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 […]
Oread Photo Competition For the last indoor meet of the season we have a photo competition. The evening will be a fun event and a great social occasion for all Oreads. Many of you post great photos on Instagram and Facebook. Many take and present very professional photos in all kinds of outdoor settings. We […]
In case you’re thinking we’ve already done this stage of the GeoWalk, you’d be partially correct. This in fact is the full-fat version of a walk which Rusty led last year and it should suit those purists amongst our ranks.It’s an A2B walk 15km long and with a mere 170m of ascent. Car shuffling will […]
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 […]