An adventurous excursion that combines rolling limestone upland with an impressive deep river gorge. About 10 mls with a pub stop. Depart from Millers Dale Station Car Park 10am.

Got the day off? Meet us at the lay-by near Gumley Cricket Club/ church for a 10am departure over the Loughton Hills to Foxton Locks. About 6-7 mls with some great views and attractive towpath walking to these famous locks with its café and two pubs, it’ll take about 3hrs. Meet at the layby (plenty […]

Baffled by bearings? Confused by contours? Panicked by pacing? Why not get some training? Spend a day with expert coaching on Bleaklow. Packed lunch, waterproofs and headtorch essential because we will be out after dark. 1:25,000 Outdoor Leisure map recommended, but we may have spares. Contact Mark Hardy for exact details of meeting point via […]

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Hinckley Mountaineering Club is to take place. When: 18TH November 2021 At: 20:15 Where: Rear Meeting Room, The New Plough Inn, Hinckley Further details will be emailed to members shortly. Every one is welcome to attend but only fully paid up and honorary members can […]

In recent years, several HMC members have taken take part in Park Runs and some bright spark thought we could maybe co-ordinate (and maybe even encourage) others to join us. It’s a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k (3 ml) community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! They take […]

Meet Info Edale PDF BEDS: 18 in rooms of  6 x3 and don’t forget your sleeping bag COST: £40 for the weekend + £3/£4 for group meal unless we go to the pub. Bring your own beer or wine (free tea) and don’t forget your other food for Fri/Sat STUFF you need to know:  High […]

Meet Info Dolgellue PDF BEDS 24 spread over 5 cottages with traditional beams throughout and furnished to a high standard and with a mix of twins/doubles and bunks. Additional night has been booked for Thurs for anyone interested (a 6 bed so far). COST: £46 for the weekend, or after by BACS plus around £4 […]

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 consecutive weeks in February (Tuesdays@ 7pm) • Suitable for all abilities, Max of 8 on a 2:4 ratio • Learn the basics or develop new techniques […]

Despite the area being easy access for our usual Day-walks, we never get to stay here - but we are now! BEDS: This 20 bed bunkhouse (not mixed) is a great place for any one new to the club and who wants to try a weekend away and explore the local area. There is a […]

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  "Climbing for […]