Walkings fun, but The Hiking Club is Better !!
Keep it fun. - Everyone is welcome. - Savour the scenery whilst maybe challenging ourselves a tad. - Above all else its a social thing.










Welcome to The Hiking Club

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.

How to I add pictures to the site.

Posted Wed, 24/02/2010 - 22:30 by Hiking

 There are three ways you can add photos to the site they are

 
We will answer each of these in a different FAQ post. click on the appropriate link yo to that faq
 

Monthly Update

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.

Oh What a month......

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.

proving that you don't always have to travel abroad to take in a stunning winter landscape, the snow in this photo was found on England's humble countryside in the Peak District. - Sky Travel

We've had 

Whats the weather today !!

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.

Happy New Year

Posted Thu, 31/12/2009 - 10:04 by Hiking

What are you doing tomorrow - New Years Day?

Why not blow away the old year with a New Years Day walk.   This free walk starts at 11:00 am  from Linacre woods Lower Car Part ( start point ) and is  5 miles in length taking in a couple of pubs ( opening times permitting ).

What's in store for the rest of the Year?

Cockermouth Youth Hostel Latest update

Posted Mon, 30/11/2009 - 08:58 by Hiking

We recievedd the following update from the Cockermoth Youth Hostel Manager.

 

The Club recieved this, which you may find of interest.

Posted Fri, 27/11/2009 - 15:38 by Hiking

Sent:        17 November 2009 10:49
Subject: Outdoor Merino Clothing, Factory shop sale, Belper, Derbyshire December 5th

2010 - The First Six Months

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 the 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).  

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