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Mid Week Lunch Meet – Tuesday 13th August, 12 noon
The White House
Members past and present, guests and well behaved Grandchildren are most welcome, for an afternoon of gourmet eating and scintillating conversation.
2019 Meets
The weekend meets list and mid week lunch meets for 2019 is now available to download Click Here
Climbing Meets
Mountain Day –
Blencathra via Sharp Edge –
Monday 22nd July
I believe that the scramble up Sharp Edge on Blencathra is probably as much fun as you can have on any Lake District fell without taking a rope (summer only, winter is more serious). Sharp Edge is clearly seen on the drive from Penrith on the A66, as it falls steeply towards the perfect, but hidden, Scales Tarn where the ridge starts. The only problem I have with the ridge is that it is too short and emerging on to the saddle brings a sense of disappointment that the fun is over.
Meeting point: Roadside parking on A66 Scales, near to Scales Farm. (approx post code CA12 4SY)
Time: 10.00am start prompt.
Distance: Approx 6 miles
Terrain: Difficult – Some steep ascents generally on good footpaths and there will be some Very Exposed Scrambling involved. It is recommeded that you do not bring dogs.
Toilets: There are no toilets on this walk
You will need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for a day in the hills ie. Warm and waterproof. You will also need a packed lunch and a warm drink.
Car share may be available if required so please ask.
The YMC and BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own behaviour.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me
Jonathan Carter
July Meets
WEEKEND WALKING MEET
BLEAKLOW – PEAK DISTRICT
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SUNDAY 7th JULY 2019
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am
Start: Roadside free parking on Shepley Street in Old Glossop. Adjacent to Arconic Factory
Grid Ref: OSGB SK 045 947.
Sat Nav: SK13 7RZ (note this is the postcode of the Queen’s Arms Inn on Shepley Street)
Meet Coordinator: Kath & Graham Willis
Distance: About 9.9miles (16km)
Ascent: About 1,669ft (509m)
Terrain: Paths, tracks, moorland and short section of tarmac.
Overview:
The meet start point is on Shepley Street adjacent to the Arconic factory in the village of Old Glossop
Sat Nav users may want to use post code of the Queen’s Arms Inn on Shepley street 100m from the parking area. Park between the pub and the bus turning circle.
Note: There are no public toilets or shops in the vicinity but there is a pub. Toilets are available in the public car park in Glossop.
Route:
The proposed route is to follow the intake lane past Blakemoor Plantation to the trig point on Cock Hill. Crossing Glossop Low to join the Pennine Way at Clough Edge above Torside Clough following Wildboar Grain to the Bleaklow Head summit. We’ll then follow the Pennine Way route over Hearn Clough and the Devil’s Dike to pick up the Doctor’s Gate path alongside Shelf Brook back to Old Glossop.
Please take a packed lunch and sufficient drink for the day along with appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather conditions. Bleaklow is the second highest hill in the Peak District and it can live up to its name in adverse weather, although in recent times some footpaths have been improved.
Total distance is about 16k (9.9 miles) with about 509m (1,669ft) of ascent.
Refreshments afterwards at the Queen’s Arms www.queens-arms-hotel-old-glossop.co.uk
WEEKEND WALKING MEET
RIBBLEHEAD & INGLEBOROUGH – YORKSHIRE DALES
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SUNDAY 21st JULY 2019
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am
Start: Roadside car parking at viaduct road junction B6255 & B6479
Grid Ref: OSGB Grid Ref SD 765 792
Sat Nav: LA6 3AS.
Meet Coordinator: Eve & Steve Bartlett
Distance: About 11miles (18km)
Ascent: 2,090ft (637m)
Terrain: Paths, tracks, moorland and short section of tarmac.
Overview:The meet start point is the at the road junction of the B6255 & B6479 near the Ribblehead viaduct & the Station Inn. OSGB Grid Ref SD 765 792. Park near the tea bar if possible.
Sat Nav users may want to use Post Code LA6 3AS.
Note: There are no public toilets or shops in the vicinity but there is a pub. Toilets are available at Horton or Ingleton villages passed through nearby.
