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Mar
5
Sun
WINTER LECTURE NO. 4
Mar 5 all-day

The Royal, Hayfield @ 7pm

THE HOTTEST RACE ON EARTH & THE PEAK CLASSIC ROCK ROUND… ON A BIKE!

**MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ONLY***

Club members Wesley Cole and Will Gould will talk about two amazing adventures they took part in.

Meet Organiser: Alice Gioia

WINTER WALK
Mar 5 all-day

Final winter Walk – Sunday 5th March. 9am for 9.30 please.

Will be a lovely 9 mile / 5-6 hour circuit from Edale, taking in Hollins Cross, Lose Hill, Hope Cross and Rowland Cote. It’s slightly easier than last months but some shorter options are available.
Last Sunday the main car park was full by 9.30 so we will meet at Edale main car park at 9am for a 9.30 start (yes, yes, I know . . . If I can manage it, anyone can). If it is already full the overflow car park just past the station car park will hopefully be open. Both need cash only.

At 7pm there is our final winter lecture at Hayfield – see Alice’s separate post. The good news is that due to our earlier walk start you’ll have plenty of time to get home, nap, shower and change before that.

Meet Organiser: Jules Lane

Mar
10
Fri
VOLUNTEERS & WORKING MEET @ BLAEN-Y-NANT
Mar 10 – Mar 12 all-day
The usual mix of work Saturday, play Sunday. A meal on Saturday night with rumours of a music evening to round the day off. 

Outside the yard and drive need further maintenance. The reservoir will need checking. Inside needs a deep clean and the chimney needs sweeping. There will also be cooking and many other little jobs.

Please let me know if you can come, and which meal option; meat, veggie or vegan. Also any allergies or dietary requirements.

hutwarden.mynydd@gmail.com

A link to the Mynydd Songbook can be found here: https://mynydd.org.uk/wordpress/music/ We will be noodling through some pieces from this document so download it / print it out if you can. Feel free to bring one of your own pieces too!

Meet Organiser: Stephanie Meakin

Mar
19
Sun
TUPTO – INDOORS
Mar 19 all-day

Our first TUPTO of the year and an opportunity for you all to come down and support your club.

We’ll likely be aiming to meet at 11:30a.m. at Awesome Walls, Stockport.
Mostly we’ll be climbing, chatting to potential new members and drinking coffee.
We normally wrap things up by 4:00p.m. but any time you can put in on the day is appreciated. 
It’ll be a fantastic opportunity for you to show off your new MYNYNDD T-Shirts!!

Meet Organiser: Jules Lane

Mar
24
Fri
SCRAMBLING MEET @ North Wales somewhere...
Mar 24 – Mar 26 all-day

Scrambling meet March 25-26

Unfortunately this meet will no longer be going ahead due to lack of attendance. With only one person putting up their hand it wasn’t viable for David to run the weekend.

This may have been due to people not being available or potentially just a meet people aren’t keen for. It’s a shame if it’s the latter as last years meet had a great attendance and was really successful!

That said rather than lose a weekend if there is enthusiasm to do something AND we have someone willing to organise it I’m happy to run with a different meet. Feel free to reach out to me if you have an idea you’re willing to run with, even if it’s a day meet.

