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A Walk on the Exmoor Coastal Path October 2023
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | Powys
Info: Join Andrew (Shaw) and Jim for a short walk on the SW Coast Path… Driving out to The Hunters Inn, south of Higher Point, early on Saturday morning. Walk north 500m to join the coastal path for a day’s walk out and return. Back to the pub in the evening and then staying at the Heddon Orchard Bothy (National Trust) next door… a shorter walk on Sunday morning and then the drive north…

Services: Very little…

Food and Accommodation:
Bring trail food for Saturday… Saturday night we plan to eat at the pub. Have snacks for Sunday as there are no shops. Andrew has booked out the Heddon Orchard Bothy (National Trust) which sleeps 4. The first two to shout up get a place (£10.00 each for the night). We will know more about this bothy (and the pub) after the Baggy Point trip in March…

Transport and Travel:
Not many airports, so car is the best option… Contact Jim for the chance of a lift from the Chew Valley…

Dates: Saturday 7th October to Sunday 8th October 2023

Organiser: Andrew Shaw

October 2023 Gritstone Trip
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-24 | Powys
Information: Meet at the crag (probably Stanage – bring midge spray) on Saturday morning 09:00 and aim to climb Saturday and Sunday on the Eastern edges. A move west on Sunday evening and a plan to climb at the Roaches on Monday before heading home Tuesday.
Services: Hathersage offers all the usual services including food and kit and for the Monday, Leek has the nearest services, about 20 minutes from the crag. Buxton is about 30 minutes from the accommodation. Bring cash as the bank links can be poor…

Accommodation: Plans to meet up at the crag on Saturday morning then we are booked in at North Lees campsite https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/things-to-do/camping/camping-northlees for the Saturday night. Jim is booked into Hartington YHA for Sunday and Monday nights for convenience to the Roaches. Link: https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-hartington-hall?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl8anBhCFARIsAKbbpyRqA4_YGHEcB1XXw5Ly2yo5uNygVDYxM4TVK2Q9qi8uspWOnIaizDcaArLbEALw_wcB

Food: Bring your own food for Saturday, though there may be an option to go into Hathersage… for Sunday/Monday, either eat at the Postal or nearby pubs available…

Transport: Bring your own car and meet us there… there are train links to Hathersage from Sheffield and Manchester…

Dates: Meet Saturday 21.10.2023 at 09:00… Leaving Tuesday 24th October latest…

Organiser: Jim McCall

December Gritstone Trip
2023-12-02 08:00 - 2023-12-03 17:00 UTC | Hathersage S32 1DA, S32 1DA, United Kingdom
Information
A chance to get some last of the year climbing in on the Grit. As ever, the Peak offers good options for those keen to develop their leading, for families and for those looking to push their grade. Limestone and hillwalking available too…
Services
Bring cash as there are few banks or cash machines but gear and food available in Hathersage… as we are planning to climb on the Eastern Gritstone edges.
Accommodation
Ilam Hall YHA has currently got plenty of room, good parking and sells food and alcohol on site… and there’s a pool table. LINK HERE.
Food
Bring trail food. Food at the hostel or use the members’ kitchen (downstairs – behind the pool table).
Transport
Car is the obvious option. Get in touch with Jim as soon as possible if you need a lift or pick up from a train station (Hathersage is on the Manchester/Sheffield line).
Itinerary
Plan to drive up Saturday morning and meet at the crag. We will agree the crag via the WhatsApp group on the Friday, when we have a better idea about the weather. Options to climb or boulder on Sunday morning…

Scottish Winter 2024
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-14 | Powys
Information: Join us for the annual pilgrimage North, this time to Glen Nevis and a chance to climb on the North Face of the Ben or Glen Coe… Whilst Scottish Winter is always serious, there can be options for introduction into this discipline… Get in touch with Jim early as possible as he may be able to lend out ice axes.

Services: Fort William offers all the required services including food, cash and kit…

Accommodation: Staying at SYHA Glen Nevis. At time of posting, there are still plenty of places… book early and then please let Jim know so he can organise options. Link here: https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostels/glen-nevis/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl8anBhCFARIsAKbbpyRdPdI_vXOu-pMmLFVjcyy55KzySlZZ4V9FNOaG0l4WpyiKMYrCYIAaAs6uEALw_wcB

Food: Kitchens available at the hostel and lots of eating options in Fort William, a short drive away… One pub (with accommodation within walking distance…

Transport: Car is the best option as the hostel is a short drive to Fort William and the walk in for the Ben’s North Face routes.. Glen Coe is a drive south. Glen Nevis tends to fill up later as it is slightly less conveniently placed.

