Cumbrian Neil
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whitelackington said:
Wigless politicians spending your tax money.
Wild Camping
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Wigless politicians spending your tax money.
Peter Burgess
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whitelackington said:
Eh? I'll get onto County Hall in the morning. Apparently nobody has told them yet, and they are under the illusion that they are obliged to pay for West Sussex education, social services, roads, library service...... They'll be pleased to hear that they are 'all but abolished'.
Somerset was obviously an expendable county - at least someone brought back Rutland.
Cumbrian Neil
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Do the home counties (if they still exist) have any nice spots for "wild camping"?? Or were spots like that abolished when they saved the fox?
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CN.
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ttxela
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After all the advice we decided to try the Berwyns as we would be limited to a couple of days and it seemed like the area most quickly accessible fom Cambridge.
After having planned to go for some time I was nearly persuaded not to due to the rather inclement weather recently. However it looked like there would be a bit of a window in the weather over Tuesday so we set off as planned. We got to wales no bother at all and made our way to Tan-y-pistyll where we planned to leave the car, a quick chat with the lady in the Cafe arranged reasonably secure parking overnight for £3. We could have parked by the roadside quite easily without paying if necessary.
The waterfall was pretty impressive particularly after all the recent rain, after a good stare we set off up the valley towards our planned camping spot by Llyn Lluncaws. It was a bit drizzly and the cloud was very low however the rain soon stopped and we didn't have any more the whole time. Crossing the stream was entertaining with the large amount of water coming down. S was very impressed with the numbers of large slugs and beetles we saw.
Once up to the lake finding a nice level spot was harder than expected and we settle for a bit of a sideways slope in favour of getting the tents tail into the wind as by then it was starting to pick up a bit. After a brew and a spot of dinner we mucked about a bit on the hillside. Once we retired back to the tent we saw the first other people of the trip, a couple making ther way across the far side of the lake.
The wind really picked up in the night and despite our relatively sheltered position we took a bit of a buffeting. The tent stood up to it well with no problems and around 5:30am the wind died down and we slept rather later than planned as the wind had kept us awake earlier.
After our tinned breakfast and packing the tent away we headed off up a sheep track to join the main path up to the top of Moel Sych. Once to the top we discussed carrying on to Cadair Berwyn but as the weather was closing in again we opted for turning round and heading back down for a well earned ice cream before heading back to Cambridge.
After having planned to go for some time I was nearly persuaded not to due to the rather inclement weather recently. However it looked like there would be a bit of a window in the weather over Tuesday so we set off as planned. We got to wales no bother at all and made our way to Tan-y-pistyll where we planned to leave the car, a quick chat with the lady in the Cafe arranged reasonably secure parking overnight for £3. We could have parked by the roadside quite easily without paying if necessary.
The waterfall was pretty impressive particularly after all the recent rain, after a good stare we set off up the valley towards our planned camping spot by Llyn Lluncaws. It was a bit drizzly and the cloud was very low however the rain soon stopped and we didn't have any more the whole time. Crossing the stream was entertaining with the large amount of water coming down. S was very impressed with the numbers of large slugs and beetles we saw.
Once up to the lake finding a nice level spot was harder than expected and we settle for a bit of a sideways slope in favour of getting the tents tail into the wind as by then it was starting to pick up a bit. After a brew and a spot of dinner we mucked about a bit on the hillside. Once we retired back to the tent we saw the first other people of the trip, a couple making ther way across the far side of the lake.
The wind really picked up in the night and despite our relatively sheltered position we took a bit of a buffeting. The tent stood up to it well with no problems and around 5:30am the wind died down and we slept rather later than planned as the wind had kept us awake earlier.
After our tinned breakfast and packing the tent away we headed off up a sheep track to join the main path up to the top of Moel Sych. Once to the top we discussed carrying on to Cadair Berwyn but as the weather was closing in again we opted for turning round and heading back down for a well earned ice cream before heading back to Cambridge.
ttxela
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yep there is a level marked on the map just over the ridge, I did consider going over and having a look but the art of a successful trip with a child is to make sure you quit whilst you are still ahead.
I might have to go back and have a wander round the area on my own sometime.
I might have to go back and have a wander round the area on my own sometime.
gus horsley
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I did a wild camp on the top of Tryfan with two tents and a bunch of venture scouts in sub-zero temperatures and sleet which rapidly rendered one tent useless. We ended up with 9 people in a two-man tent while we waited fruitlessly for hikers to come through our checkpoint. We later found out the sponsored walk had been cancelled due to bad weather but nobody had bothered to tell us.
cap n chris
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Be prepared?
Slug
Member
kay said:
An experience sadly denied to Me, ever since My Brothers Wife banned Me from ever seeing My Nephews again..... ever, ever, ever. Because of,,,," The Incident at My Sisters wedding reception ".
My Brother had a serious disaster at work to deal with, so He couldn't make it, and She had to spend the day under a bridge, waiting for Billy Goats,, :tease: So I was saddled with the Brats.
After enough alcohol was applied, " Dangerous Uncle Ian" put in an appearance, and started to teach them things.
You know, Sun + Magnifying Glass + Dry Grass = FIRE, or, Cola + Peppermints = Fountain.
I'm not allowed to take them Caving when they're old enough either............
shotlighter
Active member
Take a wireless! (sorry walkytalkie)cap 'n chris said:
gus horsley
New member
shotlighter said:
It was suggested, believe me. Usual excuses, strapped for cash, etc. Nowadays they'd all have mobile phones.
cap n chris
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Your tent reminds me of something.....
SamT
Moderator
Hey - ttxela
I've been looking at those outwell tents. guessing thats the Hartford XL. 3 bedrooms.
Its a pain - but with one child and one on the way, my days 2 man mountain tents are over. Reckon these look like the dogs, full of little 'features'. Outwell certainly seem to outnumber other manufacturers on the campsites by about 4 to one.
My only concern is, is it *too* big. On some campsites - due to slopes etc, I thought it might be hard to get a pitch big enough.
And also - how long does it take to pitch, I can imagine turning up at a campsite, in the dark, pissing it down after a long drive, 2 kids in the back of the car - I dont what to be hammering pegs in for an hour.
Any thoughts
I've been looking at those outwell tents. guessing thats the Hartford XL. 3 bedrooms.
Its a pain - but with one child and one on the way, my days 2 man mountain tents are over. Reckon these look like the dogs, full of little 'features'. Outwell certainly seem to outnumber other manufacturers on the campsites by about 4 to one.
My only concern is, is it *too* big. On some campsites - due to slopes etc, I thought it might be hard to get a pitch big enough.
And also - how long does it take to pitch, I can imagine turning up at a campsite, in the dark, pissing it down after a long drive, 2 kids in the back of the car - I dont what to be hammering pegs in for an hour.
Any thoughts
D
Dep
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ttxela said:
Chuck it in the corner loosely scrunched up and keep turning it three-four times a day - it'll soon dry.
