Hinckley Hillwalking & Climbing

SEATHWAITE WEEKEND Lake District - 3 nights
2025-09-04 16:00 - 2025-09-07 10:00 (Europe/London)
High House is a restored and converted 16th/17th century farmhouse situated near the hamlet of Seathwaite in Borrowdale. We’ve been coming here for over 40 years and it’s in a superb location.BEDS: 26 Mixed in 2 dorms – and we reserve the smaller room for the ladies. Don’t forget your sleeping bag. Additional night is booked for Thurs.COST: TBC for 2 nights (min 2) payable on the weekend or before, plus around £4 for a two course dinner. Bring your own beer or wine (or tea) and don’t forget your other food for Fri/Sat. and out on the hill.STUFF you need to know: Well equipped hut with cookers, showers, loos, heating and open fire. Good drying facilities, own car-park and is an excellent place to relax and enjoy the best of the Lakes. “One of the best”.HOW TO BOOK: Email the Meets Booking Sec on info@hinckleymc.org . You could also enter “going” on our Facebook site, but please note that “interested” is not the same as “going”. A reserve list will operate when meets are full and members will have priority

Wed Evening Pub Walk from The Red Lion Mkt Bosworth 6.30pm
2025-08-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Ye Olde Red Lion Mkt Bosworth, Park Street, Market Bosworth, CV13 0LL, United Kingdom
Usual craic… rock up for 6.30pm departure. “Park ‘n Stride” for a 1.5-2hr walk followed by refreshments – free beer! All welcome, always free, and open to non-members.
If you can’t make the walk, join us later for drinks in the sunny beer garden. Small car park so please use on street, or free parking in the village square.

Daywalk - Win Hill Pike & Crook Hill, Peak District 9:45am
2025-08-24 09:45 - 16:00 | Ladybower Reservoir, Heatherdene Car Park, Bamford, Hope Valley, S33 0BY
A walk of “Lakeland character”, traversing two broad ridges that form the high ground around Ladybower Reservoir – about 10+mls, with pub stop near the end.
Park at Heatherdene Car Park (£5 all day). Note departure time 09:45 prompt
Going? See our Facebook page (Events) for more details!

Wed Evening Pub Walk - Pig in Muck Claybrooke
2025-08-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Pig in Muck, Manor Road, Claybrooke Magna, LE17 5AY
Usual craic… rock up for 6.30pm departure. “Park ‘n Stride” for a 1.5hr walk followed by refreshments – free beer as usual.
All welcome, always free, and open to non-members. If you can’t make the walk, join us later at 7.30 ish and maybe some Morris dancing!
VERY SMALL car park – car share if you are able, or park on the road – anywhere but the car park.

Wed Evening Pub Walk - The Blue Pig Wolvey 6.30pm
2025-08-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Blue Pig, Hall Road, Wolvey, LE10 3LG, United Kingdom
Usual craic – rock up for 6:30pm “park ‘n stride” for a 1.5-2hr walk followed by beer, or whatever takes your fancy.Please don’t use the car-park – it’s only small so we don’t want to upset the locals (or the landlord).

ROACHES WEEKEND Peak District
2025-08-08 16:00 - 2025-08-10 17:00
Located at the Roaches in Staffordshire, the Don Whillans Hut is a unique building, superbly located amongst the buttresses and boulders of this historic climbing area. The hut is so conveniently close to the crags that you can almost belay from the hut!
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Wed Evening Pub Walk - Bricklayers Arms Sharnford
2025-08-06 18:30 - 21:15 | The Bricklayers, 23 Leicester Rd, Sharnford, LE10 3PP, United Kingdom
Usual craic… rock up for 6.3opm departure. “Park ‘n Stride” for a short walk followed by refreshments – free beer! All welcome, always free, and open to non-members.
If you can’t make the walk, join us later for beer. Small car park – car share if you are able and don’t use the car park as they need it for diners. Park up the road, or just about anywhere if you can.

Wed Evening Pub Walk - The Rising Sun Shackerstone 6:30pm
2025-07-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Rising Sun, Church Road, Shackerstone, CV13 6NN
Usual craic- rock up for a 6:30pm departure for a 1.5-2hrs max walk followed by refreshments in this lovely old country inn. If you can’t make the walk – why not join us about 8ish for a beer either in the lounge or the beer garden. Smallish car park, please park on the road, or around the corner.
HMC – supporting your local.

