There is now an automated monitoring system on the North Buttress of Castle Rock in Thirlmere to measure crack widening of the unstable block at the top of the crag. This is a continuation of the long-term observations collected by a local FRCC member since May 2012. Recent measurements show an acceleration in the rate […]
Raven Crag, ODG, Langdale – update from Max Biden The new abseil slings above and to the right of the crag summit (above the Split Blocks descent) have now been replaced with a plastic-coated wire strop and maillon. The abseil is down the line of the rock rake and wet corner below, better to keep […]
Earlier this year there was a piece filmed at the Salving House and at Shepherds Crag for the TV programme Antique Road Trip in connection with ladies in climbing and the Club having lady members since it started. This included filming of club members Catherine and Ron Kenyon together with local climber Kate Forrester. The […]
Please note that Chapmans Road will be closed from Thursday 20th September to Friday 5th October for repair works. Apologies for the short notice and any inconvenience caused. Rosie Riznyk Admin Officer Lochaber Forest District Torlundy Fort William PH33 6SW mailto:rosie.riznyk@forestry.gsi.gov.uk +44 (0)300 067 6870 (switchboard) +44 (0)300 067 6137 (direct) www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland
Hart Side Pass will be closed for approximately two weeks for resurfacing work from 17 September. Motorists will need to divert via Hexham or Barnard Castle. Diversions will add approximately 30 minutes to a journey. Please check on the BBC website for updated information.
There has been a large Rockfall on the upper part of the Raven Crag Buttress descent route and this should be avoided as the area appears very unstable. The best descent route is to head uphill to join the path that descends to the right of East Raven (looking up). This fall is likely to have […]
The talk Ron Kenyon was giving in Fishers this Saturday evening has been postponed and will be re-arranged for January.
31st July last date for submission of applications for September Membership Committee
Compiled by Trevor Langhorne and Ron Kenyon together with the Guidebook Committee of FRCC: New Lake District Climbs 2018 – Leaflet information