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Jake’s Kernow Trip
2021-06-11 08:00 - 2021-06-13 17:00 UTC | YHA Land’s End, Letcha Vean, St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall, TR19 &NT, United Kingdom
Join me in my home county ready to climb some classic rock routes, some lesser known inland crags and everything in between!
The plan is as follows but is subject to change…
Drive down on Friday evening and leave on the Sunday after climbing all weekend. Climb in the South West area, around the classics in Sennen, Chair Ladder and Bosigran all day Saturday.
Then on Sunday drive home diverting to Roche Rock. Roche Rock is an outcrop of rock with ruins of a Gothic chapel built on top with an altered granite rock type with ‘gritstone-like friction.’ Grades ranging from D – E4!
Accommodation:
Probably at YHA Land’s End, (St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall, TR19 7NT). Hostel rooms, bell tents, camping pods and camping are all options.
YHA Land’s End
Letcha Vean, St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall, TR19 7NT
Map references
OS Map: 203
OS Grid Ref: SW364305
Lat/Lng: 50.115914, -5.688407
menu.cowering.diamonds
Contact information
Phone: +44 345 371 9643
Email: landsend@yha.org.uk
Food:
The choice is yours, bring your own, takeaway, or eat in somewhere. Everything is up in the air at the moment.
Transport:
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.

David Judge’s Over The Moors Trip
2021-06-04 - 2021-06-06 | YHA Edale, Nether Booth, Hope Valley, S337ZH, United Kingdom
Itinerary:
A venture onto the Kinder Plateau to search out some forgotten Gritstone… this may be a day out from Nottingham or Manchester or weekend visit for those further afield… Who knows? The whole trip is really to justify the Club buying the ‘Over the Moors’ guidebook by Martin Kocsis. Plans to meet up at Edale at 09:00 on Saturday 05.06.2021. We will make plans on the day. Possible venues may include: Upper Tor, Nether Tor or The Woolpacks. If the weather is that bad, then we might just go for a walk, though Kinder Downfall might go in the rain?
As this trip was planned in January 2020, there were no booking opportunities… best if people make their own plans… Climb Saturday and maybe try and find something to do Sunday before the trip home for those who have a longer commute.
Services:
Not as many card machines as you think in the Peak… so bring cash. Especially so for the car parks, as they need coinage and don’t take change… Trail food available in Edale… or bring your own.
Food:
See accommodation but plenty of pub options… you only need to ask.
Accommodation:
Nothing can be booked this early… this trip was planned in January 2020… Contact David or Jim and you might get some up to date considerations… or you may just visit for the day…
Transport:
You will probably arrive by car… There is a large carpark (bring lots of coins) in Edale. Trains from Manchester or Sheffield run regular and early… aim for Edale Station.

AGM 2021 (Never again let us have to do this online!)
2021-05-21 - 2021-05-23 | Newfold Farm Campsite, Grindsbrook Booth, Edale, Derbyshire, S33 7ZD, United Kingdom
*Here are the amended details for the AGM, with new dates.*
See email sent on Friday 26/2/21 before booking campsite. Please let Jim know that you are booking so that he can add you to our risk assessment.
After last year’s AGM, we are all super excited! Plans this year include camping so we have posted the dates a little later… for those who like the comfort. Camp in the heart of the Peak District at Edale, climb more Grit than you know what to do with then sit at a camp site and wave at each other… discussing the merits of Amazon toilet tents…
Arrive Friday 21.05.21 at the campsite and plans to climb somewhere on Stanage on the Saturday… Spend an hour in the cold agreeing to anything so we can go in, then… Plans to be confirmed Saturday for Sunday, so get an opinion! Head home Sunday. With current rules, it is worth planning early so all members can make plans and seek to join. Hopefully, camping will make social distancing easier if required.
As ever, an agenda will be posted by the Vice President, President and Secretary at least one month before. If you wish to add anything, then please raise this as early as possible. Then, your views or discussion points will be included.

Accommodation: We’ve chosen camping as it makes it easier to socially distance… however, there are camper options and teepees available for those who want more comfort. Please book early! We are camping at Newfold Farm campsite in Edale.
Newfold Farm Campsite Grindsbrook Booth Edale Hope Valley Derbyshire S33 7ZD
T: 01433 670401
E: campsite@newfoldfarmedale.com
W: www.newfoldfarmedale.com
Grid reference: SK122855

Food: Bring your own… there is a small shop and a very good takeaway pizza oven on the campsite, and these may be open for our visit. Updates to follow

Services: Bank machines in Chesterfield and Buxton on the roads in… bring cash and card. Small shops in Hathersage. Probably best to get what you need before arriving…

Transport: Car is best… Otherwise, arrive at Edale by train (walking distance from campsite) or Hathersage by bus from Manchester or Sheffield and we will pick you up if you give us enough time to coordinate. Those travelling from Denmark, this is the trip not to be missed, and many of you haven’t! Contact Jim and he will try to coordinate lifts (if allowed) or direct you to the best airports… Probably Manchester (currently SAS and Easyjet) or Birmingham (currently SAS). If conditions allow, Jim can pick you up Thursday night in Bristol (Easyjet) and will coordinate departure if you get in touch! Good luck!
Organiser: Jim McCall

