When and Where We Meet

Summer

Evenings

From April to October we meet every Tuesday evening at a local crag, if it's raining then many of us us will head to the Big Depot or one of the local bouldering walls. On the first Tuesday of every month the meet is always to Almscliff crag. After climbing we usually go to a nearby pub, for the first Tuesday at Almscliff this is dedicated a new members social and is held in the Hunters Inn near Pool in Wharfedale (unless it's raining).

Weekends

From May to October we have one or two camping meets per month to somewhere mountainous in the UK with walking, climbing and scrambling being the main activities undertaken by members. We also have regular walking and climbing meets on Saturdays or Sundays, often to the Peak District or the Yorkshire Dales. There are also occaisional hut meets during the summer months.

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Winter

Evenings

From October to April we meet every Tuesday evening at the Big Depot. On the first Tuesday of every month we head to the Midnight Bell in Leeds from 9pm for our new members social. To climb with us at the Big Depot you'll need to be able to belay and have your own shoes and harness.

Weekends

From October to May we have one or two hut meets per month to somewhere mountainous in the UK with climbing and scrambling being the main activities undertaken by members. We also have regular walking meets Saturdays or Sundays, often to the Peak District or the Yorkshire Dales.

Meet cancellations and changes (usually due to the weather) are always advertised on the relevant Bulletin Board thread.

