith Martin
Venue: Sycharth, Pen Y Bont, Powys. SY10 9JG. UK
Phone: 07904 997577

Sportland
2023-04-21 - 2023-04-23 | Gwynedd
Join Aine and Matt for a weekend of Sport Climbing and camping on Portland.

We will be staying at our favourite spot – Sweet Hill Farm, which is ideally suited for travel (walk or drive) to either side of the island. There is plenty of good climbing on offer for at all levels.

We will be heading down Friday evening and will meet any early birds for food and a few beers at the farm. Climbing will start in earnest on the Saturday through to sunset Sunday. We will post more details with suggested climbs etc. once we have an idea of who is interested, but in the meantime check out UKClimbing – Portland.

Dates: 21-23 April 2022

Location: Portland
Accommodation: Camping / Campervans at Sweet Hill Farm Campsite.

Selvaggio Blu – The Wild Blue (Will & Lilla’s Trip)
2023-04-29 - 2023-05-06 | Selvaggio Blu, Sardinia, Italy
Selvaggio Blu
Saturday 29thst April to Saturday 6th May 2023
This is a big one, the ‘Wild Blue’, a 4 to 5 day trek through one of the last pieces of wilderness on the Mediterranean coast and considered one of the best (and hardest) walks in Europe. Along the way there will be beautiful beaches, scrambling up to grade IV, several abseils, jaw-dropping views, and wild camping every night. Pop it into a Google image search and then get in touch! 😊
We have these dates pencilled in the park authority’s diary, so they are unlikely to change (again). Permit numbers per day for this walk are restricted and although there is currently good availability this may change. I’m also keen to get organised reasonably early so that we can get decent deals on flights, accommodation, etc., so please get in touch soon if you want to share these costs!
To limit what we must carry and due to the lack of natural water sources we will be hiring a company to provide food and water drops to us, at the end of each day. However, walking will be over rough ground, with plenty of assent and decent, whist carrying your bivouac and abseil equipment, along with food and water for the day, so a good level of fitness will be required.
There are also lots of other walking and climbing options around Santa Maria Navarresse. So, this would also be a good opportunity for anyone who would like to visit the surrounding area to either, stay on after the walk or to do your own thing whilst we are walking and join up with those doing the walk afterwards.
If you would like to join this trip contact me and I will send you a more detailed information pack. Due to the logistics and permit restrictions the number of places in the group is limited, so if you are keen to join contact me early. That said, if the trip proves popular, I would be happy to help someone else organise a second group.

The Plan
Several of us will be flying out on Friday the 28th April, to get a head start on arranging supplies and permits. You’re welcome to join us if you want to split the cost of car hire or feel free to fly out on the Saturday if you want to save a day’s annual leave.
Friday the 28th April
Fly out, pick up the hire car(s), drive to Santa Maria Navarresse.
Saturday the 29th April
Pick up our permits, buy supplies and drop them off with the logistics company. Anybody not flying out on Friday will have to join the group at some point today.
Sunday the 30th April – Thursday the 4th May, walk the Selvaggio Blu!
We are aiming to do the medium length variation of the walk (Santa Maria Navarresse to Cala Sisine) over 5 days, the daily times, and distances vairy from 3.5 to 10.5 hours, and 2 to 19 km. I have made a detailed itinerary of route options, with daily distances and grade breakdowns and will send it out as part of the information pack, just get in touch. We will discuss as a group which option, we would like to take, once I know who is interested.
Friday the 5th onwards
You can then either head straight home on the 5th or decide head back with me on the 6th. Alternatively there are there are lots of other walking and climbing options in the area, if you want to stay longer.

What to bring
A detailed recommended kit list is in the information pack, just get in touch. The walk is usually tackled in a ‘fast and light’ style, so a bivvy instead of a tent is recommended and minimal gear for wild walking, scrambling, and abseiling will be shared amongst the group.

Services
There is and outdoor shop, as well as food shops and restaurants in Santa Maria Navarresse.

Accommodation
There are lots of Airbnb options in Santa Maria Navarresse for before and after the walk, which one we go for will depend on the group size. Bivouacs are the recommended option whilst walking but a light tent is also possible, if you are willing to carry it.

Food
It is not realistic to carry all the food and water required to complete this trek independently, as such several outdoor companies in the area offer logistical services. They will drop off food and water for us at our designated camping spot at the end of each day, either by boat or 4×4. As a group we will need to provide our own food and water packaged and labelled for each day and drop this off with them before we set out.

Transport
A hire car is the best way to get to Santa Maria Navarresse, as well as get around the island after the trek. The logistics company will take us from the end of the trek back to Santa Maria Navarresse.

