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All,
Can you all please respond to me via email (kial.wright@googlemail.com), its a nightmare trying to keep track of who is interest, paid etc when I get replies from multiple sources – I’ve already had WhatsApp, Facebook, email and message board responses – lets keep it in one place please.
Kial
Yes I’ll put you down Richard, you’ll need to pay deposit to the club – I will get you details at the weekend when Kathy is back off holiday.
By the way its £25 deposit not £50 as previously mentioned.12 castle members, 2 dogs and 3 potential new members gathered at Windgather on Sunday. Although a little chilly and windy early on, the Sun soon made an appearance to make for some pleasant climbing. Many routes were climbed with several members enjoying the friendly nature of the crag to start leading outdoors. Thanks to everyone that turned up
Kial
Meet report from Kial’s Wildboar Clough Scramble 23/1/22
8 of us met at Torside reservoir carpark to find the parking God firmly on our side – the ticket machine being out of order meant free parking all round 😊
We set-off at a leisurely pace along the Trans Pennine Trail before heading off into woodland to join the bottom of Wildboar Clough. With very little water flowing we found ourselves deep in the middle of the riverbed hoping across moss covered rocks. We soon arrived at the first major obstacle with each of us finding a different route up the waterfall, Bill taking the direct line and straight up the flowing water!
Several waterfalls later and only the odd damp foot we made it to the top of the clough and headed across moorland to pick up the Pennie Way.
We followed this for a couple of miles before heading West towards the B29 crash site (the whole of Sheffield seemed to have had the same idea, all blindly following there mobile phones) and then to the trig point at Higher Shelf Stones. From here we followed the path West before cutting across moorland, heading North towards Yellowslacks Brook which provided a welcome lunch stop.
We followed this to Wain Stones and then on a compass bearing headed across moorland to pick up the Pennine Way at the top of Torside Clough.
We split up at this point with 3 members opting for the quick way back down the Pennine Way while the rest of us did more rock hoping, stream crossing and scrambling down Torside Clough. We then picked up the Pennine Way and followed this back down to the Trans Pennine Trail and the flat walk back to the carpark.
11.5 miles covered in a thoroughly enjoyable day, thanks to everyone that turned up.
Kial
P.S photos on facebook via this link
https://www.facebook.com/groups/365080970512881/permalink/1573575146330118/Evening all,
Just a reminder about Wildboar clough scramble this Sunday 23rd Jan.
I can offer a lift if you can get somewhere close to my route, i don’t mind a small diversion, I’ll be going M18, M1, A628.
Give me a call on 07917 440918
P.S Geoff has also offered a lift from west side of Sheffield.Cheers and see you all Sunday
KialNorth Wales Meet Report:
6 of us meet at Capel Curig Thursday morning and set off past the impressive gorge of Afon Llugwy and headed up to the disused quarry on route to Moel Siabod. Although the weather was clear and sunny it wasn’t hot enough to tempt any of us to take a dip in the water pool crater of the quarry!
After a quick coffee stop, we pressed on to reach the southeast ridge of Daear Ddu and the start of the scramble up warm rock to the summit of Moel Siabod where we enjoyed the views across to Snowdon and Tryfan, both looking impressive with the clear blue-sky backdrop.
After a quick bite to eat we headed back down the northeast ridge to pick up the outbound path back at the disused quarry.
We then all headed over to Coetmor Mill to unload our gear and claim a bunk. The rest of the evening was then spent pondering over the next days activities.
Friday saw us splint into 3 groups. One group headed out to Foel-fras taking in Foel-ganol, Pen Bryn-do and Llwytmor on this circular walk. Llwtmor providing stunning vistas over Anglesey.
The other two groups opted to go climbing, one group heading over to Tremadog and the other opting for Grooved Arete on Tryfan which turned out to be elusive to find with climbing not starting until after lunch. The climb was topped out just as the sun was falling below the surrounding mountains leaving us to don headtorches to find the route back down the mountain, arriving back at the digs close to 9pm!
Friday evening also saw the arrival of the remaining 5 members, growing our number to 11.
