HINCKLEY MOUNTAINEERING CLUB Meet Nab View, Ollerbrook Farm, Edale S33 7ZG

Walking. An entertaining 11 mile circular walk combining the old and Friday-Sunday new routes of the Pennine Way across the famous peat of Kinder Plateau, 6-8 Nov 2020 or how about Ken Wilsons Classic 18miler - a complete traverse of the GR edges that surround the plateau. All from the door. SATNAV S33 7ZG Climbing: A crag on the north side of Back Tor, similar to but 1hr 50 mins fom Hinckley shorter and much more stable, (more often climbed when frozen) a tradi- (84ml) From the south Jct 29 M1 to Chesterfield, (A61), then tional summer grade of VDiff has been previously suggested although take the A6187 to Hope. Turn those expecting to employ traditional climbing techniques during its as- right opposite Hope Church following the sign to Edale but cent may be disappointed. Before the village, Row of ter- raced houses on your left hand MTB: 18 ml/3500ft ascent: a classic loop containing the "must do" trails side – Mill Cottages. Turn right up the tarmac lane immediately of Rushup Edge, Roych Clough and Jacob's Ladder. Don't let the distance before a ruined barn. Sign on make you think this is an easy route! There is a lot of climbing on it. The the right hand side – “OLLERBROOK ACCESS” terrain is typical Peak District and is ridable all year round. Upload your photos to our Facebook page BEDS: 18 in rooms of 6 x3 and don’t forget your sleeping bag. COST: £40 for the weekend + £3/£4 for group meal unless we go to the pub. Bring Edale RSPB reserve your own beer or wine (free tea) and don’t forget your other food for Fri/Sat. STUFF you need to know: High standard accommodation in a recently converted 18th century barn. Situated on Ollerbrook Farm, it’s a beautiful conversion that provides comfortable and spacious accommodation well equipped with cookers, showers, loos, central heating. Good drying facilities, own car-park and is an excel- lent place to relax and enjoy the best of the Peak District. BEST PUB : Nags Head, 7 min walk, offers real ales and meals. We’ll be in here Friday evening to start the weekend off.

IAN EDWARDS (ED) M E E T S S E C

The Plough Leicester Road Hinckley Leics

Phone: 01455 274174 E-mail: [email protected] www.hinckleymc.org Mobile: on request.