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  • June 30, 2021 at 10:15 pm in reply to: Lakes weekend 2-4 July #14540
    Dave M
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    Just a bit more info for those planning on joining in at Coniston this weekend.

    The weather forecast remains good for Friday and Saturday but there is a probable deterioration on Sunday though possibly OK for climbing in the morning.

    The A66 has a 40mph contraflow section to the west of Barnard Castle. Today the traffic was flowing without any problems. Car parking at Walna Scar car park is pay and display but the pay machine was not working today. The RINGO App is in use as an alternative at this car park and works well. Best to download it before you get there to save time. Cost for parking is £9 for a full day or £4.80 for 4 hours.

    Walk in to the crag from Walna Scar is almost exactly 2 miles and takes about an hour. Good path, mostly level and straight forward navigation. Walk in from the campsite will be at least an hour more.

    The Coniston Hall Campsite is easy to find and the owner has no doubt that the weekend will not see them reach capacity. John J and I will get there at about lunchtime and send a message on WhatsApp to describe where we are pitched in our tents. We will climb at Dow in the afternoon and return in the evening. We expect to make an early start on Saturday morning to take advantage of the weather and be ahead of the traffic up to Walna Scar car park.

    If anyone is interested in coming along please let me know by Friday morning so I can make sure we secure a suitable area to congregate all tents and vans.

    Cheers all, Dave M

    June 30, 2021 at 6:50 pm in reply to: 1st July Almscliffe #14539
    Dave M
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    I’ll be there tomorrow at about 6pm. May go for a swift visit to the Kestrel on the way home. Early start Friday to get to Coniston for lunchtime.

    May 31, 2021 at 7:11 am in reply to: Wainstones Monday 31st #14431
    Dave M
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    Be good to see you John. I’ll be at the car park by about 9.30. My other half has been engaged elsewhere with an ill relative so I’m now on my own today. Looks like it should be a great day for climbing.

    May 17, 2021 at 8:47 pm in reply to: Return to organised club activities #14399
    Dave M
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    Hi all. Unfortunately the weather forecast has cast a shadow over our planned outdoor activities. On Thursday the 20th some of us are heading to Harrogate climbing wall. I will be there at about 6:30pm. More information and guidelines for covid is on their website here https://parthianclimbing.com/harrogate/ . Outdoor climbing will be back on the menu for the 27th.

    Also, owing to the weekend weather forecast the day at the Wainstones is delayed one week until the Bank Holiday Monday the 31st of May. With luck a full day of sunshine for anyone wishing to walk, climb and socialise. There are several very good walking routes of 5 to 10 miles in the area as well as plenty of options for climbing at a sensible grade.

    Hopefully we’ll see some of you at Harrogate on Thursday but if not some time soon after.

    Cheers, Dave M

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    December 31, 2020 at 9:43 am in reply to: Wild Camp. Lake District Friday. 1st – Saturday 2nd Jan 2021 #14189
    Dave M
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    First, the good news. The weather forecast for Cumbria couldn’t be better for a walk with a cold night out on the fells. The bad news is that we can’t go there due to the tier 4 restriction. Ah well, we’ll see how things go over the next few months.

    Yesterday Nathan and I had a look around the northern end of Cropton Forest. The northern area of the forest is relatively remote and quiet with a lot of tree felling underway. There are decent tracks around the forest, perfect for cycling or easy walking. We didn’t stay out overnight due to another commitment today.

    Best wishes to everyone for the new year. Hopefully the covid pandemic will be drawn to a close and all will be well once more. Maybe Almscliff in the summer?

    Cheers, Dave M

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