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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 - Tuesday 13th November, 12 noon
Toby Carvery, Keighley
Members past and present, guests and web behaved Grandchildren are most welcome, for an afternoon of gourmet eating and scintillating conversation.
2018 Meets
The weekend meets list and mid week lunch meets for 2018 is now available to download Click Here
Wednesday Night Climbing Meets
Details of ther indoor winter climbing meets to follow soon
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Jonathan
The YMC is an affiliated member of the BMC and insurance for these activities is provided accordingly by the BMC for YMC members and Aspirant Members.
The YMC and BMC recognise 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 actions.
October Meets
Tenerife climbing and Walking Meet
Saturday 13th to Friday 19th October 2018
Brimham Rocks Walking & Climbing Meet
Sunday 21st October 2018
Time: 10:00am
Location: Brimham Rocks Main Car Park GR 208 645 (Pay & Display).
Sat Nav: Google search gives post code of HG3 4DW for Sat Nav users.
Climbing Coordinator: Jonathan Carter
Walking Coordinator: Derek Field
Walking Route: About 15.9k (9.8 miles) & 351m (1,151ft) of ascent
Facilities: Public toilets are available by the on site cafe. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham-rocks
Overview:
The YMC Brimham Climbing & Walking Meet will have joint start point at the main car park at Brimham Rocks, Summerbridge, Near Harrogate. North Yorkshire. HG3 4DW - GR SE 208 645.
Further information on the climbing meet can be obtained from the climbing coordinator - Jonathan Carter and for the walking meet from the walking meet coordinator - Derek Field
The walking route will be a clockwise route of about 15.9k (9.8 miles) taking in about 352m (1,151ft) of ascent.
The proposed route is a circular route descending through High Wood & Braisty Woods to meet the River Nidd. We then follow the riverside path to Pateley Bridge for lunch in the park. Returning to Brimham via the Panorama Walk & Nidderdale Way. Hopefully to join up with the climbers at the Idol Stone, Dancing Bear & Lovers Leap Chimney area.
Refreshments afterwards at The Crown on High Street, Pateley Bridge. HG3 5AP
November Meets
Coniston Hut Bonfire Meet
Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd November 2018
Scar House Reservoir near Patley Bridge Walking Meet
Sunday 11th November 2018
Time: 10:00am
Location: Yorkshire Water Services Car Park at the reservoir wall - GR SE 069 766.
Sat Nav: Google search gives post code of HG3 5SW for Sat Nav users.
Meet Coordinator: Eve & Steve Bartlett
Walking Route: About 15k (9.4 miles) & 521m (1,709ft) of ascent.
Facilities: Public toilets are available at the start point. Shops in Pateley Bridge passed on route. Occasional cafe - www.howstean.co.uk/families/visitor-attractions/scar-house-cafe/
Note: Please take appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast as it is a remote area.
Overview:
The YMC Scar House Reservoir Meet will start at the main reservoir car park at the dam wall near Pateley Bridge. North Yorkshire. HG3 5SW - GR SE 069 766.
Further information on the meet can be obtained from the meet coordinator - Eve & Steve Bartlett
The walking route will be a clockwise route of about 15k (9.4 miles) taking in about 521m (1,709ft) of ascent.
The proposed route is a clockwise circular route following parts of the Nidderdale Way east & south to Lofthouse via the Dale Edge track and passing the shooting lodge on Thrope Edge. Leaving Lofthouse we'll climb up to Middlesmoor and rejoin the Nidderdale Way, following In Moor Lane back to the start point.
Refreshments afterwards at The Crown at Middlesmoor HG3 5ST - passed earlier in the day. www.crownhotelmiddlesmoor.co.uk
Walking Meet - Pendle Hill From Barley Village
Sunday 25th November 2018
Time: 10:00am
Location: Barley Village Car Park. OSGB SD 823 403
Sat Nav: Google search gives post code of BB12 9JX for Sat Nav users.
Coordinator: Angela Moroney
Route: About 12.5k (8.0 miles) & 523m (1,715ft) of ascent.
Note: Please take appropriate footwear and waterproofs for the weather forecast.
Facilities: Public toilets, cafe & shops are available at the start point.
Overview:
The meet will start at the main village car park in Barley.
The proposed route follows sections of the Pendle Way & Pendle Witch Trail. Passing through Newchurch believed to be the burial place of Alice Nutter & on to Faugh's quarry where Demdike met the Devil.
Visiting Moss End, Bull Hole & Saddlers Farm which also played a part in the tale of the Lancashire Witch Story. Ascending Pendle Hill at 557m and descending via Lower Black Moss Reservoir.
Further information on the meet can be obtained from the meet coordinator - Angela Moroney
The walking route will be a circular route of about 12.5k (8.0 miles) taking in about 523m (1,715ft) of ascent.
Refreshments afterwards in Barley Village.
Future Events
Hebden Bridge Environs Walking Meet
Sunday 2th December 2018
Time: 10:00am
Location: Meet in town centre square, outside of Rohan Shop - Several pay and display car parks available
Sat Nav: Google gives HX7 8XT for Sat Nav users.
Meet Coordinator: Derek Field
Route: About 13k (8.1 miles) & 480m (1,575ft) of ascent.
Note: Please take 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 coordinator - Derek Field
The walking route will be a circular route of about 12.5k (8.0 miles) taking in about 523m (1,715ft) of ascent.
Refreshments afterwards in 'The Old Gate' Pub in the town centre.
Barden Scale Walking Meet
Sunday 9th December 2018
Time: 10:00am
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 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 follows the access track to Upper Barden Reservoir 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 - Derek Field
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.
Ilkley Cow & Calf Walking & Climbing Meet
Boxing Day Wednesday 26th December 2018
Time: 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 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 will 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.
Winter Trek Mount Toubkal
https://www.keadventure.com/holidays/morocco-trekking-winter-toubkal-marrakech
2017 Photo Competition Winners
LW SMITH TROPHY Best 3 photos
Cozi Phillips
View to the sea from Quinag View from Aonach Eagach towards Loch Achtriochtan Misty Ridge, Aonach Eagach
DAVE STOTT TROPHY Single Best Mountain Landscape
Cozi Philips
View from Aonach Eagach towards Loch Achtriochtan
GOLDEN PEG TROPHY Single Best Climbing
Jane Wainwright
John on Fluted Column, Almscliffe
ERNEST SHEPHERD TROPHY Print of Scene or Activity
Laurie Morse
Bolivian Summit
HUMOUR Most Humorous photo
Laurie Morse
Spoilsports