Well at last it was great to be out and about again walking with fellow members. We started our days walk at Wycoller car park and made our way through the quaint little village of Wycoller following several footpaths up … Continued
Due to reports of snowy weather conditions around the Helvellyn area, Godfrey, Humph & Phil set off from Patterdale on Friday morning to do some winter climbing on Red Tarn Crag. After scaling Gully 2 to reach the Helvellyn summit … Continued
10 of us met at a lay by re-arranged on route as the car park we were meeting at was about 3’0 under water!! from there we walked east towards Yealand Conyers and onwards past Leighton Hall where we spotted … Continued
Sixteen of us did a splendid walk in the upper valleys of Calderdale – the weather was perfect but there were problems at first with Bern and Jane and Michael delayed by roadworks near Burnley and a tricky entrance to … Continued
10 of us made it up to Coniston for the weekend, there should have been more but with work commitments and health problems a few had to drop out. The weather was not kind to us this weekend, Saturday it … Continued
11 members met up on Sunday 22nd December above Eastby on Black Hill to follow the path across the moors , descending to the road at Bolton Abbey. After elevenses by the impassable stepping stones we carried on , stopping … Continued
The club had a brilliant turn out of 19 enthusiastic walkers on Sunday, starting off from Pateley Bridge we ambled along the river Nidd making our way up and down through bog and mud we arrived at the incredibly weird … Continued
This walk over and around Ilkley Moor was planned for Thursday but because of very wet weather conditions it was cancelled but with a good forecast for the following Sunday, Sue and Kevin our coordinators for the day decided to … Continued
We all had a great days walk starting from Settle, following the Ribble way and crossing the river to walk along the Craven Limeworks trail, visiting the Hoffman Kiln which is a vast cloistered cavern in excellent condition with 22 … Continued
Members arrived having got to Two Dales, the location of Star Cottage by a number of varied and bizarre routes. Kevin took them in hand and on Saturday walked a route from the cottage to Darley Bridge and on to … Continued
9 of us set off from Slaidburn in beautiful sunshine, walking up past Hammerton Hall to Dalehead Church where we stopped of for a coffee break after looking round the inside of this beautiful small church and to see the … Continued
On Sunday 18th August 12 members enjoyed the latest of “Frank’s Calderdale (History) Walks”. We started near Todmorden walking up the beautiful Gorpley Clough to the reservoir, then across the moor and down another beautiful glen with a coffee stop … Continued
14 members enjoyed fabulous weather on a tour of Whitbarrow Reserve and Scar. The route took us through woodland until approaching the village of Row we stopped for lunch as the view opened up of Scout Scar. Beyond Row we … Continued
CMC members enjoyed a weekend in Langdale thanks to cordinators Rick and Christine, here are a few photos of Saturdays jaunt round the pikes from Stickle Tarn and Sundays ascent of Pike O’Blisco. Marje
Ingleborough Walk Sunday 21 July. The walk started from the B6255 just past White Scar Cave & up the fellside towards Raven Scar. The path goes through the scar & then over a wall from where we walked NE along … Continued
Phil laid on some great weather for walking today in the south east lakes. Seven of us enjoyed the walk and spectacular clear views from Kentdale over to Longsleddale and back again finished off with refreshments in The Eagle & … Continued
On a lovely suuny day 8 hardy walkers set off from Sedburgh following the Dales Highway up onto the Calders then uphill onto The Calf where we had 360 degrees of clear beautiful views all around the fells, after a … Continued
A few members of Clitheroe Mountaineering club went to Spain to explore and conquer the Alpujarras area, with great weather if not maybe a little to hot for walking and a good time was enjoyed by all. A big thank … Continued
On Saturday a circuit of Pillar, Black Crag, Scoat Fell & Steeple from Low Gillerthwaite was a popular outing, completed in clockwise & anticlockwise directions by different parties. Conditions in the he morning were very wet, windy & misty on … Continued
Just a few photos of our trip to Pitlochry staying at the Youth Hostel, weather was good to us with fantastic scenery and several Munroes bagged.
