Hinckley Hillwalking & Climbing

Climbing - Every Tuesday - Warwick Wall
2023-04-04 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | 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 7-9 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. (Our “Climbing for Beginners” courses continue in tandem from 7 March 2023).
(Everyone will need to book in at Warwick, and pay £1 parking, which is easier online)

Daywalk - Southern Gritstone Edges from Baslow, Peak District
2023-04-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Robin Hood, Chesterfield Road, Baslow, DE45 1PQ
Desperate times!
10 (ish) mile circuit
From The Robin Hood at Baslow. This high level and easy walk along the takes us across Curbar and Froggat Edges to the Grouse Inn. Returning via White Edge and Gardoms Edge.
Parking: Chesterfield Rd, Baslow, Bakewell DE45 1PQ – Departure 10am prompt. Arrive 9:45 latest.
It’s the car park adjoining the Robin Hood Inn. All day £5

KNOYDART & ISLE of SKYE - Backpacking week
2023-05-27 08:00 - 2023-06-03 17:00 | The Old Forge, Inverei, PH41 4PL
What a great idea the girls had at the curry night: to combine two fantastic and very different treks. Firstly, the rugged, empty beauty of the Knoydart peninsula and secondly the epic vastness of the Isle of Skye and its mountains and ridges (The Cuillins). We’ll backpack in and leave cars strategically placed as some ferries are required, and we’ll finalise the “detail” by Easter. About three days in Knoydart and three days on Skye

TREMADOC WEEKEND Snowdonia
2023-07-07 16:00 - 2023-07-09 16:00 | Bwlch y Moch, Nr Eric Jones Cafe, Tremadoc, LL49 9SN, United Kingdom
Directly below the cliffs of Bwlch-y-Moch, Tremadog, Nr Portmadog, North Wales LL49 9SN and almost opposite the infamous ‘Eric’s Café’.
The Hut is at the base of one of the UK’s premier rock climbing venues. Being situated in the Snowdonia National Park it offers convenient accommodation for and access to all of the mountains and coastline of North and Mid Wales for both walkers and climbers.

Wed Evening Pub Walk from The Wentworth Arms Elmesthorpe
2023-08-09 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.

DAYWALK - Peak District - Tideswell & The Hucklows
2023-08-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Tideswell Church, Church Ave, Tideswell, SK17 8LF
Takes in the rolling limestone landscape of Tideswell and four White Peak villages with superb views of limestone dales. Pub stop at either Great Hucklow or Litton. Parking areas besides Tideswell Church, or Cherry Tree Square. Depart church 10am (10ml). (Please tick going or interested on our FB page so we can gauge the numbers, thank you)

Wed Evening Pub Walk Dog & Hedgehog Dadlington
2023-09-06 18:15 - 21:00 | Dog & Hedgehog, 2 The Green, Dadlington, Leics, CV13 6JB
Usual craic – rock up for a 6:15pm departure for a local walk of about 1.5-2hr followed by refreshments. As usual, all welcome, always free, and open to non-members. Excellent car park, garden and beer.

LUNDY ISLAND LONG WEEKEND Bristol Channel Sept 2023
2023-09-09 08:00 - 2023-09-12 17:00 | The Barn, Lundy, Bristol Chanel, Devon, EX39 2LY, United Kingdom
Meet Info Lundy 2020

Some of the best climbing in the British Isles can be found on the cliffs of Lundy, if you can brave the crossing. Normally booked up two years in advance, we’ve secured a long weekend!
COST: Depending on numbers, about £55 for three nights which should be paid in full by 1 June, plus ferry £75 Rtn, plus B&B Fri night in Ilfracombe.
ACCOMODATION: The Barn is a s/c hostel that has showers, and is at the centre of Lundy life. The dormitory rooms are lined with varnished wood and its large sitting-room has an open fire. One of the island’s best views can be seen from the sleeping gallery. Stores & Pub are just down the road.
STUFF you need to know: No sleeping bag or towels needed. Long range weather forecast looks excellent! We’ll sort travel arrangements and the B&B individually or via a Lundy chatroom when we have the bulk of the names.
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.

TREFEGLWYS WEEKEND - MID WALES
2023-10-06 16:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00 | Bythwyn Bach, Red Lion, Trefelgwys
Bwthyn Bach in Mid-Wales is a beautiful building with all sorts of interesting old architectural features. The sense of history is very much part of the atmosphere of the house and adds hugely to the experience of staying here. Wooden beams, cobbled floors, wattle and daub walls are visible and it has a central inglenook fireplace which provides a delightful, cosy and sociable spot to spend the evening. (17 beds).
Walkers will enjoy Trefeglwys, with access to many trails through wooded valleys and along the banks of the Trannon. To the north (4 miles as the crow flies) a trio of lakes, Llyn Tarw, Llyn Du and Llyn Mawr offer leisurely walking and plentiful wildlife.
To the southwest (4 miles as the crow flies) is Llyn Clywedog Reservoir which some say is the most beautiful lake in Wales, offering stunning scenery. There is an abundance of wildlife with Red Kites, Buzzards, Canada Geese, Peregrine Falcons, and Ospreys.
Next door is The Red Lion.
Book early to avoid disappointment.