Dates: Drive up on Saturday 10th February, climb (weather and avalanche conditions permitting) Sunday, Monday and Tuesday… Drive home Wednesday 14th February…

Organiser: Jim McCall

Return to the Grit March 2024
2024-03-08 08:00 - 2024-03-10 17:00 | Hathersage S32 1DD, Hathersage, S32 1DD, United Kingdom
Information
Back on the Grit now the weather has improved… Gritstone will be at its best… A good trip to those who are keen to lead, those with families, and those wanting to push their grades… Something for everyone. Limestone and hillwalking are local options too…
Services
Bring cash as there are few banks or cash machines but gear and food available in Hathersage… as we are planning to climb on the Eastern Gritstone edges.
Accommodation
Ilam Hall YHA has currently got plenty of room, good parking and sells food and alcohol on site… and there’s a pool table. LINK HERE.
Food
Bring trail food. Food at the hostel or use the members’ kitchen (downstairs – behind the pool table).
Transport
Car is the obvious option. Get in touch with Jim as soon as possible if you need a lift or pick up from a train station (Hathersage is on the Manchester/Sheffield line). If we are climbing on Western Grit then Leek may be a better target station… Good luck!
Itinerary
Drive up Friday 8th March 2024 and plans to climb on either the Eastern or Western Gritstone edges, dependent on weather. Climb Saturday and Sunday morning before the drive home. We will agree the crag via the WhatsApp group on the Friday, when we have a better idea about the weather.

The AGM at Carlswark Cottage 2024
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14 | Carlswark Cottage (DPC Hut), Stoney Middleton, S32 4TN, United Kingdom
Information
The Club AGM, 21 minutes of bureaucracy to justify a weekend of climbing… Based at Carlswark Cottage in Stoney. So, Eastern Gritstone edges, Peak Limestone, bouldering, Trad and Sport and plenty of hillwalking for those who want to go for a walk. Something for everyone.

Services
Shops on the way through Chesterfield or Sheffield… and a Spar shop a mile up the road. The Moon pub over the road for Saturday night dinner. We will seek to arrange someone to organise the catering so expect to contribute for dinner Friday night, breakfast and lunch Saturday and then Sunday breakfast… We will be in touch about this.

Accommodation
One of the best bunkhouses in the Peak… bring a sleeping bag as the bunkroom provide mattress bunks only… There is not a lot of privacy as it is one shared room of bunkbeds… There is hot running water and a flush toilet and a shower, a lounge with heater, and the kitchen, LINK HERE The Club had a couple of AGMs here prior to Covid and it is good to contribute to the Derbyshire Pennine Club again… We have booked the hut out for two nights. Prices are £22.00 for two nights (no single night requests accepted and no refunds). Food contributions may be an additional £10-15.00… Please Contact Jim as soon as possible to book your space as this will probably be oversubscribed.

Food
We will ask for a contribution and provide food for the weekend… we will be in touch about dietary requirements and preferences… The kitchen is quite basic and it is not that practical for everyone to cook for themselves… the shared option is the only way it all works.

Transport
Car is the best… Chesterfield has major links and there are regular buses out to Stoney.

Itinerary
Meet up at the hut Friday evening 12.04.2024. Climb Saturday and meet up at 19:00 for (what is customarily) a short AGM before the walk over the road for dinner at the Moon. Climb Sunday but please expect to spend 30 minutes tidying up the hut on Sunday morning. Please factor this into your Sunday morning and do not expect to leave before we have left the hut in good order.

Dates
Meet at the hut on Friday 12th April and leave Sunday 14th April 2024.

Location
Stoney Middleton

Organiser
Jim McCall

Return to Baggy May 2024
2024-05-11 08:00 - 2024-05-12 17:00 | Baggy Point, EX33 1PA, Moor Lane, Croyde, Devon, EX33 1PA
Information
Climbing on adventurous North Devon sea cliffs… fun abseils and exciting exits… (the real reason you bought that van). Coastal footpaths for those who want to go for a walk…
Services
Not a lot actually, except for a few pubs so you should really bring everything you need with you.
Accommodation
Camping at the popular and well-priced North Morte Farm… LINK HERE.
Food
Possibility of a pub but bookings can get difficult at this time of year so come prepared…
Transport
Car is the best… poor public transport in this area.
Itinerary
Meet up at the carpark with plans to get some of the classics in… Jim will bring the Club abseil rope… If you are new to sea cliffs, then you need to be confident at abseiling in using a Prussik knot and have the skills to ascend the rope with Prussiks too. And you should be carrying two Prussiks…
Dates
Meet at the carpark on Saturday 11th May 2024 and climb. Stay over at the campsite and options to climb Sunday (12th May 2024) morning or the long drive home for some…

Exmoor Coastal Path Walk from Heddon Orchard Bothy
2024-05-18 - 2024-05-19 | Powys
Heddon Valley, Devon EX31 4PY, United Kingdom
A great scenic coastal walking route – the South-West Coastal Path. Andrew Shaw & Jim enjoyed going west in 2023, so are returning to go east. Come and join us, the bothy is booked with 2 spare places at £10 a head for 4 total; great pub with real ale and good food outside the front door. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/devon/heddon-orchard-bothy

Food and Accommodation:
Bring trail food for Saturday… Saturday night we plan to eat at the pub. Have snacks for Sunday as there are no shops. Andrew has booked out the Heddon Orchard Bothy (National Trust) which sleeps 4. The first two to shout up get a place (£10.00 each for the night).