Beautiful sunny Sunday walk starting in Staveley, 11 of us set off along the track and up onto Brunt Knott where we had a coffee break then carried on over the hill passing lovely bluebell flowering woods to Garnett Bridge … Continued
On a bright sunny spring morning thirteen walkers set off for Big End from just south on the Nick of Pendle. Skirting above Churn Clough reservoir to ascend Badger Wells Hill via the Deerstones, picking up the ridge walk then … Continued
Great walk up Mosedale Valley from Swindale, lunch in the Bothy then up onto Arkle Pike and Selside Pike and back down the Corpse road. Weather sunny start then windy and awful winter conditions on the tops. Thanks Godfrey. Marje
A few photos from Thursday’s walk with Howard. Grassington village to the Grassington Lead mines, down Hebden Gill, Hebden village and along the Dales Way beside the Wharfe back to Grassington. A wet start but a satisfying walk with lots … Continued
Despite the forecast of only a 20% chance of mountain views on Sunday, 10 members of CMC and Smeagol, a Patterdale terrier belonging to Joanne, Brian’s daughter, set out from Church Bridge, near Town End, Troutbeck, to walk up to … Continued
We all set off from Clapham up Long Lane then left down to Trow Gill and looked at the crags where members climb, then followed up to Gaping Gill where we stopped off for a quick tea break as the … Continued
11 of us set off walking on a very chilly but sunny morning leaving Settle and headed on to Giggleswick Scar to Feizor then turning right and going over the top to drop down into Little Stainforth where we sat … Continued
Burns night celebration at The Pavilion – Grindleton , we had a fantastic piper called Kenny Smith the Pipe Major from Chorley Croft and Culcheth pipe Band to pipe in the haggis then address the haggis in the Robbie Burns … Continued
15 of us went out to the Dolomites in Italy for a week’s skiing and had a fantastic time. Great weather and great area. We skied from valley to valley and completed the Sellaronda. Plus, we all returned home in … Continued
‘Although the promise of wall to wall sunshine never materialised 13 members , who all appeared to have kept their resolution to Keep Walking, joined Sue on her 3rd January walk. We started out at Conistone, went up the … Continued
A few members enjoyed a great walk from Glenridding Youth hostel via the Mines, Sticks Pass, Raise and onto Helvellyn on a very windy New Years eve, returning by Swirral Edge and red tarn beck, followed by a great Party … Continued
A few members understandably took fright at the dire weather forecast but 7 of us decided to go for it. We drove in rain to Clapham but as we parked up it was hardly raining. We walked up Long Lane … Continued
What an amazing selection of photographs we had for our photo competition. Many thanks to Humph Johnson who took on the massive task of sorting all the entries into categories and presented the ‘show’ on the night so well with … Continued
We stayed at a new venue this year, Hawes End Centre in Portinscale which was a great warm homely place to stay. Weather was mixed, Saturday breezy and drizzly, Sunday cold and sunny. On Saturday some walked along the lake, … Continued
23 of us had a great weekend in Swaledale, the weather was bitterly cold but with clear blue skies and, the colours on the trees were very autumnal, just beautiful. We had mixtures of walks around the area on Saturday, … Continued
16 of us had a great weekend at Low House Coniston, weather was mixed but didn’t deter us from heading for the hills, a few of us went up Coniston Old Man then onto Wetherlam, some went up Black crag, … Continued
On a sunny day 8 of us set out from Fell Yeat near Casterton and walked uphill over Brownthwaite Pike and Hoggs Hill then down to Blindbeck Bridge where we sat by the river and ate our lunch, once refreshed … Continued
Twelve of us enjoyed a walk over Parlick and Fairsnape Fells in evening sunshine with brilliant views over the valleys, followed by a welcome pint in the Sun Inn – Chipping. thanks Rob for your guidance. Marje
Saturdays challenging weather did not deter the hardy gang from donning boots and every piece of waterproof clothing they had packed, most headed up to Scarth gap then 4 went left on to Haystacks and the other hardy bunch headed … Continued
Great walk of around 11miles over lots of moorland and incorporating several reservoirs which are getting quite low, we walked to Grain Water Bridge, had lunch stop at Walshaw then crossed Wadsworth Moor and on towards Walshaw Dean reservoirs where … Continued
