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SUMMARY:YORKSHIRE GRIT TRIP
DESCRIPTION:Information – A small group of us are planning to spend the bank holiday weekend in the Yorkshire Dales with a focus on climbing on grit. Our main targets would be Brimham\, Almscliff and Cow and Calf at Ilkley. We plan to arrive early to climb on Friday and stay over until Monday\, so potentially with 3-4 days of climbing. \nServices – Everything you need is nearby in Ilkley\, including petrol\, groceries and some gear shops. \nAccommodation – We will be camping at Catgill Farm\, Bolton Abbey BD23 6HA (https://www.catgillfarm.co.uk/). Online booking is available for pitches\, bell tents and camping pods. \nFood – Self-catering for breakfast and lunch with evening meals out possible in nearby pubs and restaurants or on the way back from the crag. \nTransport – We will have a couple of cars available\, so if you want to come by train to Ilkley we could pick you up. \nItinerary – Arrive on Friday to climb in the day. Otherwise meet at the campsite on Friday evening or on Saturday morning. Climbing on Sunday\, Sunday and Monday for those not in a hurry to get home. \nDates – Friday 1st to Monday 4th May 2026 \nContact – Andrew Martin – Please get in contact to let me know if you’re interested.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/yorkshire-grit-trip/
LOCATION:Catgill Farm\, Bolton Abbey BD23 6HA\, Catgill Farm\, Bolton Abbey\, BD23 6HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Martin":MAILTO:avicm1954@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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SUMMARY:AGM in the Peak 2026
DESCRIPTION:Information\nThese 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 drink in the pub afterwards. \nServices\nCash machines and shops at Hathersage. Plenty of shops on the road into the cottage. We will arrange someone to organise the catering so expect to contribute for dinner Friday night\, breakfast and lunch Saturday evening dinner\, and then breakfast Sunday and snacks throughout. We will be in touch about this. \nAccommodation\nOne 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 two flush toilets and two showers\, a lounge with heater\, and the kitchen\, LINK HERE The Club had a couple of AGMs here and it is good to contribute to the Derbyshire Pennine Club again… We have booked the hut out for two nights. The price is currently £12.00 a night so £24.00 for two nights’ accommodation (no single night requests accepted and no refunds) but they are expecting a small price rise for 2026. Food contributions will be an additional £21.00 to £25.00… Somewhere around\, but probably not above\, £50.00 for food and accommodation for the weekend… Exact price will be made available as soon as we know. Not a bad deal! Please Contact Jim as soon as possible to book your space as this will probably be oversubscribed. Day visitors are invited to join us for evening meals and are normally charged a nominal fee. \nFood\nPlenty of shops to buy snacks… but the Club will cater for all\, including snacks. There is normally more food than needed… We will ask for your contribution and provide all the food for the weekend… we will be in touch about dietary requirements and preferences… And post a complete list so you can check what is available for you. 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. \nTransport\nCar 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. \nItinerary\nWe 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 17.04.2026. Climb Saturday and meet up at 19:00 for (what is customarily) a short AGM. 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.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/agm-in-the-peak-2026/
LOCATION:Carlswark Cottage (DPC Hut)\, Stoney Middleton\, S32 4TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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SUMMARY:Scottish Winter Extended Trip - SYHA Glen Nevis
DESCRIPTION:Information: Join us for the annual trip North\, this time for an extended trip\, returning to Glen Nevis SYHA Hostel. Whilst Scottish winter is always serious\, there can be options for introduction into this discipline… Get in touch with Jim or Paul early so plans can be inclusive. \nThis Hostel is conveniently located for Glen Coe\, Ben Nevis\, The Aonachs\, The Mamores\, The Central Highlands and Creag Meagaidh and surrounding hills. With 6 or 7 core days\, extended trips out to the Torridon and/or Aviemore are feasible too. \nServices: Fort William offers all required services including food (a large Morrisons supermarket next to the station)\, cash and kit (including kit hire if you get in touch early enough – most gear shops will rent out boots\, crampons and ice axes). \nAccommodation: SYHA Glen Nevis… we stayed here last year and it was recently refurbished… and very comfortable. https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostels/glen-nevis/ \nFood: 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… \nTransport: 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. \nItinerary: It will all depend on weather and avalanche conditions but with so much available\, a range of options should present themselves…
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/scottish-winter-extended-trip-syha-glen-nevis/
LOCATION:SHYA Glen Nevis\, Glen Nevis\, Fort William\, Scotland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T162211Z
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SUMMARY:The Start of the Gritstone Season