Services:
None, other than the pub.

Transport and Travel:
Not many airports, so car is the best option…

Dates: 18th May 2024 to 19th May 2024

Organiser: Andrew Shaw

Kernow 2024
2024-06-14 - 2024-06-16 | cornwall, Morvah, Penzance, TR20 8YX, United Kingdom
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. This crag 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.
YHA Land’s End
https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-lands-end

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.

View the photos from the last Cornwall trip here:

Devon Family Bouldering Trip
2024-06-29 | Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
Information
Join Jim and the new Devon Bouldering Guide on a trip to Bonehill Rocks… arguably the crag that spawned the development of modern bouldering in Dartmoor… It has a very short walk in and a high concentration of classic problems. Other nearby venues include Bell Tor, Honeybag Tor and Hound Tor… So, lots to go at.
I am bringing some teenage family members/and friends so will only be attending for the day… Arrive at the parking about 09:30 with a plan to leave around 16:00… Possible visit to one of the other nearby crags in the afternoon.

Services
Very little locally although there are a few cafes at Widecombe in the Moor. Probably best to bring everything you need.

Accommodation
We are not staying…

Food
Pack your lunch!

Transport
Car is the best… If you need a lift, then get in touch with Jim and he’ll try to link you up with someone.

Itinerary
Arrive at the car park at about 09:30 to climb for the day with a plan to leave about 16:00… Possible visit to one of the other nearby venues in the afternoon…

Dates
Saturday 29th June

Location
Bonehill Rock Car Park (there are three of them so we will try the first one travelling west).

Organiser

Jim McCall

Somerset Summer 2024
2024-07-05 - 2024-07-07 | Somerset, United Kingdom
Information: Arrive Friday 5th July 2024 with options to boulder at Ubley Warren. A day (Saturday) over at one of the crags and then a probable visit to one of the quarries Sunday morning. Bouldering, sport, trad, sea cliffs, gorges and quarries… something for everyone. Please get in touch with Jim so he can make arrangements.

Services: Not much, bring it all with you. There are local shops in the village 1.5km away and 3 pubs within a 10 minute drive.

Accommodation: Floor space or camping at Jim’s house. More van space now the front tree has gone…

Food: BBQ on Friday & Saturday night and there is always something for breakfast.
Transport: You will need a car or at least, space in one…

Dates: Arrive on the evening of Friday 5th July 2024 and leave on Sunday 7th July 2024.

Organiser: Jim McCall

Stetind & Lofoten
2024-07-19 - 2024-07-28 | Lofoten Islands, 8590 Kjøpsvik, Norway
Climb Norway’s national mountain and then spend a week in the climbers and walkers playground that is the Lofoten Isles.
This trip is scheduled so that I can meet up with a friend of mine who is working in Lofoten and unfortunately the only week she can get off clashes with Jim’s alpine trip. Although, there is the option to leave a couple of days early, to head down to the alps, and have an epic fortnight of climbing and alpinism!
If you would like to join this trip or have any questions then please get in touch! Due to the cost of car hire it makes most sense to organise people into groups of 4. I’m happy to coordinate linking up individuals or smaller groups, if needed.

The Plan
Friday the 19th
Fly to Harstad / Narvik Airport (EVE), pick up the hire cars, and drive ~2 hrs to Stetind. Set up camp and try to get some sleep in the midnight sun (eye masks recommended).
Saturday the 20th & Sunday the 21st
Stetind – Google Maps
Climb / explore Stetind and the surrounding region.
Stetind has various routes up it, with the easiest being very achievable. It involves a single pitch of Severe climbing, some scrambling and some moving together on a rope alpine style. However, it is still a big mountain (1394m), and you’re starting at sea level so it shouldn’t be underestimated. Hopefully the two days will give us long enough to get a suitable weather window and to recover a bit afterwards!
For those who don’t fancy a Severe hand traverse pitch with 600m of exposure, there are plenty of other climbing options in the area, as well as lots of walking.

Monday the 22nd
Two ferries and some driving (4-5 hrs total) to get to our accommodation on the Lofoten Islands. We are staying here Forside | Kalle i Lofoten, but there are other Airbnb options in the area that may work out a bit cheaper if that is your priority. If we’re lucky there will be some time for a bit of climbing at the nearby single pitch crag at the end of the day.

Tuesday the 23rd – Saturday the 27th
Climb / scramble / walk / kayak, etc. Lofoten is an amazing place to be for anyone interested in the outdoors! There are innumerable climbing and walking routes, most of the climbing is multi-pitch and is spread over a range of grades.

