"Ask where the good way is and walk in it" Jeremiah 6 verse16

Programme summary: February to May 2010
YOU ARE REMINDED THAT BOTH MEMBERS AND VISITORS
ATTEND CLUB EVENTS AT THEIR OWN RISK.  CHILDREN UNDER 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN

PLEASE BOOK EARLY - other hostellers do, especially at Bank Holidays

Booking forms must usually be with event leaders
8 WEEKS before the event

PLEASE NOTE:

Booking Deadline dates only apply to the number of reserved places at the hostel.
Anybody wishing to attend events after the deadline has passed are still welcome,
but will need to contact the event leader first to check that the event is still running
and/or numbers attending, and then make their own accommodation arrangements,
either by booking with the hostel direct pending availability, or arranging alternative accommodation.

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The following events have passed their booking deadline.

Please contact Leader for late availability.  Full details in the previous programme.

DATES

VENUE

GRADE

Dec 11 - 13

Lee Valley

Creative Writing

Dec 23 - 27

Alstonfield

Moderate

Dec 27- Jan 1

Derwentwater

All Grades

Dec 28 - Jan 1

St Rhadagunds, Isle of Wight

Easy- Moderate

Dec 27 - Jan 2

Keswick Convention Centre

All Grades

Jan 29 - 31

Sheen, Peak District 

Moderate

 


February

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Location

grade

Booking deadline

Comments

Fri 5 - Sun 7

DODDINGTON

(ME9 0AU)

Kent

Easy Moderate

Fri 8 Jan

We will be staying at Palace Farm which is a privately run hostel on a working farm, and comes highly recommended by those who have visited it.  The hostel is located close to the North Downs which we expect to provide most, if not all of, the walking for this early Spring break.  The price includes a continental breakfast.  I am thinking of going out for a Saturday meal together.  If you can, have a look at the Hostel’s web site: http://www.palacefarm.com.

Fri 12 - Sun 14

ALSTONEFIELD

Peak District

Craft event

 

 

Alstonefield is a lovely, self-catering hostel with beautiful Dales and river walks straight from the door, and is a perfect setting for creative activities.  The girls and I are still gathering ideas and materials but our aim is to have fun together exploring a variety of creative opportunities which may include; simple beading to make key-rings or zip-pulls: using “found” objects, e.g. drift wood, jam jars, pebbles etc to make lanterns or ornaments: sculpting with Fimo modeling clay.

Come prepared to have a go or bring your own creative ideas (no experience or expertise is necessary).  To make the best use of time there will be a half-day walk on Saturday, and on Sunday we will worship together, and then have another half-day walk.  We will provide tea, coffee, hot chocolate and milk, additional costs payable at the event.

Thu 18 - Sun 21

PERTH-Y-PIA

(NP8 1SR)

Black Mountains

Moderate Hard

Thu 10 Dec

Once again we are returning to a popular venue, the independent hostel, beautifully positioned high on the slopes of the Black Mountains, near Crickhowell.  Perth-y-Pia is a recently converted 15th century stone farmhouse.  Excellent ridge and valley walks start from the hostel.  We will group cater for evening meals.

 

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March

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Location

grade

Booking deadline

Comments

Fri 5 - Sun 7

PERRY LODGE, QUINTA

Shropshire

Moderate

Fri 19 Feb

Come and join me for an early spring break in this lovely area on the England / Wales border.  We have booked one of the cottages in the grounds of the Quinta Centre.  The cottage sleeps 12 people in twin rooms.  A variety of walks will be available around the local area.  I am due to move house at the end of November, so if you would like to come, please contact me at work, either by telephone or email and I will give you the address to which to send a standard booking form.

Fri 12 - Sun 14

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD

NAVIGATION I

 

Sun 31 Jan

Do you have trouble map-reading?  If so, this is the event for you.  We will spend some time together learning about grid references, map symbols, using a compass etc. and put what we learn into practice on walks, when everyone will have a chance to lead.  The cost includes two nights at the hostel and Saturday evening hostel meal, other meals can be ordered on arrival, if required.  The standard event charge will be collected at the event.  Numbers are strictly limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Thu 11 - Sun 14

BRYN GWYNANT

North Wales

Moderate Hard

Sun 10 Jan

The days are getting longer and spring is in the air so it is time to climb some mountains.  Join us in North Wales to explore the beauty of the Snowdonia National Park.  Meal Prices are breakfast £4.65, Lunch £4.15/£5.25 Dinner £7.95 (2 courses)/ £10.95 (3 courses).