DESCRIPTION:Info \nAs 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…\n\nServices\nEverything 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…\n\nAccommodation\nStaying at YHA Ilam Hall\nYHA Ilam Hall Hostel | Cheap Dovedale\, Peak District Accommodation\n\nFood\nThe hostel has a shared kitchen and a full breakfast and evening meal service… It is remote so we tend to stay at the hostel.\n\nTransport\nHathersage 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…\n\nDates\n9th to 11th January 2026.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/the-start-of-the-gritstone-season/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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SUMMARY:The End of the Gritstone Season
DESCRIPTION:Info\nAs the Gritstone season is starting to come to an end\, join us for a chance to get out before the onset of winter… Plans to climb trad and boulder on the best crags\, following the best weather… Plans firmed up when we see the weather report.\n\nServices\nEverything 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…\n\nAccommodation\nStaying at YHA Ilam Hall\nYHA Ilam Hall Hostel | Cheap Dovedale\, Peak District Accommodation\n\n\nFood\nThe hostel has a shared kitchen and a full breakfast and evening meal service… It is remote so we tend to stay at the hostel.\n\nTransport\nHathersage 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…\n\nDates\n21st to 23rd November 2025
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/the-end-of-the-gritstone-season/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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SUMMARY:SNOWDONIA 2025 PART 2 
DESCRIPTION:Info:\nJoin 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. \nServices:\nBanks and food shops available in Betws y Coed and Bethesda on the road in. \nAccommodation:\nStaying at Idwal Cottage YHA… Details HERE. \nFood:\nProbably best to be self-sufficient but a there are plenty of pubs in the area. The hostel has kitchens. \nTransport:\nCar 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. \nDates: October 24th 2025 – October 26th 2025. \nPlease get in touch with Paul Gale via the BMSCMC WhatsApp group in you need anymore information.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/snowdonia-2025-part-2/
LOCATION:Snowdonia National Park\, LL48 6LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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SUMMARY:RETURN TO COSTA BLANCA
DESCRIPTION:Information: This will be our third club trip to Costa Blanca\, and we love it! The opportunity to escape the damp and cold of our autumn and walk\, scramble and climb in warm sunshine in Spain is unbeatable. On previous trips\, we’ve done loads of sport climbing\, some amazing trad routes and\, last time\, an epic scramble traverse of the Bernia Ridge. There’s so much on offer and it’s a great place to be. \nServices: Despite being based up in the mountains\, we will be only a 10-minute drive from the commercial centre in Benidorm. If that doesn’t appeal\, the village of Finestrat has everything you need. \nAccommodation: The Orange House\, Finestrat\, Spain \nFood: Self-catering for breakfast and evening meals. Eat out in local bars or restaurants nearby. Plenty of fresh produce in the local shops. \nTransport: Fly to Alicante and share car hire. One hour from the airport and we can arrange pick-up. \nItinerary: Ideally\, coordinate arrival in Alicante\, but we’ve never managed this in the past. In practice\, we can climb near Alicante on pick-up and drop-off days for those arriving later or leaving earlier. Venues to be discussed and agreed day-to-day\, but we’ll all have our own ideas. I’m keen to get some trad done on the coastal crags.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/return-to-costa-blanca/
LOCATION:The Orange House\, De La Foia\, 23\, Finestrat\, Alicante\, 03509\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Martin":MAILTO:avicm1954@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
CREATED:20250625T183704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T183704Z
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SUMMARY:South West Coastal Walk September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Information\nJoin Andrew (S) and Jim for their regular visit to the SW Coastal Path…. Starting at North Morte Farm and heading south to Croyde and Baggy Point… There’s plenty to see\, there and back. A great day for walking and for those who want to climb\, accessible sea cliffs with lots of adventure. The Club has walked and climbed here on a few occasions\, and we can advise if you are keen on the adventure… \nServices\nCash machines and shops on the road in. The Camp site has a store too. Probably a pub meal (20 minutes walk) on Saturday night… Bring what you need for walking or climbing but there might be a middle of the day stop… \nAccommodation\nNorth Morte Farm… Highly recommended and as good as it gets… Camp Site \nFood\nProbably arrive early Saturday… 08:30 at the camp site. Bring food for the day… Plenty of options on the way in. Saturday night\, a visit to ‘The Ship Aground’ – the Club’s spiritual home in North Devon Pirate Country… \nTransport\nPublic transport can get you to Woolacoombe but it’s not easy… Get in touch with Jim early and we may be able to sort something from Bristol or Shepton Mallet…
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/south-west-coastal-walk-september-2025/
LOCATION:North Morte Farm\, Mortehoe\, Woolacombe\, North Devon\, EX34 7EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T161218Z
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SUMMARY:End of Summer Grit Trip