Portland Sport Climbing Weekend
2021-05-14 - 2021-05-15 | Portland UK, DT5 2DT
*New dates*
A weekend trip to Portland to dust off the shoes and re find the rope. Hopefully we will be
able to catch the first of the good weather.
Friday:
Arrive @ Sweet Hill Farm – Nearly Wild Camping
I will be arriving Friday Evening after work. Early arrivers could check out Battleship Cliff as
the campsite is right on top of it.
Saturday;
Head to Battleship Back Clift climbing area spending the day climbing.
Head back to the campsite for a BBQ
Sunday:
Head to Blacknor South – Sacred Angel Area
Depart when ready
Accommodation
Sweet Hill Farm –
https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_West/Dorset/Portland/sweet-hill-farm/
Transport
Access is best by car. Trains run to Weymouth.
Services
A few pubs in walking distance, but no cash machines. Fill with fuel before getting into
Portland, there is a Sainsbury’s just before you reach Portland.
Organiser: Jade Biggs
Lots of options for climbs at all levels 🙂
Hope to see you there
Jade and Monty 🙂

Dartmoor Bouldering and Trad
2021-04-24 - 2021-04-25 | Smallacombe Rocks, Lower car park on B3387, 3 miles west of Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9XT, United Kingdom
Meet up Saturday morning at 09:00 and walk over to Smallacombe Rocks. Spend the morning bouldering and then back to the cars for a short drive round to Haytor and some classic Trad. If staying over, then options to take in some of the classic trad on the Tors or checkout bouldering around Bovey Tracey, on the road back east…
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…
Saying that, none of the campsites are open until April so it’s a case of find somewhere on the drive in or wild camp… which is allowed on Dartmoor. 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. Currently, during lockdown, this advice has been removed.
Food:
Better bring your own and be self-sufficient but pub options are available if the world is open… and if it’s not, then we won’t be there.
Transport:
Cars are the new eco option…

Now that’s what I call a Corona Christmas walk
2020-12-27 | Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, NG1, United Kingdom
[DATE CHANGED]
In order to respect Tier 3 travel restrictions currently in place, this year ‘Ye Olde Christmas Walke’ will leave its traditional home in the Peak district and take place in neighbouring Nottinghamshire on Sunday 27th December. Unfortunately, restrictions also mean that this year’s walk is only open to members who are local residents.
To make sure everyone attending can enjoy the day safely, we’ll be organising the trip in line with the COVID-19 guidance for organised groups’ walks. We will ask participants to sign up for the walk in advance and you’ll be asked to follow some key steps before, during and afterwards to ensure we are following government guidance. These steps will be shared directly with registered attendees ahead of the walk, along with the risk assessment.
Our route is still to be confirmed, but we’re aiming for a good ten miler to flatten the Christmas Curve. Kings, stars, donkeys and gold will abound!
For more information and to register your attendance, please contact the walk leader Alison Sail.
Accommodation:
It’s a day trip only… you are staying local and going home.
Food:
Please bring everything you need and do not rely on visiting local services.
Transport:
Cars are the new eco-option… but please follow rules about individual travel. You cannot travel in a car with a person not in your bubble.
Other:
Please read the risk assessment before the day.
Date: 27.12.2020.
Organisers: Alison Sail

Trad on Grit!
2020-10-09 08:00 - 2020-10-11 17:00 | YHA Hartington, Hall Bank, Hartington, Buxton, Sk17 0AT
Join Jim and Jake on the Grit whilst we still can… plans to visit the Roaches (or Gritstone anywhere) and climb what we can. We are probably restricted to teams of 6 in October so please contact Jim if you plan to go and we will arrange climber teams to match Government directives…
Plans to climb at the usual haunts… plenty to go at for all who have been before and a great place to learn to lead or push your grade if you haven’t! Jim and Jake plan to arrive Friday evening, and hopefully boulder (The Roaches?) before heading back to the hostel. Saturday venue will depend on weather, so stay in touch! Sunday and the drive South! Hope to see you there!
Services: All that you need in Buxton.
Accommodation: YHA Hartington https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-hartington-hall?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-uH6BRDQARIsAI3I-UfneOJhVF6vjXpqcTT2JCEE-iUNmxBl2ueduR3twBCdN-qKvNG71QMaAiDYEALw_wcB Currently, rooms and camping available…
Travel: Follow the link.
YHA Hartington Hall
Hall Bank, Buxton, Hartington, Derbyshire, SK17 0AT
Map references
OS Map: 119
OS Grid Ref: SK131603
Lat/Lng: 53.140123, -1.804622
soggy.shipyards.dwell
Contact information
Phone: +44 345 371 9740
Email: hartington@yha.org.uk

Food: Bring your own or buy takeaway… no members’ kitchen at the YHA at the moment.

Snowdonia Scrambling Trip
2020-09-25 - 2020-09-28 | Llwyn Gwynant campsite, Nant Gwynant, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 4NW
Join me on a trip to Snowdonia and get some classic Snowdonia Scrambles in over a 3 day weekend

Itinerary:
Plan is to travel to Snowdonia on Friday morning in time for an 10am start. Plans are pretty fluid (and weather dependant) but would like to spend a few days doing some Classic Grade I scrambles. Some ideas include the Cwm Bochlwyd Horseshoe perhaps, a number of options on the Carneddau Round or a particularly exciting Northern Cwms of the Glyders day out which would be dependent on some of our more experienced club members attending to assist!
There’s also plenty of climbing, bouldering and hiking close by for those that want to plan their own agenda and just link up in the evening. So no excuses, everyone is welcome!

