*COVID - 19 UPDATE* We are now back to running a full trips schedule. We will continue to follow government rules and BMC guidance and we will post any changes and update here.
NOTE: Current club policy (January 2022) is that, in the spirit of the club and our responsibility for our own and each other's safety and wellbeing, we are asking trip participants to take a lateral flow test before attending meets.
Meets are what the club is all about. They're run by members, for members. The club thrives by having members take an active interest in the meets that are run. We typically agree the next year's meets - where we're going and who's organising which meet - at our AGM in October. The Frequently Asked Questions page offers advice on what to expect on a meet.
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Update 17/05 - final trip email has been sent. Please contact Anne or Wei if you have not received this.
BOOKINGS CLOSED EXCEPT TO EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEER LEADERS
Our annual climber’s Novice meet at Stanage, Hope Valley, staying at Hardhurst Farm campsite.
Interested in trying out climbing, or getting into outdoor trad? Come along!
Do you lead trad already? We need you to share your skills and knowledge with newer climbers in the Club.
If climbing on the classic gritstone climbing edges of Bamford, Burbage and Stanage is not for you, there is walking through Edale and Kinder Scout, or rent a mountain bike and explore the local tracks.
Camping equipment essential, basic climbing equipment (helmet, harness, shoes) suggested. Look out for the email in advance of the trip with more details.
Note: The Rockhoppers Club does not directly provide formal training, the Novice Meet simply offers guidance from club members.
MoreFour day bank holiday in the land of pasties and cream teas. Staying at Treen, with sea cliff climbing at Chair Ladder, Bosigran and Sennen and walking on the coast path and inland. We are a short walk from the Logans Rock Inn.
MoreCamping in Nant Peris in the Llanberis Pass at the base of Mount Snowdon. Home of the iconic Vaynol Arms.
MoreStaying at Stonethwaite Farm campsite in the heart of Borrowdale, which has Scafell Pike and Great Gable at one end and Dewent water at the other.
MoreA mecca for gritstone routes and bouldering problems. The walking is good too. Look out for wallabies and oatcakes.
MorePopular climbing areas are Dancing Ledge, Cattle Troughs and Subliminal, to name but three , with sport climbing in nearby quarries. Other activities include the south west coast path, and swimming at Winspit. Not forgetting home pressed cider in The Square and Compass.
MoreOur annual trip for a weekend of volunteering has moved date and place this year - to Bethesda.
MoreStaying at Gillside Farm campsite. At the foot of Helvellyn, close to Ullswater and Patterdale. The Travellers Rest pub is a five minute walk.
More"Scenic Welsh camping". Take your pick from walking, climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, coasteering.
MoreHome of the Hound of the Baskervilles, Princetown brewery, and the Merrivale stones also known as the Plague Market, with reference to the 17th century pandemic. Many climbing and bouldering options including the Dewerstone.
MoreSaid to be named after the practice of lighting fires to warn of invasion. Climbing and walking options including the Beacons Horseshoe.
MoreCan't put it better than Wordsworth:
"Once again
I behold these steep and lofty cliffs,
Which on a wild secluded scene impress
Thoughts of more deep seclusion; and connect
The landscape with the quiet of the sky."