Sunday the 22nd
Fly home

What to bring
Standard camping, climbing and outdoor gear, expect daytime temperatures between 10 – 15 degrees and at least some rain. The camping spot at Stetind is beside the car park, so you won’t have to carry your gear for. We’ll have to pick up stove fuel when we arrive but otherwise try to bring as many supplies as you can, due to the cost of everything in Norway. If you’ve got space in your luggage then bringing some food could help keep the bills down also, stock up on duty free!

Services
There is and outdoor shop in Narvik, about an hour’s drive from Stetind, and on Lofoten but at Norwegian prices it’s better not to forget anything!

Accommodation
Whilst at Stetind we’ll be wild camping (with a stream for water, and composting toilets). On Lofoten the group so far is staying here; Forside | Kalle i Lofoten but there are also Airbnb’s in the area, if you’d prefer.

Transport
We are flying into Harstad / Narvik Airport (EVE) as it is the closest and flight prices were reasonable when we looked. We will be on the SAS flight from Oslo that lands at 19:10.
There are several other airports within a few hours drive (last time we went to Lofoten we flew to Kiruna in Sweden) but when I last looked, they weren’t that much cheaper and added a lot of driving.
A hire car is the best way to get around the area, there are several car hire companies at the airport.

Alpine Trip 2024
2024-07-26 - 2024-08-01 | Ailefroide, Ailefroide, France
Information: You will need to operate as an independent two (or three or four) for this trip. Flights and car travel to the camp site will need to be organised independently. Saying that, this is a great opportunity to be introduced to a new discipline… And it doesn’t have to feel has hard a Scottish Winter, so don’t be put off. The summits we have identified are easy and non technical and just require some new skills and techniques to be mastered… skills moving roped together and crevice rescue techniques. We can climb as two or three separate groups, together on the same route and watch out for each other. If this is for you, please get in touch with Jim as soon as possible so we can arrange the necessary learning. Experienced alpinists in the Club are also very welcome and there are harder routes to go at if you want… and one of the easier 4000m peaks – The Barre D’Ecrins (4101m)… There are a range of alpine grades on offer and the valley serves 4 huts so there are many options.
Plans may change with weather and glacier conditions but the plan is to get a couple of summits in from the huts, heading up Saturday 27th and returning to the valley on Monday or Tuesday… A few days in the valley to rest or to take on any of the numerous sport crags that surround the camp site. I’m booked to fly out of Geneva on Friday lunchtime.
For those who have no interest in the summits, the rock climbing is an attraction in its own right and many come here just to sport climb. There is a developing bouldering scene too. The huts offer good day walk targets and many spend the time walking the hut routes or the valleys. There are also via ferrata routes here. Literally, something for everyone.
There was a Club trip here in 2017… you may want check the photos on the Club Flickr page…

Services: Alifroide offers a supermarket, cash machines and restaurants and bars. There are a few kit shops but you really want to bring everything you need with you. Options to hire kit are limited (with the exception of via ferrata).

Accommodation: The camp site is huge and booking is never a problem… website here https://ailefroide.fr/camping/ It is less than €10 a day per person and they used to do a deal where if you showed them your hut receipt, then they would refund part of the fee… It is good just to park up and leave the tent all set up.
For the huts, the two most likely used huts are Du Glacier Blanc and Ecrins…
https://refugeduglacierblanc.ffcam.fr/
https://refugedesecrins.ffcam.fr/
Currently, there is no facility to book ahead and typically, this is available early next year… Once we know who is attending and firm up an itinerary, then we can make a single group booking.

Food: I generally take some trail food options (because I’m fussy) but the supermarket was good enough last time (2017)… There are enough cheap eating out options in the village for most tastes…
Transport: The nearest airports are Genoble – 3 hours, Geneva – 4 hours and Turin (in Italy) about 3 hours if you factor in the drive up and over and possible border chaos for Brexitiers… Hire car to the camp site is probably the obvious solution…
BA have a LHR to GVA flight available to book now.

Dates: Meet at the camp site (see accommodation) on the evening of Friday 26th July 2024… climbing until Thursday 1st August 2024 and flying out on Friday 2nd August 2024.

