28 September - 1 October: Lakes - High House, Borrowdale
2018-09-28 - 2018-10-01 | High House, Borrowdale, Lake District
This hut may not need much introduction – it’s one of our regular and most popular venues in the Lakes, at the beginning of the track to Scafell Pike from Seathwaite, it’s well-appointed and superbly located for many other peaks.
Note this is a 3-night booking
http://www.kfellfarers.co.uk/High%20House.html

20 October day walk: Elstead revisited
2018-10-20 | Surrey
Chris has kindly offered to resurrect the day walk that didn’t happen in August. It will be a 10 mile circular route from Elstead via Charleshill, Tilford and Hankley Common.
There are pleasant woodland and open heath sections.
We will picnic on the extensive green by the river at Tilford, close to the Barley Mow pub.
Meet near St James Church at the junction of Thursley Road and Westbrook Hill. Extensive on-street parking available.
SU 903 434 / GU8 6LQ Start time: 10.00 a m.

26-28 October 2018 South Dartmoor – Harford Bunkhouse
2018-10-26 - 2018-10-28 | Dartmoor
Harford Bunkhouse
The bunkhouse is near Ivybridge, giving access to the southern part of Dartmoor and, if the weather is inclement, the countryside and coast of south Devon. Expected cost about £17pppn

Day walk on 24 November
2018-11-24 | Surrey
Starting at 10:00 with Linda G leading a 9 mile walk on and around Chobham Common – the largest National Nature Reserve in SE England – and one of Europe’s best protected wildlife sites.
Parking is on the road near to The Four Horseshoes pub, 13-15 Burrow Hill Green, Chobham GU24 8QP, Grid ref 970633.
Please let Linda know if you need a lift/ can offer a lift.

7-9 December 2018 Peak District – Sheen Bunkhouse
2018-12-07 - 2018-12-09 | Peak district
Sheen Bunkhouse
The bunkhouse is in the White Peak, near Hartington. The Roaches and Hen Cloud are only a short drive away, as are Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill, two of the finest peaks in the area. Expected cost about £17pppn.

11-13 January 2019, Yorkshire Dales: Clapham
2019-01-11 - 2019-01-13 | Yorkshire
This hut is at SD736691, close to the village of Clapham in North Yorkshire and easily reached from J34 of the M6. Ingleborough and the Yorkshire Three Peaks are nearby; The Forest of Bowland and Malham are also accessible.
After our successful experiment this (2018) January, we are again sharing this meet with fellow hill-walkers from the STMC.
Expected cost £12 to £15 pppn.
http://www.yrc.org.uk/yrcweb/index.php/huts/lowstern

8-10 February 2019: North Wales – Llanberis
2019-02-08 - 2019-02-10 | Wales
A return visit to the great vantage point of the Pen Ceunant Uchaf hut, near Llanberis.
The hut is within walking distance of Llanberis, on the minor road used to access the main path to Snowdon. The Glyders are also easily accessible.
http://site.chestermc.org/huts/

March Lakes trip – Seathwaite, Dunnerdale
2019-03-08 - 2019-03-10 | Lakes
A return visit to a well-appointed Rucksack Club hut at High Moss, Seathwaite, Dunnerdale (not Borrowdale) in the western Lake District.
High Moss, Seathwaite, Dunnerdale
https://rucksackclub.org/huts/

Club holiday – La Gomera (17-24 March)
2019-03-17 - 2019-03-24 | Canary Is
After last year’s very successful venture to Madeira we have managed to fit a winter trip to La Gomera in the Canaries into the club’s schedule.
FULLY BOOKED

12-14 April 2019: Shropshire
2019-04-12 - 2019-04-14 | Shropshire
12 places available in Broughton Farm bunkhouse on a farm close to the Welsh Border near Bishop’s Castle in Shropshire. The Offa’s Dyke path is nearby and it’s only a short drive to the Clun Hills or Long Mynd.
See also this Link to information about the Shropshire hills.

