There has been a substantial rockfall in the vicinity of the second belay of Original Route on Raven Crag, the large pinnacle belay is no more. This belay is also shared by Holly Tree Traverse and Oak Tree Wall. The area is very unstable and further falls are probable threatening the path below the crag. […]
Warning Pikes Crag Abseil. The abseil route, which is sometimes used, down the front of Pikes Crag and which starts from the top of Juniper Buttress, now passes through an area of rockfall. The second abseil is the one that passes the rockfall, which looks like it is quite extensive. The rockfall can be avoided […]
Following two site visits and some restoration work by a volunteer, the area around the collapsed pinnacle on Raven Crag is now relatively safe.. “The precariously perched blocks that sat on the ledge below Holly Tree Traverse have now joined their mates on the scree below. The area of the collapsed pinnacle following the recent […]
CONISTON MEET June Fri 20/Sat 21 Meet Coordinator – Janet Ashworth Climb, walk, get to know the VP’s and have a meal at the Sports Club The Coniston fells are a superb walking and climbing area which we don’t visit as often as the fells in the immediate vicinity of our own huts. These include […]
The club has now paid our affiliation to the BMC for 2025. If you are a member of more than one BMC affiliated club you can claim back your dual payment (£29.33 for 2025) https://services.thebmc.co.uk/claiming-multiple-membership-refunds There is no need to do this annually, if you have previously filled in the form you should automatically receive […]
In the coming few weeks there are to be some scheduled evening/night road closures for the road along Borrowdale and also the back road from Portinscale to Grange. Best check the Cumberland Council website before planning a trip to Borrowdale.
Brackenclose Water Supply Update Following some great work by the Easter Meet advance team, the water supply at Brackenclose is now flowing again and the header tank is full. A very successful Easter Meet was held with close monitoring of the status of the supply. Brackenclose can therefore continue to be used. Can members please […]
(Adrian) Dave Lomas Member since 2001. Guidebook Database Governor 2022- On behalf of the club condolences are offered to his wife and daughters who are members. We’re acutely aware that every single one of these Enews obituary notices are devastating for someone. For us, this one is particularly difficult. Dave was a longstanding close friend […]
Dominic Oughton, BMC President BMC summer climbing meet, details on this link, https://www.thebmc.co.uk/en/bmc-summer-climbing-meet Applications for the BMC Summer Rock Climbing Meet 2025 now open Connect with new friends from all over the UK and Ireland, climb with like-minded people, go wild over Welsh trad: the BMC Summer Rock Climbing Meet 2025 is returning to North […]
Dear members, Please take all your waste & recycling home with YOU – the renewal of our refuse service has been lost in the post and our bins will not be emptied until we have the new contract confirmed. Many thanks Graeme