Organiser: Jim McCall

The Roaches and the Don Whillans Memorial Hut August 2024
2024-08-30 08:00 - 2024-09-01 17:00 | The Roaches, Rockhall Cottage (Don Whillans Memorial Hut), Upper Hulme, Leek, ST13 8UB, United Kingdom
Information
Climbing at the Roaches from the conveniently situated Don Whillans Memorial Hut… If you haven’t stayed here you need to and if you have, then you will want to again. The Roaches offers all grades of climbing for those looking to learn to lead, for families and for those wanting to push their grades… Reasonable hill walking including the pilgrimage to Lud’s Church for the Luddites…
Services
Not a lot actually, except for a few pubs so you should really bring everything you need with you. We will seek to arrange someone to organise the catering so expect to contribute for dinner Friday night, breakfast and lunch Saturday (we normally book the Rock Inn Saturday night) and then Sunday breakfast… We will be in touch about this.
Accommodation
One of the best bunkhouses in the Peak… bring a sleeping bag and roll mat as the two rooms provide bare wooden bunks only… There is not a lot of privacy… There is hot running water and two flush toilets, a lounge with heater, a drying room (small) and the kitchen, in the cave. LINK HERE. The Club had its founding meeting here back in 2013, the last time we attended here as a group. We ave booked the hut out for two nights. Prices are £22.00 for two nights (no single night requests accepted and no refunds). Food contributions may be an additional £10-15.00… Please Contact Jim as soon as possible to book your space as this will probably be oversubscribed.
Food
We will ask for a contribution and provide food for the weekend… we will be in touch about dietary requirements and preferences… The kitchen is quite basic and it is not that practical for everyone to cook for themselves… the shared option is the only way it all works.
Transport
Car is the best… Leek is the big smoke down the hill to aim for if you need a lift… get in touch early!
Itinerary
Meet up at the car park with plans to get some of the classics in… Meet up Friday 30th August and climb Saturday 31st August and leave Sunday 1st September. All of us will be required to spend 30 minutes or so cleaning the hut. Please factor this in to your Sunday morning and do not expect to leave before we have left the hut in good order.
Dates
Meet at the hut on Friday 30th August and leave on Sunday 1st September 2024.

LANCASHIRE ROCKS!
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15 | Powys
13th-15th September 2024

Information
Andrew, Jim, Keith and Nigel will be heading North for some fun on the rock in Lancashire and Yorkshire. We will arrive on Friday, staying at the YHA in Ingleton. Saturday will be at Trowbarrow where we’ll find good routes at all grades. We have one particular route in mind. Dress code: denim. Back to Ingleton on Saturday night. There’s lots of other climbing possibilities in the area, so we could climb on Friday and Sunday as well. Possible crags would be Twistleton Scar or Witches’ Quarry (trad), or trad/sport at crags between Ingleton and Settle, for example at Giggleswick North or Giggleswick South.

Services
There are shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Ingleton. The Co-op has an ATM and there is Inglesports for gear. Self-catering or booked meals at the YHA.

Accommodation
YHA Ingleton. Book your room here: https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-ingleton

Food
Self-catering or booked meals for breakfast and evening meal at the YHA. They can also sell you a packed lunch. Pubs and restaurants nearby.

Transport
Probably cars. Nearest train station is Ribblehead on the Settle-Carlisle line. Good connection to Leeds.

Itinerary
Arrive on Friday to climb if agreed. Otherwise meet at YHA on Friday evening or at Trowbarrow on Saturday morning. Possible second venue on Saturday (see above). Climbing on Sunday for those not in a hurry to get home.

Dates
Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September 2024

Location
Ingleton YHA, Greta Tower, Sammy Lane, Ingleton LA6 3EG

Organiser
Andrew Martin

Snowdonia Family Trad Trip September 2024
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Idwal Cottage, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, LL57 3LZ, United Kingdom
Information
Join Jim, Jules and friends to learn a bit about Trad on Tryfan Bach. Plans to climb what we can and stay for the day, regardless of weather.

Services
Betwys y Coed on the road in provides most services.

Accommodation
Staying at the camp site at https://gwerngofisaf.co.uk/ … Book in soon.

Food
Bring your own or we eat at the pubs in Capil Curig…

Transport
Car is the best… If you need a lift, then get in touch with Jim and he’ll try to link you up with someone. Trains and buses will get you to Bangor and then out to Bethesda and Capil Curig… It’s not easy!

Itinerary
Arrive Friday and establish camp. Climb all day Saturday on Tryfan Bach, bouldering on (even litter) Tryfan… and return Sunday.

Dates
Arrive evening Friday 20th September, 2024, climb Saturday 21st and return Sunday 22nd September…

Location

https://gwerngofisaf.co.uk/

Organiser

Jim McCall

Big Shakeout Festival
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | Powys
Information

The Big Shakeout is a fun and family-friendly outdoor festival in the heart of the Peak District. Will and I have been going almost yearly since 2012, and it has never disappointed us to date. Fancy joining us and a few friendly faces from the club this year? There are plenty of activities on site and courses (some for an additional fee) that you might want to sign up to at the weekend, in case you don’t feel up for climbing. We have tried caving, outdoor photography, axe throwing, white water rafting in the past, just to mention a few great options. In the evening there is normally fab live music, outdoor films, campfire and adventure talks – what’s not to like?

Ticket prices are £99/person for the weekend (includes camping, t-shirt and a range of on-site activities, plus £15 for camping or £50 for camper vans. Slightly cheaper tickets available for families (up to 5 people for £269) or groups of 4 (£349), so it might be worth teaming up. Do try to book early if you’re keen as they frequently sell out.

Link to the website for tickets and more info: https://alpkit.com/pages/bigshakeout

Services
There is toilet blocks, washing up facilities, etc.

