14/05/16 - 15/05/16 A good weekend was forecast and it was arranged to go down Friday morning, so Mike had time off work, but unfortunately Rob couldn’t make the meet at all. The Syd mobile picked us up then drove to Bradders for Eddie Samp. It was agreed to go to the hut first, as …
Low Hall Garth – Little Langdale
15/04/16 - 17/04/16 Executive Summary This tricky-to-access-by-car hut is still a great DPC venue. Sun predominated over frost, a little snow and hail. The crystal clear air provided great views, walking and climbing in a beautiful area. Vegetarian/pescatorian food offerings were available and the conviviality was such that………ED SAMP HAD A PINT AND A HALF …
Climb, Cave & Walk from the Hut
19/03/16 - 20/03/16 Rob P & Mike P went caving down the Big Dig Series in Carlswark on Saturday afternoon. Food, and a session in the Moon followed. Staying at the hut were Hood, Clowes, Shawcross brothers, Peppit brothers, Walker & Boswell. Sunday’s weather was better than the forecast, and it was truly sunny and …
Thirlmere, Lake District
18/09/15 - 20/09/15 The Gritstone Club Hut (The Smithy) proved to be an excellent venue with easy roadside access and proximity to good crags and walks. Twelve members, Sainsbury and two guests attended for some or all of the meet and the hut was at capacity (Rob slept in his passion wagon). The attendance was …
Chatton Bunkhouse, Northumberland
15/05/15 - 17/05/15 Friday The weekends endeavors began 09:00 prompt with the purchasing of expedition supplies at the Chesterfield branch of Morrison's. After several hours of enduring the micro calculations and eccentric purchasing procrastinations of Frodo, all sundries were secured and the outward journey begun, proper. Having successfully reached the station of Alnmouth at 14:00, …
Xmas Walk, Stoney
15/12/13 Homemade mince pies, real coffee and a splash of spirits (ironically the ghosts of Christmas past from the hut's kitchen cupboard) greeted an eager band of intrepid walkers. The group was soon made slightly smaller as the Good Doctor elected to look after his patient (Mike J) on a shorter route. Richard H joined …
Braemar, Cairngorms
27/06/13 - 30/05/13 Muir cottage is owned by the Cairngorm Club and is the most comfortable and best equipped hut we have used in Scotland. It is in a superb position on the banks of the river Dee about a mile before the Linn of Dee. Over the week-end we saw red squirrel feeding at …
Croesor, North Wales
17/05/13 - 17/05/13 Ascent of Cnicht and the Moelwyns. Starting from the car park in Croesor the intrepid trio ascended the SW spur of Cnicht in good conditions - and with quite a few photo shots. From the summit the descent continued NE and E to the rather complex col of Llys-Dafydd-y-foel. Lunch taken somewhere …
Marsden to Edale Walk
18 March 1990 Leader: Roy P. Having had my arm twisted to mark my inaugural leadership with this Dark Peak classic by our worthy Secretary , he was notably absent on the day! Some specious excuse that money was more important. As it was, the logistics of getting us to Marsden and Edale worked out …
Caving in Peak Cavern and Walking Round Dovedale
18th February 1990 Leader: Derek G. Walking report from Derek G: Following a foul Saturday we were blessed with a fine Sunday. The walkers assembled at the club hut at 9.30 am with sunshine and a certain amount of blue sky. They, with four dogs, packed into transport to Milldale on the Dove. A circular …
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Derbyshire Pennine Club 