Route:
The provisional route is to take in summit of Ingleborough passing under the Ribblehead viaduct down the valley via Bruntscar and Ellerbeck to Chapel-le-Dale then crossing the valley to Souther Scales and ascending Ingleborough to the summit trig point. Returning to the start point the route traverses Simon Fell & Park Fell. Descending via Gauber Quarry to Ribblehead Station. Although the actual route walked will be determined on the day – should anyone not want to take in the summit of Ingleborough this can be avoided to shorten the day.
Total distance is about 18k (11 miles) with about 637m (2,090ft) of ascent.
Refreshments afterwards at the Station Inn, Ribblehead – www.stationinnribblehead.co.uk Opposite the Railway Station.
WEEKEND WALKING MEET
ROBIN HOOD’S BAY. EAST YORKSHIRE
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FRIDAY 26th & SATURDAY 27th JULY 2019
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Advance Notice & To Make a Reservation
Meet Coordinator: Kath & Graham Willis
Set in the North York Moors National Park, on the coast between Whitby and Scarborough, Robin Hoods Bay is an excellent location for walking groups. With the Coast to Coast walk finishing in Robin Hoods Bay, the Cleveland Way passing through and the easy access to the Moors it is an ideal base for walkers. The old railway line from Whitby to Scarborough has been made into a traffic free cycle route passing through Robin Hoods Bay. It offers cycling and easy walking in either direction. The Bay offers several pubs serving food (with family rooms), cafes, restaurants, gift shops, book shops, galleries etc. The beach is renowned for fossil-hunting.
We have provisionally booked 10 spaces in The Old School House (www.old-school-house.co.uk ) which is a catered bunk house and has 30 bed spaces in bunk-bedded centrally-heated accommodation spread through 9 bedrooms sleeping 4, 5 or 6 people. Bedding is provided and there are 4 bath/shower rooms and toilets. Groups have access to a small kitchenette with microwave, kettles and a fridge. There is an L shaped lounge/common room with sofas and chairs, a separate dining room and a boot room to store and dry wet gear. There is parking for 7 cars.
The Old School House was built in 1864 and was the village school until the 1960’s and is situated in the old village with a unique view of the red tiled cottage roof tops and the sea. Whitby 6 miles, Scarborough 17 miles.
The cost for B&B accommodation at The Old School House is:
Tariff (inc VAT)
Adults: £21.00 pppn
Children: 2-3yrs £3.60, 4-8yrs £7.70, 9-12yrs £12.85,14-17yrs £16.50 pppn
Optional evening meal (to be booked in advance).
Adults: £7.75
Children from £3.15 (2-3yrs) to £6.70 (14-17 yrs)
There are other hotels, cottages and B&B’s in Robin Hood’s Bay and a campsite at Hook’s House Farm www.hookshousefarm.co.uk for those with tents and caravan/campervans. Alternatively there is a Youth Hostel at Boggle Hole. www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-boggle-hole
The weekend is self directed although the intention of the meet coordinators is to walk to Whitby following the coastal path on the Saturday with the ‘option’ of returning to RHB on the bus. On Sunday, a walk along the coastal path to Ravenscar to see the seals below Raven Hall is planned, returning along the disused railway track. For those who may be interested Kath will lead a short guided walk around the village to point out some of its history at some point during the weekend.
For those interested in climbing you might want to check out the Smuggler’s Terrace Area http://www.climbonline.co.uk/smuggler’s_terrace
Expressions of interests or to make a booking contact the Meet Coordinatiors as soon as possible as places are limited. Please don’t make bookings direct with The Old School House.
August Meets
WEEKEND CAMPING, CLIMBING & WALKING MEET
BORROWDALE – KESWICK, LAKE DISTRICT
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th August 2019
Meet Coordinator: Angela Moroney
Overview:
Book yourself a pitch on the camp site for as long as you want, or just turn up. also B&B available at the farm or in the vicinity and let the meet coordinator know.
Plans are to do some walking & scrambling on the Saturday with an option to climb – all depending on numbers attending. Routes and objectives being arranged on arrival.
If anyone wishes to borrow the club equipment please make arrangements in advance.