Accommodation
We will camp on site, which is the most budget friendly option. If you book early, there might still be spaces at the bunkhouse or in one of the teepees on site.

Food

Think along the lines of festival food… there are normally 4-5 different caterers you can pick from, or bring your own which you can cook on a camping stove.

Transport
You need a car to get there really. There might be lift sharing options for those who travel from down south, just get in touch with Will or I.

Itinerary
We are planning to arrive on Friday evening (27th Sept) to pitch up our tent, then will head out on Saturday and Sunday to climb wherever it looks good on the day. We’ll head back home on Sunday evening (29th Sept).

Dates
27-29 September 2024

Location
Thornbridge Outdoors

Organiser

Lilla Beaumont

horvath.lilla@hotmail.com
07807531467

Walking the South West Coast Path around Baggy Point
2024-10-12 - 2024-10-13 | Powys
InformationAndrew and Jim are planning to walk another section of the South West Coast Path. Join us for the walk or climb at Baggy Point then join us in the pub at the end of the day…
ServicesThe campsite and the village, Mortehoe, have some services but no cash machine. Probably best to be prepared… more eateries and some shops in Woolacombe. More services still in Barnstable on the road in.
Accommodation
Camping at North Morte Farm in Mortehoe, just above Woolacoombe… A very reasonably priced and clean campsite come very recommended. Convenient for Baggy Point climbing and the pub too. Link to the website https://www.northmortefarm.co.uk/
Food
There are enough places to eat in the evening including the admirable https://www.shipaground.co.uk/
TransportCar is the best… There is a train station at Barnstable and limited local bus services to the coast…
ItineraryAndrew and Jim plan to arrive Saturday morning and walk a section of the SW Coastal path with a plan to see Baggy Point. If climbers are joining us, then we will make it a mission to take some photos. And then a table in the pub on Saturday evening.
Dates
Arrive Saturday 12th October 2024 at the campsite and then head out for a walk. Plans to drive home Sunday 13th October, in the morning.
Organiser
Andrew and Jim

End of the Gritstone Season December 2024
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08 | Peak District, S32 1BR, United Kingdom
Information
Join Jim and Jake for a last chance before the long wait til Gritstone kicks off again… It’s a while so get it in while you can. We will pick a venue to meet Saturday, dependent on weather and then climb Saturday. Stay over at Ilam YHA and then travel Sunday… The Peak is good for walking for those who don’t want to climb…

Services: Ashbourne is the big smoke a few miles away… food and banks available. The hostel has a members’ kitchen and a serving kitchen that provides dinner and breakfast.

Accommodation: Ilam Hall YHA… https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-ilam-hall Currently space for £16:00 per person… shared room.

Food: Probably eat at the hostel Saturday night and Sunday morning…

Transport: You will need a car, or at least space in one… Depends where we are climbing… Probably the Eastern Grit edges, so aim for Hathersage, trains from Sheffield and Manchester, and get in touch early and we will try to arrange a place in a car. Otherwise, meet you at the crag.

Dates: Arrive at 08:30am at the crag, Saturday 7th December 2024 and climb for the day. Depart am on Sunday 8th December 2024.

Organiser: Jim McCall

Location
Ilam Hall YHA

Organiser
Jim McCall

Start of the Gritstone Season trip January 2025
2025-01-24 - 2025-01-26 | Peak District, S32 1BR, United Kingdom
Information
Now that January has arrived, the Gritstone season is kicking off again and a weekend visit is on the cards… bouldering and trad, most likely on the Eastern Gritstone edges… and hill walking and possible sport on limestone to cater for wider tastes…

Services
Cash machines and shops at Hathersage.

Accommodation
Ilam Hall YHA has plenty of space at the moment… https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-ilam-hall

Food
Plenty of shops to buy breakfast and lunch… The YHA has a members’ kitchen and a canteen so bring your own or buy cheap hostel food.

Transport
Car is best… get in touch with Jim if you need a lift and we will see what we can do. Trains to Hathersage from Sheffield and Manchester.

Itinerary
We will check the weather the day before and decide on which crag to go to. This will be shared on the WhatsApp chat for the trip.

Dates
24th -26th January 2025

Location
Ilam Hall YHA… Climbing on the Eastern Gritstone edges.

Organiser

Jim McCall

Scottish Winter - Ben Nevis and Glen Coe February 2025
2025-02-15 - 2025-02-19 | Glen Coe, PH33 6ST, United Kingdom
Information
Join us again for another trip North… returning to Glen Nevis with views to climb on the Ben and in Glen Coe. Whilst Scottish winter is always serious, there can be options for introduction into this discipline… Get in touch with Jim early as he may be able to lend you some ice axes.

Services
Fort William offers all required services including food, cash and kit (including kit hire if you get in touch early enough – most gear shops will rent out crampons and ice axes).

