There has been a substantial rockfall in the vicinity of the second belay of Original Route on Raven Crag, the large pinnacle belay is no more. This belay is also shared by Holly Tree Traverse and Oak Tree Wall. The area is very unstable and further falls are probable threatening the path below the crag. […]
Can you spare a day or so to help your Club? We have a bulging archive store at Raw Head that is no longer big enough to house our collection. We need anyone who has an interest in, or knowledge of our club history and/or climbing in the Lake District, as well as willing pairs […]
As I have previously said I never viewed acting as Guidebook Secretary as a long term role, amongst other things it needs a younger person to push the next series forwards and take up the new publishing opportunities that digital offers. Hence I’d like to stand down at the next AGM and have drafted a […]
FRCC – a mid-week day walk offer 2026 A LATE SPRING/ EARLY SUMMER WALK IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES By Presidential request, a repeat of the June 2022 Dales Walk Richard and Jane Hargreaves live in Hawkswick, Littondale and invite you to join them for a 10 mile walk on the fells along the south-west side […]
New Year at Raw Head 2026 Join us to welcome in 2027 at Raw Head. Enjoy your usual preferred activities during the day. New Year’s Eve, we will begin with pre dinner drinks, nibbles and music in the cottage, so please bring along your instruments and best singing voices. A four course meal will […]
The Chronicle needs reports from all the meets we have. Photos with captions would be great. It also needs Special photos for the front page, and the back. Thanks, Paul Hudson. chronicle@frcc.co.uk
KARN HOUSE ROOF REPAIR Karn House will be undergoing some major roof repairs starting Monday 20th April for approximately one week. Although not actually closed it might be wise to avoid the hut during that week. Apologies for any inconvenience but we should soon be up and running with a nice watertight roof. Jeff Breen
Two nights on the Skye Meet, staying in the Glenbrittle hut, are available FoC on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th as the occupant of the vacated bed will be at the Waters’ MM. Contact: president@frcc.co.uk
The Children in Huts report approved at the February 2026 committee meeting can be viewed on the website by following the link below. It has also been included in the latest Chronicle. https://www.frcc.co.uk/members/rules-byelaws-standingorders-policies/information-for-members/children-in-huts-report-february-2026/
The Spring Chronicle 199 is now on the website and app https://www.frcc.co.uk/members/chronicle/