Sun 28 - Thu 1

HELVELLYN, CA11  0QR

Lake District

Moderate Hard

Mon 25 Jan

Join me for this pre-Easter break exploring the eastern and far eastern fells, then perhaps move on to Eskdale for Easter.  YHA Helvellyn is in an isolated and peaceful spot, 1 mile from Glenridding village along a driveable but unsurfaced and unlit track. There are many walks straight from the door and we might also take advantage of the Ullswater steamer.  I plan to offer moderate hard walks at a moderate pace. There may also be a harder option, subject to demand and to availability of other walk leaders. Please contact me for hostel meal prices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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April

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Thu 1 - Mon 5

ESKDALE, CA19 1TH

Lake District

Moderate Hard and Hard

Sun 31 Jan

Come and celebrate Easter in  Eskdale, a quiet corner of the Lake District.  We can explore less well known fells such as Harter Fell and Green Crag or the more energetic may enjoy a walk to the top of the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike.  The fells around Wastwater, which give lots of varied walking, are also nearby.  There are plenty of other attractions should you want a change from walking, such as Burnmoor Stone circle, Hardknott Roman Fort. Alternatively, you could enjoy a trip on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway.

Thu 1 - Mon 5

FFALD-Y-BRENIN, SA65 9UA

Pembrokeshire

EASTER

Easy and Moderate Hard

Mon 1 Feb

Come and celebrate Easter with us at the wonderful Christian retreat centre at Ffald-y-Brenin in Pembrokeshire. Ffald-y-Brenin is in a remote and very peaceful valley and has wonderful views across the Presceli Hills, but is only a few miles from Fishguard.  See www.ffald-y-brenin.co.uk for more details about the centre.  Please note the walk grades for this event; we plan to offer two walks each day; one easy and the other either moderate or hard.  The walks will include part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, some of the Presceli Hills, and the nearby Carn Ingli (the Peak of the Angels).  The price includes evening meals each day, but we will be self-catering for breakfasts and packed lunches.

Thu 1 - Mon 5

CHEDDAR, BS27 3HN

Somerset

EASTER

East Moderate

Mon 1 Feb

On the edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, Cheddar Gorge cuts a path through the Lime stone in a truly spectacular way.  Whilst we will be there for the walking, I have it on good authority that not only does it have a variety of cheese shops, but it also boasts excellent tea shops.  The walks are not too tricky, but we will have to climb the 274 steps of Jacob’s Ladder and other steep pathways in and out of the gorge.  Peregrine falcons, caves and exploring the highest inland cliffs form the basis of this break away.  For the more venturous there are climbing, caving and abseiling opportunities with local instructors and horse riding.  Let me know if you are interested in any of these options and I will explore these possibilities further.  We are able to self cater or make use of the meals provided by the hostel but there is no need to decide that now.

Thu 1 - Mon 5

CANTERBURY, CT1 3DT

Kent

EASTER

East Moderate

Mon 1 Feb

“When fair April with his showers sweet / Has pierced the drought of March to the root's feet /………… And wandering travellers tread new shores, strange strands / Seek out far shrines, renowned in many lands / And specially from every shire's end  / Of England to Canterbury they wend” (Chaucer).  Yes, don’t miss this opportunity to visit the historic city of Canterbury at Easter.  We will be walking mainly in the surrounding and varied Kent countryside.  Hopefully we will see wild flowers and all the signs of spring in the Garden of England.  We may feature the city and or coast as part of a walk. For more details please contact the leader first to check availability.

Fri 9 - Tue 13

DUNSTER, TA24 6SF

Somerset

COLERIDGE WAY

Moderate

Sun 14 March

Walk in the footsteps of the Romantic Poet for 36 miles from Nether Stowey.  We will travel through a variety of landscapes - moorland, heathland, farmland, woodland, wooded valleys and historic villages - and with expansive views over the North Somerset Coast and distant South Wales.  The weekend is hotel based with transport to/from the trailheads, half-board, on a twin-share basis.  Single occupancy rooms are available for a £10 supplement.  The Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster is well appointed and caters for walking groups.  There are the usual facilities, including spacious guest rooms, dining room, bar and a drying room!  Packed lunches will be available.

