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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.
November Meets
Weekend Hut Walking & Climbing Meet
Bonfire Meet. Coniston Hut
Friday 5th November 2021 (2 Nights)
The YMC Bonfire Meet (2 Nights) is being held on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th November 2021 at the Coniston Cottage. If you are planning to attend can you please contact Claire Haworth the Hut Booking Secretary to reserve a place in advance of the meeting
Covid 19 - Please comply with all currently applicable government rules and guidance on the weekend.
Sunday Walking Meet
Pateley Bridge, Nidderdale. North Yorkshire
21st November 2021
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am start
Location: Meet - Southlands Car Park in Pateley Bridge town centre (Pay & Display)
www.harrogate.gov.uk/can-i-park/car-parks-pateley-bridge
Sat Nav: Google search gives post code of HG3 5JX
Grid Ref:
Meet Coordinator: Eve & Steve Bartlet
Distance: About 15.1k (9.5 miles)
Ascent: 352m (1,154ft)
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.
Overview:
The provisional route is a circular route to Dacre Banks with a riverside return. We'll head south out of the town centre through the hamlet of Bewerley climbing steeply through Strikes Wood to Yorke's Folly on Nought Moor. We'll then follow the Nidderdale Way along the edge of the moor above Guise Cliff with a short diversion to take in the summit trig point of High Crag. Returning to the Nidderdale Way we'll pass through the village of Heyshaw and the hamlet of Lanes Foot before heading downhill to Dacre Banks where we will follow a series of tracks and paths on both banks of the River Nidd back to the start point.
Further information on the meet can be obtained from the meet coordinators - Eve & Steve Bartlett or alternatively contact the YMC Meets Secretary Graham Willis
Refreshments afterwards in The Crown on Pateley Bridge High Street adjacent to the start point.
Covid 19 - Please comply with all currently applicable government rules and guidance on the day.
Future Events
Photo Show
Thursday 9th December
Thornfield House
Walking Meet - Barden Scale, Embsay Moor, Skipton
Sunday 12th December 2021
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am start
Location: Parking area off Eastby road 400m South of Barden Tower on B6160.
Sat Nav: Google gives BD23 6AP (please check in advance as it's a big post code area
Grid Ref: SE 051 568
Meet Coordinator: Derek Field
Distance: About 10k (6 miles)
Ascent: 340m (1,115ft)
Note: Please take appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast along with a packed lunch.
Facilities: There are no shops, toilets or other facilities at the start point. (Bolton Abbey & Skipton are both nearby)
Overview:
This is the annual YMC Christmas shared buffet walk with lunch taken in a rudimentary shooting hut in Hutchen Gill Head on Embsay Moor. It's customary to take some food to share of your choice either a savoury or sweet/dessert item or both and often mulled wine is taken. But please bring what you like and you won't be disappointed.
The proposed route will be chosen on the day but it's likely that the access track to Upper Barden Reservoir will be followed passing Lower Barden Reservoir crossing the dam wall we will follow the old railway track and bridleway to the shooting hut in Hutchen Gill Head. The return route being via the bridleway passing Lower Barden Reservoir.
Further information on the meet can be obtained from the meet coordinator - Derek Field
The walking route will be a circular route of about 10k (6.0 miles) taking in about 340m (1,115ft) of ascent.
Refreshments afterwards at Bolton Bridge Cafe.
Covid 19 - Please comply with all currently applicable government rules and guidance on the day.
Christmas & New Year Club Meet
Friday 24th December - Monday 3rd January 2021 (11 Nights)
The Christmas and New Year club meet is planned for the period Friday 24th December 2021 to Monday 3rd January 2022. If anyone is planning attending for all or part of the meet can you book a bed space as soon as possible with the hut booking secretary Claire Haworth (ymchut@gmail.com) please.
Please Note - All bed spaces need to be booked in advance of the meet.
Walking & Climbing Meet - Ilkley Cow & Calf
Boxing Day - Sunday 26th December 2021 at 10.30am
Time: 10:30am start
Location: Main public car park at Cow & Calf Rocks, Hanginstone Road, Ilkley
Sat Nav: Google gives LS29 8RF
Grid Ref: SE 130 467
Meet Coordinator: Derek Field
Distance: About 10-12k (6-8 miles)
Ascent: 260m (900ft)
Note: Please take appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast along with a packed lunch.
Facilities: Toilets and cafe at the start point & The Cow & Calf Hotel in walking distance
Overview:
This is the annual YMC Boxing Day Walking & Climbing Meet at Ilkley commencing at 10.30am.
The Walking Meet - proposed route will be decided on the day subject to the weather but will be a circuit of the moor of about 6-8 miles. Additional details will be circulated closer to the meet.
The Climbing Meet - To be decided on the day by those members attending.
Further information on the meet can be obtained from the meet coordinator - Derek Field
Refreshments afterwards in Ilkley town centre.
Covid 19 - Please comply with all currently applicable government rules and guidance on the day.
Spring Bank Holiday Walking & Climbing Meet
Portree Youth Hostel, Isle of Skye. IV51 9EW
Saturday 28th May 2022 (7 Nights)
Date: Saturday 28th May 2022 - Friday 3rd June 2022. (7 Nights).
Location: Portree Youth Hostel, Isle of Skye.
Sat Nav: Google search gives post code of IV51 9EW for Hostel.
Meet Coordinator: Natasha Cook
Note: Further details are available from the Meet Coordinator
Overview:
Location: Portree Scotland Youth Hostelling
https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostels/portree/
Cost: £182.00
Deposit £ 37.00 to be paid to the treasurer no later than the 18th of October to confirm place.
The remaining £145.00 to be paid no later than 9 weeks prior to arrival, this can be paid in installments to the treasurer - Please contact the treasurer for bank transfer details - treasurer@theymc.org.uk
Places are very limited and is based on a first come first served basis. As places are very limited your place will only be confirmed once your deposit has been paid.
If you fancy coming along on the YMC’s Skye trip this year, please get in touch e
Covid 19 - Please comply with all currently applicable Scottish government rules and guidance on the meet.
Natasha Cook.