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1 - Easter Meet Craigallan
All day 01/04/2024-01/04/2024 Easter Meet – David Nightingale The 2024 Easter Meet will once again take place in Scotland but this year at our own club hut. Easter falls early this year so there is the possibility of some super winter conditions for hill walking and climbing if we are lucky. If you have never visited this area. well it is chock full of Munros, Corbetts, winter ice routes and cycling opportunities….far too many to list fully, but both Ben Nevis and Glencoe are close by for starters. Th well appointed and comfortable hut is in a stunning location on the shores of Loch Linnhe and looks across to the Ardnamurchan peninsula. The meet is a ‘do as you please’ gathering so whatever your outdoor pursuit is you are welcome. I will be providing a delicious communal meal for all on one of the nights (approx £5). Entertainment ; I plan to organise two short and light hearted (optional) activities over two of the evenings. The Rucksack Club Variety Show ; Your chance to be a star! If anyone can entertain us all for up to five minutes – in anyway shape or form – well the stage is yours! You could read a poem, tell a few jokes, champion why your favourite mountain is simply the best, do some magic, play a tune on a recorder, show us how to crochet….anything goes. I hope to get six or more turns and put on a show no-one will ever forget. (i will have a screen, computer and projector on hand for use by performers if needed). I shall hold an edition of the legendary ‘Nightingale’s Newspaper Quiz’ game (with prizes) for those who wish to take part. I have booked all 18 bed spaces including the lounge spaces for the four nights of Friday 29th of March to Monday 1st April. Normal hut fees will apply. Bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis.
For more details, or to reserve a space, please contact David Nightingale Tel:
07584 933 844; email: david.nightingale321@gmail.com
| 2 | 3 - A: Earl Sterndale, Pilsbury, Monyash, Flagg & Pomeroy 12.5 mlB: Earl Sterndale, Hollinsclough, Longnor 8.2 ml 1258 ft
10:00 -16:00 03/04/2024 A: Earl Sterndale, Pilsbury, Monyash, Flagg & Pomeroy 12.5 ml
Done: 30/08/2000
Coordinator: Ray Grover
Start: small quarry just before Earl Sterndale SK090675 or by church 090670
Pub: Bulls Head, Monyash Good, dogs & boots allowed, pleasant & comfy
Maps: – 1:25,000: White Peak W
AM Route : (6.5 mi) rd S to village, Fp Sly over & down to track 090663; trk/fp/rd/fps SEly/Ely by Crowdecote, Pilsbury Castle to Vincent House 137632; fps NEly by Darley Fm, Moscar Fm to rd 148649; rd/fps/rd Nly to Monyash, lunch by Fere Mere & on to the Bulls Head
PM. Route : (6 mi) Exit from beer-garden direct to rd 150666; fp/trk/fp/rd NWly (Limestone Way) to rd corner Flagg 135682; fp/rd/fp WSWly to A515 Pomeroy 119674; fp Sly to rd Hurdlow Grange; rd/fp/ancient right of way WNWly (NB quarry extended over old ROW – diversion at 109665) to trk junction overlooking Dowlow Quarry 097673; on to 091678 then fp SWly to quarry; or down to Earl Sterndale B: Earl Sterndale, Hollinsclough, Longnor 8.2 ml 1258 ft
Done: 29/06/2022
Start: small quarry just before Earl Sterndale SK090675 or by church 090670
Pub: Cheshire Cheese, Longnor 089649
Maps: Dark Peak W
Route AM 4.9mi: S into Earl Sterndale, fp W/SW to 075668 where cross River Dove on FB and follow river SW to join rd to Hollinsclough village. Cross rd to trk, soon trk/fp Sly. Rd E to 073644, fp NE/E via Fawside to Longnor.
Route PM 3.3mi: Rd E to 090649, fp SE to 096641, fp NE/N to Crowdicote. Rd/fp/trk NW to 089663, N to Earl Sterndale and rd to cars. - Hobson Moor Quarry
| 4 | 5 - Beudy Mawr Meet postponed
All day 05/04/2024-07/04/2024 If you would like to hold a meet this weekend please contact Helen Pritchard.
| 6 - Beudy Mawr Meet postponed
All day 06/04/2024-07/04/2024 If you would like to hold a meet this weekend please contact Helen Pritchard.
| 7 - Beudy Mawr Meet postponed
All day 07/04/2024-07/04/2024 If you would like to hold a meet this weekend please contact Helen Pritchard.
