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We are an active and friendly club of around 160 members, based on the Fylde Coast, Lancashire. We offer a warm welcome to walkers, climbers and mountaineers of all abilities, who share our enthusiasm for the outdoors.
If you would like to find out more, please explore the rest of the website, come along to one of our meets, including winter social meets in Poulton-le-Fylde.
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The club meets regularly most weekends throughout the summer and winter months at venues around the UK and at the Club’s two huts, both of which are situated in the English Lake District.
Latest News
- Message from the Chairman
As I write this Karen and I are on day 10 of our 14-day self-isolation following our trip to Belgium and … Read More - Evening SPORT Climbing!!! – Thursday 17th Sept – Warton Main Terrace – 5pm onwardsSince the weather is so good this week, we are going to try another evening climbing meet on Thursday with the … Read More
- Photos from Denham Meet – 10th Sept 2020
- IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
In light of the government’s latest announcement I thought it appropriate to write to you all regarding our position as a … Read More - IMPORTANT – To ALL FMC MembersIMPORTANT MESSAGE from Dave Hicks (Chariman) Following the latest guidance from the Government we believe it is now necessary to formally … Read More
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Despite frequent rain squalls at home I took the chance and made my way to the postponed evening meet at Crag Foot, and how well I was rewarded! Beautiful evening in the company of a very select band of four - Steve Wrigley, Martin Dale and Ryan McNamara. Caroline Webb also ran i.e. showed solidarity by turning up even though not to climb. The icing on the cake was arriving at the Woodlands 60 seconds before closing time of 9.00.
Climbing pics are of Wriggers and D'Ale on Footsie. Ask 'em what they think about the Hard VS (5a) grade!!
Martin Bennett in action on Right Foot Eliminate.
Can’t believe the weather, I was coming home from site on the Wirral, stuck in traffic with snow on the motorway!!!
Lancaster wall info!Want a sneak peak at what we’ve got in mind for the Centre? Over the next few days we’ll be sharing our designs on our Instagram page
Needs a bit of scrittle on some of the holds plus some mud and sheep poo under at least one of the overhangs. A chin scraping belly flop top out would be a good addition too.....
FMC Evening Climbing tonight!
Crag Foot
We will try again tonight! All welcome!
Getting my 2nd covid vac so sadly not free to join you to climb, though may see people later on. Weather good today
Martin Dale can you remember where that lad's info on the new routes is/was? Lancs Rock Revival group maybe?
Lovely night at Crag Foot last night! Here's Martin Bennett on Right Foot Eliminate.
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LCC North - Vacancies at PrestonWall - PrestonWall
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NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT PRESTONWALL (Lakeland Climbing Centre Limited) PrestonWall, LancasterWall and KendalWall are facilities of The Lakeland Climbing Centre Limited. We are driven by our pas...What's that bloke doing with the stick?
It's a social distancing tool £56 from good climbing equipment suppliers. Or you can go large and use a clip stick.
Black Combe walk - Saturday 8th May
Ever wondered what the lump is on the end when looking at the Lakeland fells from the Fylde? Well, it's Black Combe! It's a pleasant walk with great views of the Lakeland fells, the Isle of Man and Morecambe Bay.
Meet at 11am. Car parking is at SD153847. At Beckside on the A595. Parking is limited to maybe 10 cars so if it's full we may have to think of alternatives. Please let me know if you are coming. I have just looked at the weather forecast, and if as suggested it is going to be poor, I will postpone until another day so watch this space!
I have decided to cancel this walk (or postpone it rather) as the weather for Saturday is dire! And I have had very little interest! Sorry Neil Paul Baines!
Shame. But right thing to do. How come the weather has been GREAT in recent weeks when we weren't FREE, but now it's "shoite"? Ps. People came on MY walk the other day...must be the leader driving them away
Bit of fun at Gigg North this afternoon with John Hickman.
Awesome 👍
Hope you had a visa😉
We have a BOULDERING meet planned for Tuesday 4th May at Windy Clough, near Lancaster. However, the weather is looking like it will be wet and so far I've yet to hear from anyone interested in coming even if it was dry! I suggest we postpone this week's meet, but if anyone is keen on future bouldering meets in particular, please let me know and I'll try and plan something else at a time that suits those interested.
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Probably a locals' venue, but there are plenty of problems on natural grit stone scattered over Windy Clough and up onto the shoulder of Clougha. Many problems remain undocumented. There's...Hi Steve. I’m interested in future bouldering meets. Places ideal for a complete bouldering novice 😀. I’m not yet ‘fit’ though just yet!
Can't promise I'll be able to make it but subject to availability I'm up for bouldering meets for sure! I'll dust off my mats and boots 😀
Good call Stephen Clark! The weather doesn't look great on Tuesday.
Wise !
Good call but planning on getting out on Thursday weather permitting.
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## **Climbing Meet - Wallowbarrow - Saturday 1st May**
I am organising the club meet to Wallowbarrow this coming Saturday. Weather currently looking good.
If you've not been before, Wallowbarrow is a lovely 2-3 pitch crag in the Duddon Valley, South Lakes. Gentle uphill walk in, 15-20mins or so. Plenty of lower grade routes, VD's & a classic Severe. Walk-off descents.
Initial thought is to meet at the crag at 10am. Parking is at High Wallowbarrow Camping Barn. You need to leave the valley road, turning left just before the bridge. Small parking charge with the farmer.
All welcome, including any intro members keen to get out on simple multi-pitch climbs. Please let me know you intend to come and I'll try and coordinate people to climb with and enough half ropes. Either post here, or on the WhatsApp group.