Eight sun-seekers took an enjoyable and leisurely walk over Easington Fell on through Grindleton Forrest and down into West Bradford where Anne and Frank treated us to tea and freshly baked scones topped with cream and homemade jam, delicous!!! after … Continued
Saturday saw Peter,Godfrey and Dave climb in the Llanberis Pass on Careg Wasted “The Wrinkle”, Terry and Rob ascended Snowden while the Ladies and Mike did a circular route from Gwastadnant to Y Garn via Llyn Y Cwm, ridge walk … Continued
Thanks Phil for great walk in beautiful sunshine around the Tockholes area. Marje
Walking in the Galloway Hills in sunshine what better way to enjoy a bank holiday. Some people walked Craignaw, Dungeon Hill and Merrick circuit in murky misty weather while others walked the Isle of Whithorn to St Ninians Cave coastal … Continued
We left Grange and walked over Hampsfell in beautiful sunshine and had brew at the look out tower and the views were fantastic, with clear blue skies we could see for miles, then on to Cartmel for lunch sat on … Continued
Great weekend in the Lake District, lots of sunshine, brilliant views but abit cold, On the Friday a few of us walked up Dow Crag but visibilty wasn’t good, Saturday some experts went with ice axes and crampons looking for … Continued
Great weekend was had by all, beautiful clear blue skies and sunshine but very very cold. Some went walking and some went climbing and others just had fun in the snow, but all joined in together at night for great … Continued
CMC Walk Sunday 18 Feb 2018 Simon’s Seat is a rocky outcrop 485m above sea level, and the name is thought to relate to Druids who followed Simon Magus (who claimed to be one of the Three Wise Men). Make of the latter … Continued
Some varied scenery and conditions for our group of 12 on Great Whernside. We walked up via the scenic path alongside Dowber Gill Beck in bright sunny weather before heading up the snow slopes to Hag Dike. After a brew … Continued
Chris Smitton planned a walk circling around Blacko Tower or otherwise known as Stansfield Tower which was built by local grocer Jonathan Stansfield in 1890 and restored in 1950. Unfortunately Chris wasn’t well on Sunday morning so husband Rob came … Continued
CMC’s January hut meet was coordinated by Anne PIckup. Walks around Lingmoor, Little and Great Langdale. Great company,great walking, great food and lots of laughter! Tricky departure from the hut and valley!!
New Years Eve walk was supposed to be up Helvellyn via Striding Edge but due to adverse weather conditions of high winds the decision to take a lower level walk was agreed by all, so Humph,Marje,Rick,Chris,Sean,Gail,Terry,Marie,Martin and Bern headed up … Continued
Our traditional Christmas Weekend Meet at the beginning of December in Keswick Convention Centre was a great success with over 40 members and guests attending. A wonderful meal was laid on for everyone on the Saturday evening and was followed … Continued
Six of us started our walk in Sedburgh on a beautiful clear frosty morning, we walked along footpaths passing through farmland to the bottom of Cautley Spout and in one of the fields we walked through we saw something I’ve … Continued
A lovely walk taking in the Thruscross, Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs was enjoyed in glorious weather by 8 members. Thanks to Sue Hembury for coordinating this one!
9 members enjoyed a bright and blustery day on Pen Y Ghent. The threatening rain held off and there was even time to enjoy refreshments in the cafe in Horton in Ribblesdale afterwards! Thanks to Chris Smitton for a great … Continued
Marje, Gail, Jan and Andrew at the end of their Coast to Coast walk at Robin Hood’s Bay on 4th October 2017
Photos taken on Low House weekend meet
As the customary rains pour down now the school summer holidays have started, it’s a good time to report on the season so far. On July 9th George suggested an interesting and excellent new venue, South Crag at Castle Rock … Continued
It was a decent weather forecast and twelve of us headed for the excellent Ty’n Lon hut at Nant Peris at the base of the dramatic Llanberis Pass in Snowdonia. Owned by the West Midlands Ceunant M.C., the hut is … Continued
There was a good turnout for the Thursday evening walk from Downham, with twelve members assembling outside the Assheton Arms. Val’s route took us out towards Worston before turning off and heading back through through the fields to Chatburn and … Continued
Lots to report from recent meets as we have been very active in recent weeks, taking advantage of the better weather and longer days at this time of year. . WITCHES QUARRY Our local crag never fails to satisfy and … Continued
Langstrath Allen Crag and Glaramara – thanks to Humph for a great Sunday walk!
