Start the New Year as you mean to go on...

Work off all the Christmas excess staying in the club hut in North Wales. A perfect opportunity to try out all your new climbing gear/accessories that Father Christmas delivered.

For further information, please contact the meet steward.

Due to some cancellations there are now a couple of spaces at Fronwydyr.

THIS MEET IS NOW FULL. Contact the meet steward if you would like to be put on the reserve list.

Celebrate the poetry of Robert Burns in the heart of the Lake District.

Staying in the Tranearth Hut which lies in a secluded location a short distance outside Torver (nearest parking is 1km away by foot).

The hut offers easy access to the Coniston, Seathwaite and Dunnerdale Fells, providing a variety of options for climbing, mountaineering and walking.

Arrive on Friday 20 January and depart on Sunday 22 January 2017.

The cost is £18 (£9 pppn). This is a popular meet, and so I request that hut fees are paid in full on booking, to prevent last minute drop outs that would deny someone else a place. Once payment is received, your place will be confirmed.

Hut is located at:
Torver, CONISTON, Cumbria, LA21 8BP Grid Ref: SD 281957

The monthly LMC meet at the club but (Fronwydyr) in North Wales.

If you are new to the LMC, then a Fronwydyr meet is a great way to see the club in action and to meet other club members.

For further information, please contact the meet steward.

MEET NOW FULL

At 907m Aran Fawddwy is the highest peak in the United Kingdom south of Snowdon itself!

A two day backpacking trip across the Aran ridge, which is a unknown gem.

Arrive on Friday 17 February and depart on Sunday, 19 February 2017.

12 spaces booked by Rugby MC.
The 4 loft spaces remain available for LMC members.

Reserved Spaces are all GONE in the Lagangarbh Hut (NN 2207 5597).

There is alternative accommodation near by Hostels, Hotels and Hobbit Homes

Arriving Friday 24 February and departing Friday, 3 March 2017 (7 bed nights)

Fingers Crossed that the Snow comes is late Jan an still none :-(

16 spaces available.
Club weekend at the Fronwydyr hut.
Walk, climb, make new friends and get away from it all.
For further information, please contact the meet steward.

The second annual LMC Indoor Lead Climbing Competition gives you the chance to see how your indoor climbing skills measure up against other LMC members.

Fame, glory, and a month's membership of Westway is at stake (fame and glory not guaranteed).

How does it work? You'll be given a report card with seven routes. You earn ten points for a clean lead on the first attempt, seven points for a clean lead on your second attempt and three points for a clean lead on your third. Most points win.

Venue is Westway. Please arrive at 10.30am for an 11am start.

Please contact the meet steward if you have any questions.

Get away from the rain and mist of UK and climb in lovely sunshine on Sicily, which is the largest island in the Mediterranean.

Enjoy bolted climbing close to the campsite and sea. Apartments or mobile homes available depending on your taste. For further information see: www.elbahira.it
Location: El Bahira Camping village near San Vito lo Capo.
March is ideal before it gets too hot to climb!
Guidebook:Sicily Rock by Karsten Oelze & Harald Roker published by Gebro Verlag.

The flight details are Gatwick to Palermo:
EZY 8243 dep.14.30 Gatwick on 14/03/2017
return EZY 8244 18.25 on 25/03/2017

or come other days to suit.

For further information, please contact the meet steward.

12 spaces booked by Surbiton and Kingston MC. 4 loft spaces available.

Guaranteed sunshine, spring in full bloom and thousands of trad climbs for people of all abilities.
For hill walkers, Jebel el Kest and surrounding hills provides great day outs.
Staying at the charmingly restored Kasbah Tizourgane - cost approx £30pppn on half board basis

Book early to take advantage of cheap flights

18/3/17 London Gatwick - Agadir 14.30-18.20
25/3/17 Agadir- London Gatwick 19.00-22.50

or

18/3/17 London Stansted - Agadir 14.50-18.40
25/3/17 Agadir- London Stansted 19.05-22.55

A walking weekend with a primary objective of traversing Ben More 3843ft / 1171m and Stob Binnein, the highest mountains in the UK south of the Ben Nevis and Cairngorm ranges, and easily accessible from Glasgow. Book early to secure cheap flights and a space in the youth hostel at Crianlarich. Optional extra day for those who want to visit Ben Nevis on Friday.

Spend the Easter weekend climbing your choice among 1000's of classic routes on pristine granite, above turquoise waters and among palm trees.