Daywalk Cotswolds - Broadway & Snowshill (11mls)
2023-10-22 10:00 - 16:00 | St Eadburghas Church, 47 Snowshill Rd, Broadway, WR12 7AF, United Kingdom
Two of the Cotswolds most popular villages, a couple of relatively stiff climbs and views across the Vale of Evesham to the Malvern Hills. Pub stop Snowshill Arms. 10am departure prompt.

Tuesday night - Climbing - Warwick Wall
2023-10-24 18:30 - 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 7-9 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)

Sunday Climbing at The Pinnacle Wall Northampton
2023-11-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Pinnacle Climbing Centre, Minton Business Centre, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8ES, United Kingdom
A number of our climbers are going to the wall for a few hours next Sunday (5th Nov) and members are welcome to join them for some climbing and… cake!

Wednesday Walkabout - Bidford-on-Avon (8ml)
2023-11-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Saxon Fields Car Park, Sallieforth Place, Bidford on Avon, B50 4JA, United Kingdom
This 8 ml route (about 4hrs) passes through the villages of North and Middle Littleton before following a 3ml ridgetop walk above the River Avon. Outstanding views across the Vale of Evesham. The Cotswolds and Malverns. Pubs and cafes in Bidford. 10am start from the car park.
PARKING: Saxon Fields Car Park (FREE) Sallieforth Place, Bidford-on-Avon, B50 4JA

DUFTON WEEKEND Appleby Cumbria (3 nights)
2024-01-11 16:00 - 2024-01-14 10:00 | YHA Dufton, Dufton, Appleby, CA16 6DB, United Kingdom
BEDS: YHA Dufton has 32 beds in a selection of dorm, private and en-suite rooms. Bedding suppled. Full central heating in this grand stone house with its polished wooden floors and cosy fire.
COST: £48 for the weekend, (3 nights) payable in advance + £4 dinner on Sat night. Bring your own beer or wine and don’t forget your other food for Fri/Sat.
STUFF you need to know: Excellent standard of accommodation, well equipped centre with cookers, showers, loos. Good drying facilities, own carpark and is an excellent place to relax and enjoy the best of the Eden Valley. Situated near the Pennine Way. There are several walking opportunities in and around Dufton including Dufton Pike, High Cup Nick and Cross Fell.
PUBS: The Stag Inn – 5min walk.
HOW TO BOOK: Contact the Meets Booking Sec on info@hinckleymc.org . You could also enter “going” on our Facebook sites but please note that “interested” is not the same as “going”.
A reserve list will operate when meets are full and members have priority.

Thurs Night Meet Up - Queens Head Hinckley 8:30pm
2024-01-25 20:30 - 22:00 | The Queens Head, 40 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1RJ
Our regular informal and weekly meet up at the local pub … plotting our next adventures!
Normally we’re at The Plough but this week we’re meeting at The Queens Head. Back to the Plough next week.

DAYWALK - Peak District - Monsall Dale & Millers Dale
2024-01-28 10:00 - 15:30 | Monsal Head, Monsal Dale, DE45 1NL
Limestone upland and cliff-lined gorges will take us to the Anglers Rest. With its superb views and industrial archaeology, it’s an easy walk of about 11 mls. Park in the lane opposite the Monsal Head Inn (free) for a 10am departure.

BUCKDEN WEEKEND Yorkshire Dales
2024-02-09 16:00 - 2024-02-11 16:00 | Town Head Barn, Buckden, BD23 5JA
Meet Info Buckden PDF

BEDS: One bedroom on the first floor and two bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor plus a single leader’s room with en suite facilities.
COST: £40 for the weekend, prior 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. 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! Final chance to stay here before NT sell it off.
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 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 although two spaces have been reserved exclusively for prospective members on this particular meet.

Climbing - Every Tuesday - Warwick Wall
2024-04-02 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 - The Lime Kilns A5 Hinckley 6.30pm
2024-04-10 18:30 | The Lime Kilns Hinckley, Watling Street, Hinckley, LE10 3ED
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.
NOTE: Small car park – car share if you are able or park down the lane opposite. Good layby opposite too.