Twenty three club members spent the early May bank holiday in and around Callander in Scotland. The group stayed at the Callendar Hostel and spent their time walking and visiting the local sights. The walks varied in distance and challenge, … Continued
Some days you curse the weather gods as the rain teems down or the chill wind blows and all you can do is go indoors and try to keep your strength up with yet another climbing wall session; then on … Continued
Today’s walk took in Darwen Tower, Belmont reservoir, Great Hill, Roddlesworth Woods and the Royal Arms. There were only 4 of us. A small select group! I just hope the others enjoyed the day as much as I did. Sadly … Continued
The CMC climbing group which now numbers 25+ members, is all set to hit the rock this season. The weather last Wednesday evening sadly didn’t match our enthusiasm and we had to settle for yet another indoor session at Preston. … Continued
Four of us (Marje Humph me and Isla the dog) had a great day. ‘Top Mere Road’ and beyond to Buckden Pike, then back to Great Whernside via Tor Mere Top, returning to Kettlewell via Hag Dyke. Snow, bogs, a … Continued
With Rob and Chris climbing in Spain, Peter skiing in Austria and Warren ice climbing in Scotland, it was left to a small but enthusiastic team of climbers to head off and sample the limestone delights of Woodcutters’ Buttress at … Continued
Five of us and one well behaved dog, left Cononley on the train to Gargrave, changing at Skipton. It was a nice start to the walk, and even better when it was free – the conductor never came round to … Continued
The planned route for Sunday’s walk was Coniston to Goat’s Water, Goat’s Hause, The Old Man, Swirl Hause, and back into Coniston. Although seven people set off, only three completed the planned walk. The others stayed with the plan until … Continued
The weather hasn’t really encouraged any outdoor forays recently, apart from the ever-resourceful Andrew and Buxy who circumnavigated the hills above Warton near Lancaster in search of a few square metres of dry rock. Two hours later they found some, … Continued
Just the two of us left Horton in Ribblesdale in pouring rain, but it didn’t last long. We walked along the river to Helwith Bridge, then headed up Long Lane track and joined up with the Pennine Way to the … Continued
Just two of us made the early start to Clapham, but were rewarded by free parking in the village. Setting off via Thwaite Lane we headed to Norber to view the “erratics”, before following the drystone wall to Crummack to … Continued
A select group of four enjoyed ideal conditions for the January walk in the Bowland Fells- i.e. frozen peat bogs and clear views. Starting at Higher Fencewood we headed off to Dinkling Green- no sign of Noddy, Mr Blobby or … Continued
High House, Seathwaite meet, October 2016 . A group of us arrived early on Friday and climbed Sour Milk Ghyll to reach Base Brown, Green Gable and Great Gable. After great views of Wastwater and surrounding fells, we headed back to … Continued
The weather outside is frightful, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow – as the song goes. Climbing in recent weeks has been confined to the indoor walls that grace our region and which help us to keep … Continued
Time for another blog, time to report on our recent activities. The club proper continues to meet up for climbing every Wednesday or Thursday evening, usually at Preston wall but I sense a change in the air . . . … Continued
A small group of club members enjoyed a spectacular day out on the snowy tops of the Howgills on Sunday 20th. The route took in Green Bell and then Randygill Top before descending from the snowy high ground and back … Continued
Not much to report in terms of outdoor climbing as the silly clocks have gone back as they do and we all start dreaming of next Spring and get downcast going to indoor climbing walls ad infinitum! No, not true … Continued
A group of 7 club members met at Plain Quarry, and were delighted to be joined by our leader for the day, who had managed to make the rendezvous directly from his recent “wild” expedition. The group headed north to trig point at … Continued
A group of fourteen walkers, and one very excited dog, met at Ribblehead viaduct to catch the train to Dent station. There was just enough time aboard the train for several members to take advantage of the facilities on the train, … Continued
Now the midweek sessions are indoors, it was nice to climb outdoors at Horseshoe on what proved to be a mostly pleasant and sunny Sunday. The pleasures of this former limestone quarry in Stoney Middleton dale have been well-documented over … Continued
The intended circuit including Carrock Fell, High Pike, Great Lingy Hill, Coomb Height and Bowscale Fell had to be adjusted as the river proved impassable. However, the small group still managed to have an excellent, very scenic walk.
It was a bit misty, a bit murky and definitely a bit moist: very autumnal, in fact, with many of the holds feeling distinctly greasy and requiring more than the usual amount of chalk to feel secure on them. Nevertheless, … Continued
The week the BBC broadcast their Breakfast programme from Stanage was the week we chose to climb there. Were we influenced in our decision? The rest of the world was – it was HEAVING!Stanage is the UK’s longest inland cliff … Continued
It had to be Witches! It’s that time of year with the light failing and the leaves beginning to turn (oh, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness . .) but we managed 3 or 4 routes each before dark and … Continued
So it’s officially Autumn – where did the summer go?? This was our first evening meet in the autumn – and didn’t it show! Already, it’s beginning to feel chilly and more layers are required to climb into the evening … Continued
Six club members travelled to Seathwaite in the Duddon Valley on an unpromising morning. The walk was centred around an ascent of Harter Fell. The route took in Wallowbarrow Crag, Hollin Crag and Grassguards, before the ascent of Harter Fell, … Continued
Another Thursday evening and yet again we managed to climb outdoors in what is shaping up to be a poor summer around here. It always seems so much sweeter when the weather’s been awful all day and, just when it … Continued
Thursday walk – from Clitheroe, via Edisford to Clough Bottoms in the pouring rain. Eventually it brightened up for the Waddington leg, past the almshouses and up to Feazer, on to White Hall and then down Green lane and along … Continued
It’s a crag of two halves! Go to the central point and everything to the left is F4 to F6a with its fair share of loose rock in places. Nice routes nevertheless with brilliant views over the old streets and … Continued
Despite a dry forecast, we walked up to the top of Pendle Hill via the steps, in light rain! A quick ascent and descent, then a drink at the pub in Barley to dry off and socialise.
