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
We have a new eGuide in Guidebook Downloads, Tilberthwaite Quarry Update. This quarry has received much attention during 2025 with over 30 new routes established and much restoration and re-bolting work carried out on another 15 or more of the older, existing climbs. With its situation being just 3 mins walk from the nearest car […]
You can order the new T-shirts here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzXcvPVKy_cwlNii-PtBbIWWVUI5VDZ_ifgTA1_ZH7f5gO7w/viewform
Annual Dinner Meet If there are any dietary requirements that you have not already informed us about, please let Sarah, know by Thursday 30/10/25 on dinner@frcc.co.uk or by calling the mobile number on infoodle. Saturday Activities; Climb at Kendal Wall co-ordinated by Tony Walker & Janet Ashworth or Walk with Wendy Dodds. Climb: Suggest from […]