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Join us for a 10-mile loop over the hills of the Radnor Forest, including Bache Hill, Black Mixen and Great Rhos, all Nuttalls, and the shapely Whimble. These may not be spectacular hills but they give a quiet moorland walk with long views; they rise above all around for some distance. Start near the Monument in New Radnor (SO213607), where there is parking by the roadside, at 10:00. We propose to limit the number to 12. Please let Andrew Beckett know if you would like to come, having read the guidance on meets on the website. Please also confirm that you are happy to abide by whatever restrictions may then be in force.

A weekend has become free at High Moss for two households. It’s the last weekend before the restrictions are lifted. Contact Steve Beswick if you can use it ?

Two more bookings have been made following my update earlier today:- 24-26 May inclusive and 23-26 July inclusive. As mentioned earlier, there is currently a 72 hour ‘fa;;ow’ period either side of any booking where the hut is not available for use.

Under current Welsh Covid rules, only one household or an ‘extended’ household (two such households) can share self contained accommodation. On this basis, the hut has been booked by Members as follows:- Friday 30 April to Monday 3May inclusive. May 6 to 9 inclusive. May 13 to 15 inclusive. May 18 to 20 inclusive. June 4 to 6 inclusive. June 11 to 18 inclusive. July 30 to August 2 inclusive. Under current BMC guidance, we are leaving a ‘fallow’ period of at least 72 hours between bookings. Unlike holiday self contained accommodation, we are unable to go in and carry out a deep clean between bookings. We understand that the BMC are reviewing this to see if the interval can be reduced to 48 hours. The Welsh government review the rules on a regular basis. We will be keeping an eye on it and will let you know if there is any easing of the restrictions to allow more Members to use the hut.

I ve not been to Almscliffe but it has a reputation as being a place to “sort the men from the boys “Gods own rock” as they say in Yorkshire. Treading in the footsteps of the Yorkshire greats ,DOLPHIN ,AUSTIN, SYRETT, LIVESEY, FAWCETT.The routes take no prisoners so bring plenty of cams and get your arms pumped ready.The crag faces different ways so should get the sun depending on where you climb.UKC has all the info you need. ROBIN PROCTOR SCAR above AUSTWICK is in a beautiful setting on the moor above the village with trad and sport routes to provide a variety of challenging routes on mountain limestone.I hope to get to both venues around midday and then choose a suitable pub for an evening drink again UKC has the info.Free pints to anyone who onsights WALL OF HORRORS at ALMSCCLIFFE

Let me know if you can use this. Weather guaranteed ( sort off ).

It’s the end of the Lockdown 2 Zoom Season, and we’ve saved the best til last – it’s only a shame that tomorrow night’s show will be too late to feature in this year’s Oscars! Brian Cunningham will be sharing highlights of a lifetime of adventure: 27 April 7:30pm: Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone, Brian Cunningham The Zoom details are the same as usual: https://zoom.us/j/91271240405 Meeting ID: 912 7124 0405 Passcode: The year of founding of The Rucksack Club

Saturday 8th May. Wharfedale Wander, Yorkshire Dales. Co-ordinator: Dave Woolley A walk of 20 miles starting from Conistone in Wharfedale starting at 0830hours. Park just west of the village before the bridge. I intend to walk out to Malham Tarn (avoiding the hotspots of the cove) and then head over to Arncliffe, on to Kettlewell and returning via the limestone pavements. Numbers will be restricted to 12. Please read and comply with the Covid guidance available on the website before booking on the meet. Booking via my details in the handbook. Outside refreshments may be available………… Saturday 22nd May. Kinder 3 Trigs from Bowden Bridge, Hayfield Co-ordinator: Will Meredith    Route will be about 16 miles setting off at 8.30 from Bowden Bridge car park then Sandy Hayes Trig, Fairbrook Naize, drop down to Snake Rd, up to Kinder East Trig, drop to Barber Booth, up to Kinder Low Trig, back to finish.  Route based on a recent Dark Peak fell runners lockdown challenge.   Please read and comply with the Covid guidance available on the website before booking on the meet. Booking email is different to the handbook so please use willmered@gmail.com or call me on mobile as per handbook.  

So – are you all waiting until the 30th to send me pictures or have you done nothing up to now? There again, you probably have done that Instagram thing or tweeted or something ….

Hope to see you at The Torrs later. I won’t be there until 6.30ish but you are very welcome to start without me. My job this afternoon is to find a suitable pub for the apres climb drinks (The Rock is not reopening until 17 May).