Dan

Apr
7
Fri
HAUTE PROVENCE – EASTER MEET @ HAUTE PROVENCE
Apr 7 – Apr 16 all-day

Easter Meet – Haute Provence, Apr 8-15
This meet was originally planned for Easter 2020 and became the first major lockdown casualty. So we’ll try again.
We will be based in Buis-les-Baronnies. Buis is a charming town surrounded by excellent crags and a great destination for climbers wanting to sample a number of areas without having to drive too far. The area has some of the best sport climbing crags in the world, good walking and cycling and some local Via Ferratas. It is also just an all-round really nice place to go on holiday with lots of sun and daytime temperatures around 18 degrees. Rockfax do a guidebook for the area, released in 2009 (https://rockfax.com/climbing…/books/france-haute-provence/).
The nearest crag, Saint Julien (photo), is a 20 minute walk from the campsite and to quote that guidebook, “This enormous fin of rock dominates the skyline above Buis and just begs to be climbed. The routes are, with a few exceptions, brilliant, taking strong natural lines in two or more pitches”. There are 39 routes from 5 to 6a+, another 39 more above that and some VF’s. Most are south facing.
There are many lovely looking accommodation options via AirBnB and Booking.com and for those of us in tents or vans we plan to use the nice looking Municipal campsite (and swimming pool) right in the town centre (https://www.buislesbaronnies.fr/camping-municipal/). It officially opens in early March but I am hoping to make a provisional group booking very soon so please let me know ASAP if you’d like to be included.
If you’d like to make your own arrangements you can email them at camping@mairie.buislesbaronnies.fr. Prices on the website are from 2019 but as a guide they are, per day; Adults €3, Tent €2.50, Campervan €5.50, Car 2.50, Electric 6amp 3.50 or 10amp €4.
Travel options in addition to driving include flights or trains to Marseille, Lyon and Nice and additionally train to Avignon.
To help with both accommodation and hire car sharing I have set up a Google spreadsheet where people can share their plans and say if they are looking for people to share with. This is in the website / Members Area / Extended Meets / Easter 2023
Please let me know ASAP if you’re interested in coming, and if you would be using the campsite.
Meet Organiser: Jules Lane

Apr
23
Sun
TUPTO – OUTDOORS @ Dennis Knoll Car Park
Apr 23 all-day

Our Second TUPTO of the year we’ll be keeping everything crossed in the hope of good weather and baked good being plentiful. This is a great opportunity for you all to come down and support your club.

We’ll likely be aiming to meet at 10:30a.m. at the Dennis Knoll Car Park in preparation for climbing at High Neb
.
Mostly we’ll be climbing, chatting to potential new members and drinking coffee.
We normally wrap things up by 4:00p.m. but any time you can put in on the day is appreciated. 
It’ll be a fantastic opportunity for you to show off your new MYNYNDD T-Shirts!!

Meet Organiser: Jules Lane

Apr
28
Fri
NORTHUMBERLAND – BANK HOLIDAY MEET @ NORTHUMBERLAND
Apr 28 – May 1 all-day

Northumberland – Early May Bank Holiday – 28 April-1 May
I’m very excited to be leading the Northumberland meet this year. The last time the club made it to the far north east of England was the early May bank holiday of 2017, which was a superb few days of climbing.
This year we’re going to be staying at the Demesne Farm Campsite (https://www.demesnefarmcampsite.co.uk/campsite) right near the village centre (read – pubs and tea rooms) of Bellingham. This also situates us perfectly for walking and biking in Kielder forest, and gives a range of crags within day-hit distance from Hadrian’s Wall to Kyloe, as well as proximity to ‘Britain’s original smart home’ for the nerds amongst us (so, everyone?! https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/cragside)
The club is going to put down a deposit at the start of February to reserve us at least 5 pitches for 10 people. If you’re interested in going, please send me a direct message on here or email/ text me (details in the members’ area of the website) ASAP, letting me know number in party/ tent/ van etc. Sign up early to avoid disappointment!
2023 prices:
Car & Tent (1 people) – £16.00
Car & Tent (2 person) – £24.00
Motorhome/Campervan (2 people) – £24.00
Extra adults – £12.00
Children under 5 – Free
Children 5 – 15 years – £4.50
Electricity hook ups – POA
Dogs (Max 2 per pitch) – £1.00
Looking forward to seeing you there 😃
Meet Organiser: Abi Lucas

May
13
Sat
SKILLS DAY MEET
May 13 all-day

Ever found yourself just muddling through a sea cliff abseil set up, and sort of making it up as you go along? Or wondered how you might get yourself out of a sticky situation once you’d started trying to climb out?


