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Cornwall Meet June 2026

Well it seemed destined to be a wet week but turned out to be dry for the week bar Thursday morning.
People made their way down to Cornwall via various stops from about Wednesday onwards. either camping at Sennen or the Rugby club or booking into the Counthouse earlier.
Lorna and Simon were climbing at Bosigran on the Sunday with Mary, Marian Cycling, Lost track of
Susan and Andy sorry. Chris exploring Neolithic sites and cream teas various places.
Monday saw a full onslaught at the Counthouse with a warm up at Halldrine cove for myself, Kathy, Tom, Helen and Paul in the morning before leisurely lunch and then on to Commando Ridge but unfortunately big swell and waves prevented us starting the route from the bottom platform, but as always a great expedition.
Simon, Lorna, Pete, Andy and Susan at Sennen with Mary, Marian and Chris Cycling. Fairly full at the Counthouse with others from the North London Mountaineering club.
Tuesday saw I think myself, Pete, Lorna Simon, Andy and Susan at Bosigran main wall, sorry lost track of everyone else think Alison walking with dogs, unfortunately the open top bus which used to run for St Ives to Lands End then Penzance no longer runs! Paul E arrived later on with Skye.
Wednesday more climbing at Bosigran main cliff and various walking to beaches but maybe not too much swimming,,cycling, and garden and arts seen.
Thursday some went to art gallaries in St Just and the Communications Museum at Porthcurno.
Still more climbing PM at Bosigran main wall myself and Paul E on another classic then a full expeditionary force to the Minack Theatre in the evening, just fantastic location to see Peer Gynt.
Friday saw a bit of a dismal morning, Pete had hoped to get in more climbing but most of us headed home, Alison made the best of Falmouth with the shanty weekend.
Just a great week and destination thanks!
Bill

June 17, 2026 / 0 Comments / Category: Meet Reports

Sunday 14th June – Stanage Challenge

A magnificent turnout of 12 climbers graced the Popular End car park, filled with tactical ambition and varying definitions of what a “comfortable baseline grade” actually means.

While some of the 12 attendees chose to take their scores to the grave (or were simply too pumped to hold a pen), we did receive six official submissions.

David Jackson (26 points): A respectable, honest day’s graft. David clearly focused on quality over quantity, protecting his gear meticulously and refusing to succumb to the frantic rushing of his peers.

Kial (32 points): The Unsung Hero. Looking at Kial’s score, you’d think he spent the afternoon asleep under a boulder. In reality, Kial was the engineering engine room behind Gemma’s historic victory. As her designated leader, Kial spent six grueling hours fighting for his absolute life on top-tier gritstone testpieces, sweating through his chalk bag, and placing microscopic gear while shouting encouragement down the rope. He took 100% of the terror so Gemma could hoover up 100% of the points. A martyr for the cause.

Simon (64 points) & Lorna (71 points): The Mid-Table Masters. These two played the handicap system exactly like textbook club members—finding the sweet spot between VDiff and Severe, quietly racking up an impressive haul of stars while everyone else was gripped out of their minds.

Steve & Dave (90 points each): The Vanguard of Fairness. While the committee initially suspected fraudulent accounting or shared homework, it turns out Steve and Dave provided a absolute masterclass in synchronicity. Operating at the exact same baseline grade, they took perfectly synchronized swinging leads all day. For every terrifying, high-scoring lead Steve took, Dave matched it on the next pitch. They climbed hard, protected safely, and shared the physical and psychological toll exactly 50/50. A beautifully executed strategy that proves the rules actually worked—even if it looked highly suspicious on paper.

The Honorary Mentions
Andrew & Leon (0 points submitted): “To me, to you!” Andrew and Leon technically took part in the challenge, but ultimately decided against submitting a score. Instead, they spent the day putting on a flawless live-action tribute to the Chuckle Brothers. To make things even better, the dynamic duo turned up in matching tops—earning themselves an absolute roasting from the rest of the club before they’d even put a harness on. Observers at the Popular End later reported a continuous sequence of handling heavy racks, fumbling rope coils, and trying to maneuver large guidebooks around the base of the crag. While we don’t know exactly how many stars they climbed, they easily scored 100 points for purely theatrical entertainment.

Gritstone Jeff & Mate (Unknown points): Jeff and his partner turned up, looked at our carefully crafted handicap scoring sheets, and promptly decided to completely ignore them. Instead, Jeff brought his own personal, mysterious ticklist. The pair vanished into the gritstone ether, and frankly, who knows where they actually got to. If anyone is heading out to Stanage this week, keep an eye out—there’s a high probability Jeff is still out there right now, hunting down obscure three-star cracks by headtorch.

The Undisputed Champion (With an Asterisk)
Gemma (167 points): A score so stratospheric it has been referred to the British Mountaineering Council for administrative review.

How did Gemma achieve a score that roughly equates to climbing Everest twice before last orders? Strategic partnership. Gemma cracked the code of the handicap system by recruiting a climbing partner who operates a whopping five grades higher than her baseline.

While her leader was up at the sharp end fighting for their absolute life, sweating through their chalk bag, and placing micro-wires with trembling fingers, Gemma was cruising up behind on a beautifully taut top-rope, casually cleaning the gear, and hoovering up maximum handicap points like a human Dyson.

