Organiser: Caryn

This is an organised meet, so beginners and improvers will be put into groups with experienced leaders and assistants.

We will be heading to the Peak District and staying (probably) at Hardhurst Farm Campsite. They have both camping and campervan pitches and it costs around £6 per night for a tent. There are also various B&Bs etc in the area if you would like to book your own accommodation.

If you would like to come, please let Caryn know:
1. If you are a beginner/improver/assistant/leader.
2. If you need to borrow any equipment – the club has a few harnesses and helmets available (on a first come first served basis)
3. If you are camping (tent or campervan) or if you will be booking your own accommodation.
4. Your travel arrangements – if you need a lift or can offer lifts etc.

Climbing will be organised for beginners on Saturday and Sunday. Most people usually travel up sometime on Friday, although you could travel up (very) early Saturday morning (we usually meet up at around 8.30am).

You will need to bring (or borrow – see above) a harness (see warning below*) and helmet and your climbing shoes. A belay device and a nutkey are also useful to have, along with suitable footwear for walking to the crag. You will also need all the usual camping equipment e.g. tent, sleeping bag, torch, warm and/or waterproof clothing etc.

You’ll also need to provide your own food for the weekend. The campsite has a cafe which serves breakfast and there are two pubs within walking distance for evening meals. We usually head to the Rising Sun pub on the Saturday evening for a group meal.

Between now and the meet we have Beginners Nights at Copleston wall on the 6^th April and 4^th May, as well as a Skills Night on the 11^th May (see website for details), which will be useful for beginners to attend.

Let Caryn know if you have any other queries.

* If you are intending to buy a harness for this, please be aware that dangerous harnesses have been sold on eBay, so buy from a reputable supplier such as Action Outdoors 

Mend Our Mountains – The BMC along with 8 National Park authorities are running a campaign for urgent path repair projects on some of Britain’s most iconic peaks.  Follow this link to find out more or make a donation to the Peak District project.