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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

Filed Under: Climbing, Hut, Members Only, Walking

Joint CMC & YMC walk

06/03/2022 by Andy Barton 1 Comment

top of Hebden Ghyll

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Howgills Walk Meet Report

11/09/2021 by Andy Hudson 1 Comment

The day dawned cloudy but mainly dry with just the odd spot of rain threatening but been the CMC we were well attired in clothing that would (and I’ll not use the exact phrase that was used ) see us thorough the day and beyond apparently (you really had to be there).

Our merry band of 6 met at Carlingill Bridge just south of Tebay. Our walk took us along Carlingill weaving up the valley until we had to a choice of the rib up the side of Black Force or the scramble up the force. Four of the group decided on the pleasant looking rib whilst Dick and I ventured up Black force. The rock was a bit slippy but no major obstacles until the main force. Here we decided (not that we really had a choice) to bypass the main waterfall on its right. The bypass turned out to be some what of a botanical experience on grass, heather, bilberry bushes and the odd bit of rock, most of which was loose. At best the bypass was “sketchy”. However, Dick found a way back into the gill (Dick I believe did have a short rope but the thought of abseiling off a twig wasn’t that appealing) and we scrambled on up and whilst a bit slippy in parts we emerged at the top dry and unscathed.

With a brief interlude for lunch, we carried on up onto Fell Head and along to The Calf. From here it was a gentle descent back down to the valley and past the lovely Crook of Lune Bridge. We continued along the valley, and I don’t recall how but we ended up discussing sowing machines (I tell you it’s life on the edge with Craven Mountaineering Club!). As we were nearing the the end of the walk, we encountered a sheep entangled on some barbed wire and before we even had time to think “what would James Herriot do” the sheep had been grabbed by its rear by one of us, from the front by another and once immobilized yours truly was handed a knife and said sheep received a haircut and was freed, off it went…..without even a thank you.

Not long after and we were back at the cars, a great day out on the hills. Many Thanks to Dick for organizing this.

Filed Under: Featured, FeaturedPhoto, Meet Report, Walking

Little Ingleborough meet report

12/08/2020 by Andy Hudson Leave a Comment

Four of us met at Clapham, amidst lots of folk planning the same objective. Needless to say, we very quickly lost sight of them by following our ‘leader’ along some boggy and overgrown paths (uncomplaining of course) ! onto a delightfully quiet track up to Little Ingleborough and over the summit. This was another great day out in glorious weather with great panoramic views. Thanks Flo for arranging the day out. 

Have fun watching and sharing your Relive video  Here it is.Good job on ‘Little Ingleborough from Clapham’! We made an unforgettable video, starring you! Have fun watching and sharing it 🙂Relive your hike

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Horse Head Moor walk report

10/03/2020 by Andy Hudson Leave a Comment

Another window of calm, dry weather for a smashing mid week circular walk that took us from Littondale to Langstrothdale over Horse Head Moor. Starting at Halton Gill, we followed the snowy track in warm sunshine ☀(shedding layers on route) up to Horse Head trig point (631m), and a fabulous Dales panorama. We continued down to Yokenthwaite and along the Dales Way for a peaceful lunch spot by the Wharfe. At Beckermonds, a vague, and boggy in parts track, followed a few cairns back over the fell into Littondale and back to Halton Gill. Our only dilemma then ?… where to stop for tea and cake !!Thanks to Simon for coordinating this lovely outing…. and we didn’t pass any other walkers all day !!

Shirley

https://www.relive.cc/view/v26M8NZRK3O?hl=en

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