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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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