Fri 16 - Sun 18

INGLETON, LA6 3EG

EARBY, BB18 6JX

Yorkshire Dales

Cycling

Moderate cycling

Mon 15 Feb

We meet at Earby on the Friday night where we can leave cars, etc. Starting on the Saturday with undulating and absolutely gloriously scenic section on minor roads through Gargrave and into the Yorkshire Dales. Cycling on wonderfully quiet roads through Airton you then face a long climb up onto the moors above Settle before dropping down steeply into this historic market town. Upon leaving Settle a traffic free section (can be a bit rough and busy at times) awaits at Clapham before arriving at Ingleton Hostel.

Fri 30 - Mon 3

EYAM, S32 5QP

AGM

Peak District

Early May Bank Holiday

All

Fri 9 April

This years AGM is in the Peak District, centrally situated for travelling from north, south, east or west. So please support your club and book this event. Eyam hostel resembles a turreted castle perches on the hillside overlooking the historic village  of Eyam.  Being on the boundary of the contrasting White and Dark  Peak we will be able to offer a wide variety of excellent walks.

 

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 May and an event in June

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Mon 3 - Fri 7

YOULGREAVE, DE45 1UR

Peak District

AGM follow-on event

Moderate

Mon 1 March

Set high above the River Bradford amidst some of the best scenery that Derbyshire’s White Peak has to offer, Youlgreave YHA is the ideal location for an extended stay in the Peak District. The hostel, which was once the Co-op village store, provides accommodation in interestingly-named dormitories, and offers good home cooked food to re-energize you after a hard day’s walking. So sign up today and join me for a trek through the beautiful limestone dales.

Fri 14 - Sat 21

MAUGHOLD VENTURE CENTRE,

IM7 1AW

EARY CUSHLIN HOUSE, IM4 5EU

Isle of Man

Easy Moderate and Moderate

Mon 29 March

Enjoy a weeks walking on the Isle Of Man.  The walks will include the highest point of Snaefell.  We’ll be staying the first 3 nights at Maughold Venture Centre, which is 10 minutes walk from Port-e-Vullen beach and has own station on the Manx Electric railway giving access to Douglas  and Ramsey.  The centre is self-catering with option of meals from neighbouring adventure centre (subject to availability).  The last four nights will be at the Eary Cushlin Outdoor Centre near Port Eyron which is self-catering.  Note that the cost pppn could vary depending on numbers.  We will be planning to eat out at least one evening, and to have a group meal in the centre on another evening.  Please contact the leaders for availability and to get more information on travel arrangements.

Fri 14 - Mon 16

BELLEVER, PL20 6TU

Dartmoor

Moderate

Mon 15 March

If you fancy walking on wild moorland, then you will love this weekend.  Dartmoor is a beautiful, rugged and peaceful place.  The Hostel is set in a lovely hamlet.   It is near a pub which serves food and there is a local shop which will supply all of your needs.  I plan to do all the walks from the hostel, so drivers can relax.

Thurs 27 - Mon 31

SAINT DAVID'S, SA62 6PR

Pembrokeshire

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Late May Bank Holiday

Moderate

Sun 28 March

Come and join us in beautiful West Wales for a weekend of coastal walking and optional attendance at the annual St David’s Music Festival (see www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk for further details).  We will be staying at YHA St David’s in a tastefully restored and well-equipped cow shed (complete with all mod cons).  Please come prepared to self cater or eat out in local pubs, café’s or takeaways. If possible, please can you contact the leader by email.

Fri 28 - Mon 31

CHOLDERTON, SP4 0EW

Wiltshire

Late May Bank Holiday

Easy Moderate

Mon 29 March

Cholderton hostel is situated on a working rare breed farm, on the Wilts and Hants border, just 7 miles from Stonehenge. Come and meet the animals, and walk in the Salisbury Plain area. We can visit Stonehenge, Woodhenge, and pretty villages with thatched roof cottages. Salisbury is not far away, as is Hawk Conservancy Centre, near Andover.

