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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.
October Meets
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
Due to unforseen circumstance this event has been cancelled
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.
Future Events
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.
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.