The grass is always greener…….. Simon VerspeakWorking as a mountaineering instructor has taken Simon Verspeak around theworld. Most recently he’s worked as a Field Guide for British Antarctic Surveysupporting scientists carrying out research in one of the World’s mostinhospitable environments. Closer to home, he’s based in Llanberis in Northern Snowdonia where he’s beenan active team […]

Postponed to Spring 2027. Look out for details in the New Year. Ed Bloomfield

Start: Longshaw Estate Carpark, 10.00 am An Autumn Walk through the deep wooded ravine of Padley Gorge to see theancient oak and birch trees in their vivid Autumn colours, and in contrast theexposed moorland along Millstone Edge, Higgar Tor and Burbage Edge.Distance 9.6 miles, Ascent 1585 feet. Rachel Walker

A stunning line-up of the UK’s best climbing and adventure films is coming toTansley Village Hall 7.30pm. For the full information about the programme and tobook your tickets see ticketsource.com/TansleyFilm paying £10.84 (including fees) bycard and choosing your seats. You can cancel yourself if you need to, getting a fullrefund for the ticket price (not […]

The first winter Lecture of the 2026-7 Series will start at 8 pm The work of Derby Mountain Rescue Team – Robin Knott Derby Mountain Rescue Team is an emergency service who are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and consist entirely of unpaid volunteers.  Working in partnership with police, ambulance […]

Start – Ticknall village hall car park, (free). SK 352 241 Off Ingleby Lane.About 6 miles. Route – Ticknall Lime Yards, Calke Abbey grounds, Dimminsdale.You might like to bring a torch for the tunnels.We will pass a café and a pub. Nick Evans

Plan A is to start from the Parish Hall Car Park, Church Lane, Upper Ellastone(GR: 116434, PC: DE6 2HB) at 10:00. Bring along some cash to make a voluntarycontribution to parish funds for use of the car park. But note: parking may not bepossible if the car park has been reserved for other events, such […]

(with flexibility if you want a longer weekend.) Camping and Vans. We have provisionally booked for the club to use the PentreIago campsite in Rhoscolyn. This is ideally situated for the climbing at Rhoscolyn which has a wide variety ofgrades on offer and is in walking distance of the campsite. It’s also only a shortdrive […]

It’s time again to ask not for what your club can do for you but what you can dofor your club. Help maintain Healthy Lea as a club asset. No particular skillsrequired, we can find tasks to suit all willing hands.Same format as last time. Work on the Saturday, climb on the Sunday, getaccommodation free […]

This walk explores Middle Dovedale, the area between Rocester and Mayfield.Meet at 10.15 for a 10.30 start on the B5033 near the bridge over the River Dovebetween Lower Ellastone and Norbury, there should be ample roadside parking(GR SK119424). The walk is about 19 km but only with 300 m of height gained.There is the option […]