DESCRIPTION:Info \nTake advantage of the end of summer weather and get out on the Grit… Trad and bouldering. Limestone (trad and sport)  and hill walking all available too. Plans to follow the best of the weather climbing on the best crags\, making sure we get some bouldering in to balance off with the trad climbing.\n\nServices\nGear shops and general shops in Hathersage and Castleton. Hole in the wall machines less available than you think.\n\nAccommodation\nStaying at YHA Castleton (camping is the cheap option…) YHA Castleton Losehill Hall Hostel | Cheap Peak District Accommodation\n\nFood\nShared kitchen and dining at the hostel\, along with a pizza cafe and bar. Plenty of pubs in Castleton…\n\nTransport\nCastleton is on the Sheffield to Manchester train line. Buses also available from Sheffield. Get in touch with Jim if you need a lift and he’ll see if there is an option…\n\nDates\n12th to14th September 2024
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/end-of-summer-grit-trip/
LOCATION:Peak District\, S32 1BR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
CREATED:20250120T092353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T094002Z
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SUMMARY:BMC GOWER CLIMBING FESTIVAL 2025
DESCRIPTION:Information: The BMC Gower Festival is an annual event. Some of us have attended in the past when it was based at the Pitton Cross campsite where we’ve also stayed on club trips. The new venue is at a Scout Centre nearer to Swansea. This is a family event. Rather than bore you with loads of details\, just take a look at THIS SHORT VIDEO of the 2024 event and at the BMC Gower Climbing Festival Facebook page. There will be plenty to do at the festival site\, but the climbing (sport\, trad and bouldering) is excellent. Tickets for the event will be available from about May and will sell out quickly. \nServices: Pick up supplies on the way in past Swansea or while out in Gower during the day. Food stalls and bar available on the festival site\, together with gear stalls. \nAccommodation: Camping (space for tents and camper vans\, though these get booked quite quickly). Other campsites available if you don’t want to stay on the festival site. \nFood: Self-catering or buy at festival food stalls. Pubs and restaurants near climbing venues. \nTransport: Probably cars. Nearest train station is Swansea. \nItinerary: Arrive on Friday to climb if agreed. Otherwise meet the festival site on Friday evening. Climbing on Saturday\, and on Sunday for those not in a hurry to get home. Some free courses will be on offer. For example\, Jim and I did a good self-rescue session on our last visit.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/bmc-gower-climbing-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Moorlakes Wood Scout Centre\, Fairwood\, Southgate\, Swansea\, Glamorgan\, SA4 3PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Martin":MAILTO:avicm1954@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
CREATED:20250118T080355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T080355Z
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SUMMARY:Devon Deep Water Soloing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nServices: All the trappings of civilisation available in the nearby fishing town of Brixham. \nAccommodation: Camping available at walking distance from climbing at the Centry Road campsite and touring park. \nFood: Campsite cooking with washing facilities\, pubs available in Brixham. \nTransport: Trains run to Paignton with local bus connection between\, lifts can be coordinated.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/devon-deep-water-soloing/
LOCATION:Berry Head\, Berry Head\, Brixham\, Devon\, TQ5 9AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Osmond":MAILTO:danielrosmond@hotmail.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
CREATED:20250112T163249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T163832Z
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SUMMARY:SNOWDONIA 2025
DESCRIPTION:Info:\nJoin 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. \nServices:\nBanks and food shops available in Betws y Coed and Bethesda on the road in. \nAccommodation:\nStaying at Idwal Cottage YHA… Details HERE. \nFood:\nProbably best to be self-sufficient but a there are plenty of pubs in the area. The hostel has kitchens. \nTransport:\nCar 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. \nDates: August 22nd 2025 – August 24th 2025 \nPlease get in touch with Paul Gale via the WhatsApp group in you need anymore information.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/snowdonia-2025/
LOCATION:Snowdonia National Park\, LL48 6LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T081646Z
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SUMMARY:LAKE DISTRICT
DESCRIPTION: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. \nServices: Everything you need can be found in Coniston\, including some good gear shops. \nAccommodation: I have booked an AirBnB cottage near Torver just south of Coniston. \nFood: Self-catering in the cottage with evening meals out possible in nearby pubs and restaurants. \nTransport: Car is really the only sensible option. \nItinerary: 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.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/lake-district/
LOCATION:Coniston\, Cumbria\, LA21 8AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Martin":MAILTO:avicm1954@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
