Now in its 19th year!
Started by Ralph Hale back in 2008, the Gritstone Gallop follows in the great tradition of the Rock and Ice Club who apparently used this event for their pre-Alpine training, in days of yore.
The 'Gallop' is about 12-14 miles in length, and is done entirely on foot (and hands!). It starts in the High Neb area of Stanage in the Peak District and ends at Birchens Edge, a route is climbed on every edge/crag on the way - 12 in total!
The full Gallop is a long day, finishing up in the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen and the Heathy Lea hut. But you're welcome to cut it short as you wish.
If you plan on doing the whole thing and getting to the Robin Hood in time for dinner then an early start is recommended as the chef definintely doesn't like working late!
Your grade for the 'Gallop' is the lowest grade you climb in the day, and the more crags you climb, the more beers you are allowed in the Robin Hood Inn.... if you make it before closing time!
Accomodation
8 spaces booked in the R O Downes Hut (Climbers' Club), Froggatt.
Payment
Hut fees - £30 payable on sign up.
Cancellation policy
The Climbers' Club don't offer refunds on cancellation, so unfortunately nor can we for this meet. But if you need to cancel, you're welcome to try and find someone to take your place and reimbourse you directly.
Full Gallop crag list
Stanage - High Neb
Stanage - Plantation
Stanage - Popular
Burbage North
Burbage South
Millstone
Lawrencefield
Frogatt
Curbar
Baslow
Gardoms
Birchen
Payment Required!
One of the following payments is required for this meet at the time of booking.
Hut fees - no refunds on cancellation sorry. £30.00