21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

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Simon
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21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by Simon »

Mericans,

Your next weekend meet is now officially open for bookings!

The meet takes place 21st-23rd March, there are 16 places available in the Carlise Mountaineering Club owned hut, in the remote and peaceful Newlands Valley, in the Lake District.

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The hut itself has rustic charm in bucket loads. Situated approximately 1 mile from the nearest road (cars can be driven to it, down a not too rough gravel track) there is no electricity, and the water comes straight from off the hillside.

However, it's far from devoid of home comforts, a cracking coal fire pot bellied stove soon gets hot enough to glow red, and has the hut at sauna like temperatures in no time at all. Lighting is provided by means of gas lamps, and gas rings are provided for cooking. There is a flushing toilet, but alas no shower.

A map can be found here:
http://binged.it/N6IW8L

Mountain bikers will enjoy the purpose built trail centre at Whinlatter:

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Road bikers can test their determination against the mighty Honister Pass. Honister Pass is also home to one of the only Via Ferratas in the UK, and a slate mine that offers underground tours.

Hikers have plenty of options, with Robinsons, Dale Head and High Spy all easily accessible straight out of the front door of the hut!

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The cost for all of this I hear you ask? A mere £8/night.

Sign up here, and DO NOT email Karl (he's on holiday).

Attending:
  • Tom M
  • Beth
  • Anna - PM
  • Vicki
  • Stuart
  • Louise
  • Duncan
  • Sandy (vanning)
  • Geoff
  • Lynn
  • Roland
  • Huw
  • Julie
  • Pierce - PM
  • Chloe
  • Rich
  • Bob
FULL!

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Tom
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by Tom »

Sign me up please dude
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Beth
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by Beth »

Could me put me and my mate Anna down please. Muchas gracias.
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Vicki
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

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Please put me, Stewart and Lou down.
vijaykorotane
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by vijaykorotane »

Hi

Please add me to this meet.

Vijay
Mike Hogg
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by Mike Hogg »

Please add Duncan Simpson to the list.

Ta.
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by RolandNClarke »

Dear Simon,

Please add my name to the list.

Roland
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stevenewton
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

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Hi,

Please add my name to the list.

Thanks.

Steve
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by Huw »

Simon, can you please add Julie and I to the meet. Thanks, Huw
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Stew
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by Stew »

Would anyone care to volunteer in advance to write a few words for the faff? Vicki and I will, I'm sure, take plenty of photos.
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by Tom »

I'm happy to do a writeup unless someone else who hasn't done one yet wants to? Anyone got any plans for what to do with our weekend?
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Stew
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by Stew »

I'm gunning for Little Chamonix on Shepherds Crag on one o the days, a few pitches of classic HVDiff so I'm told. Apparently, some dude once did it in roller skates and boxing gloves. Probably a good scramble on the other day, or a nice long walk.
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by lazydaizy »

Does anyone want to share a lift, I don't mind driving.

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Ham Brian
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by Ham Brian »

I'm repeating this here for the benefit of those thinking of Shepherds Crag: My Lakes friends report that the Borrodale road is now open to single lane traffic with traffic light control.

(Little Cham - lovely top pitch, pity about the lower ones! :wink: )

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Pierce
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Re: 21st-23rd March: Newlands Valley Meet

Post by Pierce »

Hi there, New to the club, is there any chance I could join you guys? I have a car or if easier I would be happy to share a lift?
Pierce
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