CREATED:20240715T171225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T171619Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset Sea Cliffs and Quarries 2025
DESCRIPTION:Information\nJoin 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. \nServices: 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. \nAccommodation: Floor space or camping at Jim’s house. More van space now the front tree has gone… \nFood: BBQ on Friday & Saturday night and there is always something for breakfast. \nTransport: You will need a car or at least\, space in one… \nDates: Arrive on the evening of Friday 4th July 2025 and leave on Sunday 6th July 2025. \nOrganiser: Jim McCall \nLocation \nMeet up at Jim’s house… Climbing at Brean Down. \nOrganiser\nJim McCall
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/somerset-sea-cliffs-and-quarries-2025/
LOCATION:Somerset\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
CREATED:20250112T164916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T092250Z
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SUMMARY:Kernow 2025
DESCRIPTION:Info: The plan is as follows but is subject to change… \nDrive 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. \nThen 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! \n  \nAccommodation: 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. \nhttps://thenorthinnpendeen.co.uk/ \n  \nFood: The choice is yours\, bring your own\, takeaway\, or eat in somewhere. \n  \nTransport: Unfortunately\, car is the only way. There’s not much in terms of public transport in deepest darkest Kernow. \n  \nServices: Not a lot\, so bring what you need.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/kernow-2025/
LOCATION:cornwall\, Morvah\, Penzance\, TR20 8YX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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SUMMARY:The Roaches and Rock Hall Cottage Summer 2025
DESCRIPTION: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… \nServicesNot 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. \nAccommodationOne 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. \nFoodWe 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. \nTransportCar is the best… Leek is the big smoke down the hill to aim for if you need a lift… get in touch early! \nItineraryMeet 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. \nDatesMeet at the hut on Friday 30th May and leave on Sunday 1st June 2025.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/the-roaches-and-rock-hall-cottage-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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SUMMARY:The Slate Quarries
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAccommodation: 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. \nServices: Plenty of shops\, ATMs and all other services in Llanberis town centre. \nFood: 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. \nTransport: Travelling by car is always easiest. Rail links to Bangor Station and regular buses (every hour) out to Llanberis. \nFor further information or to confirm attendance please contact Nick via the club WhatsApp group.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/the-slate-quarries/
LOCATION:YHA Llanberis\, Llwyn Celyn\, Llanberis\, Caernarfon\, Gwynedd\, LL55 4SR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T170120Z
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SUMMARY:Dartmoor Trad\, Bouldering & wild camping
DESCRIPTION:Meet up Saturday morning at 09:00 at Houndtour. Spend the morning trad climbing and bouldering. \nServices:\nBovey 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… \nAccommodation:\nSome 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. \nFood:\nBetter bring your own and be self-sufficient but pub options are available. \nTransport:\nCars is the best plan. Public transport doesn’t really exist on the moors.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/dartmoor-trad-bouldering-wild-camping/
LOCATION:Dartmoor\, Dartmoor National Park\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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SUMMARY:AGM 2025 in the Peak District
DESCRIPTION:Information\nThese 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.\n\nServices\nCash 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.\n\nAccommodation\nOne 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.\n \nFood\nPlenty 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. \n \nTransport\nCar 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.\n\nItinerary\nWe 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. \n\nDates\nFriday 21st – Sunday 23rd March 2025. \n\nLocation \nCarlswalk Cottage\, Stoney Middleton.\n \nOrganiser\n\nJim McCall
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/agm-2025-in-the-peak-district/
LOCATION:Peak District\, S32 1BR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
CREATED:20240621T153246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T153248Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Winter - Ben Nevis and Glen Coe February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Information\nJoin 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.\n\nServices\nFort 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).\n\nAccommodation\nSYHA Glen Nevis… we stayed here last year and it was recently refurbished… and very comfortable. https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostels/glen-nevis/\n \nFood\nPlenty 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…\n\nTransport\nCar 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.\n\nItinerary\nIt 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. \nDates\nSaturday 15th -Wednesday 19th February 2025\n\nLocation \nFort William and SHYA Glen Nevis\n\nOrganiser\n\nJim McCall
