 Extended Weekend Trip – Brecon Beacons National ParkThursday 22nd - Sunday 25th February 2024We will be returning to the Chichester Youth Adventure Trust’s Cottage and Bunkhouse (see http://www.cyat.org/) which is situated in the southern end of the Brecon Beacons National Park near Hirwaun and is easily reached from the M4 and A470.Accommodation costs are £18 per person per night. We need at least 8 people attending to maintain this rate. We will be doing our merry meals rota, food and travel costs will be split as normal and the walking will be varied. Two full days should be spent on the mountains and a half day walk more locally before returning home, but at this time of year plans might have to change depending on weather conditions Accommodation: Bunkhouse Cost (approx.): £130 to include shared transport, accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 evening meals. Independent travellers - £80. Deposit: £54 to Michael by 16 January 2024 please. Bank details will be given on expression of interest. |
| Organiser: Michael Merritt | email: |
Closing date for booking: 16/01/2024
| Grid reference: SN 925 075 Post Code: CF44 9UW Coordinates: W 3.55825, N 51.75555
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 The Lakes Weekend Trip – Great Langdale, Lake DistrictThursday 26th - Sunday 29th September 2024The Lake District is a place that saturates your soul with it’s scenic magic. It makes your heart sing with the grandeur of the ancient hills and impressive tarns and takes your breath away whatever the weather.Great Langdale is located a few miles from Ambleside. With the craggy peaks of Langdale Pikes, Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell rising up from Elterwater, this valley was forged by a volcano and has the best mountain scenery. It’s a real treat to make the long drive worthwhile. We’ll be staying at Robertson Lamb Hut, the first dedicated climbing hut in the Lakes which was opened in 1930. It’s located about 2.5 miles from Chapel Stile and half a mile from New Dungeon Ghyll hotel. It consists of men only bunkroom for 18, mixed bunkroom for 11 and a women only bunkroom for 6, all with toilets and shower. 6 bunks are reserved for club members. There is a cosy lounge and kitchen with two tables for dining. The walks will be challenging with steep hills and rough terrain, some scrambling weather permitting. Low level walks will be available especially in bad weather. So far there are 12 spaces reserved but there are additional spaces available if required. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, based on receipt of expressions of interest in reply to this email, with a waiting list being set up once the places have been spoken for. Your expression of interest will need to be confirmed by 31st July with payment of the deposit to secure your place. Accommodation : Bunkhouse Cost (approx): £160 to include shared transport, accommodation, three breakfasts, two evening meals and bread / spread for sandwiches. Independent travellers: £100 Deposit: £70. Contact Alison, the Trip co-ordinator, to book a place. Trip Co-ordinator: Alison Edwards email: Trip Leader: Fiona Scully email: |
| Organisers: Fiona Scully and Alison Edwards | email: |
Closing date for booking: 31/07/2024
| Grid reference: NY 304 067 Post Code: LA22 9JS what3words: : ///sleeps.regress.soap Coordinates: W 3.07458, N 54.4509
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