Accommodation
SYHA Glen Nevis… we stayed here last year and it was recently refurbished… and very comfortable. https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostels/glen-nevis/

Food
Plenty of shops to buy breakfast and lunch… The SYHA has a members’ kitchen and a canteen that provides breakfast only. Bring your own or we may visit a pub…

Transport
Car is best… get in touch with Jim if you need a lift and we will see what we can do. Trains to Fort William are frequent from England.

Itinerary
It will all depend on weather and avalanche conditions but the dream is to climb on the north face of the Ben… No II Gully being a good introduction to that whole arena. Plenty to go at if conditions are good.
Dates
Saturday 15th -Wednesday 19th February 2025

Location
Fort William and SHYA Glen Nevis

Organiser

Jim McCall

AGM 2025 in the Peak District
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-23 | Peak District, S32 1BR, United Kingdom
Information
These Clubs don’t run themselves you know… Bouldering, trad, sport and hill walking all available within a stone’s throw. Join us for a weekend of climbing, a chat about the direction of the Club and then all you can eat and drink in the pub afterwards.

Services
Cash machines and shops at Hathersage. Plenty of shops on the road in to the cottage. We will arrange someone to organise the catering so expect to contribute for dinner Friday night, breakfast and lunch Saturday (we plan to go to the pub Saturday night) and then breakfast Sunday. We will be in touch about this.

Accommodation
One of the best bunkhouses in the Peak… bring a sleeping bag as the bunkroom provide mattress bunks only… There is not a lot of privacy as it is one shared room of bunkbeds… There is hot running water and a flush toilet and a shower, a lounge with heater, and the kitchen, LINK HERE The Club had a couple of AGMs here prior to Covid and it is good to contribute to the Derbyshire Pennine Club again… We have booked the hut out for two nights. The price is now £12.00 a night so £24.00 for two nights’ accommodation (no single night requests accepted and no refunds). Food contributions will be an additional £15-18.00… Please Contact Jim as soon as possible to book your space as this will probably be oversubscribed.

Food
Plenty of shops to buy snacks… but the Club will cater for all. We will ask for a contribution (£15.00 -£18.00) and provide food for the weekend… we will be in touch about dietary requirements and preferences… The kitchen is quite basic and it is not that practical for everyone to cook for themselves… the shared option is the only way it all works. Jim will arrange the group booking at the Moon for Saturday night.

Transport
Car is best… get in touch with Jim if you need a lift and we will see what we can do. Trains to Hathersage from Sheffield and Manchester.

Itinerary
We will check the weather the day before and decide on which crags to go to. This will be shared on the WhatsApp chat for the trip. Meet up at the hut Friday evening 21.03.2025. Climb Saturday and meet up at 19:00 for (what is customarily) a short AGM before the walk over the road for dinner at the Moon. Climb Sunday but please expect to spend 30 minutes tidying up the hut on Sunday morning. Please factor this into your Sunday morning and do not expect to leave before we have left the hut in good order.

Dates
Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd March 2025.

Location
Carlswalk Cottage, Stoney Middleton.

Organiser

Jim McCall

Dartmoor Trad, Bouldering & wild camping
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13 | 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.

The Slate Quarries
2025-05-09 - 2025-05-11 | YHA Llanberis, Llwyn Celyn, Llanberis, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 4SR, United Kingdom
Information: Various slate quarry routes around Llanberis with plenty of choice to choose where to climb. Also, a chance to navigate the famous snakes & ladders route situated in Dinorowic quarry with fantastic views.
Accommodation: YHA Llanberis has group rooms and bunks for 2 if preferred. Also, various camping sites in and around the area if sleeping under the stars is more appealing.
Services: Plenty of shops, ATMs and all other services in Llanberis town centre.
Food: Pubs and restaurants in Llanberis town so you can book a table at the local pub for the Saturday if required. Also self service kitchen at the hostel for making our own breakfast, lunch , dinners.
Transport: Travelling by car is always easiest. Rail links to Bangor Station and regular buses (every hour) out to Llanberis.
For further information or to confirm attendance please contact Nick via the club WhatsApp group.

