Hinckley Hillwalking & Climbing

PRESIDENTS MEET & 40th ANNIVERSARY Bontddu S Snowdonia
2021-10-01 16:00 - 2021-10-03 16:00 (Europe/London) | Plas Caerdon, Bontddu, S Snowdonia, LL42 1TH
Meet Info Bontddu PDF

BEDS: >55 beds (no sleeping bags required) with a mix of twins/doubles and bunks etc
COST: £tbc payable by Sept and by BACS preferably. Bring your own beer or wine although some real ale will be on offer and don’t forget your other food for Fri/Sat. As it’s a special occasion we are having dinner prepared for us, and wine will be supplied. Members are encouraged to bring friends of HMC and former members to help celebrate this momentous occasion. Other activities will also be taking place!
STUFF you need to know: Charles Darwin stayed at Plas Caerdeon which is a magnificent Victorian mansion set in 18 acres of self contained grounds and now a field centre. Looking out across the stunning Mawddach Estuary towards Cadair Idris, the estate benefits from a southerly aspect, with a large lounge, games room and basement lounge area
BEST PUB: – The George III Hotel (over the toll road) for good food and beer . Numerous pubs, restaurants and cafes in both Barmouth and Dolgellau
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 Lime Kilns A5 Hinckley
2021-07-29 21:00 - 23:00 | The Lime Kilns Hinckley, Watling Street, Hinckley, LE10 3ED
Social climbers
Our regular informal and weekly meet up at the local pub … plotting our next adventures!
We usually meet every Thursday at The Plough EXCEPT the last Thursday of the month when we meet at a different pub in the Hinckley area – and this week we’re at the Lime Kilns on the A5 at Hinckley
Ask the friendly bar staff where we’re sitting.

Wed Evening Pub Walk from The Royal Arms Sutton Cheney
2021-06-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Royal Arms, Main Road, Sutton Cheney, CV13 0AG
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.

Wed Evening Pub Walk from The Wentworth Arms Elmesthorpe
2021-06-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Wentworth Arms, Station Road, Elmesthorpe, LE9 7SG, United Kingdom
Usual craic… rock up for 6.30pm departure. “Park ‘n Stride” for a 1.5-2hr walk followed by refreshments – 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.

Monsal Trail - White Peak MTB (Easy)
2021-06-12 09:45 - 16:00 | Bakewell Bridge Car Park, Coombs Road, Bakewell, DE45 1AQ
The Monsal Trail is a traffic free route for walker and cyclists, through some of the Peak District’s most spectacular limestone dales. The trail runs along the former Midland Railway line for 17 miles (round trip) between Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale and Coombs Road, at Bakewell.
Depart from the car park near the bridge in Bakewell (BOTTOM OF Station Road) around 09:45

Wed Evening Pub Walk The Malt Shovel Hartshill
2021-06-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Malt Shovel, Grange Road, Hartshill, CV10 0SS
Usual craic – rock up, 6.30pm, “Park n Stride” for a 1.5 – 2hr stroll. Don’t be late, and please do not use the car park. Parking on road and also available 200yds down the lane.
All welcome, always free and open to non-members as usual. If you can’t make the walk, join us in the pub later

Daywalk Peak District - The George Alstonefield
2021-05-23 10:00 - 16:00 | George Inn Alstonefield, The George, Alstonefield, DE6 2FX
West of the Dove and East of the Manifold. Using lesser known paths in the area, a 10 mile undulating route with fine views. Meet Alstonefield Carpark (the large one with recycling facilities) at 10.00 Grid Ref 130555
Enter going or interested on our FB page

Climbing - Peak District - venue tbc
2021-05-22 | Leics
And finally… by popular request, a days climbing in the Peak. We’ll decide nearer the time the chosen crag. Obviously weather dependent but fine weather has been predicted throughout May so… await details and tick “going or interested” on our FB page. Nothing feels quite as good as your first outdoor climb of the year and this year it’ll feel extra special as we’ve all been locked down for so long. But, on your first days out, think about everything twice and… Stay Safe. Check out the BMC video. HMC Members only for this particular event please. Campsite booked for Sat night if interested in staying over.