Services:
Shops and other services (including cash machines) in Beddgelert

Food:
I’m happy to organise and cook dinner for Friday night (just let me know if you’re interested) and we can split the cost of the food. Beddgelert is a few miles away for perhaps an evening meal and a few beers out one evening.

Accommodation:
Camping at Llwyn Gwynant campsite
http://gwynant.com/find-us/
Space available at the moment, there’s 6 of us already booked in.

Transport/travel:
Meet at the campsite and you need to plan being in a car to get around.

Jasmin's Gower Trip
2020-08-28 - 2020-08-31 | Pitton Cross Caravan and Camping Park, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1PT, United Kingdom
Join Sean, Jas, Tyra & Kayleigh on a family friendly climbing weekend in Gower at Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping park.
Plenty of climbing at all levels… the cliffs of Rhossili overlooking three miles of sandy beach, complete with shipwreck and haunted house… old quarried faces with both trad and sport lines; Fall Bay, beach bouldering and trad at all grades; Mewslade with small caves and secluded zawns; Port Eynon and the ever popular Boiler Slab and then Three Cliffs Bay/Tor Bay with quality trad straight off the beach… For families, easy trad at Three Cliffs Bay/Tor Bay or accessible sport (to lead) at Rhossili (before taking advantage of the surf).
http://www.sportsclimbs.co.uk/mainpages/gower/Mermaid%20Walls.htm
Itinerary
Arrive Friday at your leisure (kids on school holidays so we will head down in the morning) and set up camp, get in a climb or two or three followed by a chilled evening catching up and arranging the climbing for Saturday with a few drinks. We are no longer planning to cook for everyone to keep our social distances… so please cater for yourselves.
Saturday climbing and some time at the beach with the kids. Chances are we may not eat out now so be prepared to cater for yourself over the weekend. Sunday, more climbing and kids at the beach. Monday decamp, head off for a climb or two before heading home.
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Accommodation
Pitton Cross Caravan and Camping Park, Rhossili, Gower, Swansea SA3 1PT
Book on-line at http://www.pittoncross.co.uk/ or phone them at 017932 390 593. The site is reasonably priced and won a Best Site in Wales award last year.
Amenities
There is a good shop at the campsite, but it is a good idea to bring essential supplies with you, as other shops are a fair drive away.

Pembrokeshire 2020
2020-08-25 - 2020-08-28 | Porthclais Farm Campsite, Porthclais Farm Campsite, St David’s, Haverfordwest, SA62 6RR, United Kingdom
This trip has seen some changes! Original bookings at the YHA were all cancelled and so all the details are updated below… Arriving Tuesday 25th and aiming to climb at Saddle Head before then going over to the campsite. Climbing Wednesday and Thursday somewhere near the campsite, no decisions yet, before meeting up with Swiss Family Keenan on the Gower Trip on Friday 28.08.2020. Plans are a bit fluid but get in touch if you are keen.
Plans to start at Saddle Head… with only a 15 minute walk in and plenty of non-tidal options. Climbs from D to HVS. Plenty more to go at. We will have the Club abseil ropes with us so come prepared please… Prussiks are our friends!
Services: Cash, shops and food all available from St David’s, just over a mile from the campsite… although what services are actually available may change so be prepared!
Travel: Difficult without a car… buses information here http://stdavids.gov.uk/community-information/travel/#
Food: Probably best to arrive prepared at the moment! And plan to cater for yourself only.
Cost: Pay for your own food and accommodation.
Accommodation: https://www.porthclais-farm-campsite.co.uk/ Currently, you have to be totally self-sufficient and even the toilets are closed. Bring water! Porthclais Farm Campsite, St David’s, SA62 6RR. Tel 07970 439310.

Dan’s Alpine trip to the Ecrins 2020 (CANCELED)
2020-08-15 08:00 - 2020-08-22 17:00 | Scotland
Join Dan and Jim to a trip to Aliefroide in the Ecrins for alpine, sport, bouldering and hiking… Something for everyone. Plan to arrive Saturday and stay at the campsite. Walk up to the hut on Sunday morning for glacier practice and then a Monday ascent. Stay at the hut Monday and get a second summit in from the same hut on the Tuesday, before descending back to the campsite for R & R.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday can be for sport climbing and bouldering. Aliefroide has an abundance of single pitch and multi-pitch bolted routes, which are accessible walking from the campsite. The inevitable bouldering is available throughout the valley.
There is already some interest to this trip and members looking to have a first alpine experience should contact Jim early on, so coverage is guaranteed. There is kit to arrange and/or buy and there are crevasse rescue techniques which need mastering before departure. Planned routes will be non-technical Facile (easy) graded summits between 3300m to 3600m with glacial approach and some easy rockwork. There are more challenging summits also available. Experienced members may wish to operate as an independent team of two and arrange their own objectives.
In addition, there are plenty of walking trails to keep anyone busy for a week. The Club will seek to buy a map of the area. Again, get in touch early so that we can pair members up to like activities.
Accommodation:
Staying at the campsite in Aliefroide. The website for the campsite is http://www.ailefroide.fr/camping/ and includes rates… currently just over €7.00 a night. Plans to stay in the Glacier Blanc hut for the summit bids and the website is here https://refugeduglacierblanc.ffcam.fr/home.html Opportunity to book places on the website will become available.
Services:
Aliefroide has basic services, some shops and some eateries… best to arrive with the essentials. Most places take cards but some do insist on cash. Everyone will travel through Briancon on the way so wise to stop off there if you need anything.
Travel:
Fly to Grenoble and then a three hour drive to the campsite. There will be a need to hire cars so arrange this with others please. Do not just expect there to be a space reserved for you. Once at the campsite, all rock climbing is a walk away. The hour walk up to the valley head and carpark to walk up to the hut is an easy hitch hike if we want to leave the car at the tents.
Meet:
Aim to be at the campsite Saturday 15.08.2020.

