Sun 9th Aug, 2026
Shining Clough
This meet is open to all members and non-members.
Perched impressively above Woodhead Resevoir on the edge of Bleaklow, this is a crag etched in KMC history - featuring first ascents dating back to the late 1940s. Come test your mettle against some the original pioneers of our club!
Rockfax states there's 13 routes up to the grade of VD, 11 Severes, 3 HSs, 13 VSs, 11 HVSs & 16 E1-6s including some of the best VSs and HVSs the Peak has to offer.
The approach is fairly long and can take anywhere up to an hour. If the parking is full at the western end of Woodhead Resevoir, there is alternative parking at the other end near the site of Woodhead Railway Station.
I will be arriving at the main parking from 10am and heading up promptly.
This meet has known to be quite midgey in the past, so if there's little wind, ample protection in sprays, nets and appropriate layers is recommended - fingers crossed it won't come to that.
Andy Lew
Different meets require varying levels of experience and fitness. Please speak to the meet organiser before the meet if you are concerned about any issues with regard to the meet or your ability to participate in the activities proposed. Contact details can be found on the Contact Us page.
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"I accept that mountaineering, climbing and walking are activities with a risk of personal injury or death.
I am aware of and shall accept these risks and wish to participate in these activities voluntarily and shall be responsible for my own actions and involvement."