Look no further! Here’s a chance to refine those skills, get slicker and quicker at the abseil stuff, so you can spend more time climbing! And whilst we’re at it, let’s spend a bit of time looking at some problem solving techniques we could employ if it all gets a bit sub-optimal. (Think abseiling into the wrong place and needing to get out, or the route being too hard for you, through to some more significant problems)


Some problem solving skills we could could cover might include:

      • Different abseiling set-ups and systems

      • Prussiking up a rope

      • Tying off belay devices safely

      • Improvised hauling/hoisting systems

      • Escaping the System

      • And much more!

Exactly what gets covered depends on time available, venue choice, existing skill levels and what you think you’d like to learn! You’ve got my time for the day, so pick my brains and learn as much as you can!

Meet Organiser: Dan Lane

May
14
Sun
SKILLS DAY MEET
May 14 all-day

Ever found yourself just muddling through a sea cliff abseil set up, and sort of making it up as you go along? Or wondered how you might get yourself out of a sticky situation once you’d started trying to climb out?


Look no further! Here’s a chance to refine those skills, get slicker and quicker at the abseil stuff, so you can spend more time climbing! And whilst we’re at it, let’s spend a bit of time looking at some problem solving techniques we could employ if it all gets a bit sub-optimal. (Think abseiling into the wrong place and needing to get out, or the route being too hard for you, through to some more significant problems)


Some problem solving skills we could could cover might include:
      • Different abseiling set-ups and systems
      • Prussiking up a rope
      • Tying off belay devices safely
      • Improvised hauling/hoisting systems
      • Escaping the System
      • And much more!
Exactly what gets covered depends on time available, venue choice, existing skill levels and what you think you’d like to learn! You’ve got my time for the day, so pick my brains and learn as much as you can!

Meet Organiser: Dan Lane

May
20
Sat
PABBAY MEET
May 20 – May 28 all-day

Sat 20th May to Mon 29th May: Pabbay

Mike Tempest

The club is planning a week of world-class, adventurous sea-cliff climbing on the
uninhabited island of Pabbay at the southern extremity of the Outer Hebrides next
spring. If you need a better idea of the nature of the trip then read Jack Gilbert’s
excellent article in the June 2021 Mynydd journal (available in the members’ area on
the website) and the destination article on UKC

https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/destinations/ultimate_uk_trad_pabbay+mingulay-
6162 .

The SMC guidebook “The Outer Hebrides” 2018 is excellent as is Scottish Rock by
Gary Latter Volume 2. Alternatively the logbook on UKC will give a good idea of the
best routes available https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/pabbay-3512/

10

The plan will be to gather in Oban and get the early afternoon ferry from Oban on Sat
20th May, arriving early evening on Barra. Weather permitting we will be ferried over to
Pabbay the same evening by Angus and his team at Hebridean Sea Tours. All being
well we will be picked up on Sun 28th May (again subject to weather) and taken back
to Barra and then get the ferry back very early on Mon 29th May to Oban. The island of
Pabbay is uninhabited so we will need to be self-sufficient with food and shelter. Fresh
water is available from a small stream.
Having spoken to the boat charters their prices will be going up next year due to the
present economic climate, by how much exactly won’t be known until early next year.
The price of the Calmac ferry is also likely to go up too. We plan to charter at least one
boat (maximum of 12) and also take some vehicles on the ferry from Oban to Barra to
help transport gear and people on Barra, particularly useful on the second Sunday after
leaving Pabbay – but before getting the Oban ferry back early on the Monday. We may
have some time on Barra on the second Sunday and then need to find somewhere to
stay that night.
To secure a place on the first boat a payment of £160 is payable on a first come, first
served basis (details below). This will cover the cost of the vehicles being taken on the
Oban to Barra ferry (shared out equally by everyone in the party) and the cost of the
boat charter to Pabbay from Barra. In addition you will need to pay individually either
as the driver of a vehicle or a foot passenger – at present this costs £31.80 (we will be
looking to book vehicles on the ferry in the New Year so don’t worry about booking
yourself as a foot passenger now). If you are struggling to make the £160 payment in
one go please contact me by email so that we can discuss a staged payment schedule.
If we get 12 people confirmed for a full boat I will then make this clear on the Mynydd
website and FB page. After that I will start a reserve list (just contact me and no need
to make a payment of £160) and when we reach enough on the reserve list I will then
contact you to request payment of £160 – we can then charter a second boat. The
second boat, depending on availability will have 11 or 12 places available – 23 or 24
members in total between two boats.
Please note that this £160 may not be the final cost and if it’s not we would require you
to make an additional payment on top. We just don’t know the final fuel and ferry costs
at the moment. In the event that the final cost goes above £160 and you have already
paid but are unable/unwilling to pay anything higher and you wish to drop out then you
will get a full refund. We will have to confirm numbers around Easter time with the boat
charter – be aware that if you then drop out we might not be able to offer a full or partial
refund. If we have a surplus by the end of the trip we will refund members.
To secure your place on the trip of a lifetime send £160 by BACS:
Sort Code: 01-05-51 Account Number: 40582787 Reference text: Pabbay
Email the treasurer (treasurer.mynydd@gmail.com) and cc myself
(tempestm65@gmail.com) to confirm how much you have transferred.
Also in the email can you indicate if you are willing to take your vehicle (make and
model also please) on the ferry to Barra from Oban? In the New Year we will ask the
owners of the vehicles we take to make a booking – you will then be reimbursed.

