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News and meet reports
Write-ups from the crags and the fells, posted by members.
Climbing · 13 Oct 2026
Meet Report: North Wales
Alan, Alex, Stephen, Freddie and David headed to North Wales, based at Ynys Etws. At Tremadog, we (mostly)…
Walking · 25 Sep 2026
Walk Report - September Sunshine
Jackie, Gill, Dean and Caroline enjoyed a wonderful walk through the hills and woods of Darley Dale in crisp…
Climbing · 15 Sep 2026
Meet Report: Sunday Stanage
We didn't rush to get to Stanage Plantation for our early September Sunday meet, as the forecast was for a…
Climbing · 20 Aug 2026
Courage @ Curbar
An impromptu selection this week for a quick-drying hit after the showers. With dry rock and an appetite for…
Away meets · 12 Aug 2026
DMC Pembroke Trip 2026
This August 7 of us made the annual pilgrimage down to arguably the best climbing destination in the UK. With…
Away meets · 28 Jul 2026
DMC Dolomites trip 2026
Isabel Hadley What do you get when you convene 15 DMC members and their loved ones for a summer trip to the…
Climbing · 16 Jul 2026
Shady Ramshaw
A large turnout to escape the sun for an evening at Ramshaw, some scampering away a little early to witness…
Climbing · 9 Jul 2026
Weltering @ Willersley
Once again we attempt to avoid the heat with an evening at Willersley, most of us being lightly traumatised…
Climbing · 26 Jun 2026
Sweltering Staden
A big turnout this week for members new, old and prospective to enjoy the sheltered and (world?) class…
Away meets · 3 Jun 2026
The Fairhead trip to Bosigran!
After initiating plan B, stayed in the Count House, well known to many DMCers from past meets, offers great…
Climbing · 28 May 2026
Sunny Stanage & Midgey Misery
A big DMC turnout this Wednesday at Stanage, with Bill and Gen welcoming a new member for their first climb…
Climbing · 2 Apr 2026
Harborough kicks off Outdoor Wednesdays for 2026
A large gathering of DMC and Oread members enjoyed the many delights of Harborough, from strenous sit-starts…
Cycling · 28 Mar 2026
Two-Wheeled Action for those braving the hail
Taking a break from rock-clinging, 3 members enjoyed the local bridleways & trails (and of course large…
Club news · 12 Mar 2026
Concluding Winter Talks for 2026
We held the last of our 'Winter Talks 26' last Thursday 5th March at The Fishpond. What an inspiring talk…
Walking · 26 Oct 2025
Linacre Woods to Holymoorside Walk
Five of us enjoyed a lovely walk today from Linacre Woods to Holymoorside and back. The walk was planned by…
Climbing · 28 Sep 2025
Crackin' day at Millstone
A group of us enjoyed perfect conditions, several of us pushing out some our hardest ascents of the year.…
Cycling · 27 Sep 2025
Matlock Top Ten
On the last Saturday in September, a group of 13 DMC members and friends set off from Darley Dale to ride the…
Away meets · 13 Sep 2025
Hut Meet Report - Lakes
We have just spent a lovely weekend in Seathwaite at the High Moss hut in the Duddon valley. The hut was…
Away meets · 1 Aug 2025
Hut Meet Report - Pembroke
We enjoyed stunning weather in Pembroke for 4 days of wonderful exposure on some of the greatest cliffs in…
Away meets · 1 May 2025
Hut Meet Report - Yorkshire
What a great trip to Yorkshire! Camped near Ingleton with an abundance of great walks, caves, climbs and pubs…
Away meets · 1 May 2025
Hut Meet Report - Tan yr Wyddfa
We had a varied and fantastic weekend in Snowdonia at Tan yr Wyddfa, the weather was fantastic and members…
Climbing · 1 May 2025
Climbing - Stanage North
Hiding from the crowds this bank holiday weekend, we had a great day at Stanage North, a determined approach…