Details
Start: 28 or 29/04/2023
End: 05 or 06/04/2023
Organisers: Will Beaumont
Venue: Santa Maria Navarresse

Isaac's Cornwall Trip - 3/4 June 2023
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04 | YHA Land’s End, Letcha Vean, St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall, TR19 7NT, United Kingdom
Join me in my home county ready to climb some classic rock routes, some lesser known inland crags and everything in between!
Info: The plan is as follows but is subject to change…
Drive down on Friday evening and leave on the Sunday after climbing all weekend. Climb in the South West area, around the classics in Sennen, Chair Ladder and Bosigran all day Saturday.
Then on Sunday drive home diverting to Roche Rock. Roche Rock is an outcrop of rock with ruins of a Gothic chapel built on top with an altered granite rock type with ‘gritstone-like friction.’ Grades ranging from D – E4!
Accommodation: Probably at YHA Land’s End, (St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall, TR19 7NT). Hostel rooms, bell tents, camping pods and camping are all options. It is relatively close to the saturday climbing crags you chose to climb.
YHA Land’s End
Letcha Vean, St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall, TR19 7NT
Map references
OS Map: 203
OS Grid Ref: SW364305
Lat/Lng: 50.115914, -5.688407
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Contact information
Phone: +44 345 371 9643
Email: landsend@yha.org.uk
Food: The choice is yours, bring your own, takeaway, or eat in somewhere. Everything is up in the air at the moment.
Transport: Unfortunately, car is the only way. There’s not much in terms of public transport in deepest darkest Kernow.
Services: Not a lot so bring what you need.

Yorkshire Grit Trip June 2023
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-11 | YHA Malham, Pennine Way, Malham, Skipton, BD23 4DB, United Kingdom
Synopsis: A grit trip to Yorkshire for the weekend of the 10th and 11th of June 2023!

Information: There are several very good crags in the Yorkshire dales, including: Rylstone, Crookrise, Ilkley and Almscliff. Limestone close by (Malham) and hill walking if that’s what you want…
Plenty of routes for all levels, perfect to get more experience on grit in a different setting than the Peak!

Services: Bank services and shops in Skipton. The YHA has a kitchen so bring your own food.

Accommodation: YHA Malham… book early as it isn’t big…

Food: Bring it with you!

Transport: Car is the obvious option… Get in touch with Jim and he will coordinate lifts and pick ups if you need it… Skipton is the local transport hub.

Dates: we will drive up on Friday 9-June-2023 and come back on Sunday afternoon 11-June-2023.

Organisers: Mattieu Isik and Bryony Bull.

Somerset 2023
2023-06-30 - 2023-07-02 | Gwynedd
Join Jim back in Somerset for Trad, Bouldering, Sport and some Hill-Walking (at a push)… Something for everyone.

Info: Join Jim back in Somerset for Trad, Bouldering, Sport and some Hill-Walking (at a push)… Something for everyone. Meet up at Jim’s house on Friday 1st July 2023 and climb at local venues on Friday, Saturday and Sunday… Venues include: Avon, Cheddar, Goblin Combe (if we can find a crag), Sand Point and quite a few quarries… if we must. Bouldering venues from the new guidebook… plenty to go at.

Services: Post Office and local shop up the road. Cash machine if the link is working. 3 pubs within 10 minute drive. We may end up on a visit to one of them on Sunday afternoon.

Food and Accommodation:
Free at Jim’s house. Book early and you may get a bed. Otherwise, bring a sleeping bag and floor space available. If you need privacy, then bring a tent as the garden is big. Dogs very welcome but they are not allowed to chase the sheep! Or the cows! Or my next door neighbour, the farmer will have words with me. I will cook evening meals on the BBQ and there is always something for breakfast. Bring your own lunches and alcohol. Anyone travelling from Denmark, please bring some Tuborg Classic… and just to point out, this is not available at the airport, so you need to buy it and put it in your hold luggage… [I know!] Thanks…

Transport and Travel:
Plenty of parking at Jim’s. Bristol by bus or train and then local buses out to West Harptree available. Get in touch with Jim if you need a pick up. If any Danes are keen, then get in touch with Jim. Bristol Airport is about 20 minutes away…

Dates: Friday 30th June to Sunday 2nd July 2023.

Organiser: Jim

Lundy 2023
2023-08-15 - 2023-08-22 | Lundy Island, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2LY, United Kingdom
Travel to Lundy, a granite island marking the end of the Bristol Channel (and the start of the Atlantic Ocean) for some of the most remote climbing in the UK …
Travel over from Ilfracombe at 10:00 on 15th August 2023 and stay on the island, travelling back at 18:00 on 22nd August 2023. Camping options and various rental options available. The Club visited in 2016 and there are extensive pictures available on the Flickr account … lots of climbing.
Services: Great pub with good food (opens for breakfast too) and a small well-stocked shop (best to bring cash as the phone link doesn’t always work).
Accommodation & Transport: Details on this LINK at the Landmark Trust website… about £80.00 return ferry and £12.00 per night to camp with lots of alternative accommodation options available …