May
27
Sat
SKYE WHIT WEEK MEET @ SKYE
May 27 – Jun 3 all-day

27th May to 3rd of June 2023

Summer feels a million miles away right now, but to get you all inspired for the sending season to kick off, Whit Week planning is now well underway. We’ll be heading to The Isle of Skye, home to some of the best multi-pitch mountain trad in the country, as well as some stunning sea cliffs. But it’s not just about the climbing. There is equally good walking and scrambling to be found across the island, with gems including The Old Man of Storr, The Fairy Pools and of course the mighty Cuillin Ridge!

We’ll be staying at The Croft Bunkhouse in Portnalong, located within easy reach of the Cuillin and west coast sea cliffs. Well behaved dogs are welcome and there’s even a pub within walking distance – what more could you want!

The accommodation includes a Bunkhouse and several cosy two-person Wigwams; there will also be the option for people to sleep in their vans (unfortunately electric hook-up is not available, but both van and Wigwam dwellers will have access to the bunkhouse facilities). 28 places are available in total. All bedding is provided for the Bunkhouse, but you’ll need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow for the Wigwams.

To secure your spot on the meet please transfer £185.00 to the usual club account, then let me (steve050@hotmail.co.uk) and James (treasurer.mynydd@gmail.com) know when you’ve paid and advise if you would like a place in the bunkhouse, a wigwam, or if you plan to sleep in your van.

Sort code: 01-05-51→ Account number: 40582787→ Reference text: “Skye23”

Your booking will be secured once the full amount has been paid. This will be on a first come, first served basis starting as of now. Email the treasurer (treasurer.mynydd@gmail.com) and I (steve050@hotmail.co.uk) to confirm payment has been made.

Steve Cox

Jun
16
Fri
LAKE DISTRICT CAMP MEET
Jun 16 – Jun 18 all-day

Lake District camping meet: 16-18th June.

Hi all, apologies about the short notice but please could you let me know by tomorrow whether you’re wanting to come on this meet, stay at https://www.chapelhousefarmcampsite.co.uk/, and if so if you’re bringing a car and what size tent. (Also let me know if you’ve already managed to stealth book!)

The site CHF have declared us a group and want us to make a group booking, so have requested that I book on everyone’s behalf. They seem to have had some negative experience with climbing clubs and are “close to banning them”, but I did my best to describe our civility. No money needs to go anywhere yet as it’s cash on arrival.

If you don’t want to decide now, there are other campsites you can turn up at e.g. https://www.facebook.com/stonethwaitecampsite/

I’ll put this on the forum now as well.

