LANGDALE: IN A TIME OF CHANGE

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An Exhibition at the Armitt Museum and Library, Ambleside 1st May – 31st October 2019 The Armitt Museum’s exhibition for summer 2019 is an exploration of issues surrounding local identity within the heart of our most popular National Park. The valleys of Great and Little Langdale in the Lake District have seen massive social and […]

BMC RAD App

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The BMC Regional Access Database (RAD app) provides the latest access information to crags: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/RAD/?utm_source=BMC+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=159620087c-RAD_email_easter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_06481fa93e-159620087c-2049301&goal=0_06481fa93e-159620087c-2049301

Bandanas / Head Scarves

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A second batch of 50 is available. Email / phone me if you want one or more reserved Send to me as handbook address:  £9 cash or cheque per bandana payable to Fell and Rock Climbing Club (not FRCC) 2nd class large letter (79p) stamped addressed envelope preferably size C5 (230×160) or minimum for just […]

Chronicle 171

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The latest version of the Chronicle is available in the members’ only area.

Kendal Archive re-opens

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Kendal Archive Centre now re-opened. Tuesdays – Fridays between 10am – 4pm. Please note it will be essential to make an appointment to visit. Details of how to make an appointmentand order documents contact: kendal.archives@cumbria.gov.uk

Raven Crag Buttress, Langdale. Descent Route, a reminder.

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As the spring rock season gets underway it is a good idea to remind climbers that last year there was a rockfall on the traditional Split Blocks descent route, the area has not yet stabilised and this descent can no longer be recommended. An abseil descent has been established. Details are as follows, guidebook references […]

2019 Bird Nesting Restrictions

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The 2019 Bird Restrictions are now in force until 30 June, details are in the Climbing Area of this site and also in the BMC’s Regional Access Database. Individual restrictions may be lifted before this date if the young fledge earlier than usual or if the nest fails. If you come across nesting Peregrine Falcons […]

Drop-in sessions in Coniston and Skelwith Bridge

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The LDNPA is organising two drop-in sessions where people can voice their concerns about the green lanes at High Tilberthwaite and High Oxenfell. Here are the details: Tuesday 26 February from 3.30pm – 7pm at Coniston Sports and Social Centre, Shepherds Bridge Lane, Coniston LA21 8AL. Tuesday 5 March from 3.30pm – 7pm at Skelwith […]

Lake District New Climbs & Notes 2018

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Compiled by Trevor Langhorne and Ron Kenyon together with the Guidebook Committee of FRCC This supplement updates the climbing information in the following FRCC Guidebook areas: Gable & Pillar (2007) Buttermere & St Bees (2008) Eastern Crags (2011) Eden Valley & South Lakes (2012) Lake District Winter Climbs (2012) Langdale (2013) Scafell & Wasdale (2014) […]