Hinckley Hillwalking & Climbing

SCOTTISH WINTER WEEK - GLENCOE 7 nights
2026-02-14 15:00 - 2026-02-21 10:00 (Europe/London) | River Mill Cottage, Ballachullish, Glencoe, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom
Glencoe Winter Week – River Mill House, Ballachulish (12). Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, this wonderful property offers a superb location to explore the surrounding area including Glencoe and Fort William. Set in its own grounds back from the road it has: Bedroom 1: 2 x Single Beds Ensuite: Bath with Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Bedroom 2: 2 x Single Beds Bedroom 3: 2 x Single Beds Bathroom: Bath with Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. First Floor: Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet, Bedroom 5: Double Bed, Freeview TV, Bedroom 6: Double Bed, Freeview TV, Bathroom: Bath with Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Air source central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. River Mill has been equipped and furnished to a good standard. Located a short distance from the famous village of Glencoe, and just 15 miles from Fort William, the “Outdoor Capital of the UK”, the area is renowned for its large variety of climbing, walking, breath-taking scenery and abundance of wildlife. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards. Book early to avoid disappointment with a £50 deposit please.

Climbing - Every Tuesday - Warwick Wall 6pm
2026-03-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Bear Rock, Sports & Wellness Centre, Leighfield Road, Coventry, CV4 7EU
You can usually find our merry band of climbers at our local wall most weeks, from around 6-9 pm. If the weather’s playing nice, we might even head to the Peak District on a Sunday for some outdoor action, or mix it up at one of the other indoor walls nearby. Join our Facebook page/chatroom for more info.
Just a heads-up: everyone needs to book in at Warwick and pay for parking. It’s easier to sort that online before you arrive!
Going? See our Facebook page (Events) for more details!

Thurs Night Meet Up - The Plough Hinckley 8.30pm
2026-03-12 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.

PATTERDALE WEEKEND Lake District - 3 nights
2026-03-26 16:00 - 2026-03-29 10:00 | George Starkey Hut, Main Street, Patterdale, Cumbria, CA11 0NL, United Kingdom
Meet Info Patterdale PDF

BEDS: 20 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 a night (min 2) payable on the weekend, 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”. If oversubscribed, we can often obtain the members room, but won’t know until last minute (so book early!).
PUB : White Lion, Patterdale – we’ll probably be there Fri night, & group cater on Sat night. (NOTE: Additional night has been booked for Thursday if you can get time off).
HOW TO BOOK: Email Ed at info@hinckleymc.org or you could also enter “going” on our Facebook site, but please note that putting “interested” is not the same as “going”. A reserve list will operate when meets are full and members will have priority.

NANT GWYNANT WEEKEND Snowdonia
2026-04-24 12:00 - 2026-04-26 16:00 | Petes Hut, Nant Gwynant, LL55 4NH, United Kingdom
Petes place at the bottom of the Watkin Path up Snowdon. Additional nights possibly available as is camping in the paddock if required. Contact Ed for location if you haven’t been before.

BRECON BEACONS WEEKEND Crickhowell - 2 nights
2026-05-08 15:00 - 2026-05-10 10:00 | Pendarren House, Llangenny, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1HE, United Kingdom
Brecon Beacons Weekend (16): The Firs at Pendarren House is situated on the side of Sugar Loaf Mountain and with Table Mountain, Pen y Fan and the Black Mountains close by– there’s plenty to choose from. There are also some beautiful walks along the river valleys with some impressive waterfalls. Mountain Biking? – some big ascents and descents from the Centre into the Black Mountains. At the bottom of the drive is The Dragons Head – which could be handy!
Bed linen is supplied but you do need to make your beds and bring towels. The lounge has comfortable seating and a television/DVD player, and opens onto a southwest facing terrace with a lovely view of the Usk Valley and across to the mountains. The kitchen is fully equipped with a large electric cooker, a fridge freezer and dishwasher, and a large dining table and 5 “en suite” bedrooms (2x twins and 3x 4 bed bunk rooms).