I’ve got Alice and myself down that I know of anyway.

Thanks,

Jack

Update 11/05/23:

We have 23 of 28 attendees booked into Chapel House Farm and they are not taking any more for our group; “23 is enough.”. I have contacted the five late comers who didn’t make it and advised them to try Stonethwaite campsite which don’t take bookings. So if you’re reading this and missed out in letting me know at very short notice (sorry!) you’re interested, head to Stonethwaite Campsite; you’ll probably not be the only Mynydd there and it’s only a few minutes walk away from CHF (and you’re closer to a pub, maybe you win afterall!).

Secondly, CHF seem mildly edgy at lots of vehicles, so I (and perhaps for their perception of other climbing clubs) would appreciate you maximising lift sharing and the number of people in cars.

Thirdly, CHF are keen to know when we are arriving. I have said we’d arrive between 1300 and 2100 on Friday.

Fourthly, my thanks for getting your interest to me at such sort notice and my apologies if you didn’t find this post in time – overall hopefully not a big deal.

Finally, perhaps our best bet for group beers together are the lawns of the YHA or Glaramara Hotel.

Okay… now you can all go back to perusing the guidebooks! I can recommend Banzai Pipeline!

Thanks,

Jack

Meet Organiser: Jack Gilbert

Jun
30
Fri
NORTH WALES MEET
Jun 30 – Jul 2 all-day

June 30th/July 2nd weekend – North Wales

Unfortunately, Snowdonia Parc campsite is fully booked, so we will stay at Llyn Gwynant instead (lakeside + pizza):
http://gwynant.com They no longer cordon off areas of the campsite for groups, but we will be able to camp together if you book as ‘Unallocated tent pitch no EHU’ on their online booking portal. You can add any additional cars or dogs on the ‘extras’ page.
I got a message from the campsite manager saying: “Before making your booking please familiarise yourself with our campsite rules and ensure all members attending are made aware of these before arrival. If your numbers exceed 15 we usually take a group bond, this is to ensure that other campers are not disturbed by noise or other unfriendly behaviour.”
Let me know if you’re interested in coming!
Meet Organiser: Alice Gioia

Jul
14
Fri
OGWEN VALLEY MEET @ TBC
Jul 14 – Jul 16 all-day

Ogwen Valley 14th to 16th July staying at Gwern Gof Uchaf

Do you dream of the day you’d turn up at Ogwen Cottage parking with Faith that there would be a space to park? Now, unless you plan on arriving before 7am, you have to Hope that one of the van lifers are just leaving after a night of van life surrounded by 20 other vans and you can sneak into their vacated camping/parking space.

I often put off climbing in Ogwen due to the parking. To solve that I’m organising a meet where we’ll be camping as close as possible to the climbing. Gwern Gof Uchaf is located directly underneath Little Tryfan and within walking distance of all the climbing the valley has to offer.

Campsites in Snowdonia are not as free and easy as they were in the pre-covid days (none of them accept groups over 10 people anymore). Having said that, the enigmatic Gwern Gof Uchaf still holds on to the turn up and pitch a tent/van policy by only having a landline number that they never answer. I have managed to get through and reserve some spaces for us though.

Gwern Gof Uchaf – £10 per person per night (the site does accept a limited number of vans).
Cash only on arrival.
Unfortunately the campsite doesn’t allow dogs (none of the Ogwen campsites allow dogs).

Let me know on here or by private message if you’re planning to come along.

Meet Organiser: Richard Maclennan

Jul
15
Sat
AILEFROIDE, PAYS DES ECRINS – EXTENDED SUMMER MEET
Jul 15 – Aug 6 all-day

Ailefroide France July 2023 (15 July – 6 August)

Full details can be found in the members section of our website here….
https://mynydd.org.uk/wordpress/members-area/summer23/

Everyone who likes the Mountains & Climbing should experience Ailefroide in SW France’s Ecrin Massif. Beautiful location, generally more guaranteed summer weather & loads & loads of climbing.

