Author: Trevor Langhorne
I began climbing at the end of the 60s so enjoyed a couple of years with no harness and hawser laid ropes. I still recall my first route, Brown Slabs on Shepherds, what a struggle, and I have struggled ever since, albeit at a higher grade. Living in Carlisle it was an easy train/bus or hitch out to Keswick where I mis-spent many weekends climbing in Borrowdale, my spiritual home. Over the years I have moved around the UK for work, but I only moved to places with easy access to good rock. Mountain crags are my preferred location, although I can be partial to a bit of easy sun-rock bolt clipping if the bars and restaurants are good enough. I joined the CC in the mid 90s and have served in number of roles since 2006.

Dramatic Rock Movement at Castle Rock Thirlmere

The cracks that appeared around the upper left side of the N Crag in 2011-12 have widened dramatically in the past weeks, possibly as a result of the recent (6/3/18) “earthquake” at Grasmere and earth movement was felt at Thirlspot. […]

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Lake District Bird Breeding Access Restrictions

Spring has nearly sprung and Lakeland’s Ravens and Peregrine Falcons are feeling frisky. To protect these wonderful creatures the BMC, FRCC, LDNP, NT and Natural England meet each January/February to agree which crags and climbs should have restricted access during […]

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Next CC Journal

A call to arms! (o.k. pens, shutters and/or keyboards) Once again it is that time in the annual cycle of Club activities – Journal time. A new team* has taken over the production of the 2016 volume; we are indebted […]

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Riasg Meet 2015

Riasg Meet Report, 11 – 16 June Inevitably prospective participants for this meet “weather watch”, the weather in the days leading up to the meet had been damp, the forecast was distinctly average and all reports indicated that considerable snow […]

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Castle Rock, St John’s, Cumbria

Castle Rock Instability – Update May 2015 Summary: The crack continues to widen with clear evidence of debris falling out from it (i.e. stone-fall danger). There is every indication that this collapse is going to take place sooner rather than […]

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Your big break into the movies?

Looking for your big break into the movies? Read on! An organisation called the10Group is working with established outdoor clothing company Kathmandu and is looking for people who would be willing to feature in a forthcoming short film that showcases […]

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John Chadwick

We are sorry to announce the death of John Chadwick who died yesterday (Wednesday 18th February) as a result of an accident on Helvellyn. John had been a member of the Club for thirty years and had contributed to its […]

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Access to Grange from Keswick

Although the Borrowdale road is currently open at the Watendlath turning there will be two night time road closures to (hopefully) finalise the repairs. The road will be CLOSED from 10pm to 6am on the nights or 16/17 and 17/18 […]

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Alison Shawcross

We are sorry to announce that Alison Shawcross passed away on April 5th. We offer our sincere condolences to her parents, family and friends. She has been a member of the club since 1996. Below is a message from her […]

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J H Emyln Jones & Ian McNaught-Davis

Two Honorary Members, J H Emyln Jones and Ian McNaught-Davis have passed away recently. J H Emyln Jones We are sorry to announce that J H Emyln Jones passed away on February 4th. Emlyn joined the Club in 1939 and […]

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