Author: Andy Tomlinson

Dave Stevens is attempting to break Mike Hartley’s 29year old Pennine Way Record. Mike is aware of this attempt and has sent me the following email: It’s occurred to me that many members may be interested in this up coming attempt. Would you mind putting some info on the RC site? As you know he starts the 268 miles from Edale at 4 am Friday 11th. He can be checked out at www.268miles.co.ok and his progress can be followed on http://live.opentracking.co.uk/davestevens2018? Best Regards Mike (Hartley)

Steve George writes: The Pembroke meet in June has been incorrectly posted as Steve Gregory as meet organiser in the Meetstaff…its actually me! Sorry if anyone has been unsuccessfully trying to get me, phone has been off for a month while working away. Back now so let me know if you want to come along. Contact details as per Handbook.  

Inken Blunk, Meet co-ordinator, writes: The meet is now full and, regrettably, the hut location in the village of Aultbea makes camper van parking nearby quite awkward. If you are travelling in the area, there are “free” van sites on the A832 Gairloch – Laide road as well as the minor road from Lade to Mellon Udrigle. There are camp sites at Gairloch, Poolewe & Laide. Feel free to call in at the hut of an evening : Ronnan Cottage, 7, Aultbea, Achnasheen IV22 2JA ; OS 19 NG 873/891. The hut entrance is behind the post office.

Week of 7 – 13 May 2018 Wednesday Walkers: 11.25ml from Friden, High Peak Trail [172607] via Middleton, Calling Low, One Ash Grange, Monyash. Pub: Bulls Head, Monyash. Details Gavin Young. Wednesday evening climbing: Anglezarke. Co-ordinator: John Jefferies. Pub to be confirmed on the night. Weekend: Joint Meet with Kendal Mountaineering Club from Craigallan. Co-ordinator: Nigel Wadsworth. For full details see the Meets Calendar, Posts and March’s Meetstaff

Week of 30 April – 6 May 2018 Wednesday Walkers: 12.5ml from Hayfield Valley Road [039867] via Hayfield, Sandy Heys, Downfall, Fairbrook, (the Snake or maybe an aircraft wreck), Ashop Clough. Pub George Hotel in Hayfield early doors. Details Les Watt. Wednesday evening climbing: Stanage popular End. Co-ordinator: Ian Wilson. Pub: Little John, Hathersage. Weekend: President’s Meet; Craigallan and Glen Finnan For full details see the Meets Calendar

Week of 23 – 29 April 2018 Wednesday Walkers: 11.5ml from Gradbach [998662] via Wolf Edge, Flash, Morridge Top, Royal Cottage, Roach End. Pub: Winking Man. Details Tim Taylor. Wednesday evening climbing: New Mills Torrs. Pub: The Rock. Weekend: Llangollen Round on Saturday, with other activities on offer Sunday. Contact Mike Zeidan for more details/see Featured Meets. For full details see the Meets Calendar and Posts  

Week of 16 – 22 April 2018 Wednesday Walkers: From Upperdale Car Park [177722] taking in Cressbrookdale, Tansleydale, Litton Slack, Taddington, Deepdale. Pub: Queens Arms, Taddington. Details Gwyn Thomas. Wednesday evening climbing: Hobson Moor. Pub: Wagon and Horses. More details in Dom Oughton’s Member’s Post Weekend: Beudy Mawr 70yrs on…join the celebrations of our iconic Hut. More details in Bill Deakin’s Members Post. For full details see the Meets Calendar, Posts and December Meetstaff  

Bill Rowntree writes: The hotel’s garden adjoins the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Nearby there are the famous lily ponds at Bosherston, various bird sanctuaries and nature reserves. The meet will be from Monday 14 May though to Thursday morning 17 May. Bookings are on a “first-come, first-served” arrangement, so please contact the hotel directly on tel: 01834 871358 and mention the Rucksack Club or my name…8 people booked to date. The rates for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast are: – Doubles / Twins £275 per person for the three nights – Singles using a twin room incur a £5 nightly supplement Reservations require a deposit of £50 per person. www.Castlemeadhotel.co.uk. e-mail: Castlemeadhotel@aol.com Further information contact Bill Rowntree

Week of 9 – 15 April 2018 Wednesday Walkers: 9.25ml from Roadside, Ridgegate reservoir [957714] via Langley, Shutlingsloe, Wildboarclough, Oakenclough, Sutton. Pub: Ryles Arms [942694]. Details Mike Gregg. Wednesday evening climbing: Pule Hill…on A62 between Saddleworth and Marsden. Park in layby just past the Carriage House pub and walk up the incline to access the crag. Co-ordinator: Craig Hannah. Pub: Carriage House [GR028102]. Weekend: High Moss. The “plan” is to be a free spirit and do your own thing. That said I plan a walk on Saturday (roughly the Dunnerdale fell race route) but hopefully at a fraction of that pace. Un bon repas (meal anyway) is on offer on Saturday evening for all those that can let me know of their intentions to scoff by Wednesday 11th (please bring own refreshments). Sunday (weather permitting – ie not too hot to move) I plan to sample the local climbing delights at either Dow or Wallowbarrow crags. Contact Dave Woolley for details/if planning to attend. For full details see the Meets Calendar, Posts and December Meetstaff

Thanks to Les for a great meet from us late comers, arriving Sunday evening. Stellar conditions on the Ben on Monday for Minus 3 Gully and NE Buttress.