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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 2022 Mid Week Lunch Meets have been suspended for the time being, with a view to restarting them in June.
2022 Meets
The weekend meets list for 2022 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 Indoor Climbing Meets 2022
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
August Meets
Walking Meet - Weets Top & Winterburn Reservoir
Yorks Dales
Sunday 7th August 2022
Time: 10:00am start
Location: Roadside free parking in disused quarry on Boss Moor off Boss Moor Lane, near 301m spot height.
Sat Nav: What Three Words - lakeside.ivory.feel
Grid Ref: SD 956 618
Meet Coordinator: Kath & Graham Willis
Distance: About 16.9k (10.5 miles)
Ascent: 385m (1,263ft)
Note: Please take a packed lunch, appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast.
Facilities: There are no facilities at the start point. Public toilets and cafes/shops, are available in Skipton and Grassington close by
Overview:
Further information on the meet can be obtained from the meet coordinators - meets@theymc.co.uk
The basic walking route will be a circular route of about 16.9k (10.5 miles) taking in about 385m (1,263ft) of ascent.
Refreshments afterwards in the Devonshire Arms at Cracoe.
Walking and Camping Weekend (2 Nights) -Borrowdale. Keswick. Lake District
Friday August 19th - Satuday August 20th 2022
Overview:
The intention of the meet is for it to be a 2 day weekend 19th & 20th August 2022 self directed meet and Rob Dracup is the meet coordinator.
Please book your own accommodation - campsite, hostel, hut, B&B accommodation and let Rob know what your plans are.
Current proposals are to do some walking, climbing &/or scrambling on the meet - all depending on weather conditions and numbers attending. Routes and objectives being arranged on arrival.
If anyone wishes to borrow the club equipment please make arrangements with Rob in advance.
September Meets
Bilsdale West Moor & Mast from Hawnby Bridge via Fangdale Beck. NY Moors
September 4th 2022
Stanage & Burbage Edges. Peak District.
September 18th 2022