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/scottish-winter-ben-nevis-and-glen-coe-february-2025/
LOCATION:Glen Coe\, PH33 6ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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SUMMARY:Start of the Gritstone Season trip January 2025
DESCRIPTION:Information\nNow 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…\n\n\nServices\nCash machines and shops at Hathersage.\n\nAccommodation\nIlam Hall YHA has plenty of space at the moment… https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-ilam-hall\n \nFood\nPlenty 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.\n\nTransport\nCar 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.\n\nItinerary\nWe 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. \n\nDates\n24th -26th January 2025\n\nLocation \nIlam Hall YHA… Climbing on the Eastern Gritstone edges.\n \nOrganiser\n\nJim McCall
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/start-of-the-gritstone-season-trip-january-2025/
LOCATION:Peak District\, S32 1BR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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SUMMARY:End of the Gritstone Season December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Information\nJoin 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… \n  \nServices: 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. \n  \nAccommodation: Ilam Hall YHA… https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-ilam-hall  Currently space for £16:00 per person… shared room. \n  \n\nFood: Probably eat at the hostel Saturday night and Sunday morning… \n  \nTransport: 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. \n  \nDates: Arrive at 08:30am at the crag\, Saturday 7th December 2024 and climb for the day. Depart am on Sunday 8th December 2024. \n  \nOrganiser: Jim McCall \n  \nLocation\nIlam Hall YHA \n  \nOrganiser\nJim McCall
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/end-of-the-gritstone-season-december-2024/
LOCATION:Peak District\, S32 1BR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
CREATED:20240621T155950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T160139Z
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SUMMARY:Walking the South West Coast Path around Baggy Point
DESCRIPTION: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… \nServicesThe 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. \nAccommodation\nCamping 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/ \nFood\nThere are enough places to eat in the evening including the admirable https://www.shipaground.co.uk/ \nTransportCar is the best… There is a train station at Barnstable and limited local bus services to the coast… \nItineraryAndrew 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. \nDates\nArrive Saturday 12th October 2024 at the campsite and then head out for a walk. Plans to drive home Sunday 13th October\, in the morning. \nOrganiser\nAndrew and Jim
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/walking-the-south-west-coast-path-around-baggy-point/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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SUMMARY:Big Shakeout Festival
DESCRIPTION:Information\n\nThe 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?\n\nTicket 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.\n\nLink to the website for tickets and more info: https://alpkit.com/pages/bigshakeout\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nServices\nThere is toilet blocks\, washing up facilities\, etc.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodation\nWe 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\n\nThink 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransport\nYou 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary\nWe 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).\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n27-29 September 2024\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation \nThornbridge Outdoors\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\nLilla Beaumont\n\nhorvath.lilla@hotmail.com\n07807531467
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/big-shakeout-festival/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163650Z
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SUMMARY:Snowdonia Family Trad Trip September 2024
DESCRIPTION:Information\nJoin 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.\n\n\nServices\nBetwys y Coed on the road in provides most services.\n\n\nAccommodation\nStaying at the camp site at https://gwerngofisaf.co.uk/ … Book in soon. \n\n\nFood\nBring your own or we eat at the pubs in Capil Curig… \n\n\nTransport\nCar 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! \n\nItinerary\nArrive Friday and establish camp. Climb all day Saturday on Tryfan Bach\, bouldering on (even litter) Tryfan… and return Sunday. \n\nDates\nArrive evening Friday 20th September\, 2024\,  climb Saturday 21st and return Sunday 22nd September… \n \nLocation \n \nhttps://gwerngofisaf.co.uk/ \n\n \nOrganiser\n\nJim McCall
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/snowdonia-family-trad-trip-september-2024/
LOCATION:Idwal Cottage\, Nant Ffrancon\, Bethesda\, LL57 3LZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
CREATED:20240513T162236Z
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SUMMARY:LANCASHIRE ROCKS!
