Castleberg Crag, Settle

Wed 1st Jul, 2026

(No Reports)

Den Lane (VENUE CHANGE!)

Wed 24th Jun, 2026

(No Reports)

Witches Quarry

Wed 17th Jun, 2026

Attendance: Helen Boothman, Max Hulse (Prospective Member), Jared Kitchen, Andy Lome, Gareth Wililams

After the recent wet weather and several rained off Wednesday evenings, it turned out to be a beautiful afternoon and evening this week.

I was delayed in getting to the crag thanks to work, but the other four had managed to climb several routes between them before I arrived. Max and I followed Jared up Witch Bane, and Helen and Andy tackled Spellbound and Cracklap.

The midges came out and forced a retreat from the crag, a beautiful place to climb on an evening like tonight's.

Roaches Upper Tier

Wed 10th Jun, 2026

(No Reports)

Wilton 3 CANCELLED

Thu 4th Jun, 2026

(No Reports)

Running Hill Pits, Saddleworth

Wed 27th May, 2026

(No Reports)

Bamford Edge

Wed 20th May, 2026

(No Reports)

Dovestones Edge, Chew Valley

Wed 13th May, 2026

Meet cancelled on the day due to poor weather

Troy Quarry

Wed 6th May, 2026

(No Reports)

Castle Naze

Wed 29th Apr, 2026

A good turnout at Castle Naze on Wednesday evening, with plenty of routes ticked across the crag in pleasant late-April conditions.

Kosta and Jake

Kosta and Jake worked their way through a solid nine routes together: Ledgeway (HVS 5a), The Nose (HS 4b), Atropine (VS 4b), Nozag (VS 4c), Pilgrim's Progress (HS 4b), Scoop Face (HVS 5a), Scoop Direct (HVS 5a), Studio (HS 4b), and The Nithin (S 4a). Jake led the lot — an impressive haul for one evening. He also climbed Scoop Face barefoot, and rounded the night off on another giant slab, but made of cake this time.

Andy and Stevie (and a guest appearance on Ledgeway)

Andy joined Jake and Kosta to second Ledgeway (HVS 5a) before pairing up with Stevie for the rest of the evening. Stevie led Pilgrim's Progress, The Crack, and Little Pillar. Andy led V Corner and then AP Chimney — the latter being a memorable one, with nearly every piece of gear either rubbish or falling out, salvaged only by the chockstone thread at the top. Andy reports it required a variety of techniques, all perfectly suited to ruining clothing.

Robert, Mich (briefly), and Gareth

Robert and Mich kicked off with Niche Arete (VS 4c) and The Niche (S). Gareth then joined them as a three for Scoop Direct (HVS 5a) and The Fly Walk (VS 4b). Robert and Gareth carried on as a pair for Nursery Arete (HVS 5b) and Combs Climb (S), before having a look at Piano Stool (E1 5b) — which they sensibly left for another day.

Harry and Mich

Mich and I teamed up after she'd finished with Robert. I led Pilgrim's Progress (HS 4b) and Combs Climb (S 4a) on-sight, and seconded Bloody Crack (S 4a) with Mich leading. I had a bit of a nightmare with Mich's rack — despite an embarrassment of cams (Andy's verdict: "you could place a cam every 30cm and still have plenty left for the anchor"), I somehow could never find the size I actually wanted. Operator error, clearly.

Andy Lewtas and Yvonne King

Andy and Yvonne had a productive evening too. Andy led Central Tower (VD) and The Flywalk (S 4a) on-sight, seconded Long Climb (VD) as a repeat with Yvonne, and finished off with Right-hand Crack (VD) on-sight.

A really enjoyable evening all round — good routes, good company, and cake.

Hobson Moor Quarry

Wed 22nd Apr, 2026

Attendance: Jess Bailey, Will Fitzmaurice, Steve Graham, Claire Hawkins, Jared Kitchen, Colin Maddison, Andy Lewtas, Phil Mitchell, Dan O'Brien, Harry Potts, Mirek Steadman, Andy Stratford, Jim Symon, Gareth Williams, Lucie Williams + Henry the dog

Hobson Moor is an old favuorite of the Club, and it was certainly a busy crag this evening. As well as the club members there was a number of other climbers at the quarry making for a busy but friendly atmostphere. The sun was shining when most of us arrived, making the quarry floor lovely and warm, but the wind blowing over the top of the crag made belaying a chilly event.

All the old favourites got climbed - Parker's Eliminate, Crew's Route, The Harp, Epitaph Corner, Foghorn Groove. Jared made a special effort on Dragon Route and several others had a go on top rope afterwards.

As the sun went down the evening got decidedly chilly and we decamped to the Waggon and Horses. We found Dan there, he hadn't been at Hobby but had been bouldering on the shiny white stuff at Water-cum-Jolly, but called in at the pub on his way home. Lucie timed Henry's evening walk to pop in at the crag, and later at the pub where Henry enjoyed hoovering up all the crumbs he could find on the floor.

Harpur Hill Quarry (rain check)

Wed 15th Apr, 2026

(No Reports)

Cadshaw Castle Rocks

Wed 8th Apr, 2026

(No Reports)

Windgather

Wed 1st Apr, 2026

Windgather Weds Night Meet - First One Back!

Well, after a winter hiatus the Wednesday night meets are back, and Windgather delivered a pretty solid opener all things considered. A fair few people bailed when the forecast threatened rain early in the evening, but as it turned out the rain didn't show up until 7, and even then it was a tiny drizzle!

Anyway, those who did make it out had a good evening of it:

Harry P got on Cheek, Gareth W used the Struggle to warm up his trad falls for the year, and Matt W was busy with Middle Leg and Footprint (apparently he's a foot guy). Mirek had a go at Director, and Sam R was on Nose Direct. While Aaron cruised up the E1, South Buttress Direct Arete, on top rope.

Roger Daley and Gowry were seconding various lines throughout the evening.

All in all, a decent turnout given the forecast doom and gloom. Here's hoping the fair-weather crew take note for next time!

Winter scrambling series

Wed 18th Mar, 2026

Attendance: Jess Bailey, Kosta Belajevs (Associate Member), Jess Pealing, Harry Potts, Sam Rodger (Prospective Member), Gareth Williams.

It had been a beautiful day, Kosta finished work early and went for a walk encircling Winnats Pass and allowing him a view of Elbow Ridge from all angles. By the time the full team arrived at 7pm, it was dark and the crowds had all disappeared. This was quite deliberate, for the BMC advises mid-week ascents of Elbow Ridge either late or early, to minimise the risk of drawing large crowds etc.

After a quick chat we all felt happy to tackle Elbow Ridge unroped, though we decided to put our harnesses on at the bottom of the scramble just in case we felt the need for a rope higher up. Everyone moved smoothly and safely and we were soon at the top, everyone saying they wished the route was several times longer than it actually is. The eagle-eyed among us noted plenty of crampon scratches on the route, something to remember for next winter perhaps? Within an hour of leaving the car park we were back where we started, leaving plenty of time for a visit to the Bull's Head in Castleton.

Thank you to everyone who has come to one of the three Winter Scrambling Series meets this year. Judging by the attendance it has been a big success, if you fancy suggesting/leading a scramble in when the darker evenings arrive next winter, why not offer to lead a meet?