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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.
Join us for a day walk in the Dorking area (Saturday 11th October only)
The walk is 11.5 miles and starts and ends at Holmwood station in the village of Beare Green in Surrey. We'll explore some beautiful countryside and woodland, a hidden waterfall and will finish by taking in the stunning views from Leith Hill.
Gear: Walking boots/shoes, food (snacks and lunch), warm clothes, waterproofs, and water.
Meeting info: Those taking public transport from London will get the 8:41 train from London Bridge station, arriving at 9:47 at Holmwood. For those driving, there is on street parking in the village of Beare Green.
Non members are welcome to sign up too and can use the Eventbrite link here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-social-surrey-hills-tickets-1735690118869
Fancy a weekend away from hectic London? You’ve had a hard week, you deserve a break! Come join me and the rest of the gang up here in Snowdonia. What’s your thing? Hiking? Scrambling? Wild swimming? Climbing? Even bouldering… This place has got it all.
We’ve booked Cae Ysgubor, no, I can’t pronounce it either. It’s the Lancashire Mountaineering Hut which is just a 10min walk up the road from the beautiful Beddgelert located at grid reference SH599485.
Direct from the hut you could go and explore Snowdon via the Rhyd-Ddu route or the Watkin Path or, stay low level and follow the Afon Glaslyn via the Snowdonia Slate Trail. I for one will be heading further into the hills to take advantage of the world class trad climbing or the amazing scrambling depending on what the weather decides it wants to do!
Hut costs will be £33 per person for the weekend.
Plus there is the promise of a communal meal in the hut on the Saturday evening so we can all swap tales of adventurous days out in the hills!
More details to follow
MoreJoin us for a cosy autumn weekend at Howgills Barn, Kirkby Stephen, ideally placed between the Yorkshire Dales, the Howgill Fells, and the southern Lake District.
Hiking
The Howgills offer quieter hills and sweeping ridges, perfect for crisp autumn days out. Classic walks nearby include:
The Calf – the highest point in the Howgills, with expansive views towards the Lakes, the Pennines, and Morecambe Bay.
Cautley Spout – England’s highest waterfall above ground, reached via a scenic circular route.
Wild Boar Fell – a dramatic ridge walk overlooking the Eden Valley.
Lower-level options in the Lune Valley and limestone country around Kirkby Lonsdale.
Climbing
There are also good climbing options within reach:
Chapel-Le-Dale (limestone trad, mostly easier grades).
Hutton Roof (short limestone trad).
The southern Lakes and Yorkshire limestone crags are an easy drive away.
For wet-weather days, climbing walls in Kendal and Ingleton offer indoor options.
Accommodation
We’ll be staying in the comfortable and well-equipped Howgills Barn at £65 for two nights:
Sleeps 14 in total.
Two double rooms, plus two dormer rooms with 6 beds and 4 beds (in bunks).
Large communal space for cooking and relaxing after a day outdoors.
A steward is needed for this meet! Please get in touch if you can help out (not much effort and you get free accommodation!)
MoreThis 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.
We're staying at the YHA Snowdon Llanberis which has 12 rooms and plenty of space for our whole group.
The weekend includes two nights’ accommodation, breakfast both mornings, and Saturday dinner. Bring your own drinks.
Sign up early — this one fills up fast.
MoreA pre Christmas meet to the spectacular Langdale. This is an amazing opportunity to stay in a very remote hut deep in the central Lake District.
Whatever the weather this will be a fantastic trip, imagine it, an epic hike around some of the most beautiful areas of the Lakes followed by a drink in the cosy bar down at the Old Dungeon Ghyll hotel.
As always the focus of the weekend can be what ever takes your fancy… hiking, scrambling, climbing, we’re in a beautiful area that offers it all so fill your boots!
Specific Nav Focus / Night Nav
Over the weekend there will be a group focusing in on nav skills, both during the day and specifically doing night nav on the Saturday night. So if you are wanting to either learn new nav skills, brush up on existing ones or practise your ML micro nav then come along and get involved!
Accommodation
This is an amazing opportunity to stay at a remote hut called The Loft which is situated at Blea Tarn House near Blea Tarn. This is right at the end of the Langdale valley just west of Ambleside.
Price is £20 per person.
