View Full Version : Mid-Devon woodland meet-up
littlebiglane
22-06-2008, 09:29
I am negotiating access to a 180 acre (I think) private woodland in Mid-Devon. Anyone interested in a meet-up?
When, where and how long can we stay before they make us leave?
Humpback
22-06-2008, 13:12
Is it open to grockles too?
Regards
Alan
I am interested, when and where?
littlebiglane
22-06-2008, 14:26
Still in early stages of talks. Might just be for a weekend for him to get used to the idea. He might also be open to the idea of 'renting' part of it for us bushcrafters. But I need to buy him a few more beers and talk it through. he is also curious about bushcraft :D
It is near Crediton.
I'll keep people posted. It might take a few weeks to speak to him again.
Sounds good....Am interested..
oh sounds great. I'm in and interested in the renting bit too
littlebiglane
24-06-2008, 07:50
Is it open to grockles too?
Regards
Alan
Nope. Not open to grockles. It is private, no public rights of way and as such is pretty much untouched (except for the fact it is managed as he runs a firewood business). It is mainly deciduous I believe.
Nope. Not open to grockles. It is private, no public rights of way and as such is pretty much untouched (except for the fact it is managed as he runs a firewood business). It is mainly deciduous I believe.I think that Humpback is asking if BCUK bushcrafters from 'outside' of Devon are as welcome as Devonians.
I'm interested if you're letting us Cornish folk join in :D
littlebiglane
25-06-2008, 00:14
I'm interested if you're letting us Cornish folk join in :D
oooh. that's a tricky one. you wouldn't go and steal the wood would you? ;):lmao:
Sorry, could not resist that one! Of course you are welcome!
bear knights
25-06-2008, 17:49
I read on one thread that someone with 'long hair' is not allowed into cornwall. if they let someone with long hair out then I'm interested.
Hi, cant belive it this is right on my doorstep (small world). very intrested sounds great
Hardest thing i've found is a place to 'go and play', no fires allowed on dartmoor (not to many trees on the moor itself)
bikething
21-07-2008, 19:42
I read on one thread that someone with 'long hair' is not allowed into cornwall. if they let someone with long hair out then I'm interested.
getting out's not a problem.....
but they may not let you back in again! :lmao:
Dave Budd
21-07-2008, 20:20
sounds interesting.
I'm just trying to think who I know near Crediton with a firewood business:Thinkingo I guess it depends on your definition of 'near'. My woods are near crediton, but they ain't 180acres! :lmao:
what sort of plans do you have there? organised camps or pop in when you like style of things?
Liitlebiglane, Did you get anywhere with this?
Liitlebiglane, Did you get anywhere with this?
Are negotiations proceeding or are we stymied once again.
Id be up for a weekend in the woods too . havnt been out in a while .
Pumbaa
littlebiglane
21-09-2008, 08:35
Have not had a chance to meet up with the guy for most of the summer. Hope to change that soon.
As soon as I know I'll let you know.
LBL
Nonimouse
22-09-2008, 21:12
I have access to 40odd acres near Bampton or 300acres down near Blackberry Camp
littlebiglane
23-09-2008, 20:33
I have access to 40odd acres near Bampton or 300acres down near Blackberry Camp
Now we're talkin'
Tell me more. Could it be the site of a local meet?
LBL
Nonimouse
23-09-2008, 21:31
Okay
Your move
Well I'd be up for it. A saturday to Sunday morning thing? Nonimouse when you say you have access I take it that includes permission for a small select bunch of us to have a wander / camp ?
Nonimouse
24-09-2008, 09:20
Yes
The nicest wood is the Bampton site, it's small (40acres or so) but nicely varied
I use it for all sorts of things including a bit of driver training and winch training so I pass on a bit of cash to the lady that owns it when I use it for more than just myself
The one by Blackberry Camp is a bit damp and has a bit of a midge problem at certain time sof the year - again I slip the landowner a couple of quid for it's use
Then there is a site I use occasionally up above Wellington, it's a shooting estate so certain weekends are out, it's also used for 4x4 Chalenges so some areas area tadge cut up
Would be best to limit the numbers first time around and get an idea of what people want to do...
I would be up for this one too, Devon or Somerset. Keep us posted.
Neil
I guess we need to come up with some dates as a starting point. I'll suggest 4th Oct. I don't believe in hanging about for the sake of it !! I guess the Bampton site would be best and 40 acres is ample!
Nonimouse
24-09-2008, 21:53
October is looking less than good for me now as I have promised my only spare weekend to my eldest daughter and a couple of her friends - roughcamping in the woods! Believe me you do not want to be spending a weekend in a wood with three 'almost ten year old' girls!
November is looking okay at the moment apart from around the 18/19th
is this Bampton Oxfordshire ?? only one Google maps can find :)
Shame on the 18th tiz my birf day and should be guarrented a pass :lmao:
still there is hope :rolleyes: :D
ATB
Duncan
There is a Bampton near Tiverton just north I think, lovely area lots of hills and valleys.
Andy
yep found it tho Google still cant :D
bout the same to both for me any ways looks nice
ATB
Duncan
Nonimouse
25-09-2008, 10:03
Yup sorry - Bampton is near Tiverton on the way up to Exmoor
Blackberry camp is between Honiton and Branscombe
The Wellington site is on the edge of the Blackdowns looking west
I k now the areas, but a grid ref nearer the time would be great.
The big question is still when?
I k now the areas, but a grid ref nearer the time would be great.
The big question is still when?
How about the 8th November as Shocks suggests..?
im up for it if you dodt midn newbies comeing along
Thats the one weekend I can't do.
N
In the interest of fairness and if its ok with Nonimouse we should pick the weekend that suits the majority so how about these ( excludes 15/16 which I think is the weekend Nonimouse cant do)
1 Shocks
8 Shocks
22 Shocks
29 Shocks
Name on the list if you can do that weekend.
Thxs
In the interest of fairness and if its ok with Nonimouse we should pick the weekend that suits the majority so how about these ( excludes 15/16 which I think is the weekend Nonimouse cant do)
1 Shocks
8 Shocks
22 Shocks
29 Shocks ,Neil1
Name on the list if you can do that weekend.
Thxs
Ok, I've added, see above. Just got to hope for the weather.
Neil
Nonimouse
27-09-2008, 22:21
SWBO will tell me when I am allowed out as soon as she has five minutes!
Are we any closer to getting some dates sorted on this one?
Nonimouse
06-10-2008, 22:08
My fault, I'm waiting on a couple of things at the moment
outdoorgirl
07-10-2008, 14:09
I can make the 8th - I'm cod fishing on the 9th but not too early...
All other dates are possible for me, depending on weather (calm dryish days will see me on the water fishing given half a chance!)
Assuming you'll let me join the group, of course...
Pip
Any news or is the leash really that short! :D