Club Night Meet Up RESTART- The Plough Hinckley
2021-05-20 21:00 - 23:00 | The Plough Inn, 24 Leicester Rd, Hinckley, Leics, LE10 1LS
Our regular informal and weekly meet up at the local pub resumes tonight… 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.

Wed Evening Pub Walk from The Red Lion Mkt Bosworth
2021-05-05 18:15 - 21:00 | Ye Olde Red Lion Mkt Bosworth, Park Street, Market Bosworth, CV13 0LL, United Kingdom
Usual craic… rock up for 6.15pm 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.
Up to six of us can meet, BUT if there are more, we will split the group accordingly and either set out at slightly staggered times OR walk the same route the opposite way. Participants should maintain a distance of 2m between people from different households, or 1m plus, and please avoid car-sharing with anyone outside of your household or social bubble. NOTE: Be prepared to social distance both on the walk and at the Pub, no more than six to a table and we’ll need your tel number for track n trace etc.

Wed Evening Pub Walk The Cove Stoney Stanton
2021-04-14 18:15 - 21:00 | The Cove, Sapcote Road, Stoney Stanton, Leics, LE9 4DW,
Usual craic… rock up for 6.15pm 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 terrace Plenty of parking at the pub. Up to six of us can meet, BUT if there are more, we will split the group accordingly and either set out at slightly staggered times which is working well. Participants should maintain a distance of 2m between people from different households, or 1m plus, and please avoid car-sharing with anyone outside of your household or social bubble. Be prepared to socially distance on both the walk and at the pub

FONTAINEBLEAU France - Easter Climbing POSTPONED
2020-04-10 16:00 - 2020-04-18 16:00 | Fontainebleau, 77300, France
Fontainebleau, a region of rocky gorges 40mls south-east of Paris that’s widely considered the best destination for bouldering in the world. Climbers of all ages and abilities travel from around the world to visit this tranquil pine forest populated with impressively active French outdoorsy types and thousands of spectacular boulders, with no fewer than 20,000 routes to climb!
Chris and Stacey are heading there (for a week from Fri 10 April) and HMC members are welcome to join them. A good reason to play in the bouldering Mecca of the world and get strong before the outdoor UK “fair weather” climbing season begins! Suitable for ALL levels of climbing but it’s also home of many miles of forest walks and biking trails. The trip is open to anyone who wishes to come join us. We will be camping in the area, although some do prefer a gite and, if there’s enough interest in this, Gianluca is happy to search/book. If you are keen on exploring the forests of Fontainebleau with us, contact us on info@hinckleymc.org or visit our Facebook page (or even in person at the climbing wall) and we can let you know more details.

BEDDGELERT WEEKEND Snowdonia
2020-02-28 16:00 - 2020-03-01 16:00 | Cae Sgubbor, Back Lane, Sygun, Beddgelert, LL55 4NE
Meet Info Beddgelert PDF

BEDS: 18 in four rooms – As usual, we will get a ladies room sorted, and there’s the additional Thurs night for those wanting an extra night. (Cost is £18 a night, min two)
STUFF you need to know: This is our third trip here and it’s well equipped with cookers, loos, showers, underfloor heating and drying facilities and is an excellent place to relax after a day on the hill/crag. Bring your own beer or wine (or tea) and don’t forget your other food for Fri/Sat… and your sleeping bag.
APRES WALK/CLIMB: A fine selection of home baked cakes and tea/coffee before….
SAT NIGHT: The HMC Catering Corps will be in action – excellent tucker as always.
BEST PUB : Tanronnen Inn, Beddgelert although the Saracens is also good. We will be in one on Friday evening.
NB: If dining at the Tanronnen you must be there by 6pm latest for a seat (& food only ‘til 8pm!).
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

Snowdome Tobogganing 'n Tubing - Tamworth
2020-02-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Snowdome, River Drive, Tamworth, B79 7ND
Provisionally booked 19.05: 30 min Tobogganing for all ages and/ or
19.40: 30 min Adrenaline Tubing, up to 25 places available for 12 yrs +
£9.95 per session
We need to finalise numbers by 18th Jan, (specifically the number of youngsters, if any)
Let Carolyn know ASAP

BUCKDEN WEEKEND Yorkshire Dales
2020-02-07 16:00 - 2020-02-09 16:00 | Town Head Barn, Buckden, BD23 5JA
Meet Info Buckden PDF

