*5 SPACES AVAILABLE* Bunkhouse weekend in Snowdonia.
Details
** A BUNKHOUSE TRIP IN SNOWDONIA **
Join the waitlist, then pay, and you will then be transferred to Going.
This is going to be a fab trip with 3 nights away in Snowdonia, using the Mountaineering Club of North Wales MCNW clubs bunkhouse hut in the Ogwen valley. I have been a member of the MCNW since the 1990s and walked nearly all the mountains in the national park. Ogwen is truly wonderful part of North Wales. This June trip will offer plenty of daylight and hopefully not too much rain!
Please READ THE FULL DETAILS before signing up. There will be only 8 to 10 spots available for this trip. This trip is probably aimed at the more serious hikers amongst you, who don't mind a good, though not too tough, hike in the mountains.
High and mid level walks are possible directly from the hut. Some easy scrambling could be combined to give you a real mountain experience. Safety first always. Tryfan and the Glyders Cantilever stone are across the valley and direct access to Pen Helgi Du and the Carnedds behind the hut. Or just chill out and enjoy the view. Walks will NOT be of the route-march variety!!
*Dates*
Depart Thursday from Gloucestershire Thurs 11th June and return Sunday 14th June.
Departure times to be flexible to be arranged but I suggest mid afternoon latest on the 11th. Lift share is essential as it is a 300mile round trip.
*Location & How To Get There*
Hut location What3Words location yell.damp.scored or OS maps grid reference SH700604
It is track access from A5 w3w location merely.input.post
Location shown on the map is where you turn off the A5, after passing through Capel Curig. Full details provided to those booking and paying. It is essential you are willing to join a WhatsApp group to liaise on shared transport and provide info. I wouldn’t recommend arriving after dark for the first visit as final access is not obvious and through the farm.
*Accommodation*
The hut is basic but has a fully equipped modern kitchen, two bunkrooms, common room, and drying rooms. Two outside loos with wash basins, two indoor wash basins but no shower facility, although showers are available by asking at a campsite a mile down the main road. As it is a bunkhouse, please be prepared to share a room; the sleeping arrangement is bunkbeds. Ear-plugs are advised (ha).
*What To Bring*
You will need a indoor type sleeping bag and a pillow case; pillows are provided. You will also need walking boots, full wet weather clothing, and a rucksack. Plus enough food and clothing for the weekend - 3 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches plus your evening meals, though there are pubs in Capel Curig we could utilise! Nearest shop is 5miles way so please come prepared.
*Costs & Car Sharing*
The fee for the accommodation is payable in advance and non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. If you secure a space and can no longer attend, you will need to find someone to take your place or forfeit the deposit.
This will be an approx 300-mile round trip, and parking is limited at the hut, so lift sharing is essential and volunteers will be needed to drive - perhaps 3 or 4 people per car. Feel free to set up your own or we can help organise closer to the time. Share of the car fuel costs likely to be around £15 per head with sharing.
*Payments*
To guarantee your space:
- Join the waitlist, and then
- Pay £45.00
- Message me your mobile number (for coordination via WhatsApp closer to the time)
Payments can be made either via Paypal or Bank Transfer.
*For PayPal payments, use 07887513326 (please use the Friends & Family option else Paypal takes a cut and you will need to top up your payment). Please include your mobile number and Meetup name in the notes.
- For bank transfer payments, please use:
Sort code: 55-61-08
Account number: 77458664
Name: Mr C J Easton
Please include your meetup name and the walk date with the payment. Then ping me your mobile number.
Once payment and contact details are received you will be moved to the ‘Going’ list and we can start planning. As always we walk as a group of friends and you are responsible for your own safety. The group and organisers cannot be held liable in any way.
For any other info, contact me on 07887 513326 (Chris).