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8 | 9 | 10 - A: Hayfield, The Downfall, Grindsbrook, Edale & Edale Cross 12.3 mlB: Hayfield, Mill Hill & Lantern Pike 8.9 ml 1830 ft
10:00 -16:00 10/04/2024 A: Hayfield, The Downfall, Grindsbrook, Edale & Edale Cross 12.3 ml
Done: 17/04/1996 (Ian Howie), 20/04/2005 (Gerry Gee), 27/04/2011 (Gavin Young), 27/04/2016 (Tim Taylor)
Start: Sportsman/Bowden Bridge SK049870
Pub: Nag’s Head, Edale
Maps: Dark Peak W
Route AM: Rd/fps N/NE/Ely N side rsvr, up Kinder river, very up L below & round to Downfall ; ESEly/Ely in clag & light rain across Kinder plateau to Grindsbrook; down clough to Grindsbrook Booth (Edale village), Nag’s Head
Route PM: Fp Wly to Upper Booth; Wly to Jacob’s Ladder , up to Edale Cross,downn to upper Coldwell Clough appx 062860, trk/fps/rd NWly down by Tunstead, back to cars B: Hayfield, Mill Hill & Lantern Pike 8.9 ml 1830 ft
Start: Sportsman/Bowden Bridge SK049870
Pub: Sportsman, Hayfield (early doors)
Maps: 1:25,000: Dark Peak W
Route: Snake Path NEly by Shooting Cabin, Grouse Butts to Mill Hill. Fp W to cross A624 at 033903. Rd 450m WNW, trks/fps Sly by Lantern Pike to 025876, trk/fp NEly to 031879, fp/trk/rds SE to cars. - Climbing Venue TBD
16:00 -22:00 10/04/2024 Organiser: John Jefferies Sunset 20:01
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 - Whaley Bridge Day Walk
All day 14/04/2024 Co-ordinator : David Keeling Meet at the Bakehouse cafe, SK237LP, at 9am- ish for a 9.30 start on this 21km walk over the hills south of Whaley Bridge. There is afree car park near the start at the canal wharf on Tom Brad’s Croft SK23 7LX. The route will include Taxal Edge, Windgather Rocks, Cats Tor, Shinning Tor, Errwood reservoir and Fernilee reservoir will an ascent of approximatly 460 meters. We’ll decide on the day which pub to visit in Whaley Bridge for post-stomp refreshments.
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15 | 16 | 17 - A: Minninglow, Bigginmoor, Alsop, Parwich & Minninglow Hill 10.7 mlB: Minninglow, Parwich 7.9 ml 1110 ft
10:00 -16:00 17/04/2024 A: Minninglow, Bigginmoor, Alsop, Parwich & Minninglow Hill 10.7 ml
Done: 04/12/1996 (Ian Howie), 05/10/2005 (Reg Boot), 12/10/2011 (Jim Bintcliffe), 19/12/2012 (Geoff Edge), 26/10/2016 (Tim Taylor)
Start: Minninglow Station SK194582
Pub: Sycamore, Parwich
Maps: Dark Peak W
Route AM: Rd Sly to 193578, byway/rds W/N/W by Uppermoor & B Fms to Tissgtn Trl 162581, Sly on trl to 157564, over A515, rd/fps E/Sly by Alsop Moor Cotts & Alsop en le Dale & up to re-join trl at 164538, trl Ely to 172537, fps/rd ENE to Parwich, Sycamore
Route PM: Fp NNEly from top end of village to rd 194557, rd N to 195563, trk(trspss?)/fp NEly by Roystone Grange & under High Pk Trl to byway 209569, trspss over Minninglow Hill, on down to Trl 205575 & return on trl to cars B: Minninglow, Parwich 7.9 ml 1110 ft
Done: 12/10/2011, 15/02/2017, 12/04/2023
Start: Minninglow Station SK194582
Pub: Sycamore, Parwich 188543
Maps: White Peak East – 119 Buxton, Matlock & Dove Dale
Route AM 4.5m: Trl NE/SE to 206575, cssn fp SE to Minninglow & down SW, under trl to 200566. Trk SE to 205558, trk/fp W to rd. Rd 200m S, fp SW to Parwich, Sycamore.
