Rock Climbing
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30 years 1992 - 2022
Weekend Meets
See below for details of this year's meets
Coronavirus
We are now planning and holding meets as normal, but please bear in mind that this has not gone away, and we may have alter plans should the situation change.
Please take a lateral flow test before attending any meet.
We aim to hold a weekend meet every month (except November, due to the Christmas Meet usually taking place at the beginning of December). Usually we stay in climbing huts which provide cheap basic facilities in shared bunkhouse accommodation, or camping in the summer. You will usually need to bring a sleeping bag and your own food. Sometimes there is the option to eat in a nearby pub, and occasionally a communal meal may be arranged which is paid for separately from the meet itself.
Throughout the year there are usually a few longer trips arranged both in the UK and overseas.
Cancellation policy
Any unused places will usually have to be paid for from club funds, so this represents a financial risk to the club. It is therefore club policy not to give refunds for cancelled bookings unless the place can be filled. Refunds will be given only in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the committee.
For longer trips involving a higher outlay you may wish to consider taking out travel insurance. For overseas trips you are strongly advised to take out a specialist insurance policy which covers the activities you will be undertaking, and which includes rescue, repatriation and adequate medical cover. Members are eligible for BMC insurance, and there are other specialist providers.
To book onto a meet, click on the button to go to our WebCollect site.
(NB you will need to register separately with Webcollect)
Meet Organisers wanted
Your club needs you!
We need a volunteer on each meet to act as the meet organiser. This isn't very onerous, but it is essential for the smooth running of the meets. For more information, or to volunteer for this role on any of the meets, contact the Meets Secretary
JANUARY 21-22
Corran Bunkhouse, Onich, Argyll
Corran Bunkhouse is conveniently situated for both Glencoe and Ben Nevis
FEBRUARY 18-19
Newlands Valley, Lake District
Carlisle MC's hut with its famous pot-bellied stove, deep in the Newlands Valley, is one of our favourites.
MARCH 18-19
Bryn Hafod, Cwm Cywarch, Mid Wales
Hopefully this much-postponed meet will finally take place! This hut is splendidly placed close to the climbing on Craig Cywarch and walking in the Arans.
APRIL 22-23
Carlswark Cottage, Stoney Middleton
We have booked Derbyshire Pennine Club's cosy hut in the heart of Stoney Middleton. A chance to explore the Peak District without having to drive home afterwards
MAY 13-14
Wasdale camping meet
Camping at the National Trust campsite in Wasdale, at the foot of England's highest mountain. Please note that due to restrictions on group size this meet is now fully booked. Please contact Julia Davis if interested in case any places become free.
JUNE 11-18
Cornwall camping meet - St Buryan
We will be staying at the lovely Tower Park Caravan and Campsite in St Buryan, near Lands End. Plenty of superb sea cliff climbing, and excellent walking. Please book direct with the campsite here and let Andy Crawley know you're coming
JULY 1-3
North Wales camping meet - Llyn Rhys, Llandegla
The July camping meet will be from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July. Please make your own booking arrangments with the campsite, and let Julia Davis know once you are booked in so we know who to expect. If the booking link in the website doesn’t work then phone the site and Christine will take the details over the phone. She is having a little difficulty with the new booking system at the moment.
If you see the pink text strip on the website saying they are closed ignore it as it is out of date.
Location. https://llynrhyscampsite.co.uk/
The campsite is almost next to the mountain biking trails at Llandegla https://oneplanetadventure.com/trails-2/
The Offa’s Dyke footpath passes through very close to the campsite and there is walking in the forest.
It is approximately 20/25 mins drive to the climbing at Trevor Quarry near Llangollen and there are many other limestone climbing areas close by. https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/trevor_quarry-427/
AUGUST 13-20
Lundy Island, Bristol Channel
Not only is the climbing superb, but Lundy is a very special place, with spectacular coastal scenery and sheltered valleys, rich in wildflowers and wildlife . We are staying in the Barn, which provides bunkhouse-style accommodation. This trip has been carried over from 2020.
There are now 4 spaces available on this trip - contact Andy if interested.
SEPTEMBER 16-18
North Wales, Tremadog
We've booked BMRC's hut directly beneath Bwlch y Moch. Superb climbing, and also handy for walking in the Moelwyns
OCTOBER 28-30
Snowdownia - Pinnacle Club Hut
Staying at the Emily Kelly hut at the foot of Snowdon
DECEMBER 9-10
Xmas Meet - Snowdonia, Crafnant
Staying at Blaen y Nant at the head of the Crafnant valley above Trefriw