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*Big Beast*
20-03-2010, 00:17
Would anyone be up for camping over the May day bank holiday week end, open fire cooking, maybe a bit of air gun shooting, sharing skills,etc in the lake district, possible birch sap tapping, a get together to welcome spring in the North of England maybe?
let me know.
camping is £5.00pp for the weekend, not per night. but it is bring your own fire wood and leave the site as if you had never been there. ALL rubbish to be taken home.
I would be up for a camping trip where are you thinking of?
*Big Beast*
20-03-2010, 08:51
it`s near Coniston, a little place called Hodge Close, a disused quarry that i have permission to use.
http://www.visitcumbria.com/amb/hodgeclose.htm
is it this one near little langdale ???:)
aye could be tempted away :)
*Big Beast*
20-03-2010, 11:51
http://www.visitcumbria.com/amb/hodgeclose.htm
is it this one near little langdale ???:)
yes that`s the one
I could be up for this but I'll need to confirm nearer the time
andybysea
20-03-2010, 13:17
Oh cracking location know it well, have abseiled off the edge many years ago, if i can arrange travel and the misses shifts im up for it.
*Big Beast*
20-03-2010, 18:10
not sure how it works on here, do i start a list for those attending?
I'm interested, if you'll not be offended my the presence of a soft Southerner ;)
*Big Beast*
20-03-2010, 19:01
I'm interested, if you'll not be offended my the presence of a soft Southerner ;)
not at all, you`ll be very welcome
It's 25 years since I was last here used to buy choice slate boulders(for rockerys) off a couple of guys still working the site out of a caravan I used to turn up with a Light-weight Landrover trailer and winch but the track in was rough. What's it like now were you aiming to camp with the vehicles ?
cheers Danny
*Big Beast*
20-03-2010, 20:40
It's 25 years since I was last here used to buy choice slate boulders(for rockerys) off a couple of guys still working the site out of a caravan I used to turn up with a Light-weight Landrover trailer and winch but the track in was rough. What's it like now were you aiming to camp with the vehicles ?
cheers Danny
the camp site is at the bottom near the tunnel the scuba divers use, the track is good and trailer tents are welcome, but caravans will struggle on the bends so nothing over 12` including a bar would make it. tents,bivvy`s, etc are best, the site is relativley flat but early birds will get the best places. cars are no problem, our lasses cleo makes it in and out no problem.
there is some nice green lanes around there also !! but they have put a stop to crossing the ford by all accounts !!!!:confused:
*Big Beast*
20-03-2010, 23:34
there is some nice green lanes around there also !! but they have put a stop to crossing the ford by all accounts !!!!:confused:
there are a lot of green lanes that i drive when up there and they are open and legal if anyone is interested plans can be made to include a days laning. the ford is closed for good unfortunately from the Langdale end but there are plenty of interesting lanes without getting wet.
*Big Beast*
21-03-2010, 00:03
if there is enough interest in this would people be interested in beef joint cooked in a slate oven with jacket spuds and beans or maybe a spit roast leg of pork with apple sauce. share the cost. what do you think? i don`t mind doing the cooking.
Are there hammocking spots about or is it best to bring a tent ?
*Big Beast*
21-03-2010, 00:31
for those interested, the site, no loo`s, only a stream for water, but paradise; taken on a previous trip & it was only friends on site as it`s booked as a private venue.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q173/bigbeast_2007/th_campsite.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q173/bigbeast_2007/?action=view¤t=campsite.jpg)
*Big Beast*
21-03-2010, 00:38
Are there hammocking spots about or is it best to bring a tent ?
it has been done before, but there are few near to the centre of camp/the fire; there are plenty in the woods and close enough to be in the fun but far enough to have your own space when needed, hope that helps.
*Big Beast*
21-03-2010, 01:07
for those with memory map the site is NY31423 02033
if there is enough interest in this would people be interested in beef joint cooked in a slate oven with jacket spuds and beans or maybe a spit roast leg of pork with apple sauce. share the cost. what do you think? i don`t mind doing the cooking.
ROAST BEEF defo up for that!just let me know how much you want!
*Big Beast*
21-03-2010, 15:24
ROAST BEEF defo up for that!just let me know how much you want!
depends on numbers really, no profit. just plit the cost of the beef,spuds,beans,etc.
drewdunnrespect
21-03-2010, 21:04
i would be up for it if i am of work or can blag holidays and beef i would definatly be up for that two
Had many a dive in the close... Is the cave full of old cars still there??
*Big Beast*
22-03-2010, 09:47
Had many a dive in the close... Is the cave full of old cars still there??
dived it plenty myself, lots of old cars in the quarry, the big cave that was used for parties has been closed off. the quarry is being worked a lot with plenty of blasting going on. but it`s still as good as it ever was.
IntrepidStu
22-03-2010, 20:23
Im up for it if I can scrounge a lift off anyone cos im totaly skint at the moment.
Chambers
24-03-2010, 23:51
This sounds really good so I would be a possible at the moment
Is it okay to get a bike down the track (motorbike) or is it a slate piece that would prove a bit slidey?
*Big Beast*
25-03-2010, 07:39
This sounds really good so I would be a possible at the moment
Is it okay to get a bike down the track (motorbike) or is it a slate piece that would prove a bit slidey?
a motorbike would go down the track to the camp site OK
*Big Beast*
25-03-2010, 07:44
For those interested i`ll be there on Friday 30th April and staying over the bank holiday weekend, May Day is Monday 3rd May so it`s a nice long weekend.