Located in the High Dauphiné Alps, the beautiful small and rather quiet village of Ailefroide at 1515 metres is located in the 2nd biggest French mountaineering area after Chamonix, nestled at the foot of the Mont Pelvoux ( 3946 m ) in the Ecrins massif.

In the climbing world, Ailefroide is renowned as one of the most beautiful natural climbing spots. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, whether you prefer long routes or boulders, without doubt you’ll find your ‘piece of cake’. From the campsite you will have access to more than 800 climbing lengths. Granite walls and slabs.

I took this from the link below. It tells you everything you need to know really but I’ve added more information and links bellow.

https://www.summitpost.org/ailefroide-rockclimbing-area/189844

Many of the routes are between 200m and 300m long and graded between F5a to F6c. The vast majority of the routes are well bolted. In total there are over 120 multi-pitch routes between 150m and 500m long across 22 sectors that face all directions so it is always possible to find the sun or the shade.

In addition to the multi-pitch routes, Ailefroide has a further 13 sport climbing areas with over 250 single pitch routes between F3c and F8a.

Meet Organiser: Rob Pettner

Aug
11
Fri
ASPIRANTS’ MEET @ BLAEN-Y-NANT
Aug 11 – Aug 13 all-day

If you’re a prospective member or have recently joined as an Aspirant, then this is the meet for you! The Mynydd Climbing Club would like to welcome you with open arms to our beloved club hut, Blaen-y-Nant, for a weekend of climbing and merriment.

All the information that you need to find the hut can be found on the link below. It’s alpine bunk style sleeping arrangements so bring a sleeping bag and pillow, or there’s room to pitch tents too if you prefer. We’ll be lighting a BBQ on the Saturday evening so bring something to put on the grill along with food and drink for the rest of the weekend.

https://mynydd.org.uk/wordpress/club-hut/

Don’t worry about coming with firm plans or a climbing partner – there will be plenty of Mynydd members to pair up with. We always try and make an effort to climb in the Crafnant valley over the course of the weekend and there are lots of other climbing, walking, scrambling, gorge walking and cafe options available depending on the weather and what you’re keen for.

If you’re planning on attending then please email chair.mynydd@gmail.com to let me know you’re coming or respond to the meet advert on Facebook / The Forums.

Meet Organiser: David Kirsfelds

Aug
25
Fri
PEMBROKE – AUGUST BH MEET
Aug 25 – Aug 28 all-day

*Pembroke Meet 25th – 28th August 2023*

August bank holiday can only mean one thing, it’s Pembroke o’clock! This year we’ll be staying at the Upper Portclew Farm campsite, conveniently located within walking distance of both The Freshwater Inn and Freshwater East beach.

If spending all day in the pub or at the beach isn’t your thing then fear not, the main event is close by too – the stunning sea cliffs of Pembroke’s Range East are within a 15 minute drive.

We provisionally have 16 pitches for both tents and vans (though if there’s a lot of interest there’s scope to expand this) booked from Friday 25ththrough to Monday 28th at a cost of £7.50 per person per night. No advance payment is needed and to book your space, either comment down below, drop me a WhatsApp/Facebook message or email me at [steve050@hotmail.co.uk](mailto:steve050@hotmail.co.uk), advising if you’ll be in a tent or a van.

Meet organiser: Steve Cox

Sep
8
Fri
MYNYDD & CC JOINT MEET
Sep 8 – Sep 10 all-day

Meet organiser: James Hoyes

This will be a joint meet with the Climber’s Club, based out of their excellent hut in Borrowdale (https://www.climbers-club.co.uk/venues/grange-old-school-grange-borrowdale/). September’s a fantastic time for cragging in Borrowdale, and the CC hut is within walking distance of Shepherds, Black Crag, and many other lower Borrowdale crags. This will be a climbing orientated meet, though not necessarily elite grades! It would be great to see some others with split allegiances there, and likewise it’s a great opportunity for anyone interested in finding out about the CC, or anyone simply keen to go climbing in Borrowdale! Places are limited to 13 beds + camping – so get in touch soon if you’re interested.