Book yourself onto the camp site at Hollows Farm. Grange. Borrowdale www.hollowsfarm.co.uk
September Meets
WALKING MEET – URRA MOOR & HASTY BANK – NORTH YORKS MOORS
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Sunday 1st September 2019
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am
Start: Public car park at Chop Gate Village Hall. Bilsdale (Pay & Display)
Sat Nav: TS9 7JW
OSGB: SE 559 993 (Map OL26)
Meet Coordinator: Ben Gilbert
Distance: About 9.5 miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,800ft (550m)
Terrain: Footpaths & tracks.
Overview:
The start point is the car park at the Village Hall at the south end of Chop Gate village, off the B1257 Helmsley Road. Car park is on the left hand side of the road when travelling north, 250m before The Buck Inn.
Route:
The Route starts via footpaths from Chop Gate leading uphill onto the western edge of Urra Moor. The route then crosses Urra Moor via footpaths and tracks to the trig point; the highest point in the North Yorkshire Moors at 1,490 feet (454m). From there a track leads west along the northern edge of Urra Moor then drops down to cross the B1257. A climb on the other side of the road leads up onto White Hill/Hasty Bank with views towards Teeside to the North and across the North Yorkshire Moors to the South. After a flat stretch along the top of Hasty Bank the Wain Stones are reached. The route leads down through the Wain Stones and then climbs a short distance onto Cold Moor. From there the route turns South across Cold Moor and finally down via footpaths back to the start point.
Note: There are public toilets in the car park but no shops in the vicinity but there is a pub.
Total distance is about 15k (9.5 miles) with about 550m (1,800ft) of ascent.
Refreshments afterwards at The Buck Inn, Chop Gate TS9 7JL www.the-buck-inn.co.uk
Austria
7th – 14th September 2019
This years club overseas trip will be to Austria and the beautiful Obergurgl region. During the trip there is the two day option to climb the Grossglockner.
Flights – Manchester- Innsbruck 7th – 14th September currently £151 + bag with Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Car hire – approx £75 per person (subject to numbers)
Mountain hut – 1 night – climbing Grossglockner (3798m) Austria’s highest peak. Ice axe and crampons required and knowledge how to use. (See the link below)
Accommodation for the remainder of the week – this will be very much dependant on how many go but as per previous trips the cost will be kept as low as possible
ÖTZTAL ON THE ROCKS – rock fax app (free)
In the Eastern Alps’ largest mountain range, the Ötztal Alps, you will find huge natural rocks. And it’s not just “normal” rock but the world’s unique Ötztal crystalline comprising mainly granite faces among countless other special types of rock. Not without reason Ötztal is considered THE ultimate granite climbing area in Tirol! The world’s climbing elite describes the Ötztal as a true Climbers’ Paradise offering also top infrastructures.
Climbing Gardens
In the 19 climbing gardens with about 750 routes for climbers of all skill levels, sports climbers can choose from an almost endless vertical playground of several difficulty grades. There is no lack of variety as the climbing gardens are spread all over the valley.
Via ferratas
Secured by wires and steel ropes, climbing fans can choose from 8 scenic via ferrata tours in the Ötztal. Handholds and hooks help to reach the top of the route safely. A helmet, a harness and snap links are absolutely required for via ferrata tours: never forget, safety comes first!
You will need to arrange your own travel insurance and please ensure it covers you for the activities you are taking part in.
The club does have a number of helmets and harnesses you can use free of charge along with any climbing kit needed.
If you are interested in this trip please let me know ASAP so I can start to make enquiries about accommodation and we can also get the flights booked before the prices start to increase.
Any questions please do not hesitate to contact Jonathan Carter
WALKING MEET – CONISTONE – WHARFEDALE. YORKSHIRE DALES
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Sunday 15th September 2019
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am
Start: Bridge – Roadside car parking by bridge between Kilnsey & Conistone
Sat Nav: BD23 5HS
OSGB: SD 978 675 (Route is on 2 Maps OL10 & OL30)
Meet Coordinator: David Girt
Distance: About 11.9miles (19.3km)
Ascent: About 2,293ft (699m)
Terrain: Paths, tracks, moorland and short section of tarmac.