Sounds like a great weekend eh? Made all the better by the communal meal back in the warmth of the hut in the evening! All I ask is that you bring the wine and the pudding.
Any questions just give me a call: 07917453741
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!
MoreFancy a weekend away from hectic London? You’ve had a hard week, you deserve a break! Come join me and the rest of the gang up here in Snowdonia. What’s your thing? Hiking? Scrambling? Wild swimming? Climbing? Even bouldering… This place has got it all.
We’ve booked Cae Ysgubor, no, I can’t pronounce it either. It’s the Lancashire Mountaineering Hut which is just a 10min walk up the road from the beautiful Beddgelert located at grid reference SH599485.
Direct from the hut you could go and explore Snowdon via the Rhyd-Ddu route or the Watkin Path or, stay low level and follow the Afon Glaslyn via the Snowdonia Slate Trail. I for one will be heading further into the hills to take advantage of the world class trad climbing or the amazing scrambling depending on what the weather decides it wants to do!
Hut costs will be £33 per person for the weekend.
Plus there is the promise of a communal meal in the hut on the Saturday evening so we can all swap tales of adventurous days out in the hills!
More details to follow
MoreThis year we’re launching Icebreaker, the successor to our much-loved Snowchaser trips. Join us for a full week of winter climbing, winter walking, and snowy adventures in the Cairngorms.
Winter Climbing
The Cairngorms, especially the legendary Northern Corrie, are a Scottish winter climbing paradise, with some of the most reliable conditions in the Highlands. The area is ideal for both novices and experienced climbers, with classic routes across all grades.
If you’d like to build skills or tackle something harder, you can always book a local guide, just ask and we’ll happily recommend options.
Winter Walking
If you prefer keeping your feet on the ground, the Cairngorms deliver outstanding winter walking. With 55 Munros, vast plateaus, and atmospheric bothies, there’s something for everyone – from shorter winter walks to long mountain days.
Accommodation
We’ll be based at Aviemore Youth Hostel, a clean, spacious base that boasts maybe the best drying room in the UK, perfect for reviving gear after a day in the snow.
We’ve booked two 6-bed dorms. If the trip fills, you can book your own bed directly with the hostel. The cost for 4 nights in the hostel is £105 per person.
Transport
Getting to Aviemore is straightforward:
Train: The Caledonian Sleeper stops right in Aviemore. If you book early, fares can be affordable and it’s an easy way to travel north.
Other trains: Regular daytime services also connect Aviemore with the rest of the UK.
Car: Driving is an option, though it’s a long journey – so factor in plenty of time (and maybe car-sharing to share the load).
We’re heading north — way north — for an epic Easter escape to one of Scotland’s most dramatic mountain playgrounds! Torridon is the stuff of legend: huge sandstone giants rising straight from sea lochs, wild ridges that go on forever, and quiet glens where you might see more deer than people.
Whether you’re into long mountain walks, scrambly adventures, or proper rock climbing, this one’s got it all. Walkers can tackle classics like Liathach, Beinn Alligin, and Beinn Eighe — some of the most spectacular ridge walks in the Highlands. Climbers will find world-class rock at Seana Mheallan, or up in Coire Mhic Fhearchair (home to the mighty Triple Buttress). And if you just want to explore, there’s kayaking on Loch Torridon, sea cliffs to wander, and cosy pubs for the inevitable post-adventure pint.
Expect big views, big hills, and even bigger grins. Spaces are limited to 20 — get your name down early for what promises to be one of the highlights of the Rockhopper year!
MoreThis meet is specifically for those of you who want to learn skills that will enable you to take on the wonderful world of trad climbing. This Skills Weekender is for you if you are already an indoor climber with the confidence to lead and belay a partner safely or you're a sport climber looking to make the leap into trad. You'll learn skills vital for trad climbing that you can then use to further your own progression.
We'll cover 4 core areas;
1) Gear, what is it and how to place it safely,
2) Belaying with half ropes,
3) Setting up anchors to keep you and your climbing partner safe,
4) Abseiling on a single line and half ropes.
We will climb on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of May. Details of groups and leaders will be posted closer to the dates but it wont deviate much from previous years.
Accommodation will be sorted in the Peaks area so we can take advantage of the single pitch routes of one of the famous edges somewhere in the region.
Cost of the weekend to follow as im still negotiating with the site.
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