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A CAIRNGORMS TRIP 14 to 20 Feb 2023

01/02/2023 by Dick Leave a Comment

I will be sending out info regarding Craven M.C. Multi-day meets (Including Huts) in the near future but an opportunity has arisen to join a trip to the Cairngorm area organised by the Yorkshire Mountaineering Club.
The YMC have asked if any of Craven M.C. members would like to book places on their meet staying at Mill Cottage in Glen Feshie. As we have not taken part in an arrangement like this before please note that the invitation is for Craven M.C. members but does not include guests or prospective members. Below is an abstract from the meet description on their web site. If you have any questions about the arrangement with YMC give me a ring.
I can personally recommend the hut and the area. The hut is located such that it is quick to drive to both the Cairngorm Ski area and to Creag Meagaidh. The YMC members booked are hoping to have 3 or 4 days of winter mountaineering with some winter climbing. I am hoping to be able to take up one of the offered places but am not yet able to make the commitment to going.
“YORKSHIRE MOUNTAINEERING CLUB Scottish Winter Meet
Mountaineering Scotland Hut – Mill Cottage. Feshiebridge. Nr Aviemore
Friday 17th February – Monday 20th February 2023 (4 Nights)
Bookings Now Being Taken
The YMC have reserved 10 spaces in the Mill Cottage hut (https://www.mountaineering.scot/clubs/huts/national-huts/mill-cottage) for the nights Friday 17th February 2023 – Monday 20th February 2023 inclusive.
The hut is on the western side of the Cairngorm National Park, with opportunities for walking and / or climbing.
The Meet is informal, with members making their own arrangements over activities, groupings etc either in advance or when there. Similarly, members should make their own arrangements for car-sharing.
Hut Information:
Location.
0.25 miles to North West of Feshiebridge, off the B970. Follow old A9 to Kincraig, between Kingussie and Aviemore, take the side road in Kincraig (turn east), over bridge and past the Loch Insh Watersports Centre. Left at T-junction, and left into Forestry Commission car park, taking left fork onto unpaved track above the car park. Turn down right fork after passing below pylon line. Approx 300 yards from public road.
Note that SATNAV is innaccurate on the approach to Mill Cottage and is likely to lead up a dead-end estate road.
OS Sheet 35; 1: 50,000, Kingussie; Grid Reference NH 847 047 – Post Code PH21 1NF.
Accommodation.
14 persons – 2 rooms with 4 bunks each, 1 room with alpine platform for 6. Mattresses provided. Grassland and birchwood area for camping.
Please note: The downstairs bedroom has a shared sleeping platform. Persons under 18 years of age, or vulnerable adults, can use the hut only if accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Any such parties, who have not got a full exclusive booking, may find other persons using the hut.
Facilities.
Full cooking and dining facilities, all electric. Shower, toilets, drying room, multi-fuel stove in lounge, firewood and coal (kindling not provided). No meter charges. General Supplies: Pots, pans, crockery, utensils, cookers, dustbin bags, toilet rolls, light bulbs etc.
Parking: Large open area in front of cottage.
Restrictions: With the exception of assistance dogs, no dogs or other pets are allowed within the building. No cutting of live trees or branchwood. Stay within site boundaries.
Bookings:
Bookings are now being taken and places are still available. Further information can be obtained from the Meet Coordinator Andrew Drury”

CMC Members can book with Andrew via email or phone. See Whatsapp or contact me for contact details

Payment for bookings made with Andrew can be paid by bank transfer to Yorkshire Mountaineering Club. Cost £15 p.p.n preferably for all 4 nights.

Best wishes to all.

Dick

Little Langdale Christmas hut meet

17/01/2022 by Andy Hudson Leave a Comment

meet report by Shirley

Thanks Dick for coordinating the Little Langdale Christmas hut meet. Some of us took advantage of a Fridays good weather window and went up Kentmere pike in great conditions with fab views.

The hut has had quite a few renovations since our last visit – rewired, new windows, fresh paintwork … and 3 comfy seats between the 7 so musical chairs throughout the weekend!

Disappointing weather didn’t deter activities on Saturday as we went over Wetherlam, via Tibberthwaite. We did bail out to the valley from Swirl Hause as the mist, drizzle, wind and slush dampened enthusiasm for the whole circuit.

Back at the hut while preps began for our communal meal, Jenga challenges kept some of us amused and others joined in the festive spirit singing christmas carols with students in the adjoining cottage.

We chose a shorter low level walk from the hut via Skelwith Bridge and Elterwater on Sunday before getting tidied and packed. Although only 7 of us were able to go on the meet, it was great to get together again.

Plas Y Brenin meet

05/01/2020 by Andy Hudson Leave a Comment

Plas Y Brenin June 2020

Through the BMC we have found a great opportunity to book the Moelwyn Bunkhouse at Plas Y Brenin for the nights of Friday 26th and Saturday 27th June 2020. Plas Y Brenin offers a great base for climbing and walking, with it’s facilities and bar right next door!

In addition to the two nights we have a provisional reservation for a third night on Sunday 28th if enough members are interested for a three night stay, and we may also have the opportunity of a free short climbing coaching session with a Plas Y Brenin instructor during our stay. As such the club is keen to promote this meet and get early interest so bookings are open for members now, and for guests and provisional members on 27th January. Cost is £16 per night.

Details of the bunkhouse:

https://www.pyb.co.uk/about-plas-y-brenin/accommodation/

The bunkhouse sleeps 16 with rooms of 10, 4, and 2.

Please email the organiser Kara Heald to confirm availability and we will then request payment to reserve your place. At the same time please also let us know if you would be interested in a third night stay (Sunday 28th June) and / or the free climbing coaching session. We will request a separate additional payment for the third night once we confirm if we have enough interest to extend the booking.

SOME EXITING IDEAS FOR SEPTEMBER

16/04/2019 by Dick 3 Comments

In our recent Newsletter I asked you all to think of some ideas for a meet in September as we have not yet booked a hut and I am not personally able to commit to a date in September. So far I have received two very different and interesting ideas. Firstly Ian suggested a CIC Hut trip to do some of the classic rock climbs on the Ben. (Probably a weekend or a bit more). Secondly Shirley mentioned a trip to a Hostel in Wooler which should give access to some fantastic hill country, mountain biking, costal walks and some outcrop climbing. (Probably a weekend but there should be no difficulty in adding a bit more.)

It is looking like we will have some choice of dates, so if you are keen, please give any relevant dates that you are available Please post here, email, ring or just talk to me if you are interested in either or both of these ideas. Other ideas for September or for any other time are most welcome. I would hope to be able to write up one or more of these as proposed trips for the committee to consider in early May. So ideas and expressions of interest to me by end of April please.

P.S. I am hoping that at the last minute commitments will let me come on one or both of the trips mentioned so far.”

Dick

Ben Nevis CIC Hut 4th-8th March 2017

04/02/2018 by shirleye Leave a Comment

The FRCC has 8 places booked at the CIC HUT from 4th-8th March(Sun-Thu). The hut is in an amazing location for access to the north face of the Ben and has all facilities. The cost is £15 pp/pn. If you would like more info about the meet or would like to book a place on the meet, please email me shirleyemptage@btinternet.com or reply to this post, ideally by the end of this week to avoid disappointment. Thanks all.