Overview:
The meet start point is Conistone Bridge over the river Wharfe on the road between Kilnsey and Conistone, near Grassington. Traveling north on the B6160 after passing Grassington, turn right before the village of Kilnsey.
Sat Nav users may want to use Post Code BD23 5HS.
Note: There are no public toilets or shops in the vicinity but there is a pub in Kilnsey. Toilets are available in Grassington or Kettlewell car parks. Roadside mini-market shop at Threshfield passed on route.
Route:
The provisional route is to cross the bridge into the hamlet of Conistone and follow the dry watercourse of Conistone Dibb to join the Byfield Road (track) for a short time before following the Conistone Turf Road (track) up to Capelstone Gate. A cross country route then follows up and over Conistone Moor to the summit of Sweet Hill (which can be wet at times). A short level section then brings us to the summit of Great Whernside. Leaving the summit the route will take us west past Hag Dyke and down past Providence Pot following Dowber Gill to Kettlewell. The Dales Way footpath then being followed across the valley floor back to the start.
Total distance is about 19.3k (11.9 miles) with about 699m (2,293ft) of ascent.
Refreshments afterwards at The Old Hall Inn, Main Street, Threshfield, North Yorkshire, BD23 5HB
www.theoldhallinnandcottages.co.uk
Weekend Meet – Tan-y-Garth Hut. Capel Curig. Snowdonia.
Friday 27th September 2019 – Saturday 28th September 2019 (2 Nights)
Location: Gwyder Mountaineering Club Hut – Tan-y-Garth, Capel Curig, Snowdonia. LL24 0EB.
Catering: Self catering but shared evening meals may be arranged.
Travel: Shared transport may be available from West Yorkshire dependent on attendees.
Cost: £10.00 per person per night. (£20.00 in Total).
Beds: Unreserved bunks in shared dormitory.
Bookings: The booking list is open now..
The YMC North Wales meet at the GMC hut at Tan-y-Garth, Capel Curig is reserved and the meet is open for bookings from 1st July 2019.
See the website for more details – www.gwydyrmc.org.uk
The YMC has booked 10 places at the cottage with accommodation on bunks/sleeping platform in a shared mixed dormitory at a cost of £10.00 per person, per night, self catering. The building sleeps 32 including the spaces retained for GMC members so the YMC will not have exclusive use.
To secure a place payment in full will be required. Please send a cheque for £20.00 made payable to ‘Yorkshire Mountaineering Club’ direct to the Meets Coordinator – Dave Girt. Bookings are being taken on a first received basis. Should anyone wish to pay by bank transfer please contact David Girt in the first instance to check space availability.
Bookings for both of the 2 days will be given preference.
All bookings will be confirmed, so if you believe you have made a booking and not received any communication from the Meets Coordinator please get in touch as soon as possible.
Further information on the hut and the meet can be obtained from the the Meet Coordinator – David Girt. Or contact the Meets Secretary Graham Willis
Future Events
Coniston Hut – Housekeeping Meet
Friday 4th & Saturday 5th October 2019
Walking Meet
Pateley Bridge, Nidderdale. Yorks Dales
Sunday 20th October 2019
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am
Start: Meet Southlands Pay & Display Car Park in Pateley Bridge.
Sat Nav: Google search gives post code of HG3 5JX.
Meet Coordinator: Eve & Steve Bartlett
Distance: About 16.6k (10.3 miles) .
Ascent: 449m (1,474ft)
Note: Please take a packed lunch and appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast.
Facilities: Public toilets, cafe & shops are available at the start point.
Overview:
Further information on the meet can be obtained from the meet coordinators Eve & Steve Bartlett
Public toilets, cafe and shops are available at the start point.
Start Point:
Southlands pay and display car park in centre of Pateley Bridge (car park with public toilets).
Sat Nav HG3 5JX
Route:
The provisional route is to cross the River Nidd and follow the riverside path north upstream before heading west following Foster Beck around Smelt Mill Hill & Ashfold Side Beck to Providence Mine. Heading south west we’ll visit Cockhill Lead Mine. Continuing south around Greenhow Hill Top and Galloway Pasture to Tewit Farm and Coldstones Quarry. Traversing the quarry perimeter we’ll visit the Coldstones Cut sculpture and viewing area above the quarry. Heading north east down the valley we’ll enter Fish Pond Wood and Bewerley village and the bridge over the river.