Wed Evening Pub Walk George & Dragon Stoke Golding 6.30pm
2025-07-09 18:15 - 21:00 | The George & Dragon, Station Road, Stoke Golding, CV13 6HB
Usual craic… rock up for 6.30pm departure. “Park ‘n Stride” for a 1.5-2hr walk followed by refreshments – free beer!
All welcome, always free, and open to non-members.
If you can’t make the walk, join us later for drinks in the sunny garden. Small car park – car share if you are able.

DAYWALK - Peak District - Hartington 10
2025-06-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Hartington, Market Place, Hartington, SK17 0AL, United Kingdom
Starting 10 am from Hartington village centre, we’ll embark on a journey through ever-changing scenery up the Manifold Valley to Longnor. Prepare for some stunning high-level views before we descend for a well-earned pub stop! Then, it’s back to Hartington via the Dove valley to complete this 10 ml circuit and maybe have some tales to tell! Park in the village square for free or one of the local car parks.

Wed Evening Pub Walk The Rose Inn Baxterley 6:30pm
2025-06-25 18:30 - 21:00 | The Rose Inn, Main Road, Baxterley, CV9 2LE, United Kingdom
Join us for the usual craic every week at 6:30 PM for a “Park and Stride” walk! We’ll head out for about 1.5 to 2 hours, so don’t be late. The car park’s a bit small, so car-sharing is a great idea if you can.
Everyone’s welcome, and it’s completely free, including the post-walk beer! If you can’t make the stroll, just meet us in the pub afterwards. HMC – climbing, walking and – supporting your local!
Going? See our Facebook page (Events) for more details!

Wed Evening Pub Walk - Red Lion Sapcote 6:30pm
2025-06-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Red Lion Sapcote, 8 Church Street, Sapcote, LE9 4FG, United Kingdom
Usual craic… rock up for 6.30pm departure. “Park ‘n Stride” for a 1.5-2hr walk followed by refreshments – free beer! All welcome, always free, and open to non-members.
If you can’t make the walk, join us later for drinks in the sunny garden at the side. (Smallish car park so park on the road so the regulars can park). HMC – supporting our local pubs.

CAPEL CURIG WEEKEND Snowdonia
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Glan Dwr, A5, Capel Curig, LL24 0EN
Hut Meet Info

BEDS: Four bedrooms, all with en-suite shower and toilet, able to sleep a total of 20 persons – ladies only room too. Excellent lounge, kitchen, central heating. Decking at rear overlooking the waterfall and a log fire if it gets chilly in the evening.
COST: £40 for the weekend, plus around £3 /£4 for a two course dinner Sat night. Bring your own beer or wine (or tea) and don’t forget your other food for Fri/Sat, trail fodder, and your sleeping bag. STUFF you need to know: The catering corps will be in action Sat night, although you could try the Bryn Tyrch 200m away. Limited parking, share if you can. BEST PUB : By far, the Tan Y Coed in Capel. Excellent food, free house however, Plas y Brenin is also close by and serves food too. We’ll probably be in here Fri night.

Wed Evening Pub Walk - Elephant & Castle Thurlaston
2025-06-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Elaphant & Castle, Main Street, Thurlaston, LE9 7TP, United Kingdom
Usual craic – rock up, 6.30pm, “Park n Stride” for a 1.5 -2hr stroll. Don’t be late, and try and car share if you can as its a smallish car park. All welcome, completely free as usual, including the beer!
If you can’t make the walk, join us in the pub/beer garden later. HMC – supporting your Local!

Climbing - Every Tuesday - Warwick Wall 6pm
2025-06-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Bear Rock, Sports & Wellness Centre, Leighfield Road, Coventry, CV4 7EU
A merry band of climbers can be found at our local wall most weeks from around 6-9 pm. If the weather is good they’ll maybe head up to the Peak District on a Sunday, or for a change, one of the other indoor walls in the area.
(Everyone will need to book in at Warwick, and pay £1 parking, which is easier online)

Wed Evening Pub Walk - Blue Lion Witherley
2025-06-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Blue Lion, 8 Church Road, Witherley, Atherstone, CV9 3NA
Usual craic… rock up for 6.30pm departure. “Park ‘n Stride” for a 1.5-2hr walk followed by refreshments – free beer! Park considerately, preferably not on the car park. All welcome, always free, and open to non-members.
If you can’t make the walk, join us later for drinks in the sunny beer garden and sample one of the four cask ales

Daywalk - Lathkill Dale & Magpie Mine Peak District
2025-05-18 10:00 - 16:30 | Over Haddon Car Park, Over Haddon, Bakewell, DE45 1HZ, United Kingdom
Rolling limestone upland with extensive views before descending into the craggy limestone gorge of Lathkill Dale. 10mls and pub stop at Moneyash.

