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For mountain experiences locally and further afield. Welcome to WCMC! You can however, hire gear if you need to. Occasionally meets take place further afield.

Most people join us because they want to be a part of a community of like-minded people who love the outdoors. So whether you’re new to the area, wanting to meet new people, looking to start a new hobby or just wanting to get cracking on with folk, the club would love to hear from you. Members are able to to make regular use of the wall at Egremont, on a Wednesday evening from 7-9pm from September

to March. You take your own risks at the wall, so if climbing is a new activity for you, you might want to do a short course at Kendal or Keswick first. Another fine reason to join is to take the opportunity to join the club on one of the meets between March and November. Scotland is the usual destination, except for the AGM which is always held in the Lakes. Coming on a meet for the first time, especially if you’re by yourself, can be quite scary. You’re always welcome to bring a non-member friend along and rest assured, everyone’s very friendly to newcomers. If you’re looking for things to do, it’s easy to find people to tag along with. However you hope to benefit, there’s a wealth of experience in the WCMC gained from being out and about on the fells and while safety is your personal responsibility, you are more likely to have safer, more enjoyable trips with the club as opposed to heading out alone.

25/11/2023

WCMC Walk November 2023.

Impromptu club walk today as the weather forecast was looking good.
Great End from Wasdale head with the return via Lambfoot Dub.

16/09/2023

WCMC Walk September 2023.

Today's club walk was a chance for one club member to 'tick off' some Wainwright's.
Met at Glenridding and enjoyed a walk taking in Glenridding Dodd, Sheffield Pike, Hart Side, Raise, and Whiteside.

Quite misty on most of the tops so not many pictures. Hats and gloves were donned at one point too!

25/04/2023

WCMC Derbyshire meet, April 2023.
Last weekend saw the club hold a weekend meet climbing and walking in Derbyshire.
The climbing was at both Stanage and Froggatt. Thankfully the weather played nicely and remained dry.
A few members also ticked off a Wainwright on the way home after a walk on Stanage edge on Sunday morning.

02/04/2023

WCMC Climbing meet April 2023.
Today's meet was an afternoon climbing at Long Scar and Black Crag.
The first route of the afternoon was quite chilly but once the sun came out we had a great day climbing.

29/10/2022

WCMC meet October 2022.
Today's walk was Dow crag from Seathwaite.
Not many photos today due to the weather. Wet and windy on the tops.

02/10/2022

WCMC Meet October 2022.
Today's walk was Scafell and Slight Side from Eskdale.
Starting at Brotherilkeld todays route took us via Scale Bridge, Sampson's stones, Cam Spout and Foxes tarn to Sca Fell summit.
The return route was via Slight Side.

18/09/2022

This week saw the climbing wall sessions resume for the winter season.

21/08/2022

WCMC Meet August 2022.
Today's walk was from Mosedale.
Carrock Fell, High Pike, Knott and Great Calva.
Lovely walk on mainly grassy fells via the 'Lingy hut' Bothy.

01/08/2022

WCMC meet July 2022.
Today's meet was an afternoon climbing at Brantrake crag, Eskdale.

19/06/2022

WCMC Club walk June 2022.
Today's walk was Scafell Pike from Wasdale head.
Route was via Stand crag and Broad crag col to Scafell Pike. Returned via Lingmell.

21/05/2022

WCMC Club walk May 2022.

Today's walk began with a bus trip from Keswick to Rosthwaite before walking back to Keswick via Castle Crag.
Ended the day at the Keswick Mountain Festival.

23/04/2022

WCMC Club walk April 2022.
Some members met at Mungrisdale today for a walk over Blencathra.
Started up Souther Fell and on to Blencathra via Scales Fell. Returned via Mungrisdale Common, Bannerdale Crags and Bowscale Fell.
Great weather too!
Finished the meet with a pint in the Mill Inn.

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Egremont

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http://www.westcumbriamountaineeringclub.co.uk/

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