The route will be a circular route of about 16.6k (10.3 miles) taking in about 449m (1,475ft) of ascent.
Refreshments afterwards in The Crown, Main Street, Pateley Bridge close to the car park.
Winter Weekend Meet
SMC Lagangarbh Hut. Glencoe
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Friday 14th February 2020 – Monday 17th February 2020 (4 Nights)
10 Places Available
Date: Friday 14th February 2020 to Monday 17th February 2020 (4 Nights).
Leaving Tuesday 18th February 2020.
Location: SMC Lagangarbh Hut. Glencoe. Scotland. OSGB NN 220 559
Catering: Self catering but shared evening meals may be arranged.
Travel: Shared transport may be available from West Yorkshire dependent on attendees.
Cost: £15.00 per person per night. (£60.00 in Total).
Beds: Unreserved bunks in shared dormitory
The YMC Winter Meet 2020 is being held at the SMC Hut – Lagangarbh Glencoe at the foot of Buachaille Etive Mor.
See the website for more details – www.smc.org.uk/huts/lagangarbh
The YMC has booked 10 places at the cottage in shared mixed dormitory at a cost of £15.00 per person, per night, self catering. The building sleeps 20 (inc 6 spaces reserved for SMC Members) so if there is sufficient demand soon enough it might be possible to reserve 4 additional bed spaces.
To secure a place payment in full will be required – £60.00. Please send a cheque made payable to ‘Yorkshire Mountaineering Club Ltd’ direct to the Meets Secretary – Graham Willis.
Bookings are being taken now on a first received basis. Should anyone wish to pay by bank transfer please contact Graham Willis in the first instance to check space availability. Payment being made to the YMC’s bank account, – Please use payment reference ‘Winter 2020’.
Bookings for the full 4 days will be given preference.
All bookings will be confirmed, so if you believe you have made a booking and not received any communication from the Meets Secretary please get in touch as soon as possible.
Further information on the hut can be obtained from the SMC website otherwise please contact the Meets Secretary – Graham Willis – Please don’t attempt to make bookings direct with the SMC Hut Custodian.
Winter Trek Mount Toubkal
One of our new aspirant members is looking to winter trek Mount Toubkal in Morocco in January/February next year and is wondering if any other members are interested in joining him.
Toubkal is North Africa’s highest (4167m) peak and is a non-technical trek in summer but will require crampons and an ice-axe to ascend in the winter.
He is looking to travel/guide with KE Adventure over eight days at a cost of £525pp (exc. flights/personal kit)
Details are below:
https://www.keadventure.com/holidays/morocco-trekking-winter-toubkal-marrakech
The more people interested the greater chance of haggling like a proper Moroccan!
Please get in touch via Facebook, Twitter or email to get more information.
2018 Photo Competition Winners
LW SMITH TROPHY Best 3 photos
1st Laurie Morse
2nd Peter Tennant
3rd Steve Bostock
DAVE STOTT TROPHY Best Mountain Landscape
1st Steve Bostock ‘Rannoch Moor’
2nd Laurie Morse ‘Everest and the South Col’
3rd Peter Tennant ‘A Moment of Clarity on Schiehallion’
GOLDEN PEG TROPHY Best Climbing
1st Laurie Morse ’Almscliffe’
2nd John Hunt ‘We never had slopers in my day’
3rd John hunt ‘Richard Allen in full focus on Hadouken (6a), Kirkstones, Ilkley Moor.’
ERNEST SHEPHERD TROPHY Best Print
1st Laurie Morse
HUMOUR Most Humorous photo
1st Laurie Morse; ‘The AA said they were busy and may be a while’
Well done to all the winners and runners up and thank you to everyone who entered in this years’ competition.
If all the winners would like to contact Andy Summerskill to arrange collection of your cash prizes.
The next Photo Competition will be back on 10th October 2019 as in previous years, I will look forward to all of your entries and remember you have to be in it to win it.
Kindest Regards
Natasha Cook
Photo show co-coordinator