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Swanage is located at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, which is a great area for climbing & walking and also biking & swimming.
For climbers, the limestone cliffs offer both trad and sport routes at stunning coastal locations such as the bolted quarries at Dancing Ledge and the gentler trad sectors such as Subluminal and Cattle Troughs as well as more challenging routes nearby.
Walkers have the Isle of Purbeck, Studland Bay and Poole Harbour on their doorstep, including the South West Coast path.
There are also great tracks for biking and swimming areas at Swanage and around the coastline.
We are booked into Acton Fields campsite in Langton Matravers, £10 p.n. a short walk to Kings Arms, or a longer walk to Square & Compass
MoreJoin us in the Chilterns to walk part of the Chequers trail (Sunday 10th August only)
We are planning on booking a pub for the end of the walk, please write when you sign up if you'd like to be included.
Members please sign up using the meet function
Non members welcome, non members please sign up using the following Eventbrite page:
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I reckon you deserve a week off, staying in a lovely little hut nestled in the Pass of Llanberis, arguably the home of trad climbing in the UK. The hut is based in Nant Peris so you have iconic crags such as Graig Ddu, Clogwyn Grochan, Carreg Wasted, Dinas y Gromlech and Dinas Mot just a short walk or bus ride away - its a paradise for anyone looking to get into their multi-pitch climbing with lots of very accessible grades. Another bonus is that the position of the hut is literally only a 20min walk away from the famous sport routes of the Llanberis quarries, which, on showery days are very fast drying. Not wanting to tie in? You could explore the many world class boulders in the valley or just take full advantage of some incredible walks all from the front door of the hut.
Reach out to me if you have any questions or if you want to chat through logistics of the meet.
Dates:
Check in: Sunday 17th Aug
Check out: Friday 22th Aug
Accommodation / Cost
Fronwydyr hut in Nant Peris at £10 per night per person, £50 for the 5 nights.
Activities for the week
Trad single / multi pitch
Sport climbing
Bouldering
Hill walking
Scrambling
We will be staying at the Gillside Farm Campsite, ideally placed on the edge of Glenridding next to Ullswater and at the foot of Helvellyn. It is a lovely campsite near Ullswater, which is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Lake District.
About the Campsite (you can also look up the website for further details):
Address: The address of the campsite is Gillside Farm, Glenridding by Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0QQ
Pricing: details on the website, but it is £11/night for adults, £2/tent and £1/vehicle.
Cars can park next to the tent.
Late arrivals on Friday can pitch their tent and pay on Saturday morning. It is also possible to extend the stay.
If we will be a larger group they would allocate us an area, otherwise, if the number is smaller we can pitch the tents anywhere.
There is a Breakfast Van, which will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings 7:30-10:30. The farm can also supply you with fresh eggs, milk, yogurt and orange juice.
Glenridding is also a short walk from the campsite directly, where there are shops, if you need to stock up on food.
The nearest pub is about 5 minutes walk from the campsite, The Travellers Rest. They cater for vegetarians and vegans also. I imagine it will be busy on the Bank Holiday.
To get to the Campsite you would be able to get public transport, there is a bus stop in Glenridding from where it is a short walk to the camping. Glenridding is accessible via bus from Penrith and you can take a train from London to Penrith.
The campsite is ideally located for walks and climbs in the immediate area.
For Walkers: there are many options directly from the Campsite, one popular option is Helvellyn-Striding Edge-Swirral Edge, which is a challenging
and rewarding walk.
you could check here for further ideas : https://www.walklakes.co.uk/walks_glenridding-patterdale.html
For Climbers: There is the classic scramble of Pinnacle Ridge on St. Sunday crag (grade 3 scramble)
also Ullswater offers various climbing opportunities.
If you were thinking about signing up, sign up now, and it would be great to have drivers also!
MoreAnyone fancy a little jog?
I was thinking… Putney Bridge to Hampton Court and back again. Yep, that’s around 50k.
Why?
Because earlier this year, our very own Rockhopper President Sophie Loehr had a serious accident while out climbing. She broke her ankle and had to be rescued off a mountain by Mountain Rescue and the rescue helicopter.
The MR team were absolutely incredible — calm, skilled, and compassionate. The helicopter pilot had to hover right up against the cliff to winch Sophie to safety. Watching the rescue unfold reminded me just how vital and heroic these volunteer teams are — and how much we, as hikers, climbers and mountain lovers, owe them.
So I’m running 50k to raise money for these teams, to give something back to the people who are always ready to come when it matters most.
Want to join me?
Other than it being on Saturday the 27th of Sept I’ve no clue about logistics yet — but I do know I’ll need some company. A long run along the Thames isn’t just a challenge… it could be a bit of fun too (maybe?).
If you're up for it — all or part of the route — come along, help raise some cash, or just be part of the support crew. The more the merrier.
Unlimited spaces. No climbing gear required. Just your legs and a bit of heart.
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Do you fancy a weekend of learning the fundamentals of leading multi-pitch trad routes in the mountains?
Who is this for? This weekend is aimed at anyone in the club who has climbed outside on a few occasions and who wants to gain the additional skills, knowledge and understanding that will allow you and your partner to climb safely in a multi pitch environment.
At this time of year it would all be very weather dependent. So, if we can't rock climb we would use the time to learn scrambling skills.
Prerequisites are:
1. Come with someone you climb with or want to learn with who has the same passion for climbing you do
2. You and your partner have climbed outside a few times before perhaps on single pitch or maybe some sport routes
3. Come with an open mind set, ready to learn and take on new skills and up your trad game!
Accommodation:
Mountaineering hut
Costs:
The only costs would be fuel, food and accommodation across the Friday and Saturday nights.
Next steps:
If you are keen, sign up here and then give me a call or a text on 07917453741 and we can discuss details.
This year we’re heading to Llanberis in the heart of Snowdonia for a weekend of mountain adventures, good food, and great company.
Climbers, scramblers and walkers will find plenty to do, with Snowdon, Crib Goch and the slate quarries all within reach.
Saturday night is the highlight of the meet, with a hot dinner, photo slideshow, chaos, and awards — including the coveted Rockhopper of the Year.
The weekend includes two nights’ accommodation, breakfast both mornings, and Saturday dinner. Bring your own drinks.
Sign up early — this one fills up fast.
MorePitlochry is ideally located for the glens and Munros on the southern side of the Cairngorms National Park. The hills by Loch Tay are conveniently down the road, so plenty to explore. Shops, pubs and restaurants make for a cosy venue in the long dark winter nights and our usual Hogmanay haggis shenanigans. There are also direct trains from London!
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