Five climbers turned up to practise our trad leading skills on the mini-classics to be found at this excellent little limestone crag above Feizor. For once the weather was good and we were able to carry on climbing till nightfall, … Continued
A small, very select group, set off on a route that is becoming popular as an alternative to the Yorkshire three peaks. The eighteen mile route, taking in Great Whernside, Buckden Pike and Birks, is described by Shaun, the walk coordinator … Continued
George’s masterplan for climbing in the Langdale valley just didn’t work out as the forecast once again wasn’t good enough. Kendal wall was ditched as a wet weather alternative in favour of Harrogate and the gods then tortured us with … Continued
Six club members, including a new member who was rejoining after a significant absence (welcome back Marie), set off on the Thursday walk in poor weather conditions. The plan was to complete a circuit, which included parts of the Nidderdale … Continued
The joys of summer climbing! Plan A to climb at Pot Scar looked doubtful when the forecast changed after a promising one in the space of only 12 hours. Oh well, there’s always Ingleton wall so we mastered the new … Continued
WOODCUTTERS’ BUTTRESS, GIGGLESWICK NORTH THURSDAY 23RD JUNE Four of us rolled up to this nice little evening venue clutching the latest Northern Limestone Rockfax, expecting eleven or so do-able, mostly bolted routes, and were chuffed to find the Yorkshire bolting … Continued
Flaming June? Not in Yorkshire. Despite a chilly day, 11 degrees at best, 6 of us had a good day on Ilkley Moor. From the Cow and Calf we traversed the edge of the moor, up to the Twelve Apostles … Continued
A perfect Derbyshire day, 22 May 2016 Frank, Phil and Sue were rewarded with brilliant sunshine and panoramic views of the Derbyshire edges. At Highlow Brook we encouraged a group of DoE youngsters from Essex , one of whom … Continued
A group of six members assembled in the car park at Stainforth on a lovely sunny day. The walk took us up past Little Stainforth and on to Feizor. Veering right we walked through Wharfe and Oxenber woods looking for … Continued
10 club members met on the roadside close to Cockley Beck bridge and agreed that the risk assessment should have mention the horizontal snow squalls we encountered whilst passing over Wrynose enroute to the start of the walk. The snow stopped … Continued
A group of ten walkers met at Levens Bridge for the regular Thursday walk. The walk started in the Levens hall deer park. No deer were on show, but the pleasant spring sunshine meant early stops to strip off excess … Continued
Twelve members of the club enjoyed dry, clear conditions during our stay at the George Starkey Hut on the weekend of 18/19/20th March. High Street On Saturday a large party set off via Boredale Hause to Angle Tarn, then continued … Continued
A group of nine members set off from GR 972265 near Hebden Bridge and took the the Pennine Way up past Callis Wood towards Stoodley Pike. This is where we are going! Coffee break before tackling the bitter wind on Stoodley … Continued
Happy bunch on top of Haythornthwaite Fell The walk was attended by Alison T, Ian T, Anne H, Godfrey, Sue and Gail. The rain held off but it was misty on the tops and very mild for January. … Continued
Seven of us, plus one member who came up for the walk on Saturday, enjoyed a great day climbing Bowfell in full winter conditions, with sunshine in the morning and snow showers later in the day. Summit of Bowfell We … Continued
A select group of club members enjoyed some stunning scenery on their recent weekend visit to Langdale.
Ten members of the mountaineering club set off from Brackenclose in Wasdale for a New Year’s Eve jaunt. The route started with a walk half way down the lake road and then turned off to the right for an ascent … Continued
A small group of intrepid walkers braved the weather and set out from Ingleton. As the forecast was for the weather to improve, a suggestion of reversing the planned walk was agreed, leaving the ascent of Ingleborough until later in … Continued