Upcoming Meets

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Date Meet & Leader Info
7th - 8th Feb 2025 Hut Meet. 20 places.
North Wales (Tan Y Garth) (Hut meet)
Meet Leader: Sarah Sharps
One and a half miles from the centre of Capel Curig in the heart of Snowdonia, perfect for some winter walking or, more likely, a typical wet Welsh weekend
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Bulletin Board Thread
21st - 22nd Feb 2025 Hut Meet. 14 places.
Feshiebridge, Cairngorms (Mill Cottage) (Hut meet)
Meet Leader: Steve Mead
Cross your fingers for winter in the Cairngorms...
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Bulletin Board Thread
7th - 8th Mar 2025 Hut Meet. 20 places.
Coniston, Lake District (YMC Coppermines) (Hut meet)
Meet Leader: John Spurling
"The good hut" in the Coppermines area - on the doorstep of The Old Man, and many more classic Lakes fells
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1st Apr 2025 Evening Meet.
Caley (Bouldering)
Meet Leader: Graham Matthew
First evening meet of the year! Bouldering at Caley followed by a burger and a pint at the Tap house in Otley.
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8th Apr 2025 Evening Meet.
Almscliffe (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Ashley Brown
Climbing at Almscliffe followed by a pint at the Hunters inn. New members welcome.
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15th Apr 2025 Evening Meet.
Shipley Glen (Bouldering)
Meet Leader: William Points
Breaking with tradition we have a Tuesday bouldering night at Shipley glen. Near endless bouldering with routes for all abilities.
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18th - 20th Apr 2025 Camping Meet.
Rhyd-Ddu, North Wales - Snowdon Base Camp campsite (Camping Meet)
Meet Leader: Sarah Sharps
Stunning campsite with huge flat grassy fields, a lake a stones throw away and a pub on site. What more could you want?!
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Bulletin Board Thread
22nd Apr 2025 Evening Meet.
Ilkley Rocky Valley (maybe) (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Peter Coldham
If the weather gods have been kind to us the we will be heading to Rocky Valley. Fall back to Ilkley quarry if Rocky Valley is too green.
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29th Apr 2025 Evening Meet.
Baildon (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Matthew
Early meet at Baildon before the brambles completely take over. Get yourselves on bramble crack before it's too late.
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6th May 2025 Evening Meet.
Almscliffe (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Issy Ward
First Tuesday meet of the month at Almscliffe followed by a pint at the Hunters Inn. New members welcome.
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13th May 2025 Evening Meet.
Wharncliffe (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Ashley Brown
The most northern of the Peak district crags. Excellent trad climbing at every grade (except HVS)
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20th May 2025 Evening Meet.
Trollers Gill (Sport climbing)
Meet Leader: martin Chirstmas
First evening sport meet of the year is the excellent Trollers Gill. Hopefully this meet should be early enough to avoid the dreaded midges.
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23rd - 25th May 2025 Hut Meet. 18 places.
Crianlarich, Scotland (Inverardran Cottage) (Hut Meet)
Meet Leader: Katie Hickling
We've managed to bag the lovely Inverardran Cottage in Crianlarich for the bank holiday, from which you can bag multiple Munros or go sport climbing at Glen Ogle!
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27th May 2025 Evening Meet.
Brimham (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Jacob
If you like wide cracks, slopers and desperate top-outs then Brimham is the perfect place to go.
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3rd Jun 2025 Evening Meet.
Almscliffe (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Josh
First Tuesday meet of the month at Almscliffe followed by a pint at the Hunters Inn. New members welcome.
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10th Jun 2025 Evening Meet.
Agden Rocher (Climbing)
Meet Leader: James
Bit of a wild card this one. Unusual gritstone quarry climbing in the north of the Peak.
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17th Jun 2025 Evening Meet.
Sport (venue TBC) (Sport Climbing)
Meet Leader: Lindsay M
Lindsay will confirm the venue closer to the time depending on weather and conditions.
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24th Jun 2025 Evening Meet.
Millstone (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Ashley Brown
Breaking with tradition again we are heading to the spectacular Millstone quarry for the longest day of the year (nearly). Bring your jamming gloves for this one.
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1st Jul 2025 Evening Meet.
Almscliffe (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Lukasz Kisala
First Tuesday meet of the month at Almscliffe followed by a pint at the Hunters Inn. New members welcome.
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8th Jul 2025 Evening Meet.
Crookrise (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Graham Matthew
Totally worth the walk in. Some excellent trad lines in a fantastic setting.
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15th Jul 2025 Evening Meet.
Scugdale (Climbing/Bouldering)
Meet Leader: William Points
Despite its diminutive stature Scugdale boasts some excellent trad routes and some great bouldering (and it's not as far away as you think it is).
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22nd Jul 2025 Evening Meet.
Sport (venue TBC) (Sport climbing)
Meet Leader: Emily
Emily will confirm the venue closer to the time.
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29th Jul 2025 Evening Meet.
Heptonstall (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Miles
By far the best of the Yorkshire gritstone quarries. Heptonstall is definitely worth the drive to Calderdale. Just like a mini Millstone.
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5th Aug 2025 Evening Meet.
Almscliffe (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Sarah McCullagh
First Tuesday meet of the month at Almscliffe followed by a pint at the Hunters Inn. New members welcome.
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12th Aug 2025 Evening Meet.
Brimham (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Luke Smith
If you like wide cracks, slopers and desperate top-outs then Brimham is the perfect place to go.
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19th Aug 2025 Evening Meet.
Ilkley Quarry (Climbing)
Meet Leader: David Ponting
If you like climbing with an audience you wont be disappointed with Ilkley Quarry. Watch out for the Pigeons!
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28th Aug 2025 Evening Meet.
Baildon (Climbing)
Meet Leader: TBC
Back to battle with the brambles at Baildon on a Thursday this time (moved from Tuesday because of Pembroke)
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2nd Sep 2025 Evening Meet.
Almscliffe (Climbing)
Meet Leader: Peter Coldham
First Tuesday meet of the month at Almscliffe followed by a pint at the Hunters Inn. New members welcome.
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9th Sep 2025 Evening Meet.
Caley (Bouldering and Burgers)
Meet Leader: Graham Matthew
Back to Caley for the final meet of the year. Followed by a delicious burger at Otley Tap House.
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19th - 20th Sep 2025 Hut Meet. 15 places.
Dinas Mawddwy, southern Snowdonia, Wales (Bryn Hafod) (Hut meet)
Meet Leader: Amy Fulford
Located beneath the grand Craig Cywarch (aka Craig Cowarch) which is a massive complex cliff-line with long rambling easy classics to marginally accessible extreme test pieces and where polish is unlikely to be a problem! Loads of walking from the doorstep too in the Aran Mountains.
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3rd - 4th Oct 2025 Hut Meet. 10 places.
Deiniolen, North Wales (Cefn Goch) (Hut Meet)
Meet Leader: TBC
Conveniently situated on the outskirts of Deiniolen, approximately 3 miles from Llanberis, this little hut is perfect for accessing the slate quarries or Elidir Fawr
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12th - 13th Dec 2025 Hut Meet. 26 places.
High House (KShoes) Hut, Lake District (Hut meet)
Meet Leader: Andrew May
LMC xmas dinner meet
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23rd - 24th Jan 2026 Hut Meet. 12 places.
Coppermines, Lake District (YMC Hut) (Hut meet)
Meet Leader: TBC
"The good hut" in the Coppermines area - on the doorstep of The Old Man, and many more classic Lakes fells
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6th - 7th Mar 2026 Hut Meet. 12 places.
Nant Peris, North Wales (Ty'n Lon) (Hut Meet)
Meet Leader: Sarah Sharps
One of the nicest huts in North Wales
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11th - 12th Dec 2026 Hut Meet. 26 places.
High House (KShoes) Hut, Lake District (Hut meet)
Meet Leader: Andrew May
LMC xmas dinner meet
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