Sep
22
Fri
CHALLENGE WEEKEND MEET @ BLAEN-Y-NANT
Sep 22 – Sep 24 all-day
Call yourself a Mynydd member?

Think you know the Crafnant inside out?

Enjoy a game of scrabble from time to time?

If you’re answers are yes, yes, yes! Then come and prove yourself at this year’s challenge meet. This year it will be taking place at our hut at Blaen-Y-Nant. Challenge will commence at 1000hrs Saturday morning, points are awarded for climbing and non-climbing activities based in and around the Crafnant/Blaen-Y-Nant area. In the evening I will be hosting a pub quiz at the hut and your team’s score will be combined with the days climbing challenge results to find our Crafnant Champion.

Comment below if you fancy your chances, should be a laugh and a chance to explore some of the valley crags. Sunday is yours to climb/travel as you wish. I’ll be setting up a Whatsapp with more details to follow nearer the time, any questions comment below or message via Facebook/Whatsapp/email (will.gould@hotmail.com).

PS. If you answered any combination of yeses and nos then you should still definitely come along, particularly anyone who hasn’t visited the hut yet!
Meet organisers: Will Gould & Wes Cole

Oct
1
Sun
WINTER WALK
Oct 1 all-day
Sue’s Winter Walk – Sunday 1 October

As I am still receiving treatment on my arthritic knee, I cannot lead the walk. In my absence, Deborah Nugent Cowsill is taking over.

Meet at Eyam Car Park (SK 216 767) at 10 for 10.30 start. My book says it’s 10 miles and 580 m of ascent. There are ancient artifacts and significant historical places, the views across the White Peak are unsurpassed, Bretton Clough features unusual geological features and there’s a pub at the end. It’s a fantastic walk and I’m gutted I can’t be there.

Enjoy.

Meet Organiser: Sue Street

Oct
6
Fri
VOLUNTEERS & WORKING MEET @ BLAEN-Y-NANT
Oct 6 – Oct 8 all-day
Working Meet -weekend of 7th and 8th October

Goody goody – it’s working meet time! This time I shall be running it as our esteemed hut warden has more pressing things to think about, – looking after Phil, after surgery.

The usual format, a days work with your mates on Saturday, leaving Sunday free for sporting plans.

There will, as always be a hearty (and free!) communal meal on Saturday night.

As we missed a working meet in spring (it snowed!!), there will be plenty to do, and I will try to give some details nearer the time.

Meanwhile, save the date, and let us know if you can come (stating meat or veggie). There will be pudding!
Dave Wilson