CONISTON WEEKEND Lake District (4 nights)
2025-05-01 16:00 - 2025-05-05 10:00 | Irish Row Cottage, Coppermines Valley, Coniston, LA21 8AP
Meet Info Coniston PDF

BEDS: 3 dormitories sleeping 6, 8 and 6 (separate ladies room). Large kitchen. Large boot/drying room. Separate male/female shower facilities. Large common/dining room and log burner. Don’t forget your sleeping bag and tucker for and out on the hill.
STUFF you need to know: We’ve been coming here for over 30 years and it’s always a favourite so book early to avoid disappointment. Bring your own beer/wine/tea etc and the catering corps will be in action Saturday evening too. We have Thurs night too if you can get away and Sunday (May Bank Hol)
TAKE DIRECTIONS FROM THE PDF
BEST PUB : The Sun possibly? Only a twenty minute walk down the hill (head-torch required) – we’ll be there Friday night of course, & catering on Sat if you want to join us
HOW TO BOOK: For security contact the Meets Booking Sec on info@hinckleymc.org . You could also enter “going” on our Facebook site, but please note that “interested” is not the same as “going”. You will receive confirmation by email. A reserve list will operate when meets are full and members will have priority

EXMOOR WEEKEND Lynmouth 3 nights
2025-04-10 16:00 - 2025-04-13 10:00
Set on the fringes of Exmoor, you’ll have miles of coastal hikes and moorland adventures on our doorstep.
Surrounded by dramatic valleys, rugged moorland and an impressive rocky coastline, the 18-bed National Trust Bunkhouse is the ideal holiday destination for intrepid explorers of all ages.
Ramble along the coast path or head out into Exmoor to discover some of this beautiful National Park’s hidden gems. A little further afield, the nearby towns of Lynton and Lynmouth offer a relaxing diversion from the wealth of outdoor activities available.

SCOTTISH WINTER WEEK Cairngorms Mar 15-21
2025-03-15 16:00 - 2025-03-21 16:00 | Alvie Estate, Kincraig, Kingussie, PH21 1NE, United Kingdom
Two apartments booked giving us 18 spaces (mainly twins/singles) in this excellent house. We’ve been before and we liked it! There’s lots to do on the estate, before we head out into the mountains and make the most of the great outdoors. Alvie Estate is just 5 miles from Aviemore and 35miles from Inverness.
Further details to follow. Cost £185

SKI WEEK - Meribel Three Vallees France
2025-02-23 16:00 - 2025-03-02 10:00 | Meibel, France
Another season to be cheerful. We have 14 places booked and confirmed for skiing Sun Feb 23rd – Meribel Les Allues, Three Vallees, France (Fully catered). Just a few places left. Some are flying; some driving, some hoping for a train! (For info, there are no beginners or non-skiers going).CATERED CHALET, MERIBEL LES ALLUESThis superbly positioned chalet is in a prime location. Just a few minutes stroll to the Olympe lift gives you direct access to the Meribel slopes and is your gateway to the fantastic 3 valleys ski area.Chalet Foehn benefits from its central spot within easy reach of the skiing, shops, lively bar and restaurants in this attractive alpine village.It offers all the comfort and space you could wish for. Built tastefully and to exacting high standards, it is extremely popular. It has the additional feature of outdoor hot-tub exclusive to our chalet; a great way to relax and unwind in a magnificent mountain setting. https://www.skiblanc.co.uk/chalet-foehn.htmWe’ve been here before. Contact Ed directly for full details and availability.