It was a masterclass in tactical delegation. The leader got the terror; Gemma got the glory, the trophy, and a score that will likely result in her baseline grade being forcibly upgraded to E3 by next weekend.

A massive thank you to everyone who came out, supported the event, and kept the Popular End buzzing. Same time next year—though the math rules will definitely be rewritten to stop Gemma from buying a yacht with her winnings.

Kial

June 17, 2026 / 0 Comments / Category: Meet Reports

Meet report – Saturday 30th May 2026. White Peak Dales

From Hartington Village square 8 of us headed over to Biggindale then down to Milldale. Coffee and ice cream break by the visitor centre. Down to Ilam Rock, some of us fantasising about past ascents. Two of us enjoyed a secluded swim spot at the bottom of Hall Dale. Next stop – Alstonfield. Then down the delightful Gypsy Bank into Wolfscote Dale. Back at Hartington 3.45. Gorgeous weather – light breeze and sun. Few people – apart from the Milldale – Ilam section. Beautiful flowers. Welcome to prospective members Christina and David. And guest appearance from Paul Nichols. Geoff.

May 31, 2026 / 0 Comments / Category: Meet Reports

Meet Report Chinley to Edale – 2 May 2026

All 12 of the party with one dog met up on the train heading for Chinley. 2 valiant souls returning to Kinder for the second time in days! Once the leader looked at the Chinley as oppose to the Disley section of the map the route became a tad clearer and off the happy lot set. Weather great with plenty of sun, lots of chatter meant that we were soon descending from Chinley Churn with spectacular views over towards Kinder. Coffee stop, a lunch stop with another couple of sunny breaks on Kinder meant we completed the 11 mile walk in about 6.5 hours. Thoroughly enjoyed the company and the day.
Mary

May 3, 2026 / 0 Comments / Category: Meet Reports

Eastern Edges Walk Report Saturday 18th April

7 of us met at Baslow village car park to traverse the eastern edges. It was cool and cloudy and we set off at a decent pace up the Bar Road it was much brighter as we arrived at the Curbar gap. Thank goodness for messaging and whatsapp, our prospective member was attempting to catch up we had an extended break at Curbar gap. From here we became 8 and our merry band continued along the edges until we arrived at the Froggatt edge stone circle. This is a double ring stone circle probably dating to the bronze age, a mini henge in the Peak district. We continued past the Grouse inn and headed up to the start of White Edge behind the shelter of the wall and enjoyed lunch. The sky was getting a bit darker and as forecast there were a couple of rather pleasant April showers. On to White edge trig and we passed by the 4000 year old hut circle where people lived and farmed. Our route took us along the top of Gardoms edge, not far from Apple buttress we took a detour and turned left through a hole in the drystone wall to a curious pointy rock with curious grooves at its apex. This ancient sundial points roughly towards another feature the rock carved with cup and ring markings. Amazing evidence of counting in base 10 there was much discussion here.
We wandered back towards Dobb edge and down through the Chatsworth estate in pleasant sunshine. Thanks everyone for a great day out. Mike Griffiths

May 1, 2026 / 0 Comments / Category: Meet Reports

Walk Sun 22nd March 2026 – 1/2 Skyline – report

A good day out – it didn’t rain and it wasn’t too hot. The guys with high tech gizmo’s reckon it was a 12 mile walk so my late 20th century pre walk measurement was pretty good. Benji the cocker spaniel probably ran and walked 25-30 miles and his terrier buddy Otto must have done15-20 miles on his stubby, wee legs. I certainly felt I had earned my post walk pint in the Cheshire Cheese.
Thanks everyone for your company. Rob.

March 24, 2026 / 0 Comments / Category: Meet Reports

Meet Report Sat 14th March 2026

A party of 8 set off in the sunshine along the Duke’s Way to Back Tor for a well deserved break at Back Tor before turning down to the reservoirs. Dinner was taken overlooking the valley with views and conversation of Boots Folly. Before a minor rebellion by the male members of the party re a right of way, we headed away from views of Dale Dyke to exchange them for ones of Agden Rocher from Wilkins Hill. There then followed a pretty walk through woods before turning up the short steep hill of the day and returning back. Lovely weather all day and great company. Thank you all for coming.
Mary

March 18, 2026 / 0 Comments / Category: Meet Reports

CMC Night Navigation session – report

This took place last night in clear weather. Prior to the event possible numbers had fluctuated wildly but 6 people attended 5 of whom requiring some input. One person left very early due to a clothing malfunction.
The session went well with some features included to be deliberately challenging in order to highlight various teaching points. which was successful according to feedback.
Thanks to all who came

Gordon

March 1, 2026 / 0 Comments / Category: Meet Reports

Eyam/Abney/Foolow Circular Walk 22/2/26

The weather came out to play for this 10.4 mile walk from Eyam. 13 members happy. to be walking in full sun ( and a fresh. breeze) rambled via Highcliffe, Eyam Moor, stoke Ford, Offerton Moor, Abney Moor, Great Hucklow, Grindlow, Foolow and back to Eyam. Wide Sweeping views from Offerton and Abney Moors. where we. detected the sound of skylarks and a sense of spring in the air. A brief interlude at Great Hucklow incorporated a degree of surrealism into the day where we observed a mannequin dorned in a woolly hat under a monkey puzzle tree…….all judgements withheld, Walking in sunshine with great company…Whats not to Hike Thanks everyone. Fiona.