18 caravan places available roughly £10/night + additional camping with the affable Francis at Kelynack, St Just. CARAVANS CURRENTLY FULL HOWEVER UNLIMITED CAMPING. All grades: the perfect launchpad for the year's activity. Plus dramatic coastal walks, sandy beaches, Land's End, Cornish pasties, cosy smugglers' inns, and plenty of sunshine.

Arrive Thursday 13 and depart Monday 17 April.

El Chorro's reputation for top notch sport climbing, stunning countryside and its near-perfect 'off season' climbing weather make it an ideal destination for winter-sun seekers, or long-term visitors returning for something new to do.

Staying at Olive Branch http://www.olivebranchelchorro.co.uk
There is availability for a large number of us so please let me know if you would like to stay here and I will book.

Suggested Flights:

Tuesday 25th April: Flight from Luton to Malaga @ 19:20 [EZY2409]
Sunday 30th April: Flight from Malaga to Luton @ 23:45 [EZY2410]

A rarely visited climbing gem!

Camping at the Portpatrick campsite near Stranraer with easy access to fantastic sea cliff climbing of: Portobello, Labrax, Laggantalluch, Kiln O' The Fuffock.

Arrive Friday, 28 April and depart Monday 1 May.

For further information, please contact the meet steward.

Working party at Fronwydyr - come along and help out with the annual maintenance weekend.

Meet now full - many thanks to all who have volunteered their time.

Limestone climbing at its finest!
Beeches farm campsite with stunning views of the valley is one of very few campsites in UK that allow open fires & BBQ.
http://beechesfarmcampsite.co.uk/

Only two hours drive from London, the campsite is conveniently located close to Shorn cliff and Offa's Dyke path.
Ancient Forest of Dean and winding river Wye provides a great backdrop to the climbing.

Leaving on Friday evening and returning on Sunday afternoon.

CAMPING IS AVAILABLE AT ERIC BYNE MEMORIAL CAMPSITE (SEE GRITSTONE GALLOP MEET FOR DETAILS) 20 MINUTES WALK AWAY. Staying in the Heathy Lea hut, which is located on the Chatsworth Estate just outside Baslow.

The cosy hut with its log burning stove is well placed for rock climbing on the Derbyshire gritstone edges of Birchens, Gardoms, Froggatt, Stanage and Millstone etc. Chatsworth Edge is in the back garden. The Robin Hood pub and the pubs, cafés and restaurants of Baslow are all within easy walking distance

The cost for 3 nights is £24 pp.

Arrive Friday 26 and depart Monday 29 May.

For further information, please contact the meet steward.

The monthly North Wales meet staying in the LMC club hut of Fronwydyr.

If you are new member or just have not been on many meets, the monthly hut meet is a great way to meet other like minded members and find out more about the LMC.

UPDATE - Booking system has gone a bit strange, it doesn't seem to be cancelling people off or counting numbers. If you would like to come, there are a few spaces at this moment in time but it's best to email me directly. Please tell em when and where you are leaving from and if you have a car
Thanks! Ruth

Excellent sea cliff climbing along the beautiful North Devon coast. Camping at Combas Farm (http://combasfarm.co.uk/camping/), just within walking distance of Baggy Point, home to many excellent slab climbs at a range of grades. Also more slabs Blackchurch and steeper stuff at the stunning Lower Sharpnose, both about an hour away by car.

The area is also very popular with surfers and walkers, so there are lots of options for those who prefer not to climb.

Timed to coincide with favourable tides as most of the climbing is tidal. Low tide is at 13:42 on Saturday and 14:18 on Sunday. Cream teas, fish and chips and nice pubs are available nearby for when the tide comes in!

The annual Grit Stone Gallop back by popular demand.

But what is this Gallop, alledgedly used by various clubs as a pre Alps training weekend the idea of the gallop is to climb one route at each of the eastern edges walking between them carrying all gear and food etc.
Starting at Stanage (high neb)
Stanage (plantation)
Stanage (popular)
Burbage north
Burbage south
Millstone
Lawrencefield
Frogatt
Curbar
Baslow
Gardoms
Birchen

Thats a total of 12 routes/crags. Purists/nutters will add Yarncliffe (bit of a hole) and Chatsworth which involves walking past the campsite and pub, not good. You'll have to be climbing by 7am and if you make it to the pub before closeing time you'll have done well. The real crux of the day seems to be getting back out of the Grindleford cafe, you have been warned !!!!

