Organiser: Martin Attended by: Martin, Olga (& Caitlin), Barry, Naomi (& Harvey), Bruce, Sarah (& Hannah), Mike, Gaby (& Christopher), Keyna, Maggie, Claire, Alan This was another family trip and must be a first on a Bank Holiday weekend where we had a whole field to ourselves overlooking the sea. Congratulations to Alan and Claire […]
Category: Reports
Pineapple Pub Walk
Present: Marion, Mark, Belinda, Sue, Paula, Bruce, Sarah, Chip (the dog), Jasper (the dog) and Mr Russell (the dog) Making the most of the good weather and keeping away from the garden chores was the order of the day. Once everyone had eventually found the Pineapple Pub the walk involved a reasonably leisurely stroll […]
Exford, Devon (camping)
Organiser: Pokey Attended by: Pokey, Annie, (Izzy & Sam), Sarah, Bruce (& Hannah), Barry, Naomi (& Harvey), Mike , Gaby, (& CJ) Maggie, Simon H This was a family based camping weekend with lazy mornings, relaxed walks and of course campfires. Our campsite was set in a secluded valley near the lovely village of Brendon. […]
Annual Long Distance Bike Ride: Lon Las Cymru South
Organiser: Claire Attended by: Claire, Alan, Keyna, James, Paula, Andy C, Dan, Steve Back Up Crew: Eddie & Glenis A total of 125 miles was covered from Llanidloes, Mid-Wales to Cardiff, mostly along peaceful country lanes, with plenty of pubs and teashops along the way. Thank you to Paula’s parents from New Zealand who were […]
Rhinogs Wild Camping
Rhinogs Wild Camping 7- 9 June 2013 Present: Claire (organiser), Alan, Mark C, Pete A. Cancelled last year due to our dire Summer, I specified that the conditions needed to be dry – not just for the actual weekend, but for at least a week leading up to it, as the Rhinogs can be boggy […]
Shropshire (camping)
Organiser: Paula Attended by: Paula, Andy C, Bruce, Sarah (& Hannah), Mike, Gaby (& Christopher), Alan, Claire, Andy D, Simon H, Glenis, Eddie This was a biking weekend along the Shropshire lanes, and for Alan & Claire up onto and along the Long Mynd ridge.
Peak District (camping)
Organiser: Pokey
Ridgeway 40
Organiser: James Attended by: James, Dan, Dave H, Richard S, Alan, Barry, Sarah R The well known Ridgeway walk covers 40 miles from Overton back to Streatley. The time taken obviously depends on fitness, determination, good footwear, weather conditions, etc. We were fortunate with the weather and the cake stop was once again a welcome […]
Lake District (Blencathra View Bunkhouse)
Organiser: Claire Attended by: Claire, Alan, Barry, Naomi, Pokey, Annie (Izzy & Sam), Sarah R, Pete, Keyna, James, Mark, Tricia, Andy M, Debs, Maggie, Bruce Once again we stayed in the comfy Blencathra Barn. On Saturday we all had a great day out ascending Helvellyn, some scambled up Striding Edge whilst others ascended via Swirrel […]
Scotland, Cairngorms
Staying at: Lynaberack Lodge, Glen Tromie, near Kingussie Present: Claire (organiser), Alan, Keyna, James, Sarah M, David, Alastair, Maggie, Simon P, Annie W, Sue, Belinda, Joanne, Steve, Paula, Andy C. A once in a decade opportunity to enjoy a week in Scotland at its best, with the below freezing temperatures keeping the rain at bay, […]
