Wye Valley Meet

Last weekend some of our members travelled to the Wye Valley for some trad climbing.

A good time was had by all. We did plenty of climbing at Shorn Cliff, Wintour’s Leap and Ban-y-Gor, (and our wet weather day included an ice cream parlour, vineyard wine tasting, cream teas, pub lunch and chicken Bhuba).

Summer BBQ and stay-over

A big thanks to club member's Graham and Yvonne who have kindly offered to host a summer BBQ and stay-over at their house near Bamford in the Peak District on the weekend of 15/16th June. The plan is to go climbing (or cycling or walking if you prefer) on Saturday and then head to Graham and Yvonne's late afternoon for a BBQ with the option to stay-over for those that want to make a weekend of it. We'll arrange the climbing venue nearer the time, probably Bamford Edge!

We'll be asking club members coming to the BBQ to bring some food contribution which we will co-ordinate nearer the time. If you want to come to the BBQ you need to book a place via the website so we know who will be there and how many are staying over.

Club members please RSVP via the Event on the website so we know how many are coming to the BBQ and how many are staying over - https://www.bowlineclimbingclub.co.uk/event-details/summer-bbq-and-stay-over-2

There is plenty of space indoors for staying over, there is even an extensive bouldering wall if you haven't had enough climbing during the day. You will need to bring your overnight gear including a sleeping bag, pillow and ground mat. Children and partners are welcome to come along but please indicate who is coming when you book your place, and bear in mind that although there is plenty of space it will be communal accommodation. 

On the Sunday there will be climbing as well.

THE meets list 2024!

Well here it is folks, a bit later than usual but hopefully the selection of great meets makes up for the extra waiting. A big thanks to everyone who has stepped forward and offered to organise a meet. As well as the meets below we'll also have plenty of weekend day trips to the Peak plus weekday evening trips for local bouldering and climbing (keep an eye on the WhatsApp group for these opportunities).

It's never too late to add further meets into the schedule so if you have an idea for a meet you'd like to see happen then let the Meets Secretary know. Even if we can't squeeze it in this year there is always 2025.

• 4th-6th May (May Bank Holiday) - Trad/sport climbing at The Club Hut

• 12th May - Kalymnos sport climbing

• 25th-27th May (Whitsun Bank Holiday):

  • Trad climbing in the Wye Valley

  • Bouldering at The Club Hut.

• 15th/16th June - Summer BBQ and stay-over at Graham and Yvonnes (Peak District).

• 29th/30th June - Love Llyn Padarn (watersports weekend at The Club Hut).

• 13th/14th July - Sport climbing weekend (venue TBC)

• 10th/11th August - MTB weekend (at The Club Hut)

• 24th-26th August (Bank holiday weekend) - Devon climbing

• 31st August - 7th September - Lundy island climbing

• 21st-22nd September - Club hut weekend

• 19th/20th October - Peak District bouldering weekend

• 8th-16th November - El Chorro sport climbing trip

• Saturday 16th November (evening) - Club annual dinner

• Sunday 1st December - Chairman's walk