BEDS: One bunkroom on the first floor and two bunkrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor plus a single leader’s room with en suite facilities.
COST: £30 for the weekend, on or after by BACS plus around £4 if we group cater on Sat night for a two course dinner. Bring your own beer or wine (or tea) and don’t forget your other food for Fri/Sat and a sleeping bag is required!
STUFF you need to know: This large National Trust property is comprised of a living room/dining room, well-equipped kitchen, a single room and a bunkroom with ensuite bathrooms on the first floor and two bunkrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor. The bunkhouse is also equipped with a drying room, cycle store with bike repair rack and basic maintenance tools. Electric heating throughout and an open fire in the living room with low beams!
BEST PUB : Very local – The Buck Inn (200mtrs) for good food and beer. Situated on the Dales Way National Trail, this Georgian coaching inn sits below Buckden Pike among the stunning scenery of Upper Wharfedale.
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

Climbing for Beginners 4 sessions throughout February (Tuesdays)
2020-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Bear Rock, Sports & Wellness Centre, Leighfield Road, Coventry, CV4 7EU
The club has arranged through our local climbing wall at Warwick University (Coventry) for a short “instructor led” course. This will include
• 4 x one-hour sessions over four weeks in February (Tuesdays@ 7pm)
• Suitable for all abilities, Max of 8 on a 2:4 ratio
• Learn the basics or develop new techniques
• Tues 7pm – and afterwards you can mingle with our own climbers if you so desire
What you’ll learn
• Basics of climbing safely including putting on a harness correctly, performing pre-climbing checks and safe practice in the Bouldering Room
• How to descend from a route correctly
• To tie a rethreaded figure of 8 knot and stopper knot
• Using a friction Belay device to be able to catch a falling climber
What it’ll cost
The cost is £42 which includes use of the wall, equipment, showers etc. The follow up session in the spring in the Peak District is free and whilst our climbers may or may not be qualified, they are happy to invest their time and share their knowledge and experience with you
If you join HMC afterwards it’s £28 which includes BMC affiliation, and access to discount at many gear shops
What you’ll get afterwards
All being well, you will pass your competency test which will enable to use the wall thereafter unsupervised.
And what next? You’ve been climbing at our local wall. You’ve done the course but you’ve no one to climb with on a regular basis either at the wall or on the rock…… Now’s the time to join the club!
The club will follow up these sessions in the spring with a free one day climbing at Stanage Edge in The Peak District with some of our own climbers and giving you the opportunity to meet other members of Hinckley Mountaineering Club
Sign up for the course and contact us via our Contact Form or visit our Facebook page
Email: info@hinckleymc.org to express your interest.
First come first served. Max 8

Climbing for Beginners 4 sessions throughout January (Tuesdays)
2020-01-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Bear Rock, Sports & Wellness Centre, Leighfield Road, Coventry, CV4 7EU
Due to unprecedented demand in September & October we’re having another Climbing for Beginners course.
The club has arranged through our local climbing wall at Warwick University (Coventry) for a short “instructor led” course. This will include
• 4 x one-hour sessions over four weeks in January (Tuesdays@ 7pm)
• Suitable for all abilities, Max of 8 on a 2:4 ratio
• Learn the basics or develop new techniques
• Tues 7pm – and afterwards you can mingle with our own climbers if you so desire
What you’ll learn
• Basics of climbing safely including putting on a harness correctly, performing pre-climbing checks and safe practice in the Bouldering Room
• How to descend from a route correctly
• To tie a rethreaded figure of 8 knot and stopper knot
• Using a friction Belay device to be able to catch a falling climber
What it’ll cost
The cost is £42 which includes use of the wall equipment, showers etc. The follow up session in the spring in the Peak District is free and whilst our climbers may or may not be qualified, they are happy to invest their time and share their knowledge and experience with you
If you join HMC afterwards it’s £28 which includes BMC affiliation, and access to discount at many gear shops
What you’ll get afterwards
All being well, you will pass your competency test which will enable to use the wall thereafter unsupervised.
And what next? You’ve been climbing at our local wall. You’ve done the course but you’ve no one to climb with on a regular basis either at the wall or on the rock…… Now’s the time to join the club!
The club will follow up these sessions in the spring with a free one day climbing at Stanage Edge in The Peak District with some of our own climbers and giving you the opportunity to meet other members of Hinckley Mountaineering Club
Sign up for the course and contact us via our Contact Form or visit our Facebook page
Email: info@hinckleymc.org to express your interest.
First come first served. Max 8