Route PM 3.4m: Return to cars by road as fields a quagmire. - John Henry Quarry
| 18 | 19 | 20 - Newstones and Baldstones Climbing Meet
All day 20/04/2024 Co-ordinator : Richard Cameron- Faulkner Join us for a fun day bouldering and trad. climbing at one of the Peak’s least visited western gritstone edges. All grades are catered for , there is something here for everyone! Understated it may be but there are dozens of routes to be had if we land a dry day. Weather permitting I will be there from mid morning to late afternoon. There is usually plenty of parking at the lay by just beyond and to the right of the triangular junction by Corner House on Newstone, which is west of the A53 st the junction immediately south of the Winking Man Tavern (carpark postcode ST138UQ, grid reference SK017 636). Follow the footpath adjacent to Corner House in a northerly direction to reach the outcrop shortly by way of the charming moorland. Looking forwards to seeing you there – even if you are not planning to climb this is a great place for a picnic and deer spotting.
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22 | 23 | 24 - A: Ladderedge, Cat’s Edge, Cheddleton, Basford Bridge & the Egg Well 11 mlB: Ladderedge, Cheddleton, Basford Bridge 8.6 ml 761 ft
10:00 -16:00 24/04/2024 A: Ladderedge, Cat’s Edge, Cheddleton, Basford Bridge & the Egg Well 11 ml
Done: 05/05/1999 (Howie)
Coordinator: Tim Taylor
Start: Ladderedge CP parking SJ976553
Pub: The Boat Inn, Basford Bridge pleasant, nice beer, sat out in sun
Maps: White Peak W – 118 The Potteries; 119 Buxton, Matlock & Dove Dale
Route AM: Cncsn fp Wly to A53; Staffs Way WSW/Sly by Ladderedge to canal nr Horse Br 962538; towpath W to FB 948538; fp SW to rd 942530; rd/fp/rd SEly by Cats Edge to rd 948525; fps/rd/fp Ely by Ladygreen, Lee Ho, FB (lunch), Hanfield, A520 Cheddleton 973525 to Basford Br, The Boat Inn
Route PM: Fp/rd/fp (Staffs Moorlands Walk) ENE/NE by Lowerhouse Fm to Ballfields (opp RSPB Office) 009534; fps NWly (got lost by by Revedge) by Egg Well (tea), Ashenhurst Mill, Ballington Wood to A520 Leek 985557; rds W/S to 980552 fp W (Staffs Moorlands Walk) back to cars. Beware, old railway to 980552 is securely fenced off, no way through. B: Ladderedge, Cheddleton, Basford Bridge 8.6 ml 761 ft
Start: Ladderedge CP parking SJ976553
Pub: Boat Inn, Basford Bridge
Maps: 1:25,000: White Peak W; 810 Ashbrne & Chrnt Vlly; 809 Stoke-on-Trent
Route AM: fp Wly to A53, S over canal, W/SW to A53, rd E, S/W to canal nr Horse Bridge. Rd/fp SSW thru Deep Hayes Country Park to 958523 where E to Cheddleton. Cross A520, E/SE to Basford Bridge and pub.
Route PM: Retrace to 975523, NW joining Caldon Canal, N to Horse Bridge, NE (Churnet Way, Caldon Canal) back to cars. - Climbing Venue TBD
16:00 -22:00 24/04/2024 Organiser: John Jefferies Sunset 20:26
| 25 | 26 - Bryn Hafod Hut Meet in the Aran Mountains near Machynlleth
All day 26/04/2024-28/04/2024 Coordinator ; David Nightingale Bry Hafod Mountain Hut is set at the head of the magnificent Cwm Cywarch in the Aran Mountains of Mid Wales – an area rich in unspoilt climbing and hill walking. This is one of the nicest hut locations you could wish for. It is a remote isolated location and simply appointed with a large kitchen, Calor gas powered cooking hobs, mains electricity, showers, hot water and a multi-stove. The bunk room is Alpine bunk style (not individual bunks). The opportunities for a great day out start immediately from the hut doorstep in the Aran hills or with a short drive to the Cadir Idris area. Meet participants are welcome to walk or climb as they please on this meet but I will be visiting Cadir Idris on the Saturday and will be very happy for anyone to join me. Crags above the hut offer rock climbing off the beaten path. I shall be providing a delicious communal meal for all on the Saturday night (approx£5). I will also be organising an edition of the legendary light hearted ‘Nightingale’s Newspaper Quiz’ (with prizes) on Saturday evening for those who wish to partake. Hut OS Map Ref SH 853 194 For more info visit:www.themountainclub.org.uk I have booked 10 bunk spaces for the Friday 26th and Saturday 27th of April at a cost of £25 per person for the two nights. The hut will sleep a few more than this so if needed I hope to be able to book more spaces. Booking will be on a ‘first come first served ‘ basis and booking and payment should be made by 15th April please. For more details, or to reserve a space, please contact David Nightingale Tel:
07584 933 844; email: david.nightingale321@gmail.com.
