Glen Brittle, Skye, w/c 30 May 2020

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Beth
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Glen Brittle, Skye, w/c 30 May 2020

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Success! We're going to Skye!

Hillwalking, scrambling, biking, swimming, climbing, running, even kayaking, take your pick!

Given how variable the weather can be on the west coast of Scotland, we are going to stay in the Glen Brittle Memorial Hut, which sits in the valley right below the Cuillin Ridge.
http://www.gbmh.co.uk/

There is also a campsite by the beach about 1km away. This cannot be booked in advance, it is first come first served but could be a good option for anyone who doesn't want to commit but may decide nearer the time to join us.
https://www.dunvegancastle.com/glenbrittle/campsite/

We were unsuccessful in the lottery for w/c 23rd May, but successful for the w/c 30th May. This is probably the best chance of good weather, no snow on the ridge, and isn't too close to our Easter Scotland jaunt.

The hut has 3 rooms of 6, plus a twin wardens room which we can use. Hut fees are £13 pppn, due in advance and non-refundable. For this reason, we would all have to pay hut fees in advance, rather than on the meet as is the norm. Payment is due in February, after which, if you change your mind, you will not be able to get a refund of your fees, unless someone else takes your place.

Please let us know if you cannot make w/c 30th May (7 nights) or if you want to come late/leave early etc.

Hut
1.
2. Vijay
3. Ruth
4. Harry
5. Louise
6. Matt
7. Becky
8. Adam
9. Vicky (arriving a day late, maybe two depending on how drunk I get at this wedding)
10. Julie
11. Daniel
12. Tom
13. Fabian (arriving a day late)
14. Huw
15. Beth
16. Anna F
17. Naomi
18. David
19. Joel
20. Murray


Camping
1. Sarah
2. Joe and family
3. Malc
4. Alan
5. Karl
6. Lucy
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Stew
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

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I’m keen. The dates are fine with me. I can’t recommend this trip highly enough, the last time we went was amazing.
vijaykorotane
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

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Hi
I’d be interested in going, missed the last trip out there.
Vijay
slaight
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

Post by slaight »

Interested too :) my sister has a big birthday next may and is thinking of going away but no firm dates yet so this is probably as good a time as any. I might be more tempted by campsite just in case the Scottish weather does what it commonly does when I visit!
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Sarah :D
Ruth
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

Post by Ruth »

Yes! I am in!
HarryC
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

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Sign me up. Never say no to Skye.
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JoeGrainger
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

Post by JoeGrainger »

This looks and sounds amazing but as its half term i may be in the doghouse if i disappear off for another week!

If no one objects, i could potentially drive up and camp with the family at the nearby site or perhaps one that is bookable and join you for most days. I wouldn't need a hut spot and would expect the rest of the family to entertain themselves!

Thoughts welcome!

Joe
Louise
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

Post by Louise »

2020 seems like a long way away (!) but yes i'd be interested as missed out last time too.
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Stew
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

Post by Stew »

Sounds fine Joe.
MattKettle
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

Post by MattKettle »

Yes I'm definitely up for this. Very happy to camp if needs be
BeckySpaghetti
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

Post by BeckySpaghetti »

Hey,
I'm in. Dates are all fine for me :)
Adam
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

Post by Adam »

Yeah I'm in.
VickyHiggs
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

Post by VickyHiggs »

I have a wedding on Saturday 30th :( , so I'll come but not for the whole time. Happy to camp of this makes life less complicated with hut bookings.
Tom
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

Post by Tom »

Someone remind me to rejoin so I can come to this
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Re: Glen Brittle, Skye, May 2020

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Sign me up please :D
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