Hound Tor or Bust
2020-07-04 - 2020-07-05 | Hound Tor, Hound Tor, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9XG, United Kingdom
Join some of the Southern Set for a day (or possibly two) out at Hound Tor for bouldering and trad.
With any luck, we might be able to stay over and climb Sunday. Currently, the group stands at 4 and
we can have 6… though that might change too. If a second group ventures here we will keep our
distance and wave.
Plenty of easy to access bouldering and lots of trad at introductory to intermediate grades, so
enough to go at. A reasonable place to learn to lead if you need to build the mileage. Easy access
and only 5 minutes from the car. Good walking in the area for those who prefer a stroll.
If you are interested, then please contact Jim and he will coordinate. Hope to see you there.
Accommodation and food
Bring your own (food and tent)! Although there is a (slim) chance…!
Services
Not what they used to be… Better to be self-sufficient until we get our bearings… though there was
always a dodgy burger bar in the car park and there is no reason to expect it to move on for a mere
pandemic… I’m sure it produced worse.
Transport and travel
Travel on your own by private car (preferably diesel)… it’s apparently the Eco thing to do now!
Organiser: Jim McCall

Lorenz and Jim Snowdonia Trip May 2020
2020-05-29 - 2020-05-31 | Snowdonia National Park, LL48 6LF, United Kingdom
Jim and Lorenz to return to Snowdonia, in a bid to try some Classic mountain routes… and finally complete Lorenz’s conversion from Swiss Machine (There’s a bolt! Clip it!) to Trad Master (I’ve just led Yellow Slab with 2 nuts and a sling!)… You will need to operate as an independent team to join us on this trip as we are determined to tick off some key routes and may have Andrew joining us on the rope already.
Itinerary:
I am meeting Lorenz late on Thursday night with a view to head to Snowdonia early Friday morning… routes include some Classic Rock on Tryfan and the big link up routes on LLliwedd. We plan to climb Friday and Saturday and will probably camp.
If the weather is too bad, then we will follow the best chances we can find…
Depart on Sunday, hopefully a stop off at Cheddar Gorge (can’t let him miss that!) before lunch and then drop Lorenz at Bristol Airport.
Services: Bethesda and Betws y Coed have all you need… either road into the National Park.
Food: If we are camping, then carry your own food and we eat in the pubs at night.
Accommodation: Bring a tent…
Transport: Bring a car and a climbing friend!

The Return to Somerset
2020-05-15 - 2020-05-17 | Scotland
Return to the Club’s most southern UK bunkhouse and aim to boulder, sport and trad climb… and then drink cider (joking!)… all within 20 minutes. This was (probably) the best trip of the year in 2019 so don’t miss out! Friday evening bouldering at Ubley Warren Rocks. Saturday sport and trad options at a variety of close locations including: Cheddar, Avon Gorge, Goblin Coomb, Fairy Cave Quarry and Sand Point to name a few… Read the last trip report to this location for more information…
Accommodation and food
Free at Jim’s house. Book early and you may get a bed. Otherwise, bring a sleeping bag and floor space available. If you need privacy, then bring a tent as the garden is big. I will cook evening meals on BBQ and there is always something for breakfast. Bring your own lunches and alcohol. Anyone travelling from Denmark, please bring some Tuborg Classic… Thanks!
Services
Post office and local shop 2km up the road. Cash machine if the link is working. 3 pubs within 10 minute drive.
Transport and travel: Plenty of parking at Jim’s. If any Danes are keen (you should be) then get in touch with Jim and we’ll try to arrange pick up. Bristol airport is 20 minutes away and has direct flights from Copenhagen. Get in touch for directions to my house.
Ubley Rocks: https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=19051
Cheddar Gorge: https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=2280 (North side only as there are access issues during Summer months)
Avon Gorge: https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=31 (This link to the Main Wall area but other walls listed)
Fairy Cave Quarry: https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=1290 (Ok, so this is about 30 minutes away)
Organiser: Jim McCall

