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The Club caters for all, young and old, expert and novice, and we boast a broad range of interests and experience. You are welcome to join us.
To find out more about becoming a member look at our membership pages or contact our New Member Co-ordinators Dave & Audrey Girt, using the form on the contact page.
Mid Week Lunch Meet -
Members past and present, guests and web behaved Grandchildren are most welcome, for an afternoon of gourmet eating and scintillating conversation.
2021 Meets
The weekend meets list and mid week lunch meets for 2021 is now available to download Click Here
Covid 19
Due to Covid 19 national and local restrictions some meets may not take place, or may change at short notice. If you intend to attend a meet please check with the meets secretary and/or the respective meet coordinator prior to the meet that it is still going to take place.
All meets are to be conducted in accordance with the current government requirements (legal and guidance) for social distancing and some meets may have restricted numbers.
Attendance at any meet at the Coniston cottage including maintenance meets is by advance booking only through the hut booking secretary.
Mid-Week Climbing Meets to Restart
Mid-Week outdoor climbing meets on a Wednesday evening are now restarting under the direction of Rob Dracup & Kevin Cook.
The intention is to visit various local crags and to use the Leeds Depot Climbing Wall if wet.
If you are interested in taking part more information is available by contacting Rob or Kevin.
August Meets
Walking Meet - Ingleborough
Yorkshire Dales
Sunday 1st August 2021
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am start
Location: Meet - YD National Park Car Park at Clapham Village. (Pay & Display - £4.50)
https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/clapham_car_park_and_public_toilets
Sat Nav: Google search gives post code of LA2 8EF for Sat Nav users.
Grid Ref: SD 74346918
Meet Coordinator: Natasha Cook
Distance: About 17k (11 miles)
Ascent: 602m (1,976ft)
Note: Please take appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast along with a packed lunch.
Facilities: Public toilets, are available in the car park at the start point.
Overview:
Start point is from Clapham Yorkshire Dales car park SD 74346918, with a 10am prompt start. Please note it is around £4.50 to park for the day. The walk will start through Clapham village up into the Ingleborough estate park which has a small charge of £1 per adult. The walk with proceed alongside the lake turning up to Ingleborough cave, turning off and through Trow Gill and passing the Gaping Gill. This will then lead us on to Ingleborough, where a lunch break could be had on the summit.
We will then take the path heading towards Horton in Ribblesdale, the Dales Highway, eventually making a right turn onto the Pennine Bridleway, leading the way back to Clapham.
Further information on the meet can be obtained from the meet coordinator - Natasha Cook
Refreshments afterwards in The New Inn at Clapham close to the start point.
Covid 19 - Please comply with all currently applicable government rules and guidance on the day.
Walking Meet - Margery Hill & Ladybower Reservoir
Peak District
Sunday 22nd August 2021
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am start
Location: Fairholmes Visitors Centre Car Park, Bamford, Hope Valley
Sat Nav: Google search gives post code of S33 0AQ for Sat Nav users.
https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/visitor-centres/derwent
Grid Ref: SE 009 538
Meet Coordinator: Kath & Graham Willis
Distance: About 18k (11.3 miles)
Ascent: 615m (2,017ft)
Note: Please take appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast along with a packed lunch.
Facilities: Public toilets, are available in the car park there is also a small cafe.
Overview:
The provisional route is to follow to track on the east side of Derwent & Howden reservoirs to Slippery Stones where we turn right and follow the Cut Gate path on to Howden Moor. We then follow Wilfrey Edge & Howden Edge south over Margery Hill & High Stones dropping down off Row Top over Nether Hey to join the outward route for the return to the start point..
Further information on the meet can be obtained from the meet coordinator - Kath & Graham Willis.
Refreshments afterwards in The Ladybower Inn on the A57 - S33 0AX .
Covid 19 - Please comply with all currently applicable government rules and guidance on the day.
September Meets
Walking Meet - Chop Gate to Carlton Moor. Bilsdale.
North Yorks Moors
Sunday 12th September 2021
Lordstones looking towards Carlton Moor
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am start
Location: Meet - Public Car Park at Chop Gate Village Hall
Sat Nav: Google search gives post code of TS9 7JW.
Grid Ref: SE 449 993 (Map OL26).
Meet Coordinator: Ben Gilbert
Distance: About 22.5k (14 miles)
Ascent: 700m (2.300ft)
Terrain: Footpaths and tracks.
Note: Please take appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast along with a packed lunch.
Facilities: Public toilets, are available in the car park at the start point.
Overview:
The start point is the car park at the Village Hall at the south end of Chop Gate off the B1257 (on the LH side of the road if driving north, just before entering the village proper).
The route starts via the footpath from Chop Gate up to Cold Moor then drops down to the col between Cold Moor and Cringle Moor. From the col there is a fairly steep accent onto Cringle Moor. The route then continues to follow the Cleveland Way over Cringle Moor, dropping down to the Lordstones, then back up onto Carton Moor, also a fairly steep accent, before continuing along the gently descending north western edge of Carton Moor. At the western end of Carton Moor the path drops down through woods to arrive at a road near Huthwaite Green. From there the route goes eastward through Scugdale via footpaths, tracks and short sections of road, until Barker’s Ridge is reached at the head of the valley. There the route turns south east along Bilsdale West Moor as far as Cock Howe. A footpath then leads down from Bilsdale West Moor back to the Chop Gate Village Hall Car Park.
There are public toilets in the car park.
Refreshments are available afterwards at The Buck Inn, Chop Gate.
Further information from the meet coordinator Ben Gilbert or contact the YMC Meets Secretary
Covid 19 - Please comply with all currently applicable government rules and guidance on the day.
Looking North from Bilsdale West Moor
Weekend Hut Walking & Climbing Meet
Caseg Fraith Hut, Capel Curig, Snowdonia
Friday 24th September 2021 (2 Nights)
Date: Friday & Saturday Nights 24th & 25th September 2021
Location: Meet - Caseg Fraith Hut. https://www.ulgmc.org/huts/caseg
Sat Nav: Google search gives post code of LL24 0EU for Sat Nav users.
Meet Coordinator: Natasha Cook
Note: Sleeping accommodation is on shared alpine style sleeping platforms.
Overview:
The ULMC/ULGMC accommodation sleeps 20, however parking is restricted to 4 cars, so car sharing is advised where possible. Please note that they are very strict with parking and permits are given on arrival. There is however a layby about ½ a mile or so down the road if needed.
There will be a mixture of climbing and mountaineering throughout the weekend, with a view of climbing on the driest day where possible. There will likely be a trip up the north face of Tryfan.
Attendance on the meet is by advance booking only. To register your interest or to make a request to book a bed space please email ctasha@live.co.uk as soon as possible.
The cost is £10.00 per person per night per bed space, payable in full on making a booking.
Location - Caseg Fraith North Wales
A5, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed. LL24 0EU
Covid 19 - Please comply with all currently applicable government rules and guidance on the day.
Future Events
The Hut Housekeeping Meet
Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd October 2021
Scugdale & Wainstones. NY Moors
Sunday 10th October 2021
Photo Competition
Thursday 14th October 2021
Castleton. Peak District.
Sunday 24th October 2021