Thurs 27 - Mon 31

THE LIZARD, TR12 7NT

Cornwall

Late May Bank Holiday

Moderate

Fri 26 March

Expect fine coastal walking, with stunning views, perhaps the opportunity for some cream teas, and even swimming for the brave.  This is a self-catering hostel so we will group-cater on two nights (offers of help warmly received) and go out for a meal on the third night.  Bring your own food for breakfasts and lunches, but tea, coffee, sugar, margarine and milk will be provided, for which there will be an additional charge at the event.  I understand parking is very limited, so it would be helpful to all hostel users if you can share travel for this event, or use the train (from Redruth buses run every 2 hours during the day).

Sat 29 - Sat 5

RATAGAN, GLEN SHIEL, IV40 8HP

Scotland

Moderate Hard and Hard

Sat 30 March

Ratagan Hostel probably has the most spectacular setting of all the Scottish hostels - right on the shore of Loch Duich, at the foot of Glen Shiel, close to the historic road to Skye, and surrounded by the mighty mountains of Kintail.  Otters, badgers, red deer and pine martins can be seen in the area, whilst on the mountains ravens, ptarmigan, sea eagles, golden eagles and mountain hares flourish.  During our week here there will be opportunities to walk such classic routes as the Five Sisters of Kintail and the South Glen Shiel Ridge.  The area is well endowed with Munros, plus plenty of other less challenging, but very scenic, peaks and walking routes.  Walks will be organised on five days, with a “day off” to explore some of the other attractions in the area (wildlife watching, castle visiting, sea kayaking or a trip to Skye are all possible!).  The hostel is comfortable and well equipped, with good cooking and laundry facilities.  It is self-catering only, and quite remote, so some group catering for evening meals is a possibility.  There is also a selection of inns and restaurants in the area.

Mon 31 -  Fri 4

LAND'S END, TR19 7NT

Cornwall

Coastal Path

Moderate

Tue 30 March

Extend your stay in Cornwall or join us for a mid week break at the closest hostel to Land's End.  From the hostel, there are fine views down to the Atlantic Ocean, which we can enjoy with a meal in the café.  Meal prices: breakfast £4.65, packed lunch £5.25, evening meal £9.25.  Parking here is also very limited, so it would help all hostel users if you can share cars or use public transport (from Penzance buses run hourly during the day).  Please phone to check availability.

June

Thu 15 - Thu 22

ALPINE ARENA  HOLIDAY

Bavaria

Moderate

 

Two of our CRC members run Alpine walking holidays in the Bavarian Alps, which include special weeks for lovers of Alpine flowers with a botanist (see the advert at the end of the programme).  Via Ferrata options are also available.  It is based at a 4 Star hotel (full board plus afternoon tea), cost £455 per week.  Good prices are available for mid week flights to Munich.  Onward travel would be approx. 30 euros one way, using a Bayern Fünf ticket, 5 for the price of 1!  Please let us know if you are interested in a CRC event with them.

 

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Advanced notice of future events (more details and confirmation later):

VENUE

DATES

TYPE

STATUS

Litton Cheney

June 4 - 6

Easy Moderate

Confirmed

Bridges

June 10 - 13

Moderate Hard (Geology)

Provisional

Wastwater

June 18 - 20

20s / 30s

Confirmed

Blaxhall

June 18 - 20

Easy Moderate

Provisional

Ingleton

June  25 -27

Hard  and Moderate

Confirmed

Alpine Arena

June 15 - 22

Flowers

Confirmed

Eastbourne

July 2 - 4

Easy Moderate

Confirmed

Coast to Coast

July 3 - 10

Moderate Hard

Provisional

Liverpool

July  9 - 11

History

Confirmed

Harlech

July 15 - 18

Moderate and Hard

Provisional

Westward Ho

July  23 - 25

Leader needed

Provisional

Clun Mill

July 30 - Aug 1

Moderate

Confirmed

Other week events being planned

Wooler

August 21

Easy Moderate

Provisional

St. Cuthbert's Way

Sept. 9 - 17

 

Confirmed

Offa's Dyke Part 1

Sept 18 - 25