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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.
The 2023 Mid Week Lunch Meets have been suspended for the time being
2023 Meets
The weekend meets list for 2023 is now available to download Click Here
2023 Photo Competition
Click here to see the results of the 2023 Photo Competition.
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 Indoor Climbing Meets 2023
Moved From Wednesday Evenings to Thursday Evenings
Please note that due to the number of groups using The Big Depot climbing wall in Leeds on a Wednesday evening it's been decided to move the YMC indoor climbing meets from Wednesday evenings to Thursday evenings until further notice.
Same time and venue ''The Big Depot' at Leeds www.depotclimbing.co.uk/leeds-gelderd-road/ - further information can be obtained from Rob Dracup.
Rob Dracup
YMC Climbing Coordinator
December Meets
Photo Show
Thursday 14th December 2023 at 8.15 pm
at
Thornfield House, Bruntcliffe Road, Morley, Leeds. LS27 0QG
Sandwiches & chips will once again be provided on the night
The next photo show is on Thursday 14th December 2023 at 8.15pm where Andrew Drury is giving a talk titled ''Wanabee Mountaineers' about his and Damian Rose's progress from walkers to getting up some of the easier alpine routes in case anyone else fancies having a go.
If you feel you have something to share for a future photo show, please feel free to get in touch with me if you have anything in mind.
Dates for your diary - future photo shows are planned for Thursday 4th January 2024 and 8th February 2024 at 8.15pm.
The next photo competition is scheduled for 10th October 2024 followed by photo shows on 14th November & 12th December 2023.
Walking Meet - Barden Scale, Embsay Moor, Skipton
Sunday 17th December 2023
Location: Parking area off Eastby road 400m South of Barden Tower on B6160. OSGB SE 051 568
Sat Nav: Google gives BD23 6AP for Sat Nav users. (please check in advance as it's a big post code area).
Meet Coordinator: Derek Field
Route: About 10k (6.0 miles) & 340m (1,115ft) of ascent.
Note: Please take a packed lunch, appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast.
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
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.
Barden Scale Start Point
Christmas & New Year Club Meet
Friday 22nd December 2023 - Monday 1st January 2024 (11 Nights)
The Christmas and New Year club meet is planned for the period Friday 22nd December 2023 to Monday 1st January 2024. If anyone is planning attending for all or part of the meet can you book a bed space as soon as possible please with the hut booking secretary Claire Haworth (ymchut@gmail.com).
Please Note - All bed spaces need to be booked in advance of the meet.
Walking & Climbing Meet - Ilkley Cow & Calf
Boxing Day - Tuesday 26th December 2023 at 10.30am
Location: Main public car park at Cow & Calf Rocks, Hanginstone Road, Ilkley OSGB SE 130 467
Sat Nav: Google gives LS29 8RF for Sat Nav users.
Meet Coordinator: Derek Field
Route: About 10-12k (6-8 miles) & 260m (900ft) of ascent.
Note: Please take a packed lunch, appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast.
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 may 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.
Forthcomming Meets
Scottish Winter Meet
Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut at North Ballachulish
Friday16th - Sunday 18th February 2024 (3 Nights)
The YMC have booked 8 bed spaces at the MS/BMC Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut at North Ballachulish (Post Code PH33 6RY) for the 16th - 18th February 2024 inclusive (3 nights), and currently we have the option to book a further 8 spaces for the sole use of the hut should there be sufficient interest.
Accommodation is mixed and shared across five bedrooms, two of the bedrooms have alpine sleeping platforms and it is on a self catering basis although shared meals maybe arranged between the attendees.
The cost is £20.00 per bedspace per night on a self catering basis. To book a place payment will be required in full by bank transfer direct to the YMC bank account (same as for subs payments using WM24 & your surname as a reference) in order to secure a bed space. However in the first instance please make contact with the meet coordinator Mike Belk to register your interest and check on availability of bed spaces.
At this time members are restricted to bringing one guest each.
In the event of over subscription priority will be given to members wishing to stay for all 3 nights.
Meet Coordinator Mike Belk
Further details of the hut can be obtained from the website - https://www.mountaineering.scot/clubs/huts/national-huts/alex-macintyre
Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut