Chesterfield Young Ramblers

We have booked some places at Slaidburn YHA – Weekend 22nd – 24th October

Slaidburn is just in the Yorkshire Dales National park near Clitheoroe Lancashire ( not sure how that works). Excellent walking near by in an area of outstanding national beauty within the Forest of Bowland.

 http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/yorkshire-dales-south-pennines/hostels/slaidburn/index.aspx

B&B ( YHA Dorm Accom) £35 – Deposit of £20 required to confirm your place. Breakfast at the hostel, bring own pack up and tea at local pub ( next door !)

Please let Rachel know if you want to come 07717 502 545 / burnettr@hotmail.com

The years Christmas weekend will be at Nidderdale at Stud Fold farm near Pately Bridge.
There will be the usually Turkey and Trimmings, Festive Cheer and possibly a Walk.
Price (Budget) £40 including food and accommodation.
http://www.studfoldfarm.co.uk/activity.htm

We have booked a few places at Hawes YHA for nights of the 26th – 28th March.
 
Weekend will consist of a walk approx 12 miles on Saturday ( hopefully using the Herriot Way from Keld depending on bus times) and a short walk on Sunday – there is an option of the Wallace and Gromit Cheese factory visit for “cheese” fans
 
Hawes is a busy town in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales – surrounded by open moor land and sheep.
 
Cost £35 including breakfast – pack lunch and evening meal at your own cost.
 
Please contact Rachel Burnett by end Jan if you want to go with a deposit of £20 – full payment required by end of February.
 

Places are first come first serve basis – Ramblers membership essential.
 

Rachel can be contacted on 07717 502 545

We are planning a camping weekend 23rd  - 25th July to Bedgellert in Snowdonia. Arrive Friday night and then Saturday ( from the campsite) climb the Moel hill range – on a combination of forest paths and mountain tracks – full but steady days walk approx 1000 metre climb but fantastic views and excellent ice cream at the end. Then, depending how people feel – get up early and have go at something around Capel Curig. We will eat locally – bring pack up etc. The campsite is a large site but well run and has excellent showers. 

Camping Weekend – 22nd and 23rd August: BIRCHOVER near Matlock 

http://www.barnfarmcamping.com/

Meet at the campsite at 2pm pitch tents, then short walk 3 miles (led by Sally) evening food is likely to be a BBQ or takeaway!

Sunday pack up tents, then go for walk as normal (8 – 11 miles)

Further details will be provided in the coming weeks with regards to reserving/booking a pitch. If you are interested in going, could you please register your interest with Lynn R at membership@chesterfieldyoungramblers.co.uk so we have a rought idea of numbers – thanks

Details for Christmas weekend are as follows:

Date: Saturday 12th December – Sunday 13th December
Cost: £30 (includes evening meal, breakfast & packed lunch (provided for us at the hostel) + a few nibbles & drinks)
Special requirements: Bring your own SLEEPING BAG
Location: Moorside farm, Hollinsclough, Longnor, near Buxton
Website: www.moorsidefarm.com
Accomodation: Hostel, sleeps 20 in bunks, showers, toilets, large dining/general room, small kitchen.

Outline:
Saturday: meet at centre of Longnor at 1pm for short walk. Move on to the hostel at about 4pm. Relax before we have our dinner cooked for us (we are not self-catering on this trip!!). Enjoy dinner! Bring a few games to play after dinner.

Sunday: Enjoy a 3 course breakfast, full day walk, packed lunch provided by the hostel.

If you wish to attend please let me know asap & please let me have any special dietary requirements e.g. vegetarian, vegetarian except for chicken etc.
Email: sally.gilmour@tiscali.co.uk phone 07790627512.

Please get payment of £30 to Mark Rhodes by end of November at the latest. To arrange payment, Mark can be contacted on 07900 993673.

Thanks
Sally

** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE FROM PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED – THIS IS NOW ONY A DAY NAVIGATION COURSE NOT A WEEKEND COURSE**