Don Whillans Memorial Hut

Posted by Daniel Middleton on 20/05/2013
Don Whillans Hut

Located at the Roaches in Staffordshire, the Don Whillans Hut is a unique building, superbly located amongst the buttresses and boulders of this historic climbing area.

The hut is leased by the BMC and administered by a volunteer team. It is situated on the Roaches Estate, which is managed by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.

Location: Rockhall Cottage, The Roaches, Grid Ref: SK 007622

The hut can accomodate up to 12 people, mixed, in two rooms. There are full cooking and dining facilities, a drying room and showers. Parking in lay-by approximately 400
yards.

Groups that include Under 18s must comply with the BMC Child Protection Policy . Disabled access is not currently easy at this site.

To find out more and to book the hut go to the hut website: www.donwhillanshut.co.uk

 

 

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