A meet suitable for all full and associate club members – climbers, scramblers, mountain bikers, walkers and swimmers!

In the hope of enjoying some late summer sunshine, and after the crowds have gone from the summer holidays, I have booked Birkness Barn in Buttermere for two nights.

Hidden from the mainstream buzz of the Lakes, Birkness has great access to High Crag, Eagle Crag and Grey Crag for some short single or multi pitch climbs. It is also placed right on the edge of Buttermere for some pre or post climb/walk swimming. If you are more of a hiker, there are a host of Wainwrights nearby for you to choose from.

Both Borrowdale and Newlands are a very short drive away and Gable and Pillar crags are accessible with a longer hike.

The huts contains female and male dorms, kitchen, drying room, common room and lots of outside space. Nearby pubs the Buttermere Court Hotel and The Bridge are available for food and drinks. There is also an excellent ice cream shop!

I have secured 4 female and 6 male beds for two nights but other beds may open up nearer the time. Places will be offered to full and associate members initially.

Hut fees are £14 per person per night, payable in full in advance.

i hope to see you there,