Stay in Culligran Cottages https://www.culligrancottages.co.uk/ One of the main advantages is that the cottages are the Strathfarrar side of the locked gate giving unlimited access for the week. Stalking finishes Oct 20th and many routes are unaffected anyway. Contact Jane if interested
Geomorphology Meet This midweek meet (following on from the November Committee Meeting weekend) will involve days out on the hill as well as evening presentations. Topics: Basic overview of the structural geology of the Lakes in relation to present landforms. Landscape features resulting from the actions of ice and water.
Unfortunately the FRCC water supply gremlins have struck at Brackenclose. The supply tank is empty, the main feed pipe is blocked and only a relative trickle is getting through to the hut. This is enough to slowly top up a toilet cistern but there are no showers nor water at the taps. I have a […]
Come and experience the Cairngorms in winter and enjoy an informal and friendly weekend at Karn House. No specific activities will be organised; just bring your gear and hope for good weather…bad weather options are always available! Mince pies and Christmas cake will be provided, the rest is up to you.
The 2026 Burns Meet is currently fully booked up. Should anyone want to be put on a reserve list, please contact Helen, meet coordinator, at: helenelliot42@gmail.com
A chain has been installed closing free access to the car park at Waters Cottage. There is a lock on the chain which can be opened using the standard members master key for all huts. The chain and installation are intended to define and confirm the ownership by FRCC. It is deliberately light because it […]
Don’t be fooled by the name – no temperance here! After a day out doing whatever you choose on Saturday, return to Birkness for mulled wine, mince pies and savoury nibbles, followed by a curry feast in the evening (non-spicy option available) and optional post-prandial party games.
The QR codes in the Duddon & Wrynose, and Dow & Coppermines guidebooks, which had become non functional earlier this year, are now working again. Those in the Eskdale guide will follow fairly soon, those in Lake District Rock will take a bit longer.”
there has been an emergency road closure near the Kirkstone Pass due to a land slip https://www.timesandstar.co.uk/news/25599892.emergency-road-closure-a592-kirkstone-pass-lake-district/ at the same time there are road works north of Patterdale on the A592. Members are advised to check with Cumbria road information https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/streets-roads-and-pavements/road-maintenance-closures-and-improvements/roadworks