The meeting place is in Wildboarclough, a short distance N. E.(upstream) from thedisused quarry below Shuttlingsloe, where we have parked in the past, a formalcar park on the RHS, just above the script “Clough House” on the O.S. map,approx SJ988698. Please assemble at 10.30 for 10.45. The plan is to make ananti clockwise loop, on […]

This walk was advertised for June, but due to heatwave conditions on the day wetook a shadier route instead. So we will try again, starting at 11.00 am by Tansleychurch. SK 323 599 off the A615 Matlock – Alfreton road. There is street parkingto be had in various spots on the road through the village. […]

Step 13 https://visitpeakdistrict.com/trails/the-peak-district-geowalk. This walk is unique in that it follows one very prominent rock formation for thebest part of fifteen kilometres. The Chatsworth Grit Formation is primarily madeup of sandstones with some thin interbedded shales, with the sandstonesbecoming thicker and more extensive towards the top. It is this upper part thatcommonly forms the bold […]

Bank holiday meet, campsite to be confirmed. Join the WhatsApp group or be intouch. Ed Bloomfield

Meet at the car park in Hayfield village near the old station at 10.00am for a10.15 departure.Distance 13.63 km.Ascent and descent 555m.The walk follows in the footsteps of the mass trespass. Chris Mather

What could be better than an Autumn weekend in Langdale? We will be based atthe FRCC hut Raw Head. This is in a great position with more than enoughclimbing and walking from the hut. Climbing covers every taste from mountainroutes to bouldering and quality routes at all grades and for the walkers most of Lakeland’s […]

The Annual Dinner will again be held at the Bentley Brook Inn, Fenny BentleyDE6 1LF. Tel. 01335 350278. The pub is again offering a 10% discount on roomsbooked direct with them. Telephone and mention the Oread to secure your roomand discount. Rooms are limited and will be released for general sale by midOctober so don’t […]

We will start at 11.00 am by Tansley church. SK 323 599 off the A615 Matlock –Alfreton road. There is street parking to be had in various spots on the roadthrough the village. We will go through fields and woodland across Knabhall Laneto Allen Lane and Holestone Gate Road. Lunch will be taken near TurningstoneEdge […]

This was originally advertised as one of Peter Amour’s walks, but Peter has askedthat I step in and lead it for him. As per Peter’s original plan, we will meet up atMonsal Head (where the ice cream van is normally parked) at 10:00. There is alarge Derbyshire Dales District Council car park at Monsal Head […]

This year we have a change to the format of the last few years. The usual suspectshave been taking advantage of a free stay at the hut midweek. This is quite selfishand precludes our younger members, who have to work for their living, fromtaking part. So this year a weekend is included to let them […]