The AGM 2020
2020-04-03 - 2020-04-05 | Carlswark Cottage (DPC Hut), Stoney Middleton, S32 4TN, United Kingdom
A chance to push your grade on trustworthy Gritstone or wonder what you were thinking on polished Peak limestone, trad at Stanage, sport climbing at Horseshoe Quarry and bouldering opportunities all over the place (possibly in the rain, just like last year), plenty of walking over the tops and enough activities to keep children and adults happy, away from the outdoors, if that’s what you need … so, something for everyone.
Plans to climb trad and sport, to boulder and walk, throughout the weekend. Generally, groups start arguing where they are going a couple of weeks before the trip, so feel free to join in with that… Too much to climb or walk within a stone’s throw of the hut, so no need to list local crags, there is enough to go at…
Saturday night is the AGM and then a meal at the local to encourage us to stop talking and just eat and drink. If you have any proposals for discussion, then let Che know, by email, and he will include it on the Agenda… posted at least one month before. It’s always a popular trip and this year, Che has promised to give out more mug awards than ever before… It could be you!
Services: Shops and other services on the road in either in Chesterfield, Manchester or Sheffield. Plenty of services in the Peak. Cash machines surprisingly rare so have cash or card… Chip shop in Stoney and garage 10 minutes up the road.
Travel: Easy to get to… follow the link. Cars generally travelling from Nottingham, Manchester and the South West… talk to others if you want to arrange a list. For those who may travel in from abroad, fly into Bristol, Manchester or East Midlands and contact Jim, and he will attempt to coordinate lifts… (Bristol is easiest for Jim, but others may help!).
Accommodation: Carlswark Cottage at Stoney Middleton, the Club hut for the Derbyshire Pennine Club… details and directions at http://www.thedpc.co.uk/hut . The hut is booked from Friday to Sunday and there are limited spaces… so book early!
Food: Jim and Andrew will organise dinner Friday night, breakfast Saturday morning, snacks for the day, breakfast again on Sunday… We plan to eat out at the local pub on Saturday night (you pay for this outside of the £30.00)… An email will be sent out asking for your dinner order, closer to the time (Thanks Andrew!).
Cost: £30.00 for the weekend… food (as above) and accommodation included. To guarantee your place… Please pay Jim on the usual membership account details. Then email Jim to conform payment and intention.

Somerset Spring Trip 2020
2020-03-15 | Cheddar, Cheddar, BS27 3QF, United Kingdom
Probably arrive at lunchtime to avoid the morning high tide… and plans to approach the red slab area on Brean (Fort Crags). For some it may be a first trip out so we will be climbing in areas offering some good introductory routes. The cliffs here are 10-12m high and are reasonably furnished with holds. A good introduction to trad climbing and a chance to get out on a new venue for the Club.
Plans to spend a finishing hour over at Cheddar Gorge. Probably attempt a few sport routes on Arch Rock… the plan to give Jake a chance to practice some sport climbing before we head out to France in the Summer.
Services: Shops on the road through Weston.
Food: Bring your own today.
Accommodation: One day only!
Transport: Jim driving from the Chew Valley…

Costa Blanca Climbing 2020
2020-03-07 - 2020-03-14 | The Orange House, De La Foia, 23, Finestrat, Alicante, 03509, Spain
Join for as long or as little as you want I will be there from 7 March 2020 until the evening of 14 March 2020, others may be there on slightly different dates, doing a mixture of sport climbing with some excellent scrambling thrown in as well.
Costa Blanca Climbing, Spain
Costa Blanca is rightly regarded as one of the best destinations anywhere for winter sun climbing (So the bible says). Benign climate and massive amount of rock available. Cliffs available vary from tiny roadside buttresses, to long multi-pitch full-day trad routes and ridges (you are better of bringing a small rack for the longer routes, and ridges).
Climbing area/ routes / Rockfax / walking
There is climbing for everyone, every grade, (mainly sport routes) check out the link and become inspired where you would like to go for adventure :). Accomidation is in Finestrat, Costa Blanca
https://www.rockfax.com/databases/results_area.html?id=1012 (Note Sella 317 no of routes and sierra de toix 222 no of routes in driving distance from the Orange house where we will be living) I have the Rockfax 2013 guidebook with me on the trip
Download mini guides
http://costablancaclimbing.co.uk/mini-guides/
If you want nature then head inland and you will be blown away by the views. Take a drive and you will think you have stepped back in time and take a strill around the villages like Orcheta or Sella. The orange house (the accomidation) do have a walking guide book in the office that you are more than welcome to borrow.
Transport
I would recommend (almost to say necessary) to rent a car to get around in the area. Once you get to the climbing venue there is a lot of easy short walk in´s to choose.
Booking accommodation
The Orange House is located in Finestrat, a small village in the mountains behind Benidorm and a 35 minute drive from Alicante Airport. (To get info about shopping/bars/ restaurants check out link) http://theorangehouse.co.uk/

Price list accomodation:
(pppn = per person per night) EUROS
Private 2 person en-suite room from 24 pppn
Private 3 person en-suite room from 19 pppn
Private 4 person en-suite bunkroom from 17 pppn
Private 2 person bunkroom from 16 pppn
Shared 6 person bunkroom from 13 pppn
Camping from 7 pppn

Book your stay into The Orange house as soon as possible as they get fully booked very quick. (click link to do your booking) http://theorangehouse.co.uk/contact/
WHEN BOOKING A ROOM PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION!
Arrival Date, Departure Date, No of nights, Room Type, How many in the group? Anything else you think important.
Address
The Orange House PDTA De La Foia 23 Finestrat 03509 Alicante
NOTE Do not put that address into sat nav as it will NOT find us! Use google maps as we are pinned.
Mail
info@theorangehouse.co.uk
Call
0044 7500 636921, please note this is a UK number and used by Sam, she might not always be at the computer to answer room bookings, however she is happy to take your call and try to help.