We'll be camping at the splendid Eric Byrne campsite situated right by the last crag Birchen, oh and it is near a great pub.

Arrive Friday evening (16/06) and depart Sunday (18/06).

Test your stamina on the annual challenge completing all of the Welsh 3,000ft mountains. Starting and finishing from the club hut, Fronwydyr.

Many start, few finish!

For those who complete the challenge in under 15 hours, the prize is a bottle of champagne, and a glass of respect!!

For further information, please contact the meet steward.

12 spaces booked by Scunthorpe MC.
4 loft spaces available.

12 spaces booked by Surbiton and Kingston MC. 4 lost spaces available for LMC members.

The Lowstern hut is about half a mile from the lovely village of Clapham, North Yorkshire.

It is ideally placed for access to the Yorkshire Three Peaks walk, and local climbing crags. There are plenty of options for all abilities.

The cost is £24 for the weekend.

Arrive Friday, 14 July and depart on Sunday 16 July.

The hut is now full, but reserve bookings can be taken. Also camping in small tents by the hut is possible, paying the full fee.

With over 3,000 routes to choose from, there's plenty of scope for all abilities and plenty of room.

The limestone cliffs on the south coast are particularly impressive, especially the awesome Huntsman's Leap; Pembrokeshire's most iconic crag.

Camping at St Petrox Campsite (an LMC favourite) arriving late on Friday 21 July and departing on Sunday 23 July.

Please contact meet steward for further information.

UPDATE --- BOOKINGS CLOSING SOON!!!!
NEED TO COMMIT BY EARLY MAY

Jotunheimen is a mountainous area of roughly 3,500 km2 in southern Norway and is part of the Scandinavian Mountains. The 29 highest mountains in Norway are all in Jotunheimen, including the very highest - Galdhøpiggen (2469 m).

The plan is to explore this region and climb Galdhopiggen, being based at or near Spiterstulen. The idea is to do a medium-difficulty trekking either camping in the wild or staying in the many alpine huts in the area. Depending on the participants' skills, there is the possibility to do some glacier walks and/or climb Galdhopiggen.

Join us in the midnight sun!

Based on the wishes and experience of the participants who have confirmed, this meet will start as some variant of the hut-to-hut 'spaghetti tour' over the peaks of the Italian frontier above Zermatt, at around PD to AD level. Bookings are now closed for joining the main team given the group size and transport logistics, but if you are coming to the area as an independent team and want to meet up, please get in touch!

Contact meet steward to discuss.

The LMC annual BBQ meet. Fingers crossed for good weather, food and climbing opportunities. What could be better?

16 spaces available in the hut plus camping in Nant Peris.

UK's premium Sports Climbing & Deep Water soloing venue.
Easily accessible from London.
Travel light as we will be staying at Portland Bunkhouse located close to a working lighthouse and sea cliffs. cost £17pppn

BBQ on Saturday night (weather permitting)

Arriving on Friday evening and leaving on Sunday afternoon.

Back by popular demand for 2017, Glamping at Joel & Greg's Farm.

Wake up to the sound of cockerels, climb at Fairy Cave and elsewhere. Walking in rural Somerset & the Mendip. BBQ by the heated pool on Saturday night.

Arrive Friday 18 and depart Sunday 20 August.

£5ppn

For further information contact the meet steward.

The two six-bed rooms are fully booked. The four loft spaces remain available.

Bank holiday weekend on the beaches of the Gower Peninsula, Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Climb or walk anywhere on the sea cliffs between Three Cliffs Bay and Fall Bay. Climb off the beach at low tide or at high tide on various non-tidal cliffs like Lewes Castle, Fall Bay - a magnet for aspiring VS/HVS leaders on Isis and Osiris.

If climbing is not your thing then there is plenty of walking to be had in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Local pubs within walking distance of the campsite at Oxwich.
https://sites.google.com/site/oxwichcampingpark/home

Fingers crossed for good weather!

Arriving on Friday, 25 and departing on Monday 28 August.

For further details please contact the meet steward.

2 CAMPING SPACES LEFT AT £42 EACH. PLEASE CONTACT THE MEET STEWARD FOR DETAILS. Lundy is a 400 foot granite outcrop in the Bristol Channel with tremendous views of sea and mainland. Apart from the sea birds, it also offers fantastic sea cliff climbing for experienced climbers.

