Hinckley Hillwalking & Climbing

Tuesday night - Climbing - Warwick Wall
2023-10-24 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.
(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, 2024-12-03 18:00 - 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.

Wed Evening Pub Walk Heathcote Arms Croft
2024-08-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Heathcote Arms, Hill Street, Croft, LE9 3EG, United Kingdom
Usual craic… rock up for 6.30pm 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. Park outside on the road, or just about anywhere if you can.

Wed Evening Pub Walk - The Rising Sun Shackerstone 6:30pm
2024-08-28 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.

ST JUST WEEK/ LONG WEEKEND Cornwall (3-7 nights)
2024-08-31 16:00 - 2024-09-08 16:00 | Kelynack Holidays, Kelynack, St Just, Cornwall, TR19 7RE, United Kingdom
We have booked a static caravan for the week for 6, and the site also takes tents, campervans and tourers, (which should be booked separately). We’ve been here several times before and it’s a well kept site. and close to all your favourite climbing venues (Sennen/Bosigran/Chair Ladder etc) and has some great coastal and inland walking too.
The village of St Just is just a short walk. Anyone wanting to join us in the static for the week, let me know. Otherwise, put interested on our FB page so we know numbers.

Wed Evening Pub Walk The Chequers Inn Ullesthorpe 6pm
2024-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Chequers Country Inn, Main Street, Ullesthorpe, Lutterworth, LE17 5BT
Usual craic… rock up for 6.00pm departure. Note start tine (nights drawing in) “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

Daywalk - Longstone Moor & Cressbrook Dale Peak District
2024-09-22 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

Club Night Meet Up - Queens Head Hinckley 8:30pm
2024-09-26 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.

PRESIDENTS MEET - Edale Peak District
2024-10-04 08:00 - 2024-10-06 10:00 | The Peak Centre, Edale, Hope Valley, S33 7ZA, United Kingdom
This years (2024) Presidents Meet is at The Peak Centre at Champion House in the centre of Edale and offers comfortable, warm and welcoming accommodation maintained to a high standard. The group accommodation is offered in two wings, John Champion’s Barn and Grindslow Wing. We have exclusive use of our part of the Centre for around 45. Further details nearer the date.

BRECON BEACONS WEEKEND Crickhowell
2024-11-01 16:00 - 2024-11-03 16:00 | Perth y Pia Outdoor Centre, Great Oak Road, Crickhowell, NP8 1SY
Meet Info Brecon PDF

BEDS: 16 … 3x 4 bed, 1x 3 bed, 1×1 bed.
COST: £42 for the weekend plus around £3 if we group cater Sat night.
MORE INFO: Perth-y-Pia is a stone built, 15th century farmhouse and barn sitting on the slopes of Table Mountain. The buildings have been renovated to provide comfort and homeliness, whilst retaining original features such as oak beams, an old hearth and a bread oven. Well equipped, with electric ovens, gas hobs and dishwashers. Separate showers and toilets.
STUFF you need to know: Don’t forget your sleeping bag and tucker for the weekend. Perth y Pia is actually shown on the OS Map.
BEST PUB : The Red Lion in Llanbedr 1 mile or Crickhowell 2ml.
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 confirmation by email. A reserve list will operate when meets are full and members will have priority

LLANBERIS WEEKEND Chamois Mountain Centre Llanberis Snowdonia
2024-11-29 16:00 - 2024-12-01 10:00 | Chamois Mountain Centre, Marconi Road, Ceunant, Llanberis, Caernarvon, LL55 4SA, United Kingdom
BEDS: 2o in numerous rooms – with both male and female rooms allocated accordingly
COST: £35 the weekend, payable on or before the event, plus around £3 for a two-course dinner Saturday evening. Bring your own beer, wine or tea and don’t forget your other food for Fri/Sat and a sleeping bag is necessary.
STUFF you need to know: Ideal base within a short drive of Llanberis and Caernarfon and offers self-catered, bunk bed style accommodation. It’s within easy reach of all of the popular hill walking areas such as the Llanberis Pass, Ogwen and Beddgelert and is ideally situated for any group wishing to walk, mountaineer or climb in the mountains of Snowdonia. It is even possible to walk from the centre over Moel Eilio and thence to the summit of Snowdon itself. The centre forms an excellent base for rock climbing at areas such as the slate quarries, the Llanberis Pass and Tremadog. Canoeing and sailing facilities are also easily accessible at the coast and on Anglesey.
BEST PUB: Locally, The Snowdonia Parc Inn – a real ale pub with its own microbrewery that has won many CAMRA Pub of the Year awards for the local region
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”. You will receive confirmation by email. A reserve list will operate when meets are full.
