Been before? A few things may be slightly different this time: take a read.

This document includes the following:

  • The plan
  • What to bring
  • Where to drive to.

Key people:

  • Trip director: David P
  • Breakfast & lunch coordinator: Chris T
  • Evening meal chef(s): Miguel and Esther
  • Activities coordinator(s): Steven N
  • Kit coordinator: Antonio L
  • Breakfast marshal(s): Helen M and Carl H
  • Lunch marshals: Emily T and Lottie H
  • Evening meal washing up marshal(s): EVERYONE that didn't help cook
  • Buddy coordinator: Mark P
  • Trip reporter and wet weather/hiking coordinator: Yvonne R
  • Lift-sharing coordinator: Ffion R

Keen to see what these mean? Have a read here.

Covid-19

Please be encouraged to take Lateral Flow Tests and play it safe: don't come if you have symptoms. Let's keep the Clan safe.

I need a lift?

Ffion will be in touch to arrange lift-sharing.

What to expect from the weekend

Times are all subject to change, and are mainly for illustration and to start conversation. It all depends on the group, location and next day's plans.

Friday

We'll arrive Friday night: you'll need to sort out your own evening meal.

16:00-latePeople arrive; there is no time too late.
22:45If appropriate/agreed, lunch marshals put out lunch and round people up.
23:00If appropriate/agreed, make lunch.
23:45Lunch marshals wash up and put everything away.
23:45If appropriate, breakfast Marshals put breakfast things out.

Saturday

We'll have breakfast, and then head off outside.

We'll return to the hut for food together, and drinks...and to make lunch and plans for Sunday.

07:30Cold breakfast things available - plus porridge if there is demand.
08:00Breakfast
08:30Washing Up
09:00Leave hut
Climb every mountain
16:00Return to hut
16:10Showers
17:30Evening meal chef prep starts.
19:00Evening meal
22:00Washing up after tea coordinated by evening meal washing up marshals.
22:30Disney sing-along with Mark
22:45If appropriate/agreed, lunch marshals put out lunch and round people up.
23:00Lunch-making
23:45Lunch marshals wash up and put everything away.
23:45Breakfast marshals put breakfast things out.

Sunday

The same format as Saturday, minus the Disney sing-along. Steven will be entertaining us all in whichever way he deems fun.

Monday

We'll have breakfast together, clean and empty the hut, and head out.

After Monday's activities, everyone will go home.

07:30Cold breakfast things available - plus porridge if there is a demand.
08:00Breakfast
Clear bedrooms
Clear living room
10:00Clear the kitchen, showers and toilets.
10:30Leave hut
11:00Activities
17:00Head for home

The hut

The hut has toilets, showers, power, bunks, cooking facilities, fresh drinking water. It may not have signal at all on some networks. It may or may not have WiFi. There aren’t big shops nearby. We will have to bring everything with us.

What are the plans? What if the weathers bad?

We'll figure out all plans the night before in the hut.

What should I bring?

Key:
Normal text: things you definitely need.
Italic: optional things you might like to have.

Sleeping things

  • Sleeping bag (mummy-style sleeping bags with a hood are best in the UK)
  • Pillow
  • Slippers? (see below)
  • Earplugs and eyemask (other people can be loud, can snore and this may help you sleep better)

Climbing Gear

If you’re hoping to climb, you’ll need your own gear - there isn’t anywhere to hire it. At a minimum, you’ll need:

  • Harness
  • Helmet (this needs to be a climbing helmet, kayaking, snowboarding, cycling helmets are designed to protect you from different things)
  • Belay device & karabiner
  • Climbing shoes

Really helpful things to have, even if you’re not leading

If you have any of these things, bring them:

  • Extra karabiners
  • Some or all of a trad rack
  • Half ropes
  • A 50m or 60m rope
  • Relevant guidebooks

If you're a trad leader, you should know what to bring (everything!).

Outdoor clothes

The weather and time of year is important to think about, but this is the British Isles, we have to plan for all weather at all times of year.

  • Outdoor trousers (not denim or jeans of any type)
  • Comfortable climbing top
  • Underwear
  • Waterproof top and bottom
  • An extra warm layer
  • Hiking boots
  • Thick socks for hiking in
  • Gloves + spare gloves
  • A full change of clothes back at camp (for being around the hut)
  • An extra warm layer for belaying
  • Hat
  • Buff / scarf
  • Swimming costume(!)

General outdoor gear

There is often a walk to any climbing, maybe even a bit of a hike. It’s good to be equipped in case we’re outside longer than expected.

  • Small rucksack (25-40 litre)
  • Headtorch
  • Water bottle (at least 1 litre)
  • Tupperware lunchbox for sandwiches
  • Spare batteries
  • Suncream
  • Sunglasses
  • Thermos flask
  • midge net / insect repellent
  • First aid kit with plasters, hay fever medication, painkillers
  • Phone charger and cable
  • Book / cards / headphones
  • Walkie-talkies

Washing

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Toiletries
  • All medication you need
  • Towel

Food

Almost all meals are included in the trip price, and will be tailored to your dietary requirements - specifically:

  • Breakfast on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
  • Packed lunch on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
  • Evening meal on Saturday and Sunday

We already have your dietary requirements from the signup form, and everyone will be catered for. If the chefs on this trip have any questions or queries, they'll be in touch directly.

Where am I driving to?

Felldyke Bunkhouse

Use this link to drive directly to the hut:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/r5frjp6Kat8FMr6z5

If you're first to arrive

If you are the first one there, or likely to be - please message The Clan directly for info of how to get inside.

Where to sleep

We have the entire hut to ourselves and don't segregate based on perceived differences. Put your things on a bunk to reserve it for you.

Questions

Got any questions? Suggestions? Not sure if something you have is suitable? Ask in the group chat and we’ll reply super quickly - always happy to clarify things.

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