Climbing - Every Tuesday - Warwick Wall 6pm
2024-04-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Bear Rock, Sports & Wellness Centre, Leighfield Road, Coventry, CV4 7EU

Wed Evening Pub Walk The Malt Shovel Hartshill 6.30pm
2024-04-24 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 being well, the bluebells will be out.
All welcome, always free and open to non-members as usual. If you can’t make the walk, join us in the pub later

Wed Evening Pub Walk - Bricklayers Arms Sharnford 6.30pm
2024-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | The Bricklayers, 23 Leicester Rd, Sharnford, LE10 3PP, 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. In fact, DO NO USE THE CAR PARK as it’s a busy pub. Plenty of parking in side-streets. All welcome, completely free as usual, including the beer! If you can’t make the walk, join us in the pub later. (two beer gardens).

Skittles Night Hinckley MC vs Rugby MC - Red Lion Huncote
2024-05-10 19:00 - 22:30 | Red Lion Huncote, Main Street, Huncote, LE9 3AU
Our “annual” skittles night against our old friends from Rugby MC, with excellent hot buffet supper. We’re limited to 34 and it’s always a sell out, so book early to ensure your place. We won the trophy last time, but… “

Novice Climbers Meet - Stanage
2024-05-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Hathersage, Stanage Edge, S32 1DU, United Kingdom
Novice Climbers Meet
Our annual climbers Novice Meet at Stanage, Hope Valley, Peak District. For those who have successfully completed our Climbing for Beginners Course and interested in getting into outdoor trad – come along! A great opportunity to meet our existing climbers and experience easy climbing on classic gritstone. Basic climbing equipment (helmet, harness, shoes) suggested, although the club does have some that may be of use, subject to availability.
Do you lead trad already? We need existing members to share your skills and knowledge with our newer climbers in the Club.
(Some may opt to make a weekend of it, camping at Hardhurst Farm Campsite, Parsons Ln, Hope Valley S33 6RB. Phone: 01433 620001 to book yourself in).
Note: Hinckley Mountaineering Club does not directly provide formal training, the Novice Meet simply offers guidance from club members. Precise time and location to be confirmed the week before.

ISLE OF MULL 7 or 14 nights - contact meets Sec
2024-05-18 16:00 - 2024-06-01 16:00 | Killunaig Church House, Pennyghael, Isle of Mull, PA70 6HD
Killunaig Church House is a spacious, family house that sleeps 10 and is near the village of Pennyghael on the beautiful Isle of Mull. Stunning views across Loch Scridain to Mull’s only Munro, Ben More.
Below the house the reef is home to colonies of seals and otters are easily seen on the shore. Mull is teaming with wildlife including Red Deer, Golden Eagles and Sea Eagles and other birdlife.
Killunaig which is on the Ross of Mull is the perfect base for visiting Iona or going to Staffa to see Fingals Cave and the puffins. There are trips for watching Whales and Dolphin that leave from the Pier at Fionnphort.
We’ve got the cottage for two weeks, those that work may want the second week! (£120 pppwk)

NANT PERIS WEEKEND Fron Wydr Snowdonia
2024-06-14 16:00 - 2024-06-16 16:00 | Fron Wydyr, Nant Peris, Gwynned, LL55 4UN
Owned by The London Mountaineering Club this club hut, called Fronwydyr is located in the Snowdonia National Park near Llanberis, in North Wales. For It sleeps 12 people, has three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a drying room and showers. A mecca for both climbers and walkers, it’s situated in a quiet lane opposite the Vaynol Arms on Nant Peris.
If using a sat-nav, drive to LL55 4UN and then then hut is another 100 metres on on the left.

ITALIAN DOLOMITES La Villa 2 weeks min
2024-06-29 16:00 - 2024-07-13 16:00 | Apt Milandora, La Villa, I 39036, Italy
We have secured four apartments in the same chalet in La Villa. (£390 ish for two weeks s/c).
https://www.sotbosch.it/milandora-typ-a-uk.shtml
We can take 18 so far, maybe more or less, depending on configuration. (All twins/doubles). No pull-down beds in lounges – (unless we oversubscribe). La Villa lies at an elevation of 1,433m above sea level in the centre of Alta Badia. Surrounded by the UNESCO World Heritage Puez-Odle and Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Parks, this Ladin-Mountain village is a popular holiday destination for genuine lovers of nature and active holidaymakers. Summer in La Villa is fully given over to hiking, climbing and biking. There are many hiking trails, Via-Ferata, mountain paths and cycle tours to experience the magnificent surrounding countryside right up close.
If you want to go, put going on our events page and expect to pay around 20% deposit (£80) (within six weeks). Preference given to those booking for two weeks. If you only want a week, contact me with which week so we can sort accordingly. (Travel arrangements – self-service, but most of us are driving).

Wed Evening Pub Walk - George & Dragon Stoke Golding 6.30pm
2024-08-07 18:30 - 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.
Very little parking at the pub. Please park nearby.