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Up to 60m high. Route spread over two main and two smaller buttresses. A very good mid grade crag. Western Wall(MVS), Malediction Direct(VS), Thomas(S), West Buttress Girdle(MVS), Nameless(MS),...Sadly got another appointment on Saturday ☹
I'll be there
Walked past on Friday and it looked in good nick. Watch for the ants in the woods though😊
The new guide is arriving tomorrow 😄
Is that hole what you hired the digger for Mr Dale
Nobby Dale - just zoomed in on your face. You look very odd. Even more so then normal.
Jack’s Rake Scramble
I know you climbers like the security of rope and gear but scrambling is safe as long as you’re focussed and can stay calm. Why not try it and come along this coming Tuesday 27th April - Meet at the NT car park adjacent to the Stickle Barn pub by 10am. Please let me know if you’d like to join us.
The one day in the week when it might rain. Would if I could but work says No 🙁
Richard, unfortunately my Mum is in hospital at present and am going for a visit 3:30 Tuesday afternoon. Although your start time is rather early (for me), I doubt I would make it back in time for visiting, so won't be able to attend your meet!☹️
Committed at work I’m afraid. There’s a good BMC video about the rake if anyone is unfamiliar with what to expect. You can, of course, walk around too. www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-jacks-rake
Really enjoyed our day out at High Cup Nick with a fine group of 10. Sunshine, brilliant views, no hurry and pints in The Stag, Dufton afterwards + Lizza + John & June + Christine + Andy D
It’s a grand old walk ... resembles the damage done if the titanic had been driven into the fell ... 😳
Some more pics from Denham!
Very pleased to be allowed to rub shoulders with the old club. A good turnout and a grand evening.
Used to love it there ... back in the mid 80s 😁
A few photos from last night's Denham meet. Good to see Andrew Hird on the rock again and here he is making light work (?) of MtMMoMHfMM and alongside Wriggers on the other Mohammed route. There was a potential Mug of the Year event at the pub later but my lips are sealed - until prized open with a beer! 😁 Another good turn out - not sure exactly but in double figures for sure..
Wondered where he’d got to😂
# **FMC Walking update**
Tony Jackson has added another local walk to the growing library on the club website. "South Bowland Valleys & Tops". Link to the library below.
Mike Howe is running a walk up Whernside from Ribblehead this coming Friday 23rd April . Meet at Ribblehead roadside for a 10am start. Full details in the What's On sent by email recently. Please ensure you contact Mike in advance so he can comply with the BMC covid guidance for groups larger than 6.
Walking – Fylde Mountaineering Club
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Many of our weekend Club meets are multi activity events, including both walking and climbing, and the format is usually very flexible; sometimes involving organised groups, but also small informal te...I am having my second Covid vaccination that day.
Great first post-lockdown caving trip to Long Churn with Carol, Simon, Lizza & Neil, followed by a beer garden pint in the Marton Arms. Lizza showing us all how it's done by flying through the cheese-press.
Lunatics
Gosh. Caving is a lot more colourful than it used to be.
Rather you than me 😉
By 'eck that was a quick like Martin Dale. I knew you were egocentric but... 🤣
It's a bit after the event due to "technical problems" (!) but here are some photos from the Trowbarrow evening meet featuring Tony Jackson, Graham Callander, Woody, Hal, Terry Robinson, Martin Dale, Wriggers et al.
FMC Evening Climbing - Trowbarrow
Thursday 15th April
Yes folks, it's here! The first evening climbing meet of the season! Can't wait! There should be people there from 2pm. Covid rules apply, which means we are limited to 30 members (unheard of in FMC history but guess you never know). You should really be booking in advance, but we will keep a log of who attends for track and trace purposes. Car sharing between different household groups is not permitted therefore please park considerately. Be prepared to park further away and walk. You should not attend if you or anyone in your household has Covid symptoms. Social distancing and normal Covid hygiene measures apply. You should bring your own food and drink. Sharing your crisps is not permitted.
A visit will be paid to The Woodlands in Silverdale afterwards for refreshments. Again, the pub has requested that you park considerately and walk. They are closing at 9pm, so I suggest climbing finishes by 7:30pm to enable us to get there and have at least one beer!
Hope to see you all there!
Hope everything goes well tomorrow - I’m not yet up to climbing but hope to join you in the coming weeks, subject to Docs advice 😀👍🍺
Martin Dale I won't be climbing but will around to say hello and have a pint at the Woodlands after.
hope to be there as well 🙂
Are there enough V Diffs to go round?
I will be there in the afternoon hopefully
Nobs ahoy!!!
Lol forward to seeing you all, can't get there til about 6 but hopefully get a route in before the main event....
Becky and myself will be there
Damn! Just left home and have forgotten the snacks! Hope Dave's been to Happy Shopper!
You won't like it here.
A lovely evening for those climbing at Trowbarrow ...
Martin and Terry
John H
Good meet, great to get out. 16 by my count.
It was great seeing so many of you at the Woodlands last night, been too long since I have met any club members.
First route of the year, felt so good even though I did make meal of it, made it more memorable ...
Results from the 2021 FMC Photo Competition now uploaded to the FMC website.
2021 Photo Contest – Fylde Mountaineering Club
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2020-21 was a strange year for the club. The Covid-19 pandemic dramatically limited club activities, although many members managed to fit in some adventures between the various restrictions. The socia...Thanks Steve. Going there now. By the way I've meant to ask, not wishing to make work, but was there a reason the photo galleries from the original website didn't transfer into the new one? They were a most interesting look into members and past members' doings.
Caving excitement in a week or so.
You too can be like this...
Woohoo!
Caving is actually like this : www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZLZetn0UmE
Bunch of nutters!🤣🤣🤣
Count me in
Luckily I’m busy Simon Fenna🤪
I'm busy too Andrew Hird. When is it again?
Funnily enough, I'm really busy too!