If you are thinking of enjoying your shiny new Duddon and Wrynose guide (well done team!) … whilst up the Duddon late last week, I saw a sign saying the road would be closed to repair Seathwaite Bridge – SD231968 – the bridge just north of the Walna Scar turn off. Closure starts today July […]

As many of our members regularly visit Kendal Library they might be interested in seeing the proposed plans for the refurbishment of Kendal Library and if possible spare a few moments to complete the survey. Please follow the link below  – https://cumbria.gov.uk/elibrary/content/internet/542/827/7067/443519566.pdf

Lt. Col. Horace ‘Rusty’ Westmorland O.B.E. [1886–1984] The last link with the early pioneers of Lakeland Rock Climbing Founding Father of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team Francis J. Morgan-Grant 2021 ISBN 978-0-9556989-3-4 This book tracks a most memorable and distinguished life in 9 chapters capturing the world and characters that Rusty Westmorland held close for so […]

Could you please help, if possible, with the following survey of the Mountain Ringlet Butterfly? The following are details of the butterfly and survey by Dr Rosa Menendez of Lancaster University together with 1km grid squares to be survey and a photograph of the butterfly. MOUNTAIN RINGLET BUTTERFLY: Ecology, distribution and conservation Why is the […]

Les & Ruth Meer’s Eden Meet is unfortunately now full with nearly 45 attending. Any more people makes for overlarge groups on the hill, the bring and share Saturday BBQ at our house and overloading the village campsite space and facilities. Anyone else expressing interest (with the exception of a few Aspirant members we spoke […]

Runestone Quarry Wednesday, 23 June 40 bolted routes from F4+ to F7a. 23 in the popular F5-F6a+, 13 F6b to F6c+ Meeting time: 10am Meeting place: Tilberthwaite, Yewdale Beck, NY306010 Contact: Ian Bradley Crookrise Wednesday, 30 June Meeting time: 10am Meeting place: Embsay Reservoir car park, SD 998544 If weather is inclement, we will walk […]

Hello all, Even though we still don’t really know what the situation will be post-21 June, the following meets will be taking place in one form or another (even if run as day meets). The weekend meets (and day meets in particular) have been really popular with prospective members. Please bear these in mind for […]

We may not currently be able to run normal meets, but we are still welcoming prospective members! This weekend, several prospective members are camping in Borrowdale to join myself and Tony Womersley for two days of climbing and walking. The current ratio of prospective members to members is 2:1. If you are in the area, […]

June 3. Day walking meet. Moughton Scars, Sulber and the Ribble Way from Helwith Bridge. A 9 mile walk over lovely limestone country. Meet at Helwith Bridge car park (free) at 10.00am. SD 810694 Contact: Chris Heald chris.anneh@gmail.com Please complete and return the FRCC Covid form: FRCC Covid form