DESCRIPTION:13th-15th September 2024 \n  \nInformation \nAndrew\, 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. \n  \nServices \nThere 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. \n  \nAccommodation \nYHA Ingleton. Book your room here: https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-ingleton \n  \nFood \nSelf-catering or booked meals for breakfast and evening meal at the YHA. They can also sell you a packed lunch. Pubs and restaurants nearby. \n  \nTransport \nProbably cars. Nearest train station is Ribblehead on the Settle-Carlisle line. Good connection to Leeds. \n  \nItinerary \nArrive 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. \n  \nDates \nFriday 13th to Sunday 15th September 2024 \n  \nLocation  \nIngleton YHA\, Greta Tower\, Sammy Lane\, Ingleton LA6 3EG \n  \nOrganiser \nAndrew Martin
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/lancashire-rocks/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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SUMMARY:The Roaches and the Don Whillans Memorial Hut August 2024
DESCRIPTION:Information\nClimbing 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… \nServices\nNot 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. \nAccommodation\nOne 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. \nFood\nWe 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. \nTransport\nCar is the best… Leek is the big smoke down the hill to aim for if you need a lift… get in touch early! \nItinerary\nMeet 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. \nDates\nMeet at the hut on Friday 30th August and leave on Sunday 1st September 2024.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/the-roaches-and-the-don-whillans-memorial-hut-august-2024/
LOCATION:The Roaches\, Rockhall Cottage (Don Whillans Memorial Hut)\, Upper Hulme\, Leek\, ST13 8UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240802
DTSTAMP:20260423T235828
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SUMMARY:Alpine Trip 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlans 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. \nFor 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. \nThere was a Club trip here in 2017… you may want check the photos on the Club Flickr page… \n  \nServices: 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). \n  \nAccommodation: 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. \nFor the huts\, the two most likely used huts are Du Glacier Blanc and Ecrins… \nhttps://refugeduglacierblanc.ffcam.fr/ \nhttps://refugedesecrins.ffcam.fr/ \nCurrently\, 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. \n  \nFood: 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… \nTransport: 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… \nBA have a LHR to GVA flight available to book now. \n  \nDates: 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. \n  \nOrganiser: Jim McCall \n 
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/alpine-trip-2024/
LOCATION:Ailefroide\, Ailefroide\, France
CATEGORIES:Trips
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SUMMARY:Stetind & Lofoten
DESCRIPTION:Climb Norway’s national mountain and then spend a week in the climbers and walkers playground that is the Lofoten Isles. \nThis 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! \nIf 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. \n  \nThe Plan \nFriday the 19th \nFly 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). \nSaturday the 20th & Sunday the 21st \nStetind – Google Maps \nClimb / explore Stetind and the surrounding region. \nStetind 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! \nFor 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. \n  \nMonday the 22nd \nTwo 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. \n  \nTuesday the 23rd – Saturday the 27th \nClimb / 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. \n  \nSunday the 22nd \nFly home \n  \nWhat to bring \nStandard 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! \n  \nServices \nThere 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! \n  \nAccommodation \nWhilst 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. \n  \nTransport \nWe 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. \nThere 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. \nA hire car is the best way to get around the area\, there are several car hire companies at the airport.
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/stetind-lofoten/
LOCATION:Lofoten Islands\, 8590 Kjøpsvik\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Trips
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SUMMARY:Somerset Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nServices: 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. \n  \nAccommodation: Floor space or camping at Jim’s house. More van space now the front tree has gone… \n  \nFood: BBQ on Friday & Saturday night and there is always something for breakfast. \nTransport: You will need a car or at least\, space in one… \n  \nDates: Arrive on the evening of Friday 5th July 2024 and leave on Sunday 7th July 2024. \n  \nOrganiser: Jim McCall
URL:https://bmscmc.org/event/somerset-summer-2024/
LOCATION:Somerset\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trips
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