Meet organiser: Steph Meakin

Oct
27
Fri
HALLOWEEN HUT MEET & FELL RACE
Oct 27 – Oct 29 all-day

HALLOWEEN HUT MEET & FELL RACE

Fri 27th – Sun 29th OCTOBER 2022
DON WHILLAN’S MEMORIAL HUT

So as some of you will remember last year we had out weekend at Don Whillan’s Memorial Hut ruined when the plumbing went down the pipes and we had our booking cancelled at the last minute. Not wanting to pass up on the experience for those that have never stepped within its walls I immediately booked it for this year and started hatching plans.
To make things interesting we’ll be incorporating the Fell Race into the stay which will be taking place on the morning of Sunday 29th. More details will come out nearer the time with a post specific to the Fell Race but to whet your appetite Jen has been busy planning a quality route from the Hut. Likely to be around 13km with a shorter 8km option. Expect spooky check points and plenty of mud!
The plan for the weekend will see our arrival Friday night, a days climbing on the Saturday before a communal meal or trip to the local Sat evening. Sunday will see an opportunity to take part in the Fell race, join the walkers for a loop of the same route or a chilled day at the hut climbing. I’m sure the weather may have a impact on your decision making!
As it’ll be Halloween weekend you are highly encouraged to bring any decorations, clothes or food fitting of the occasion!
The hut isn’t the most of spacious of buildings and as such accommodation is limited to only 12 beds. There is the opportunity to bivvy (The Mynydd have done so in January so you’ll be fine in these autumnal temperatures 😉) and there’s plenty of space for those in tin tents wanting to have a stealth camp.
Although the beds are limited you are all still welcome to come down for the day and join us for any and all of the activities, especially the fell race!!
There’s plenty to go at and it’ll be a great opportunity to seek out those routes a little further afield like up at the Skyline. Even if the weathers not perfect there’s plenty of good walking nearby so they’ll be something for everyone.
As the bed numbers are so limited we’ll be operating a strictly first come (& pay James), first served basis.
At £26 for two nights’ accommodation it’s a bargain for those wanting the experience. The payment is to secure a bed for the full weekend but if you’re only planning on staying the one night then feel free to share the spot with someone else but you’ll have to sort that out between yourselves as It can get messy otherwise.
If you want a place in the hut then please comment below. I’ll also be posting this on the website forum so will try and update numbers as quickly as possible.
If you are planning to join us but not stay in the hut then comment below saying as such. It’ll be good to try and forecast numbers.Meet Organiser: Dan Stone & Jen Ison

Nov
5
Sun
WINTER WALK
Nov 5 all-day

As I sit here watching torrential rain pound against the windows, my thoughts turn to the next winter walk…

We’re heading for Dove Stones reservoir from where we will scramble up Birchen Clough, head across the hill (bog) to the Chew reservoir and return via Chew Road and the Oldham Way. Its 11 miles with options for shorter routes.

Meet at the official car park by the Sailing Club (SE 014034) at 10.00 for a 10.30 start. Bring butties and a tenner for drinks at the Clarence afterwards.
Hope to see lots of you there. What’s not to love about being in the local hills with all your mates on an autumn day
Sue

PS. Note that the car park fills up quickly so you should arrive early to guarantee a place. Alternatively you could head for the Binns Green car park (SE 016045) and we’ll pick you up as we walk along the reservoir edge

Meet Leader: Sue Street

Nov
10
Fri
LOGGING MEET @ BLAEN-Y-NANT
Nov 10 – Nov 12 all-day

LOGGING / BONFIRE MEET

Here we go, the most popular meet of the year for your pleasure!

For those of you that haven’t experienced the event before the format is generally…

Saturday Day:
General lumberjack stuff. Moving wood, chopping wood, tidying wood, stacking wood, breaking axes, drinking tea… Preparation of the firework displays and creating a bonfire masterpiece.

Saturday Evening:
We will have a communal meal followed by the infamous firework display and then some kind of bonfire escapades that would make a health and safety office wince from 20 miles away.

Sunday Day:
Is down to your own preference dependant on weather there’s always something going on whether it’s a climb, walk or hunting out a decent café for lunch.

If I can ask for a volunteer to help arrange the communal meal this year please. Steph usually heads things up on this front but her attendance won’t be guaranteed so we’ll need someone to step up organise the meal. There’s always lots of hands willing to help on the day.

This is always a busy meet and space will be limited for bunks (and first come, first served) and around the hut for tin tents. We usually have around 40 people attending so it’s a great meet IF YOU ARE COMING 

PLEASE COMMENT ON FB, THE WEBSITE FORUM OR EMAIL ME AT MEETS.MYNYDD@GMAIL.COM

I’LL NEED TO KNOW IF YOUR STAYING IN THE HUT OR IN TENT/VAN AND IF YOU WANT MEAT OR VEG FOR THE COMMUNAL MEAL.

There is usually a modest charge to help cover the cost of communal food and the fireworks. Bring some cash with you for this please but it’s usually about £10. Hut fee’s as usual can be sent to the club account with a reference of “LUMBERJACK your name”. This will enable him to keep tabs on who has paid whilst making the bank statement.

Current Hut fees… £7.00 pppn for members (£4.00 kids) and £14.00 pppn for non-members (£7.00 kids)