The Roaches and Rock Hall Cottage Summer 2025
2025-05-30 - 2025-06-01 | Powys
InformationClimbing at the Roaches from the conveniently situated Don Whillans Memorial Hut… After the popularity of the Summer 2024 trip, we have booked Rockhall Cottage again. The Roaches offers all grades of climbing for those looking to learn to lead, for families and for those wanting to push their grades… Reasonable hill walking including the pilgrimage to Lud’s Church for the Luddites…
ServicesNot a lot actually, except for a few pubs so you should really bring everything you need with you. We will seek to arrange someone to organise the catering so expect to contribute for dinner Friday night, breakfast and lunch Saturday (we normally book the Rock Inn Saturday night) and then Sunday breakfast… We will be in touch about this.
AccommodationOne of the best bunkhouses in the Peak… bring a sleeping bag and roll mat as the two rooms provide bare wooden bunks only… There is not a lot of privacy… There is hot running water and two flush toilets, a lounge with heater, a drying room (small) and the kitchen, in the cave. LINK HERE. The Club had its founding meeting here back in 2013, the last time we attended here as a group. We ave booked the hut out for two nights. Prices are £22.00 for two nights (no single night requests accepted and no refunds). It is possible prices will go up next year but this will typically only be £1-£2… Food contributions may be an additional £15.00 -£18:00… Please Contact Jim as soon as possible to book your space as this will probably be oversubscribed.
FoodWe will ask for a contribution and provide food for the weekend… we will be in touch about dietary requirements and preferences… The kitchen is quite basic and it is not that practical for everyone to cook for themselves… the shared option is the only way it all works.
TransportCar is the best… Leek is the big smoke down the hill to aim for if you need a lift… get in touch early!
ItineraryMeet up at the car park with plans to get some of the classics in… Meet up Friday 30th May and climb Saturday 31st May and leave Sunday 1st June. All of us will be required to spend 30 minutes or so cleaning the hut. Please factor this in to your Sunday morning and do not expect to leave before we have left the hut in good order.
DatesMeet at the hut on Friday 30th May and leave on Sunday 1st June 2025.

Kernow 2025
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | cornwall, Morvah, Penzance, TR20 8YX, United Kingdom
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. This crag 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: The North Inn – in Pendeen. £10 per person per night including use of the showers which, with the toilets, are situated in the pub itself.
https://thenorthinnpendeen.co.uk/

Food: The choice is yours, bring your own, takeaway, or eat in somewhere.

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.

Somerset Sea Cliffs and Quarries 2025
2025-07-04 - 2025-07-06 | Somerset, United Kingdom
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Join Jim, Jake and Andrew for a return visit to Brean Down and Uphill Quarry… (See what we did there). Plenty to go at, including a pleasant coastal path for those who just want to walk. We normally get some bouldering in too.
Services: Not much, bring it all with you. There are local shops in the village 1.5km away and 3 pubs within a 10 minute drive.
Accommodation: Floor space or camping at Jim’s house. More van space now the front tree has gone…
Food: BBQ on Friday & Saturday night and there is always something for breakfast.
Transport: You will need a car or at least, space in one…
Dates: Arrive on the evening of Friday 4th July 2025 and leave on Sunday 6th July 2025.
Organiser: Jim McCall
Location
Meet up at Jim’s house… Climbing at Brean Down.
Organiser
Jim McCall

LAKE DISTRICT
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-10 | Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AJ, United Kingdom
Information: A small group of us are planning to spend the weekend around Coniston with the aim of climbing at Dow Crag on Saturday 9th. Dow Crag is one of the biggest crags in England with multi-pitch climbing up to 100m at all grades. The Classic Rock climb, Murray’s Route (S 4a) beckons and Giant’s Crawl is one of (if not the) best Diff routes in Britain.
Services: Everything you need can be found in Coniston, including some good gear shops.
Accommodation: I have booked an AirBnB cottage near Torver just south of Coniston.
Food: Self-catering in the cottage with evening meals out possible in nearby pubs and restaurants.
Transport: Car is really the only sensible option.
Itinerary: Arrive on Friday to climb if agreed. Otherwise meet at the cottage on Friday evening or on Saturday morning. Possible second venue on Saturday. Climbing on Sunday for those not in a hurry to get home.

SNOWDONIA 2025
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Snowdonia National Park, LL48 6LF, United Kingdom
Info:
Join Paul on a trip to Snowdonia… multi-pitch trad, scrambling and hill-walking all available. Something for everyone. Meet up either on the Friday night at YHA Ogwen cottage, or, alternatively meet at a pre-agreed crag Saturday morning. Climb/Walk/Scramble Saturday with various options for Sunday to either travel back early or get a cheeky route in before departure.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: August 22nd 2025 – August 24th 2025
Please get in touch with Paul Gale via the WhatsApp group in you need anymore information.

Devon Deep Water Soloing
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-31 | Berry Head, Berry Head, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AW, United Kingdom
Info: Late summer, warm seas and sunny days can mean only one thing: deep water soloing season is on. Join us at Devon’s premier venue for a weekend of splashy fun. Routes for all, from 3a to Neil Gresham’s soup-up 8a, Cutlass, with plenty to go at between. Adventurous traverses just above sea level abound, Magical Mystery Tour and Rainbow Bridge are not to be missed. For those feeling less inclined to get wet, there are also ample trad routes to choose from, with the imposing cave of the Great Redoubt featuring the Hard Rock classic Moonraker, to the pleasant sun-trap of red wall.
Services: All the trappings of civilisation available in the nearby fishing town of Brixham.
Accommodation: Camping available at walking distance from climbing at the Centry Road campsite and touring park.
Food: Campsite cooking with washing facilities, pubs available in Brixham.
Transport: Trains run to Paignton with local bus connection between, lifts can be coordinated.