This is week long meet (7nights), but due to Lundy's situation, the meet is limited to 14 participants. 10 places in two cottages and 4 spaces available for camping. Places will only be secured when payment in full is received.

Given the committed nature of the climbing available, if you would like to join this meet you will need to be a competent trad leader at HS or above with experience of climbing on sea cliffs.

Prospective participants should email the meet steward to check availability before they pay.

Prices on the payments page are for Lundy accommodation only. The cost of transport to North Devon, accommodation in North Devon for the night of 1 September 2017 and the ferry across to Lundy are not included. Details will be provided at a later date.

Arrive on Lundy on Saturday 2 and depart on Saturday 9 September 2017.

Glen Affric is often described as the most beautiful glen in Scotland and it is particularly beautiful in Autumn.

The glen stretches for some 30 miles from Kintail in the west to within a couple of miles of Cannich in Strathglass.

Over 3 days, the plan will be to link all the main Munros in the area into an exciting high level backpacking traverse.

Arrive Thursday 21 and depart Sunday 24 September.

For further information, please contact the meet steward.

Annual climbing pilgrimage to Spain. Based at the Orange House. Sport climbing of all grades for all abilities along with excellent weather, good company and good nightlife options!

Easyjet flight options to Alicante from both Gatwick and Luton depending on which airport works for you.

More information about logistics etc closer to the date. For further information, please contact meet steward.

Arrive on Thursday, 5 and depart on Monday 9 October.

Due to late cancellations there are now two spaces available. The waiting list is empty (both also cancelled).

A weekend of fine weather and quality routes at the Roaches. What could be better?

Camping at the Roaches campsite near Homestead Farm.

Please contact meet steward for further information.

A weekend run by club members to take people through navigation skills (Steve Jefkins and Stephen Clark). Useful both for overconfident experienced mountaineers as much as the less experienced. We help each other out and learn lots.

The weekend is focused on reading the map and compass; both essential even if you tend to rely on a GPS. You’ll end up a better navigator, and be able to hold your own when others want to take you into the abyss.

The weekend is based on routes set up to learn skills. Includes night navigation, a fireworks spectacle for those back before 10pm, and a Sunday navigation-led quiz with prizes.

Optional classroom session over a pint in a London pub on evening (7pm) of Monday 30th October (with compasses).

Margalef offers world-class sport climbing on conglomerate and tufa, with plentiful routes from the fourth grade upwards (a long way upwards), at every angle from slab to roof.

There's a great description of the area's climbing on Mountain Project's Margalef page (https://www.mountainproject.com/v/margalef/106631762), and more on UKClimbing (https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=8055).

We're flying to Barcelona early on Thursday morning, and returning on Monday evening. Flights are currently cheap (end of July).

We'll be staying at Raco de la Finestra, run by Jordi Pou, a prolific new-router in the region.

Please get in touch with the meet steward if you are interested, or have any questions.

Flights: UPDATED DUE TO RYANAIR CANCELLATION
Thur 16 Nov, 6.55 London Gatwick - Barcelona EZY8571
Mon 20 Nov, 18.05 Barcelona - London Stansted FR9815
Ryanair

MEET FULL

This year the yomp will take place in the Peak District staying in Edale.

This is perfect yomping country as the village is surrounded by hills: the plateau of Kinder Scout to the north, where the highest point is found, the Great Ridge (running west to east between Rushup Edge over Mam Tor to Lose Hill) to the south and east, Win Hill to the east (outside the parish), and Dalehead (Brown Knoll, Horsehill Tor and Colborne) to the west. The yomp will take in as many of these peaks as possible.

Sunday can be used for further walks or climbing.

Yomp information
-20+ mile route over interesting/upland terrain
-Comfortable accommodation for Friday/Saturday night -we have booked the lovely nab view bunkhouse (18 spaces)
-Cosy pub serving good ales nearby (5-10 minute walk away)

For further information, please contact the meet steward.

The annual pre Christmas meet in Scotland.

Climb unpronounceable peaks in inclement weather and then celebrate in a nice hut/hostel over hot food and a wee dram of whisky!

This meet is aimed for Winter walkers rather than winter climbers. However, attendees need to be able to use crampons and ice axe if necessary.

We're staying at the Glassie Farm Bunkhouse in Aberfeldy.

Arrive on Thursday 7th and depart on Sunday 10 December (3 bed nights).