Covid 19 Guidelines
Club events should follow the general Covid 19 guidelines for England
(link) and Wales (link).
Please exercise caution, be sensitive to the concerns of other members, and take care to observe remaining
legal restrictions in Wales.
Current Events
July
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Tuesday 2nd
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Evening Biking
Beeston Castle circular
Grade: Intermediate
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Sarah J
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Thursday 4th
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Evening Walk
Cilcain route
Grade: Easy
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Janet
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Tuesday 9th
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Evening Biking
TBC
Grade: Easy
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Mick
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Thursday 11th
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Evening Walk
Talacre beach walk and BBQ
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Sarah H
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Weekend 12th - 15th
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Yorkshire Dales Weekend
Bunkhouse in Wharfdale area. 3 nights booked
Grade: Intermediate & fun
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Janet
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Tuesday 16th
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Evening Biking
TBC
Grade: Easy
(Cancelled)
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Ruth
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Thursday 18th
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Evening Walk
Evening walk around Bickerton hills
Grade: Easy
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Heather
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Saturday 20th
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Social
BBQ - Mickle Trafford
Grade: Fun
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Ruth & Dave
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Tuesday 23rd
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Evening Biking
TBC
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Gareth
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Thursday 25th
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Evening Walk
TBC
Grade: Easy
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Diane
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Saturday 27th
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Bike ride
See email with details of route
Grade: Intemediate
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Gareth
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Tuesday 30th
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Evening Biking
TBC
Grade: Intermediate
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Sarah C
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August
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Thursday 1st
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Evening Walk
TBC
Grade: Easy
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Ali
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Tuesday 6th
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Evening Biking
Mountain biking
Grade: Intermediate
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Alison
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Thursday 8th
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Evening Walk
Bickerton
Grade: Easy
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Sarah J
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Sunday 11th
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Walk or Bike ride
A walk or bike ride will be on offer depending on the weather
Grade: Intermediate
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Juliet T
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Tuesday 13th
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Evening Biking
Parkgate circular
Grade: Intermediate
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Sarah J
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Thursday 15th
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Evening Walk
TBA
Grade: Easy
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Sarah C
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Saturday 17th
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Day walk
TBC
Grade: Intermediate
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Ali
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Tuesday 20th
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Evening Biking
TBC
Grade: Intermediate
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Steve W
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Thursday 22nd
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Evening Walk
TBC
Grade: Easy
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Richard
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Tuesday 27th
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Evening Biking
TBC
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TBC
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Thursday 29th
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Evening Walk
TBC
Grade: Easy
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Bernard
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September
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Sunday 1st
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Walk
Day walk. Venue tbc
Grade: Intermediate
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Cerries
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Tuesday 3rd
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Evening Biking
Huxley circular
Grade: Easy
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Jules H
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Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th
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Weekend
Barmouth long weekend
Grade: Intermediate
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Catherine
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Saturday 28th
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Day walk
TBC
Grade: Intermediate/Hard
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Ian
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October
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Weekend 11th - 13th
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Weekend
Lake District Duddon Valley
Grade: Intermediate
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Mike
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Sunday 27th
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Social
Gig in Chester
Grade: Fun
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Sarah J
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November
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Weekend 29th November - 1st December
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Christmas weekend
Sedburgh
Grade: Intermediate and fun
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Ali
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December
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Sunday 22nd
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Walk and pub lunch
Walk from Bickerton Poacher, returning for carvery lunch
Grade: Easy Fun
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Stella
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May 2025
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Saturday 10th - Saturday 17th
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Scotland Week
Aultbea
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Nick
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October 2025
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Weekend 17th - 19th
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Borrowdale Weekend
High House bunkhouse at top of Borrowdale, Lake District
Grade: Intermediate
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Mike S
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Participation Statement
Participation in outdoor activities such as hill
walking, climbing and cycling (on or off road) is inherently risky.
You should only get involved if you are personally prepared to accept
these risks and recognise that you may be exposed to potentially
life-threatening situations. You are responsible for your own actions
and involvement, and must be aware that your actions may affect the
health and safety of others, both members and non-members, and act
accordingly.
Grading of Walks
Easy: |
Straightforward walking.
Short day - 2-3 hours.
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Intermediate: |
Mixed terrain.
Average distance may be testing for some but within most people's
reach.
Longer day - up to 6 hours.
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Hard: |
Technically and/or physically difficult.
Experience is a must!
Longer, tougher days to push your skills - 5-6 hours and over.
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Grading of Biking
Easy: |
Easy / gently undulating terrain, social pace to suit all riders.
Typically: 10-13 mph average speed (road); family trail /
"Green-Blue" grade MTB.
Frequent refreshment / picture stops.
Suit novice, infrequent and social riders.
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Intermediate: |
Mixed terrain, some more challenging / faster sections.
Typically: 12-15 mph average speed (road); "Blue-Red" grade
MTB.
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Hard: |
Technically and/or physically difficult due to terrain,
distance or speed.
Typically: 14–18 mph average speed (road); "Red-Black" grade
MTB.
Refreshment stops on the move.
Suit regular riders wanting a more challenging / adventurous ride.
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"Hard+" Events
Primarily these would be walks (including scrambling) in high
mountains and/or in winter conditions, but could also be very
challenging cycling events.
They can be one-off day events, or be part of a Club weekend, or a
longer trip away.
On such events the risk is inherently greater.
Leaders of these events are expected to give clear instructions to
club members before such an event, outlining not just the route and
expected conditions, but also the maximum number of people that will
be able to join them.
Leaders should ensure that they are comfortable with the ratio of
'experienced' to 'less-experienced' members attending the event.
They need to be able to explain to members, in a considered and
reasonable manner, why they may not be able to take them on the event,
at that particular time.
If you wish to attend these events you need to have the required
equipment and have some experience in how to use it. You need to be
prepared to discuss your experience and expectations, in a considered
and reasonable manner, with the event Leader, and accept any judgement
they may make, either before or during the event.
The Club encourages members who wish to participate in such events
to attend suitable courses in winter skills.
The Club has no liability for members attending such events and it
is imperative that you ensure that not only are you suitably skilled
and experienced, but that you have personal insurance to cover you for
all activities that you participate in.
Climbing
Beginners are welcome by arrangement with the event organiser, in
order to ensure that there is an adequate ration of experienced to
new climbers.
Questions and Updates
If you have any questions about events or any event updates, please
email
the Events Co-ordinator.
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