SCOUTS – Come try climbing!

Between: 29th April 2023 - 30th April 2023 Location: Almscliffe Crag

On the weekend 29/30th April the climbing team are putting on a weekend of climbing at Almscliffe Crag.  We are taking bookings straight away for parties of twelve scouts for an hour and a half session over the weekend (no experience necessary) first come and paid first served.  We will be starting at 9.30 both days and finishing at 4.30

You will need to bring with you

Warm and waterproof clothes (it may be a warm day but it is draughty up there)

Sun protection hat and sunscreen

Food and drink

Suitable footwear (the approach can be muddy) so a change of footwear for climbing

Permission form (download using the link below)

Cost £3.00 per person Please pay by cheque before 15th April

We will be on the crag all day so you will need to meet us on the right hand side of the crag at your allotted time.  When approaching the crag you MUST follow the country code cross the walls in the allotted places stick to the footpaths provided DO NOT wander across any fields or inter fear with any livestock or other climbers.  Access to the crags depends on the goodwill of the farmer any grievances will be reported to the British Mountaineering Club via their access officer who meets regularly with the farmer and can result in the crag being band from use

Please contact Jeff Keeton at jeff.keeton@cycscouts.org.uk to arrange booking and payment

Permission Form

Almscliffe Crag

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