Saturday we split into two groups with 6 people heading out for a walk straight from the hut taking in Moel Faben, Ilefn, Gyrn, Drosgl & Gyrn Wigau.
The remaining 5 headed over to Snowdon. Leaving the masses behind on the Pyg Track from Pen-y-pass we headed up to Crib Goch, scrambling along the ridge to Garnedd Ugain and then to the summit of Snowdon. After a spot of lunch we headed back down the Watkin Path to Bwlch Ciliau then continuing along the ridge line to Y Lliwedd and descending down to Llyn Llydaw reservoir where Matt couldn’t resist a quick swim with many cheers from passes-byes. Then a quick walk along the Miners Track to complete the circular route around the Snowdon horseshoe.
Saturday evening proved to be very sociable with us all contributing to cooking up a communal curry and a few drinks.
Sunday the weather finally let us down, turning wet and windy. We all went our separate ways, some heading straight home while a couple of brave souls headed up to Glyder Fawr via Bwlch Tryfan & Glyder Fach and returning via Devils Kitchen.
A great weekend was had by all, photos on Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/castlemountaineering/posts/155162610184070
Following on from Leon’s message about the communal meal, I’ll be making a sweet potato and pea curry as a side dish which can also serve as part of a main course for the veggies attending.
Any more additions are more than welcome.Thanks
KialFor anyone planning to get to Wales early Thursday then myself, Matt and Chris are doing the Moel Siabod Ridge on our way to the hut. Your more than welcome to join us. We aim to get to the parking at Pont Cyfyng (SH 734 572) for approx 11am. The route take around 4 to 5 hours so we should just get it finished before dark.
Let me know if your wanting to come so we don’t leave without youCheers
KialHi All,
Not long now till this meet, I still have room if anyone else wants to join?
To people that are already coming I have attached the huts user guide, please have a read through it.
One thing to note is the bunks, it says the mattresses are very thin and hard and its better to supplement with your own sleeping mat. Also don’t forget your sleeping bags 🙂
I was thinking we could do a communal meal on Saturday evening, everyone bring some ingredients to make a curry – what’s your thoughts?Cheers
KialReminder to all climbers – its the climbers meeting this coming Thursday at The Stags Head or via Zoom (see details in this thread).
I’d really like as many of you involved as possible, you might not want to lead any meets which is fine but I want to get a feel for what type of meets everyone wants. Is it just climbing Trad on gritstone or do you want to mix it up and add in Limestone? Or a bit further afield and climb granite? Do you want to do some sport climbing or even some bouldering days? You might be more interested in big mountain days and doing some classic multi-pitch routes in the Lakes, Wales and Scotland? Or a trip to the French Alps might be more your thing.
If the club doesn’t know what type of climbing people want then the calendar will just look pretty much the same as recent years.
Could you let me know either if you are coming along in person, via Zoom or just email me your ideas – kial.wright@googlemail.comCheers, hope to see lots of you there (or virtually)
KialHi All,
So far this is still going ahead. Lots of space left in the hut for anyone else wanting to come along – £30 for 3 nights.
Drop me an email if your interested at kial.wright@googlemail.comCheers
KialHi All,
I’m being optimistic and hoping we aren’t on some kind of lockdown come the 6th Jan and I have booked a room at https://mystagshead.co.uk/ Psalter Lane for holding this meeting. It’s free for us to use provided we buy drinks whilst there.
Myself and Gemma will be getting there around 6.15 for a bite to eat with meeting commencing 7.15pm. You’re welcome to join us for food or just come along later for the meeting.
For those that can’t make it in person I’ll also broadcast via Zoom (log on details to follow).Can you let me know if you plan on attending so I can get back to the pub with an estimate on numbers.
Thanks
KialHi Dave,
Yes that’s fine, once I’ve found a suitable venue then I can also host on Zoom too for anyone not able to make it or want to be inside a crowded space.
Kial
Just to be clear this isn’t all members.
If I’m not mistaken, the new members that have just joined in the last couple of months don’t need to pay again, the subs they have paid take them through to end of 2022.