Thomas's Rjukan 2020 Trip
2020-02-19 - 2020-02-23 | Scotland
Join the 2020 Rjukan ice climbing trip. Rjukan offers some of the best European ice climbing. Loads of routes concentrated in the vicinity of Rjukan. It is possible to go skiing at Gaustablik ski resort 30 min drive from the hostel.
Accommodation:
Rjukan Old School Hostel. I will make reservations for those signed up in the middle of August. I know Jacob who owns the hostel so contact me direct to be included in this booking. Otherwise, make your own individual booking for the hostel after this time. Address is Rjukan Old School Hostel, Knut Dahlesvei 31, 3660 Rjukan, Norge.
Services:
The hostel has a kitchen and living room. Of course shower, toilets and sauna. There is a very efficient drying room. The hostel rents out ice axes, helmets, crampons and big boots. Get your order in early if you need to. There are shops and banks in Rjukan. Pubs are sparse! Alcohol is sparse and expensive. The Norwegians have very unhealthy alcohol habits! Bring your own if you fancy more than basic beer.
Travel:
Flight to Oslo, Gardamoen Airport, from there rental cars. Approx 3 hours drive to Rjukan, but expect winter roads. Don’t fly to the other two Oslo airports as these are hours further from Rjukan.
For questions, please contact Thomas Laursen

Scottish Winter Trip February 2020
2020-02-15 - 2020-02-18 | Avimore Youth Hostel, 25 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, PH22 1PR, United Kingdom
An opportunity to get some traditional Scottish winter climbs in before the race to Rjukan.
Travel up on Saturday 15th Feb and stay 3 nights, leaving on Tuesday 18th Feb 2020.
Staying at Aviemore SYHA Map ref OS 36 (GR893119) telephone no: 01479 810 345 email: aviemore@syha.org.uk
Plans are to climb in Coire an t-Sneachda, Coire na Lochain and Hell’s Lum – there are plenty of Grade 1 and 2 climbs, so good introductory climbs and lots to push the grade. Some big Grade 3, 4 and 5s as well, so good stuff for the bold. The walk-ins are quite easy, a drive up to Cairngorm car park, then about 1 to 2 hour walk in on reasonably easy ground for the nearest routes.
The hostel has kitchens and you can bring your own food. Plenty of shops in Aviemore to buy food if you need to. The Skiing Doo is the cheap bar/restaurant we will go to during the trip and we normally finish off with a big night out at one of the hotel restaurants on the last night (Monday).
Something for everyone but there is a focus for those who are planning a first trip to the Alps (August trip to the Ecrins) to get some ice axe and crampon practice in… and maybe some crevasse rescue practice too, if it doesn’t get in the way of climbing…

O come all ye faithful!
2019-12-22 09:30 - 19:00 | The Grouse Inn, Longshaw House, Sheffield, S11 7TZ, United Kingdom
In time honoured tradition, we will embark on ye annual Christmas walk in the Peak District on Sunday 22nd December.
This year’s trail will be a feast of gritstone gloriousness fit for a King, or maybe even three.
We’ll be following a star, otherwise known as Dave, from our meet point at the Grouse Inn at Longshaw, S11 7TZ.
Please arrive promptly for a 9.30am start, time waits for no man and nor will we.
Our journey will take us alongside the line of gritstone edges, onto White Edge with its far reaching views. This is an easy promenade -perfect for those delicate post-Christmas shopping feet – along rocky moorland. If things go to plan, we’ll encounter Froggatt village, Stoke Hall the 17th century retreat of Sir William Cavendish and the biblical texts carved on rocks a little way below Curbar Gap on our way, before arriving back at our start point where we hope everyone will be welcome at the Inn (that’s the Grouse Inn, again) for a seasonal snifter.
Guests can join – it is Christmas – and as a gesture of respect, please bring gifts. Chocolate, mince pies, hip flasks etc are particularly well received.
No such pilgrimage would be complete without some seasonal fancy dress, so please come equipped to venerate the King in suitable attire.
Oh and finally, in order to protect the integrity of the BMSCMC walking conglomerate, rucksacks will be inspected prior to departure and any climbing jiggery pokery will be removed.
Glory be to the gritstone!
Ali x

Will's Tor-ific South West Trip
2019-10-18 - 2019-10-20 | Haytor, Haytor, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9XS
So as this trip is happening in October, in England, we may have to be a bit flexible with the itinerary, dependant on weather, but it’ll definitely be in the South West and plan A is to wild camp on Dartmoor and climb on the Tors.
Meet Friday night and set up camp near Haytor. Climb here, or nearby Hound Tor Saturday and head back to the tents for the evening. Break camp Sunday morning and head to the Dewerstone for another days climbing before heading home. Those of you with Classic Rock aspirations will be thinking Climbers’ Club Direct now!
If the weather forecast is looking bad for Dartmoor there are various other south west venues we can move the trip to, such as the North Devon coast, or Dorset (with the added advantage of being at crash at my place in Dorchester).
Itinerary
Very flexible… head to Haytor on Friday night and we will take it from there. Stay in touch with Will on the run up to the trip just to keep informed.
Accommodation
Bring a tent and a sleeping bag.
Services
Best to stop off on your journey and be self-sufficient.

Organiser: Will Beaumont.

