R O DOWNES HUT
This comfortable centrally heated bungalow is a former water-works building that was bought as a memorial to Bob Downes, an outstanding young member of the club who tragically died during an attempt on Masherbrum in 1958. It is ideally located for both Grit and Limestone climbing. A short but steep walk brings you to Froggatt Edge. WiFi available.
Accommodation
- Number of Beds: 17
- Room Sizes: 8 (Rear), 9 (Front)
- Members’ Room: Front (9 bed), a member's guest may stay in this room if the other room is booked out
- Bookable Room: Rear (8 bed)
- Camping & Campervans: Yes, Members' parties only (max 4 small tents)
- Under 18s: Members with U18s may sleep in a tent/campervan (anytime) or the bookable room (Sun-Thu)
- Ambulated Disability Bed: 1 in Front room
- Site Capacity: 25 people
Who can book
-The hut is reserved for members and their guests when a meet is based there, and for members, Wayfarers and their guests over all public holidays.
-Members may bring under 18s provided they sleep in a tent/campervan or book the rear room, the latter option is only available Sunday - Thursday nights inclusive.
-At all other times, up to 8 beds are available in the rear room for outside booking (No U18s) by BMC, Mountaineering Ireland or Mountaineering Scotland clubs or individual members. We are unable to accept bookings from youth groups or university/student clubs.
-All bookings must be made in advance, click the Book button to see availability. Custodians do not manage any aspect of bookings so should not be contacted in this respect.
Situated on the west side of the A625, 1km north of the Chequers Inn. There is a white name sign at the head of the driveway, easily seen when approaching from either direction. If arriving from the North (Sheffield direction) drivers should be aware that a very tight right-turn is required to enter the drive and it is recommended that drivers continue 1km to the Chequers Inn and make a U turn there. ///fixture.regular.jousting