STAIR WEEKEND Lake District
2026-06-18 16:00 - 2026-06-21 10:00 | Stair Cottage, Newlands Valley, Keswick, CA12 5UF
BEDS: 3 dormitories sleeping 6, 8 and 6. Large kitchen. Large boot/drying room. Separate male/female shower and toilet facilities. Large common/dining room.. Don’t forget your sleeping bag and grub/tucker for both breakfast and 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 and maybe the catering corps will indeed be in action Sat night!
BEST PUB : Swinside Inn, a ten minute walk up the hill (headtorch required) – we’ll be there Friday night of course & probably group cater on Sat if you want to join us.(£4 ish).
ADDITIONAL NIGHT THURS: Beat the traffic and join up with us Thurs night!

FRENCH ALPS - Samoens July 4-18 2026 (2 weeks)
2026-07-04 15:00 - 2026-07-18 10:00
Samoens – not far from the Swiss border and just an hour from Geneva is our destination for 2026. The semi-detached Chalets Balthazar and Jeroboam (above) combine internally to form one single detached luxurious chalet arranged over three floors, and comprising an impressive 307m2 of living space. Two glorious hot tubs, private gardens and stunning alpine scenery from all aspects make Chalet Balthazar-Jeroboam our ideal club trip to the Alps. With double the living, dining, and kitchen space, the chalet is perfect for our large group, sleeping 16 to 20 guests in 8/9 well-proportioned twins our doubles.
Surrounded by open farmland, the chalet sits in the sought-after hamlet of Les Vallons, a mere 9-minute walk from the village centre of Samoëns. Towels and linen provided and beds made up for our arrival. In addition to some group catering, there’s a good selection of eateries/ bars in the local village – and a bakery!
The area is a nature lovers’ dream with the glacier-fed river Giffre, dramatic mountain peaks, a national park, incredible waterfalls, and an abundance of wildlife surrounding the village. Peppered all over the valley are over twenty waterfalls, none more impressive than at the Le Cirque-du-Fer-à-Cheval where some enormous waterfalls fall over 500 mtrs.
Those looking for action and adventure will find a huge number of activities available, and of course, the village just so happens to offer convenient high-speed links into the Grand Massif.
Hiking
The valley offers hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails, from easy family-friendly walks to mountain peaks and multi-day hikes, from beautiful rivers and waterwalls to exhilarating ridges, and everything in between.
Climbing
There are several excellent climbing spots around Samoëns and the Haut-Giffre valley, from easy low-grade climbs to high grade multi-pitch routes.
Mountain Biking
In Samoëns, enjoy family friendly river side trails, marked cross country and e-bike routes, steep technical lift-served singletrack, bikeparks, and some shuttle services.
Road Cycling
Whether you wish to test yourself on the 1000m climb to the Col de Joux Plane, or cruise up the Cirque du Fer a Cheval for lunch, there’s something for everyone.
Cost (depending on exchange rates) is about £180 per week, and a £100 deposit is required per person (not per week – per person). First come first served and bookings will open when this event appears on our FB page.
A third week could be arranged, subject to availability and numbers.
https://www.alpsaccommodation.com/accommodation/samoens/chalets/chalet-balthazar-jeroboam/

PEMBROKESHIRE WEEKEND - Stackpole
2026-08-07 15:00 - 2026-08-09 10:00
Shearwater Group House is one in a group of converted stone farm buildings, sleeping 15 people in 7 simple, comfortable bedrooms and owned by the National Trust.
On the ground floor, Shearwater has an open-plan kitchen, living room and dining room. There are four bedrooms on this floor: one single, one twin and two with both a superking and a set of bunks. The superking beds can become twins on request. Upstairs there are three more bedrooms: two singles and one twin. Some rooms are en suite, and there are bathrooms on both floors. Outside, there’s a shared courtyard garden with picnic tables.
Stackpole is one of the most wildlife rich and well-preserved coastlines in Wales. A shady, mile-long walk takes you to the beach. You’ll be on the edges of the grade I listed landscape of Bosherston Lily Ponds. Fantastic climbing area all along the coast. From here you can hop onto the Pembrokeshire Coast Path for walks across the headlands, woods and beach, Barafundle Bay. Or if surfing/ paddle boarding is your thing, drive 20 minutes to Freshwater West for reliable waves all year round.