Michael and Eddie's Bornholm Island Trip
2019-09-20 15:30 - 2019-09-22 20:00 | bornholm, Gudhjem, 3760, Denmark
Join Us for a fantastic Trad climb experience on the Danish Island of Bornholm! Plenty of easy and difficult routes available on granite sea cliffs and quarries. Beyond the climbing, Bornholm is famous for its fantastic sea vistas, delightful locals and, lest we forgot, smoked herring!
THE PLAN is to depart Copenhagen on Friday Sept. 20th in the late afternoon/early evening, drive to Ysted, Sweden and take the ferry 18:30 over to Rønne.
The first night will be settling into a hostel, and planning trad routes while toasting Svaneke beer.
On Saturday, Sept 21st we’ll pack a lunch and set out for a long day of climbing with a first stop in Randkløve Crag. Saturday evening, we’ll find a nice restaurant to taste the local cuisine.
Sunday, Sept. 22nd – another packed lunch and a day of climbing and then taking 18:30 ferry back to Copenhagen.
There are EasyJet flights from the UK to Copenhagen. Currently there are two (2) spots available in Eddie’s Car. So act fast!

Dave's Lake District Trip
2019-09-18 - 2019-09-22 | Windermere & Coniston Coppermines YHA, Bridge lane, Troutbeck Bridge,, Windermere, LA23 1LA, United Kingdom
Hope everyone is well and enjoying the summer. I’m organising a trip to the English Lake District from Wednesday September 18th to Sunday 22nd, staying at the Windermere YHA, postcode LA23 1LA. It’s actually near Troutbeck, not far from Ambleside and handy for the walking and climbing honeypots of Langdale, Coniston and Grasmere, and Keswick and Ullswater are also easy to get to from there.

At the moment there is plenty of hostel availability with private rooms, shared rooms and camping. Andrew M and I will be there for all 5 days but expect many to just do the weekend. We plan to make the most of it and go rock climbing, roped scrambling, and Wainwright summit bagging (hiking).

Contact me via email or 07899 994276 if you book to come or need more info.

All the very best and stay safe!

Jim and Smokey Dave’s 50th Birthday Climbing Trip
2019-08-30 - 2019-09-01 | YHA Edale, Nether Booth, Hope Valley, S337ZH, United Kingdom
Join Jim and Dave as they both turn 50 and plan to climb 50 routes each over the weekend… What more is there to say? Be part of 100 routes and live forever in our associated glory! Meet up at YHA Edale and make sure we get 15 climbs in on Friday… probably means bouldering. Saturday is a classic Gritstone day (30 routes!) … What else would you expect?
Sunday… probably a low level option to get the numbers up but who knows?… Eat and drink at the YHA…
Accommodation: YHA Edale https://www.yha.org.uk
Services: Hostel has a members’ kitchen, or will provide 3 meals a day on request when booking. There is a bar and they take cards. You will probably drive through Hathersage and Hope en route… there are basic services in each village. There are no cash machines so pick up cash before arrival.
Meet: See you at YHA Edale on Friday! Let either Dave of me know if you are coming. We are here to climb… and we need as many members as possible to be present so we can jump between climbs… Your Club needs You!
Typical alcoholic plan prevails… See you there.
Jim (and Dave)

Snowdonia Trip
2019-08-16 - 2019-08-19 | Idwal Cottage, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, LL57 3LZ, United Kingdom
Join Jake and Jim on a trip to Snowdonia… staying at Idwal Cottage and aiming to climb multi-pitch routes to the summits as the weather will be good! Join us at Idwal and on a rope! Probably climbing in the Idwal valley or Llanberis… plenty of time to get those Classic Rock routes in…
Itinerary
Arrive Friday after work and get sorted at the YHA. Plan to follow the weather but routes in the Idwal valley and Llanberis Pass are the big options. Plan to climb Saturday and Sunday and then return afternoon Monday. Wet weather climbing options available and plenty to do if the weather is too bad.
Accommodation
YHA Idwal Cottage https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-idwal-cottage?%7Bcampaign%7D=
Services
Shops, banks and restaurants are available in Betws y Coed or Bethesda on the road in… The hostel sells the basics and accepts card payments.

Organiser: Jake Hinds

Melanie’s Fontainebleau Trip
2019-07-23 - 2019-07-27 | La Musardiere, Milly La Foret, Ile-de-France, Milly La Foret, Ile-de-France, 91490, France
The easiest place to turn up with shoes and join the climbing… Melanie and Jim, (and Rufus and Jules) will arrive at the campsite at Milly La Foret on Tuesday afternoon with a campervan… Plan to climb each morning and spend the afternoon in the pool… Feel free to join us. Contact Jim if you are in the area.
Planning to spend Wednesday at Apremont Bizons, Thursday at Apremonts Gorges and Friday at Telegraphe Feuillardiere… a family focus to the trip.
Itinery
Arrive Tuesday afternoon just after lunch and maybe get something in. Swimming at the campsite to follow. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as above. We’ll be aiming for the white routes for the lads but plenty of opportunity to switch and swap if you join us. I have a pad and plan to rent one from the campsite… some climbs are a two mat problem!
Accommodation
La Musardiere Camping at Milly La Foret, Route des Grandes Vallees, 91490 Milly La Foret. Tel 33 164989191.
Services
Shops, bank and restaurants all available in the local town.
Organiser: Melanie McCall

Snowdonia Family and Skills Climbing Trip
2019-05-30 - 2019-06-02 | Idwal Cottage, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, LL57 3LZ, United Kingdom
Meet at Idwal Cottage YHA for the regular Club Family and Skills Weekend… Thousands of climbs to go at… Saturday traditionally finds us on Tryfan Bach for those wanting children to climb or those wishing to introduce themselves to leading or multi-pitch climbing. Club members will be available to offer advice. Plenty of climbing to go at for those who are happy with what they are doing. There is normally a group that decides to walk and will tackle a local peak. Low level walks also available.
Other family attractions are also nearby… including an underground trampoline (in an old mine) and the longest zipwire in Europe… book early.
Accommodation: YHA Idwal Cottage https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-idwal-cottage?startDate=&endDate=&males=0&females=0&malesChild=0&femalesChild=0&malesChildAges=&femalesChildAges=
Or the campsite up the road… http://www.tryfanwales.co.uk/
Food: Bring all that you need to the hostel (or campsite)… Pubs available in Capil Curig 15 minutes up the road…
Services: Cash machines and shops in Bethesda and Betwys y Coed (about 25 minutes away but you will pass one of these on the road in).
Transport/travel: Meet at the hostel and you need to plan being in a car to get around.

