Yes, there really is a walk on April Fools Day!Meet at the car park by Weag’s Bridge (SK099542) at 10:15 for a 10:30 departure. The route takes us through Wetton, to Ecton Hill, passing by Warslow before heading first south and then east to Wetton Mill, where afternoon tea could be taken, before strolling down […]

Meet at Black Rock Car Park (SK291557) by the Kiosk/Toilet at 10:15 for a 10:30 departure.The route essentially circumnavigates Alderwasley. From Black Rock we pass through Bolehill, picking our way south easterly before dropping down and through Shining Cliff Woods and joining the Midshires Way which we follow to the High Peak Trail which takes […]

The walk on the day of the A.G.M. will start at Alport Height NT free car park at 10.00.am It’s 18km 414m ascent and will take around 5 hours. A circular route to Idridgehay, Kirk Ireton, Carsington Water (WC + picnic benches) with a more northerly return route. A lot of the route is on […]

This walk has moved a week earlier than usual to stay clear of the A.G.M. Walks. The rendezvous (specially chosen to be near the Oread population centre) will be Minninglow car park on High Peak Trail (map reference SK193582)) The car park is of course on the highway whereas Minninglow Hill proper is on the […]

From Peaks to Peat … looking after our uplands – Steve Charles BMC The Fishpond pub (Ballroom), Matlock Bath 7pm for 7:30pm start.As walkers, climbers and mountaineers we inevitably end up ‘taking’ from the places we love. Steve is going to talk about some of the conservation pressures on our uplands and mountains and ways […]

Due to recent events Wadi Rum looks like it will have to wait another year. Instead we plan a return to the Anti Atlas – if you are interested join the WhatsApp group or be in touch.Ed Bloomfield

The forthcoming AGM will be held at The Bear DE56 2RD. The Bear Inn The room is booked from 7.pm. You can order from the menu and eat in the meeting room. Limited space for camper vans – no charge providing you order a meal.Please inform Michael Moss in advance if you want a van […]

Winter ascent of Morocco’s highest peak, Toubkal (4167 Metres).Last year I organised a friends’ trip to the Atlas and by popular interest, I have been asked to plan another trip next year using the local trek company that was such a success last time.For a flavour of this, see Aaron Wigley’s video on WhatsApp.Flying from […]

We are returning to the George Starkey Hut this March, for what is like a near annual pilgrimage, and it’s easy to see why, this is a super hut in a glorious area. There is some amazing hillwalking, low level around Ullswater, or higher level, all from the front door of the hut. March can […]

10 miles over Mam Tor, Rushup Edge, Brown Knoll and along the edge of Kinder to Grindslow. Should take about six hours, so there may be time for a quick drink afterwards! Meet at the main Edale car park (SK 123 853) at 10.00 am for a 10.15 start. Please let me know if you’re […]