"Trowies" Christmas Pud Walk from the Red Lion Huncote
2019-12-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Ye Olde Red Lion Mkt Bosworth, Park Street, Market Bosworth, CV13 0LL, United Kingdom
Held every year since time began, our annual and local pub-walk twixt Christmas & New Year – with hot buffet lunch to finish (£?), at this delightful pub, with some surprisingly good views en route, and exceedingly good pork pies! Forget the sales – this is far more important!
Can’t make the walk?… join us later!
HOW TO BOOK: Contact the Meets Sec on info@hinckleymc.org or visit our Facebook page

HMC Christmas Dinner at The Chequers Inn Ullesthorpe
2019-12-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Chequers Country Inn, Main Street, Ullesthorpe, Lutterworth, LE17 5BT
🎄Ho Ho Ho!
The more the merrier for the HMC Christmas meal at the Chequers in Ullesthorpe at 7pm and it’s 2 courses for £11.95; or 3 courses £13.95
Check out the menu
Please let Carolyn know if you are going or via the ‘going’ button on Facebook so we can firm up numbers with the pub.

Climbing - Every Tuesday - Warwick Wall
2019-12-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Bear Rock, Sports & Wellness Centre, Leighfield Road, Coventry, CV4 7EU
During the winter months a merry band of climbers can be found at our local wall from around 7-8 pm. If the weather is good over the winter, 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. Our new “Climbing for Beginners” course will start in January.
HOW TO BOOK: For security contact the Meets Booking Sec on info@hinckleymc.org . You could also enter “going” on our Facebook & Meetup sites if you are signed up.

Climbing - This Sunday - Big Rock Bond Milton Keynes
2019-11-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Big Rock Bond, Bond Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK1 1JJ
During the winter months a merry band of climbers can be found at our local walls from around 7 pm on Tuesday at Warwick and other walls in the area. This Sunday it’s Big Rock (Bond) in Milton Keynes and further information is on our Facebook page. If the weather is good over the winter, 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. Our new “Climbing for Beginners” course will start in January.
HOW TO BOOK: For security contact the Meets Booking Sec on info@hinckleymc.org . You could also enter “going” on our Facebook & Meetup sites if you are signed up.

HOWGILLS WEEKEND Lakes/Dales
2019-11-01 - 2019-11-03 | Murthwaite Barn, Fell End, Kirby Stephen, CA17 4LP, United Kingdom
Hut Meet Info Howgills PDF

A crossroads of footpaths lie outside the front door. Wainwright’s ‘Pennine Journey’ long distance footpath has recently been opened and the path is literally outside the front door.
BEDS: 14 in 4 bedrooms of 2’s; 4 and a 6. Bed linen included, but not towels.
COST: £45 for the weekend, and additional nights are available too (Thurs?).
STUFF you need to know: High standard accommodation, open plan lounge/diner a well equipped cottage with cookers, showers, loos, central heating and a log-burner. Good drying facilities, own car-park and is an excellent place to relax and enjoy the best of the Yorkshire Dales/ Southern Lakes.
PUBS: 2 excellent pubs in the village (3ml) but we’ll probably group cater here
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

Daywalk - Chiltern Hills Circuit
2019-10-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Pitstone Hill Car Park, Stocks Road, Ivinghoe, HP23 5RZ
Distance: About 10-12 miles
This is an outstanding circular walk taking in Ivinghoe Beacon and the magnificent National Trust woodlands on the Ashridge Estate – which should be very autumnal. Starting point: The “free” Pitstone Hill Car Park (east of Tring. From a sharp bend on B488, 0.5 mile (1km) southeast of Ivinghoe, take minor road signposted Aldbury. Car park is on the right: (satnav HP23 5RZ will get you close). 10am departure prompt.
Our pub stop will be in chocolate box village of Aldbury, a popular filming location and where there are village stocks and a whipping post! And guess what… it’s only 90 mins away.
HOW TO BOOK: Contact the Meets Booking Sec on info@hinckleymc.org . You could also enter “going” on our Facebook & Meetup sites