Club social – Tuesday 16 April
2019-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Kingston
Meeting at the Norbiton in Clifton Road, Kingston. Not sure of exact time but the webmaster will be there by 7.30. The pub has an excellent pizza menu so some of us will no doubt be eating there. If you can’t find us in the bar, try looking in the back room where there are tables for eating.

Day walk on 27 April
2019-04-27 | Surrey
Lesley will be leading this one – a circular 10 mile walk through wooded areas of South West Surrey easily reachable by train as well as by car. Taking in Hydon’s Ball and the quaint villages of Hascombe and Hambledon. There should be plenty of bluebells lining much of the route as well as spring lambs in the fields. Bring a packed lunch for a picnic in either the grounds of Hascombe church (very quaint inside) or on the village green. Meet at Witley Station (post code GU8 5TB). Parking is free on Saturdays. There is a train from Clapham Junction at 09.22am arriving at Witley at 10.10am for those wishing to use public transport so we are aiming for a 10.15am sharp start.

May Lakes trip – Coniston
2019-05-17 - 2019-05-19 | Lakes
A weekend at the Yorkshire Mountaineering Club’s hut in a spectacular location in the heart of the Coniston Fells. Irish Row, Coniston
Irish Row, Coniston
https://theymc.org.uk/the-hut/

Day walk on 2 June: the High Chart Challenge
2019-06-02 | Sussex
Stuart is leading this walk: The High Chart Challenge (East Surrey – Woldingham)
Distance: 14 miles – Approx 6 hours.
Level of difficulty: Moderate to High (3 quite steep ascents, 2 of which are quite short. 1 steep descent)
Starting point: Marden Car Park. Woodlands Trust , Gangers Hill, Woldingham CR3 7AD (nearest post code)
Start Time: 10 am on June 2nd

15-22 June: Club Scottish holiday, Ullapool
2019-06-15 - 2019-06-22 | Scotland
The club is returning to this Ullapool property which we previously visited in 2016.

Camping in the Wye valley, 5-7 July
2019-07-05 - 2019-07-07
This year we are also going to experiment with a July trip to Cherry Orchard Farm in the Wye valley, a few miles from Monmouth on the English side of the border. Joint meet with the STMC.

Day walk on 14 July: Shere Heath
2019-07-14 | Surrey
Dave E is organising the next day walk on SUNDAY 14 July.
Start time: 10 am from Shere Heath (a small car park close to the railway bridge when you have driven through the village, map ref 072-468 on the Guildford & Farnham map 145).
The walk continues through Winterfold Wood to Pitch Hill to stop for a sandwich and look at the view on a nice day , then on to Peaslake village for a drink in the
Hurtwood Inn, and then back to Shere. Distance 10 miles.

Day walk on 17 August
2019-08-17 | Surrey
Sandy’s turn to do this one.
Starting from Gomshall station car park (grid ref TQ 089 478), which still has free parking, at 10.10 am to allow people to arrive on the 1003 train. Route: via Hoe and Hurt Wood to Holmbury Hill, Holmbury St Mary, Leith Hill and back to Gomshall by Abinger Roughs.
Distance: 14 miles, or 22km for those more metrically minded.

Day walk on 14 September – Surrey/Sussex border
2019-09-14 | Sussex
Sheila will lead this one in the Upper Arun Valley, on the borders of Surrey/W Sussex OS Exp 34. The walk will start in the village of Rudgwick (GR086335) Starting time will be 10.15am.
This is a 8 mile walk but Sheila may add a couple of miles on the day if people would like.

27-29 September Lakes trip – Patterdale
2019-09-27 - 2019-09-29 | Lakes
Another classic lakeland venue for this trip to the George Starkey hut, Patterdale

Day walk on Sunday 13 October – Blackheath
2019-10-13 | Surrey
On Sunday 13 October Robert is leading a walk from Blackheath car park south of Chilworth at 09:30 (not the Blackheath on London!). It is a 10 1/2 mile walk crossing the Wey Valley to a couple of hillocks on the other side (and they really are only hillocks) and return via Chantry Woods. A few inclines and several views but not a singe stile.

