Sport and Slate Climbing Meet

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A weekend of climbing on the quick-drying Slate quarries around Langdale. April can be mixed in terms of conditions in the lakes, hence Slate climbing can be a good option in terms of fast drying crags. This meet will focus on climbing at crags such as Hodge Close, Tilberthwaite, Blue Quarries, Runestone, Thrang Quarry etc. […]

Winter Mountaineering

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  A week of winter adventures around the Cairngorms The Scottish Winter Mountaineering Meet is a great opportunity to explore the Cairngorms National Park.  There is likely to be a mix of climbers, mountaineers and winter hill walkers attending and all are welcome.  Previous attendees have also mountain biked, skied and enjoyed some local orienteering […]

Fell and Moon 2026

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Mix our regular daytime fell activities with the possibility in the evenings to look through telescopes if weather permits.   A chance to look through telescopes and mix evening astronomy with our regular daytime fell activities   This will be a meet where during the day you do what you like (walk, climb, socialise, or […]

Bicentenary of the First Ascent of Pillar Rock

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A meet to celebrate the first ascent of Pillar Rock on the 9th July 1826.   Pillar Rock was first climbed on the 9th July 1826 by John Atkinson, a farmer’s son from Croftfoot, Ennerdale. The main aim of the meet will be to repeat The Old West Route (Moderate) with the party starting the […]

Spring into Borrowdale 6th- 7th March 2026

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Enjoy all Borrowdale has to offer in early spring Whether it is climbing the valley crags, scrambling or walking on the fells, early springtime in Borrowdale is beautiful.  Come and enjoy doing your own thing or sharing an activity with others on the meet, you are sure to have a great time at  Salving House.

Warning! Rockfall on The Shroud, Black Crag Borrowdale

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It has been reported that a Large block (microwave sized) detached itself from the crux of pitch 2 of the route. Possible loose rock left behind.

Lecture – Wainwrights without a car

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Location: Alpine Club, 55 Charlotte Road, London, EC2A 3QF Date: 14th Oct 2025 at 19:30 This is a bit of a change from the bigger challenges of the Alps and beyond. Many AC members will have visited the Lake District and this talk is about climbing the 214 Wainwright tops there without the use of a car and […]

Younger Members

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Primarily aimed to bring together younger members of the FRCC. However like all other meets on the programme these meets are open to all. Climbing, scrambling, running and hillwalking may all take place depending on the weather and who is present. Aspirants who wish to attend should contact membership@frcc.co.uk

Maintenance Meets

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Many of you will have attended Maintenance Meets before and are familiar with the format but the following is an explanation for those who haven’t: The purpose is primarily to have a good time with other members while putting something back into the huts we all use and enjoy throughout the year. It is a […]