GLENCOE- Scottish Winter Week
2025-02-15 15:00 - 2025-02-22 15:00 | Sgnal Rock Cottages, Torren, Glencoe, PH49 4HX
River Mill Cottage Ballachulish. Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, this wonderful property offers a superb location to explore the surrounding area including Glencoe and Fort William.. Kitted out to a high standard, mainly twins/doubles and just a few minutes walk to the pub. Glencoe is world renown as a centre for mountaineering and hillwalking, but it is also the ideal location in which to relax or to use as a convenient base to tour the western highlands of Scotland. Book early to avoid disappointment (£50 deposit required please, balance in Jan).

RHAYADER WEEKEND Elan Valley Mid Wales
2025-01-17 16:00 - 2025-01-19 10:00 | Beili Neuadd, Rhyader, Powys, LD6 5NS
Meet Info Rhyader PDF

BEDS: 16 in three en-suite bedrooms of 2×6 ;1×4 – All bed linen is provided for the bunks with duvets. (Additional B&B adjoining- make your own bookings though)
COST: £39 for the weekend plus maybe £4 for our group meal on Saturday night. Bring your own beer or wine (free tea) and don’t forget your other food for Fri/Sat.
MORE INFO: The kitchen/diner provides space for everyone and there is an additional relaxed seating area on the first floor. Heating/Cooking Facilities: The well equipped kitchen has cooker, microwave, fridge, toasters, kettles and double sink. The barn is centrally heated. There is also a drying room for all your wet gear although the long term weather forecast is bright and sunny! (Additional nights could be arranged if so desired)
BEST PUB: Rhayader (2 miles up the lane) has a plethora of pubs and eateries.
HOW TO BOOK: For security contact the Meets Booking Sec on info@hinckleymc.org . You could also enter “going” on our Facebook & Meetup sites, but please note that “interested” is not the same as “going”. You will receive confirmation by email. A reserve list will operate when meets are full and members will have priority

Club Night Meet Up - The Plough Hinckley 8.30pm
2025-01-09 20:30 - 22:00 | The Plough Inn, 24 Leicester Rd, Hinckley, Leics, LE10 1LS
Our regular informal and weekly meet up at the local pub … plotting our next adventures!
We meet here every Thursday evening EXCEPT the last Thursday of the month when we meet at a different pub in the Hinckley area (but only when it is quiz night at The Plough – the last Thurs of the month -Details will be published in advance of the pub we’ll be at on this website or our Facebook page)
Park outside or in the church car park opposite. Ask the friendly bar staff where we’re sitting.

Climbing - Every Tuesday - Warwick Wall 6pm
2025-01-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Bear Rock, Sports & Wellness Centre, Leighfield Road, Coventry, CV4 7EU
A merry band of climbers can be found at our local wall most weeks from around 6-9 pm. If the weather is good they’ll maybe head up to the Peak District on a Sunday, or for a change, one of the other indoor walls in the area.
Not sure how many will be here tonight as we’re climbing in Cornwall for a long weekend
(Everyone will need to book in at Warwick, and pay £1 parking, which is easier online)

Christmas Pud Walk - Mount St Bernard Abbey, Coalville Sat Dec 28th
2024-12-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Mount St Bernard Abbey, Oaks Road, Coalville, LE67 5UL, United Kingdom
It’s back – The Christmas Pud Walk: Starting at Britain’s ONLY Trappist Beer Brewery at 10.00am. Mount St Bernard Abbey, Oaks Road, Coalville, LE67 5UL (the gift shop should be open for bottles of good beer, brewed on site by the monks).
About 6 miles of glorious countryside, we’ll visit Leicestershire’s highest point Bardon Hill, (picnic time?) and if everyone is good a visit to Leicestershire’s highest Pub!
Parking is at the monastery (Big Car Park and toilets). Donations of a least £1 per car please in the honesty box. Take a look inside the abbey if you’re allowed to – it’s stunning.
See you there

Thurs Night Meet Up - The Plough Hinckley 8.30pm
2024-12-12 20:30 - 22:00 | The Plough Inn, 24 Leicester Rd, Hinckley, Leics, LE10 1LS

Keep the Beat Charity Santa Walk Sun 8 December
2024-12-08 10:00 - 17:00 | The Anchor Inn, 63 Church Street, Burbage, Leics, LE10 2DA
It’s on again this year and HMC are taking part in this worthy event. A 3ml walk starting at The Sycamores and finishing at The Anchor, what a great way to kickstart festivities (Santa outfits are included in the entrance fee, details here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/keepthebeat-santa-walk
