Grahaeme, member of the FRCC since 1997 has sadly died. He opted to donate his body for medical research and consequently there will be no funeral.

The road closures at Beetham have changed again and there has been another very late announcement. The road was due to stay closed until 31st  March 2024 but on 28th March Westmorland and Furness Council announced it would be open from 29th March so everyone can enjoy getting stuck in the traffic over Easter. And after the children […]

A recent audit of the extensive FRCC Library revealed that there are duplicate copies of some books. These duplicates are offered, at a reduced price to members. Photographs of individual books will be sent on request. The price listed does not include p and p. (multiple purchases will save on p and p). Here’s the […]

From Pete Farnell – Raw Head Warden Two large trees have been felled and cut into rounds at Raw Head, one tree was windblown and the other was dead and leaning towards the gable end of the barn. The wood is where the trees dropped into the farmers field at the other side of the […]

From Humph – Beetham Warden Will all members note that the pass will be closed to through traffic from Monday 4 March 2024 for 4 Weeks – to 27th. The definitive closure notice has now been published formally The contractors take steps to stop access – it’s a serious H&S issue for them so please […]

John’s funeral will be on Thursday 29th February at 12:15 at Burnley Crematorium, BB11 5QD Followed by the Calf’s Head at Worston, Clitheroe, BB7 1QA.

In May 1944 following negotiations with the then owner of Raw Head Farm, Mr. Bulman, Raw Head Cottage became vacant. Despite wartime restrictions and the lack of electricity, working parties were organised and the conversion of the Cottage into a Club Hut began. This was the start of the FRCC establishing a base in the […]

The club is very sad to announce the death of John M Barrett, past President of the FRCC. He was a valued long-standing member with many years of very active contribution to the Club and to his local fell-walking community. Latterly a Trustee of the club, he continued to actively engage with the club to […]

As a past lady President noted “Why are so few retired members not meeting up for playtime during the week at our huts….maybe they are in Kalymnos!!!!” This meet is a chance to enjoy the longer days and evenings on some of the best Lakeland hills and crags. After the Winter training abroad now is […]