A walk that begins at Chatsworth House DE45 1PP. (NOT the garden centre) at 11 a.m. Whilst it is probably a well-known area this takes advantage of the FREE parking offered at this time of year and a different starting point. the plan is to go along the river to the garden centre, Calton houses, […]

The Ochills Mountaineering Club cottage at Crianlarich is a wonderful location for winter hillwalking with many nearby Munroes, as well as good winter climbing areas with the Bridge of Orchy Hills, Beinn an Dothaidh and Beinn Udlaidh to name a few. We have 10 beds booked (three taken already) with an option to book eight […]

A circular 9.5 mile walk exploring the east and west sides of the Derwent valley between Cromford and Holloway. The walk starts at 10.30 from the Cromford meadow car park (SK 30074 57069). Use the parking app “RingGo” all-day parking is £4, the reference number for the carpark is 24734. Steve Booth

Next up in the series of winter talks is a double bill again. Two Oreads have stepped up to tell a tale or two. First up is Nigel Berry who will talk about his experiences of 25 years of winter trekking in Morocco in an illustrated talk entitled “Adventures in the High Atlas Mountains”. After […]

Rendevous: Cromford Wharf car park at 10.00 a.m. Cromford—Bonsall—Winster—Rowsley and return to start by bus. 15km. 462m ascent. Time 5 h approximately.John Gwyther

The Derwent M.C. Invite us to their lecture: “Nanga Parbat, alpine style.” Roger Mear kindly sharing his experience on one of the most challenging of the 8,000m peaks. To be held in the Fishpond pub (upstairs in the ballroom) in Matlock Bath, 7pm for a 7:30pm start. The event is open to anyone interested and […]

We will start at 11.00 am at Ashover Village Hall, On street parking or there are usually plenty of spaces at the Village Hall, SK 351632. Most of the route is not on the White Peak map, you need Explorer 269, Chesterfield and Alfreton. My plan is cunningly to avoid all the steepest ups and […]

Winter climbing in the northern Cairngorm.Hopefully the new year will bring good conditions for mixed climbing, with frozen turf and rimed up rock or better still the ice will be in on Creag Meagidh? One way to find out! We are staying at the SLC hut in Newtonmore which is well situated for both Megy […]

A double bill from Andy Miller and Martin Bennett

Please join me on New Year’s Day for a 7-8 mile stroll taking in Youlgreave, Alport, Over Haddon for lunch at the Lathkill Hotel, Lathkill Dale and Cave Dale. We shall start from the car park on Moor Lane SK194645 at 11.00. This car park in now pay and display I’m afraid but there is […]