1-3 November: luxury bunkhouse in the Beacons
2019-11-01 - 2019-11-03 | Wales
Brian has found an impressive-looking bunkhouse in the Brecon Beacons, right under Pen y Fan and very convenient for other hills in the area. More details are on the website at the link above. The nearest pub / restaurant is the Nantddu lodge opposite and serves lovely meals apparently. Book early to avoid disappointment.

6-8 December: Litton Cheney, Dorset
2019-12-06 - 2019-12-08 | Dorset
The club has booked the 22 bed youth hostel at Litton Cheney, between Weymouth and Lyme Regis in Dorset, for our pre-Christmas meet/bash on 6-8 December 2019. Good location for cycling as well as excellent SW coastal walking.

Day walk on Sunday 22 December
2019-12-22 | Surrey
Pre-Christmas favourite with mulled wine and nibbles: Anne is leading this walk of about 9 miles. Depart 9.45 from Boxhill and Westhumble Station (links in with train from Clapham Junction or Wimbledon) and take in Polesdon Lacey, beautiful Tanners Hatch YHA where we will eat our packed lunch and drink warming wine, and Ranmore Common for some views over to the South Downs. We will end up at Denbies Vineyard or The Stepping Stones for a drink (food if we want it) and a warm up.
Parking at Westhumble Station (limited) or Rykers Café (10mins walk away).
Bring your lunch and coffee!
The walk WILL go ahead whatever the weather.

Day walk on Saturday 11 January – London loop
2020-01-11 | London
Change of plan owing to rail disruption – this day walk will now be a section of the London Loop, from Hatton Cross to West Drayton (7 miles) or Uxbridge (11 miles). Hatton Cross and Uxbridge are on the Piccadilly line, which you can also get back to from West Drayton via Ealing.
Start: 10 am at Hatton Cross underground station.
Lunch: picnic in Stockley Country Park, or cafe in West Drayton if the weather is bad. Pub options there are not great but we can find a pub in Uxbridge for post-walk refreshments.
The reason for this is that the lines through Surbiton are closed on the weekend of 11/12 January (and the following weekend), and I want to be able to get to the start by public transport. Trains are running from Kingston, Richmond, Twickenham etc.

January 24-26 2020, Lakes: Stair
2020-01-24 - 2020-01-26 | Lakes
The first weekend outing of 2020 is to Stair in the Newlands Valley. This location is an established favourite, with lots of walks possible straight from the door including Catbells and Grasmoor, and Buttermere only a short drive away.
http://fyldemountaineeringclub.org/index.php/huts/
As with the last two January weekends, this will be a joint meet with the STMC.

Day walk on Sunday 9 Feb – Ripley and Wey navigation
2020-02-09 | Surrey
Linda is leading a walk starting from the car park on Ripley Green grid ref 053 570 for a 10:00 start. There is no charge for parking.
You will need to bring a packed lunch, although we may stop for a drink at one or two pubs en route and/ or at the end of the walk.
Please let Linda know if you plan to come along and if you can offer a lift or need one.

Day walk on 22 February
2020-02-22 | Surrey
The next NKHC Day Walk is on Saturday 22nd February meeting at 09:45 for a 10:00 starting at Forest Green village.
The walk is about 10 miles. There are apparently 3 pubs on the route according to the guide book, so there could be an option for lunch or a quick pint.
It’s probably best to pack a few sandwiches as we’ve been caught out in the past.
The route goes via Ockley and Walliswood finishing at Forest Green and the Parrot pub!
Please Brian know if you’re interested in joining the walk.

6-8 March: Peak district – Stoney Middleton
2020-03-06 - 2020-03-08 | Peak district
We have booked Carlswark Cottage in the village of Stoney Middleton, near Baslow in the Peak district. I don’t think we have stayed there before but the webmaster was in the area last May and can confirm that there are some great walks nearby. This is to fill the gap in the calendar as we didn’t decide on a club trip to foreign parts.
Full details are on the Derbyshire Pennine club website: – http://www.thedpc.co.uk/hut

27-29 March: Gower peninsula POSTPONED
2020-03-27 - 2020-03-29 | Wales
POSTPONED TO 2021 OWING TO CORONAVIRUS
