Hiking's blog
Posted Thu, 16/07/2009 - 20:15 by Hiking
Welcome to Derbyshire's Newest Walking & Hiking Club
For more information about this club and the whys, the hows etc then have a look at the about tab.
Posted Sun, 21/02/2010 - 10:10 by Hiking
Another month has gone by and we're still gripped by this winter weather as I write in the last 4 hours we have had over 4 inches of snow again leading to another cancelled walk.
This is the worst period of winter weather I can personally remember going back some 40 years I cannot remember winter lasting this long. I can remember more snow in a two week period but not over this length of time.
All the walks missed since the new year will be re programmed for this year.
Posted Sun, 31/01/2010 - 15:32 by Hiking
In all my years of Hiking ( since 1990 ) I have not experienced a winter this bad. It's the first time It's been prudent to cancel a walk due to winter weather. Previously I've always tried to fine a way to walk but not this year.
We've had
Posted Sat, 16/01/2010 - 00:40 by Hiking
Following on from the recent inclement weather we have added a new feature to the site. A Met Office Weather Guide this is currenlty set for the Peak District and looks like this
If there is a Weather Alert issued you will see the 
"UK Weather Warnings Issued" flash in the top right hand corner.
Posted Thu, 14/01/2010 - 17:43 by Hiking
Posted Mon, 04/01/2010 - 18:25 by Hiking
Due to the Current Server Weather Warn we may be cancelling the Next walk as it would be unwise to Travel and walk in these conditions additionally it would probably added to the cost of the walk as we may not be able to cross easily to the walk.
A decision has been made and the walk is cancelled
Many thamks
and keep safe out there.
The Hiking Club Team
Posted Mon, 30/11/2009 - 08:58 by Hiking
We recievedd the following update from the Cockermoth Youth Hostel Manager.
Posted Fri, 20/11/2009 - 14:49 by Hiking
The first Six months Route have know been posted, with the exception of Easter.
Why I hear you ask?
Its quite simple at t
he time this was uploaded the results for the area go to was The Lake District. With this in mind planning had started and we were looking at using Cockermouth Youth Hostel as of Today ( 20/11/2009) the Youth Hostel is under 2 feet of water, ( it was higher during the night).
Posted Sat, 24/10/2009 - 12:23 by Hiking
Hi folks
The dates for walks have been added for 2010
Over the next six week the walks for the first 6 months will be added to the calendar.
The most notable change is ALL walks now take place on a Sunday every fortnight. Nice and easy to remember.
Posted Thu, 17/09/2009 - 11:50 by Hiking
Well we are heading rapidly towards Christmas. Christmas decorations and being strung up on high streets through the land. And it time to thing about The Hiking Clubs Annual Award...
Basically a light hearted review of the year just gone. Award for the best walk reviews, Best photo, funniest incident and many other all based around a evening on fun and frolic. If you are interested the email the event coordinator for more details
Over the next couple of weeks we will be coming up with the menu, location and selection of polls that will link to the awards.
If you have any nominations or ideas for awards then please contact us using the link above.
many thanks
Posted Sun, 23/08/2009 - 12:18 by Hiking
Over the weekend the migration from the test servers to the live server has been completed.
Final testing is now complete and we are now live.
Over the new few days a FAQ link will be added. with load of useful information
Posted Wed, 12/08/2009 - 17:47 by Hiking
Over the coming month we may have a couple of interruptions to this site as we complete the move to our new hosting company.
Although we will keep the interruptions to a minimum you may from time to time see the site maintenance banner. If you do please try again in a little while and hopefully we will be back.
Thanks you for your continued support
The Hiking Club Team
Posted Tue, 04/08/2009 - 20:55 by Hiking
Imagine this five hour ago you finished work. Got together with the rest of the gang filled up the mini bus and headed west to Snowdonia.
After Five hours of travelling including a stop for Fish and Chips a staple on the way to a weekend of Hill walking.
You arrive at the camp site (Bethgelate - Forestry Commission site Very good at the time ) As you have been before and have confirmed your pitch to direct the mini bus to the pitch.
Now remember you are in the middle of a campsite in the middle of the Snowdonia National Park and it Pitch Black except for the minibus head light.
The shout goes up "we're here!!" you open the side step out into the night and ........
Posted Sun, 26/07/2009 - 00:22 by Hiking
Over the next fortnight we will be adding the walks until the end of the year.
- If you have any Preferences on walks
- If you wish to become a member of the committee then also let us know
- any routes you would like to share
Please use the contact form to forward them on The Hiking Club Team.
Many Thanks
Mick "The Mad" Walker
Posted Sat, 18/07/2009 - 02:14 by Hiking
The Hiking Club will be launching it walk program from the 30th August 2009.
The First walk will be in the Peak District ( see the event Calendar ) after it's completed we will retire the RWH - The Yorkshire Bridge Public House for a celebratory drink.
We hope to see you there!!!
The Hiking Club Team.