| 27 - Bryn Hafod Hut Meet in the Aran Mountains near Machynlleth
All day 27/04/2024-28/04/2024 Coordinator ; David Nightingale Bry Hafod Mountain Hut is set at the head of the magnificent Cwm Cywarch in the Aran Mountains of Mid Wales – an area rich in unspoilt climbing and hill walking. This is one of the nicest hut locations you could wish for. It is a remote isolated location and simply appointed with a large kitchen, Calor gas powered cooking hobs, mains electricity, showers, hot water and a multi-stove. The bunk room is Alpine bunk style (not individual bunks). The opportunities for a great day out start immediately from the hut doorstep in the Aran hills or with a short drive to the Cadir Idris area. Meet participants are welcome to walk or climb as they please on this meet but I will be visiting Cadir Idris on the Saturday and will be very happy for anyone to join me. Crags above the hut offer rock climbing off the beaten path. I shall be providing a delicious communal meal for all on the Saturday night (approx£5). I will also be organising an edition of the legendary light hearted ‘Nightingale’s Newspaper Quiz’ (with prizes) on Saturday evening for those who wish to partake. Hut OS Map Ref SH 853 194 For more info visit:www.themountainclub.org.uk I have booked 10 bunk spaces for the Friday 26th and Saturday 27th of April at a cost of £25 per person for the two nights. The hut will sleep a few more than this so if needed I hope to be able to book more spaces. Booking will be on a ‘first come first served ‘ basis and booking and payment should be made by 15th April please. For more details, or to reserve a space, please contact David Nightingale Tel:
07584 933 844; email: david.nightingale321@gmail.com.
| 28 - Bryn Hafod Hut Meet in the Aran Mountains near Machynlleth
All day 28/04/2024-28/04/2024 Coordinator ; David Nightingale Bry Hafod Mountain Hut is set at the head of the magnificent Cwm Cywarch in the Aran Mountains of Mid Wales – an area rich in unspoilt climbing and hill walking. This is one of the nicest hut locations you could wish for. It is a remote isolated location and simply appointed with a large kitchen, Calor gas powered cooking hobs, mains electricity, showers, hot water and a multi-stove. The bunk room is Alpine bunk style (not individual bunks). The opportunities for a great day out start immediately from the hut doorstep in the Aran hills or with a short drive to the Cadir Idris area. Meet participants are welcome to walk or climb as they please on this meet but I will be visiting Cadir Idris on the Saturday and will be very happy for anyone to join me. Crags above the hut offer rock climbing off the beaten path. I shall be providing a delicious communal meal for all on the Saturday night (approx£5). I will also be organising an edition of the legendary light hearted ‘Nightingale’s Newspaper Quiz’ (with prizes) on Saturday evening for those who wish to partake. Hut OS Map Ref SH 853 194 For more info visit:www.themountainclub.org.uk I have booked 10 bunk spaces for the Friday 26th and Saturday 27th of April at a cost of £25 per person for the two nights. The hut will sleep a few more than this so if needed I hope to be able to book more spaces. Booking will be on a ‘first come first served ‘ basis and booking and payment should be made by 15th April please. For more details, or to reserve a space, please contact David Nightingale Tel:
07584 933 844; email: david.nightingale321@gmail.com.
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29 - Joint RC/CC Scottish Meet Craigallan
All day 29/04/2024-07/05/2024 Co-ordinator ; Andy Tomlinson Spring is a great time to visit Scotland whether for Munroing, climbing or both, which is what I plan! The crags are often in good condition and there are plenty in easy range of Craigallan and, equally, many Munros too, hopefully with some snow on the tops. Come and join the Meet for all or part of the time and be part of the team that hosts our friends from the CC. Contact me via email (andy.tomlinson@doctors.org.uk) if you wish to attend. My plan is to share the accommodation available on a 50:50 basis between the clubs, at least in the first instance.
| 30 - Joint RC/CC Scottish Meet Craigallan
All day 30/04/2024-07/05/2024 Co-ordinator ; Andy Tomlinson Spring is a great time to visit Scotland whether for Munroing, climbing or both, which is what I plan! The crags are often in good condition and there are plenty in easy range of Craigallan and, equally, many Munros too, hopefully with some snow on the tops. Come and join the Meet for all or part of the time and be part of the team that hosts our friends from the CC. Contact me via email (andy.tomlinson@doctors.org.uk) if you wish to attend. My plan is to share the accommodation available on a 50:50 basis between the clubs, at least in the first instance.
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