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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.
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
Coniston Cottage Housekeeping Meet Cancelled
1st October 2021
Please note that the forthcoming weekend housekeeping meet on 1st October 2021
has been cancelled.
Due to the rescheduling of a backlog of bookings for the premises rolled over during the lock down the premises have been booked by a visiting group and a decision has been made by the committee to cancel the October weekend maintenance meet (This relates to the nights of Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd October 2021).
Alternative arrangements are being made for a mid-week clean of the premises during October but the main maintenance items are going to be carried forward to another date.
Further information if needed can be obtained from Claire Haworth ) or one of the hut wardens John Lee or Alan Marson.
The YMC Committee.
Sunday Walking Meet
Scugdale & Wainstones. North Yorks Moors
10th October 2021
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am start
Location: Forestry England Clay Bank Car Park - www.forestryengland.uk/clay-bank, 2 miles south of Great Broughton on B1257 Helmsley - Stokesley Road.
Sat Nav: Google search gives postcode of TS9 7HX
Grid Ref: NZ 572 035
Meet Coordinator: Henry Beevers
Distance: About 10 miles
Note: Please take appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast along with a packed lunch.
Facilities: Public toilets, are available in Chop Gate Village Hall Car Park.
Overview:
The provisional plan is to follow the route on the map extract shown below.
The circular route is about 10 miles (16k) and the meet coordinator will decide on the day it it's to be walked clockwise or anti-clockwise.
Further information on the meet can be obtained from the meet coordinator - Henry Beevers or alternatively contact the YMC Meets Secretary Graham Willis
Refreshments afterwards in The Bay Horse at Great Broughton, Post Code TS9 7HA or other local
venue as agreed on the day.
Covid 19 - Please comply with all currently applicable government rules and guidance on the day.
Photo Competition
Thursday 14th October 2021
Sunday Walking Meet
Castleton. Peak District
24th October 2021
Time: 9:45am for 10:00am start
Location: Meet at Castleton PDNP Visitor's Centre Car Park (Pay & Display)
(Some free on street car parking is available)
Sat Nav: Google search gives postcode for Visitor's Centre of S33 8WN.
Grid Ref: SE 009 538.
Meet Coordinator: Kath & Graham Willis
Distance: About 19k (11.9 miles)
Ascent: 682m (2.238ft)
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 and shops available in the village.
Overview:
The proposed route is to walk over into the Edale valley via Hollins Cross. From Edale village we'll follow the Pennine Way route passing Upper Booth and ascending Jacob's Ladder to Edale Cross. Turning south we'll take in the summit of Brown Knoll on our way to Rushup Edge & Lord's Seat. From Mam Nick we'll return to Castleton via the Blue John Cavern & Treak Cliff Cavern path.
Further information on the meet can be obtained from the meet coordinator - YMC Meets Secretary Graham Willis
Refreshments afterwards in The George Inn, Castleton near to the start point.
Covid 19 - Please comply with all currently applicable government rules and guidance on the day.
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.