Organiser: Jim McCall
Phone: 07368 300598
Email: jimamccall1@gmail.com

Cornish Granite 2019
2019-05-24 18:00 - 2019-05-29 17:00 | The North Inn, Pendeen, Cornwall, TR19 7DN, United Kingdom
It’s about time the club returned to Cornwall. The last trip was in August 2013. May half term is a great time to be there, with a good chance of decent weather. The campsite at Pendeen is within easy reach of the West Penwith crags (Bosigran, Sennen, Land’s End, Chair Ladder, etc) and is in a field behind a good pub. The climbing is varied and excellent. The walking is amazing as well. While the campsite is not bookable, Andrew will arrive early on Friday and get established there.
Email Andrew at avicm1954@gmail.com if you want to join us.
Accommodation: The North Inn, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 7DN Tel.: 01736 788 417 http://thenorthinnpendeen.co.uk/ No need to book, but do let Andrew know that you’re coming so he can reserve you a pitch. It is a bank holiday weekend.
Amenities: There is a Costcutter shop in Pendeen and more extensive shopping and facilities nearby in St Just. The camping is fairly basic (only £5 pppn) and we use the pub facilities. The pub also does B&B and meals. Monday is a bank holiday.
Meet: At the campsite on Friday evening for up to five days of Cornish delight. Plan is to head home on Wednesday, but stay as many days as you like.

Somerset Climbing Trip
2019-05-17 - 2019-05-19 | BS40 6HN, BS40 6HN, United Kingdom
Meet at the Club’s Somerset Bunkhouse and aim to boulder, sport and trad climb on limestone… all within 20 minutes. Friday evening bouldering at Ubley Warren rocks. Saturday sport and trad at Cheddar Gorge or Avon Gorge, depending on your preference… Sunday morning visit to Fairy Cave Quarry for more sport and trad.
Accommodation: Free space at Jim’s house… book early and you may get a bed. Otherwise, bring a sleeping bag and floor space available. If you need privacy then bring a tent as I have a big garden.
Food: Free food at Jim’s… I will cook evening meals and there is always something for breakfast… bring your own lunches and alcohol. Anyone travelling from Denmark, please bring me a 6 pack of Tuborg Classic. Thanks!
Services: Post Office and local shop 2Km up the road. Cash machine service if link is working. 3 pubs within 10 minute drive.
Transport/travel: Plenty of parking at Jim’s. If any of the Danes are keen (you should be) then I could pick you up from Bristol airport, after work on Thursday after 17:00 (direct flights – Easyjet and Friday is Store Bededag) but you would need to get a couple of buses or a taxi to return on the Monday (direct flights – Easyjet) as I will be working. I can manage up to 4 Danes in my car for the weekend so you wouldn’t need to hire a car unless you wanted to… Let me know as soon as possible and I will reserve a space! If you do come on Thursday, then you’d probably want a car for the Friday as I’ll be at work…

Ubley Rocks: https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=19051
Cheddar Gorge: https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=2280 (North side only as there are access issues during Summer months)
Avon Gorge: https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=31 (This link to the Main Wall area but other walls listed)
Fairy Cave Quarry: https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=1290 (Ok, so this is about 30 minutes away)

Organiser: Jim McCall
Phone: 07368 300598
Email: jimamccall1@gmail.com

AGM 2019 - DPC Club Hut, Peak District
2019-04-26 18:00 - 2019-04-28 18:00 | Carlswark Cottage (DPC Hut), Stoney Middleton, S32 4TN, United Kingdom
The Club’s 2018-19 AGM will be held again at the Carlswark Cottage in Stoney Middleton, near to lots of Grit and Limestone climbing. The hut belongs to the Derbyshire Pennine Club and will provide a great base for getting out climbing or hiking in the peak district over the course of the weekend. Crags such as Froggatt, Curbar, Baslow and Birchen are only a five minutes drive away, as well as some limestone crags within walking distance of the hut. Details on the hut itself can be found here: http://www.thedpc.co.uk/hut
We have booked the hut from Friday 26th April to Sunday 28nd April but there are limited bed spaces so if you want to come along then do get in touch to reserve your spot. Avoid disappointment and get booked in early.
Communal food will be included for arrival on the Friday night, breakfast on the Saturday and Sunday mornings as well as snacks etc. for the rest of the stay. The total cost per person for the weekend, including the accommodation and food, is £30.
On the Saturday evening we will hold the Club’s AGM in the hut and then go to the local pub (across the road) for food to celebrate the year’s mountaineering adventures and plan for the next lot…I will be in touch to get food orders for Saturday night.
The usual local amenities of cash point, shop and petrol station are a short drive from the hut that has parking adjacent to it.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or queries.
Hope to see you all there.
