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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.
You can contact us here or find us on Facebook here.
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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**SATURDAY 22nd MAY - CASTLE ROCK OF TRIERMAIN - (INTRO) CLIMBING**
This coming Saturday we are planning a rock climbing full day meet to Castle Rock of Triermain at St John's in the Vale, just south of Keswick. This meet is suitable for intro members and anyone wanting to progress onto 1-2 pitch traditionally protected rock climbs. Hopefully, there will be enough experienced members around to provide some guidance and lead routes.
There are starred routes at most grades from VD-E1. It's a valley crag, good views, 15mins walk-in, faces SW and is a sun trap if the weather is being kind.
Plan is to meet on the verge of the A591, just north of Thirlmere (OS : NY 316 195 / Sat Nav : CA12 4TS) at 10am. If people are happy and want to car share, I suggest meeting M6 J34 Lancaster park-and-ride at 8.45am. I will have spare seats in my van. The usual car park at J34 is currently a covid testing centre, but the the top car park is open.
All weather dependant. If it's wet, we may go for a walk or Kendal Wall.
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One of the great Lake District outcrops with a fine spread of climbs to keep most teams satisfied for a day or two. The North Crag is a towering wall seamed with long grooves and ramps which holds a.....I had hoped to attend Stephen Clark but my Brother is coming up from London so will have to miss it.
Should be good for Saturday , I can meet you at Lancaster
Tropical at The Woodlands this aft.
Grim down south pal! Oh how the tables turn eh!
We're at Rock Over Climbing in Manchester !
Aye, it's been better than the forecast said. Just as sunny in Arnside
You lucky lucky man!!☹️
Not too shabby in our backyard either!😉
**TUESDAY 18th MAY 7pm - EVENING WALK - RILEY GREEN **
A walk round Hoghton Tower woods to Hoghton Bottoms, by the river Darwen and back along the canal-a lovely walk for an evening. Approx. 5 miles.
Meet 7pm at a car park by the canal on the A675 about quarter of a Mile before the A6061. SD 624 250
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This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Brinscall, Lancs..I will be there👍
Hoghton. Sorry Stephen Clark. I just can't help it. Especially having been a parishioner there. 😁
Very close to the residence of Sir Nicholas Slow De-Hepburn! Bet he don't show up!🤣🤣🤣
And what's wrong with Hoghton Martin Bennett? It's a nice walk! Does anyone else fancy it?
Finally stopped raining for a couple of hours. Climbing at Baggy Point, with distant view of the FMCs top destination for 2022.
Which route is that John Hickman ? I'm thinking Ben or Marian?
Right sector. In her eyes (S), to the right of Marion. Also did Ben and Marion.
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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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.