Club Night Meet Up - The Plough Hinckley
2019-10-10 21:00 - 23:00 | 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 for Beginners 4 sessions throughout October (Tuesdays)
2019-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Bear Rock, Sports & Wellness Centre, Leighfield Road, Coventry, CV4 7EU
Due to unprecedented demand in September we’re having ANOTHER Climbing for Beginners course.
The club has arranged through our local climbing wall at Warwick University (Coventry) for a short “instructor led” course. This will include
• 4 x one-hour sessions over four weeks in September (Mon OR Tues)
• Suitable for all abilities, Max of 8 on a 2:4 ratio
• Learn the basics or develop new techniques
• Tues 7pm – (but we may run an additional session) and afterwards you can mingle with our own climbers if you so desire.
What you’ll learn
• Basics of climbing safely including putting on a harness correctly, performing pre-climbing checks and safe practice in the Bouldering Room
• How to descend from a route correctly
• To tie a rethreaded figure of 8 knot and stopper knot
• Using a friction Belay device to be able to catch a falling climber
What it’ll cost
The cost is £42 which includes use of the wall equipment, showers etc. The follow up session in the Peak District is free and whilst our climbers may or may not be qualified, they are happy to invest their time and share their knowledge and experience with you
If you join HMC in November, we’ll give you 14 mths membership for the price of 12 mths: (£22) including BMC affiliation, and access to discount at many gear shops
What you’ll get afterwards
All being well, you will obtain a “Green Card” which will enable to use the wall thereafter unsupervised.
And what next? You’ve been climbing at our local wall. You’ve done the course but you’ve no one to climb with on a regular basis………Now’s the time to join the club!
The club will follow these sessions up with a free one day climbing at Stanage Edge in The Peak District with some of our own climbers and giving you the opportunity to meet other members of Hinckley Mountaineering Club
In addition, if you join us as a club member, you’ll also have access to the BMC course for novice club members (May 15/17, 2020). The course fee of just £65 includes self-catering, shared accommodation at Plas y Brenin for the weekend, three-course meal on the Saturday evening, all group kit and all instruction. NOTE: THIS COURSE AT PLAS Y BRENIN IS FOR CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
When booking your place, you will need to choose which practical sessions you wish to participate in. The four choices (for both climbers and walkers) are:
• Saturday afternoon: Single pitch rock climbing, & Sunday: Single pitch rock climbing
• Saturday afternoon: Single pitch rock climbing, & Sunday: Scrambling
• Saturday afternoon: Hill walking, & Sunday: Scrambling
• Saturday afternoon: Hill walking, & Sunday: Hill walking
On Saturday morning everyone will be together doing indoor sessions
Sign up for the course and contact us via our Contact Form or visit our Facebook page
Email: info@hinckleymc.org to express your interest.
First come first served. Max 8

Club Night Meet Up - The Milestone Inn Hinckley
2019-09-26 21:00 - 23:00 | The Milestone Inn, Stoke Road, Hinckley, LE10 0GL
Our regular informal and weekly meet up at the local pub … plotting our next adventures!
We meet at the Plough usually but tonight (the last Thursday of the month) we’re at The Milestone Inn.
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)
NOTE: Back to The Plough on Thurs Oct 3rd

Daywalk - Longstone Moor & Cressbrook Dale Peak District
2019-09-22 10:00 - 16:30 | Monsal Head, Monsal Dale, DE45 1NL
Peter’s Stone with mist in Cressbrook Dale
Our 11ml route takes us over a moorland hilltop and on to The Bulls head at Foolow (which is open) for a brief pause. The return passes Peters Stone (above) then enters into a limestone gorge.
PARKING: Monsal Head, Butts Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire. DE45 1NL (Street parking available on Butts Lane, the road from Little Longstone or pay and display at Monsal Head at £5.00 per day). Liase with Ed
Grid reference: SK185715
Nearest postcode: DE45 1NL

Wed Evening Pub Walk Windmill Inn Brascote
2019-09-04 18:15 - 21:00 | Windmill Inn, Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon, LE9 9LE
Usual craic… rock up for 6.15pm departure. NOTE EARLIER START TIME
“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.