*Big Beast*
26-03-2010, 23:26
if there is an interest in building shelters/hides i have a very long roll of green netting that would be perfect for adding your own material to, bracken, branches, moss,etc. it`s about 6` wide, full of holes, and can be cut to length. This is also strong enough to make your own hammock from with para cord sown through the ends. also makes great camo scarves,etc. there would be a small charge for the netting but you can keep it after the trip.
*Big Beast*
27-03-2010, 22:50
quick question for those interested in this one, is there anything in mind for the weekend that i might need to get permission for ?
air rifles are sorted.
shelter building is ok.
berch sap tapping ok if you know what you are doing.
target shooting, air gun, cross bow, long bow, OK but has to be set up and organised correctly.
open fire & cooking ok around 1 central main fire. ( other cooking on stoves,etc, off the ground ok).
so is there anything else i need to sort out for you guys & gals??
Stick me down Please I'll be tenting it might do a few walks whilst i'm there if not i'll do a bit of laning :)
Peterlee_Paddler
30-03-2010, 14:02
I'll be along for this one.
Will chip in for the beef, too.
Cheers.
*Big Beast*
30-03-2010, 15:16
I'll be along for this one.
Will chip in for the beef, too.
Cheers.
great stuff,
LIST so far. add your names please.
*B.B*
bigandy
Weyhey
Peterlee_Paddler
bluesurfman123
Put me down for a spot and a beef butty
*B.B*
bigandy
Weyhey
Peterlee_Paddler
bluesurfman123
Cliv
IntrepidStu
31-03-2010, 20:38
Im in for the grub too.
*B.B*
bigandy
Weyhey
Peterlee_Paddler
bluesurfman123
Cliv
IntrepidStu
*Big Beast*
31-03-2010, 23:02
are there any names on the list bringing partners or children?, just for the size of beef joint needed, spuds,etc. & it might help with planning the weekend. cheers.
bluesurfman123
31-03-2010, 23:20
if we manage to get there they should be 2 adults and 3 kids ,:)
Im up for it if I can scrounge a lift off anyone cos im totaly skint at the moment.
cant be 100% yet if work will let me go but if i am you can jump in with me
IntrepidStu
01-04-2010, 21:21
Cheers Andy but Cliv has already offered. The thought is greatly appreciated though mate. See you there.
Stu.
cant be 100% yet if work will let me go but if i am you can jump in with me
*Big Beast*
09-04-2010, 10:33
only 2 weeks to wait now.
Sorry guys will have to cry off -- can't afford the time or journey money.
*Big Beast*
10-04-2010, 19:12
Had a run out today to see John, all is OK for this week end, oh boy i hope the weather is like it was today, 24degrees and i got sunburnt lol.
Good good how was John ok I hope were you wearing them fancy pants again?
oh and what condition is the road in now?
*Big Beast*
10-04-2010, 19:19
Good good how was John ok I hope were you wearing them fancy pants again?
oh and what condition is the road in now?
the road is ok, no fancy pants sorry lol and he`s not bad although divorced now and the house is sold. i still kept the permission as promised though. yipee.
Nice one better start getting me stuff togeather :)
Count me out for this one sorry BB
I've got to go to church on the Sunday morning for a second part of a christening I was godfather at yesterday :(
*Big Beast*
12-04-2010, 20:49
Count me out for this one sorry BB
I've got to go to church on the Sunday morning for a second part of a christening I was godfather at yesterday :(
sorry to hear that Shewie, i`m going to try out my new gear on this trip, ie; hammock & basha, well for at least one night anyway as the Mrs will not be happy in the tent on her tod for more than one night. lol.
*Big Beast*
14-04-2010, 09:02
for those going on this one i`ll be there Friday morning, if you need directions i can pm you, mobile phones tend not to work here but if you want my contact number i can pm it with the directions. I`ll be staying on past Monday for a while to.
*Big Beast*
17-04-2010, 18:35
5 confirmed as going so far;
me
our lass
weyhey
paul
mad cow.
copy,paste add your name if you`re coming along?
me
our lass
weyhey
paul
mad cow.
Cliv
*Big Beast*
19-04-2010, 22:42
looks like we are down to a dirty half dozen then for this one, but it`s going to be fun either way and i`ll be trying out my new hammock & basha so that could be great or not so great, but it`ll be worth a laugh at least.
bluesurfman123
19-04-2010, 23:10
well we will set off friday at 5 ish get there asap,,lol there is me wendy and 3 kids ,,,probably stay till sunday ,,
I'll be there Friday morning :)
*Big Beast*
23-04-2010, 12:29
need to be keeping an eye on the weatherman for this, the long range forecast so far is for rain over the whole w/e in this area, not looking good but there is time for this to change yet.
*Big Beast*
24-04-2010, 11:02
sad news i`m afraid, the camp site has changed owners, the house & land have been sold to a holiday let company so i no longer have permission for the place, i`ll have to call this one off unless i can find an alternative venue quickly. really sorry folks.
bloomin heck just sorted funds and baby sitter! ah well THANKS for organising big beast may be another time.
*Big Beast*
26-04-2010, 07:17
it is a shame, i`m digging around for a new spot, there`s a good chance i will be able to use a farmers field at the Staveley end of the lakes, Style End south end of Gatescarth Pass, a few trees, a stream, a dry wall for a wind break and fires will be OK. I`ll keep you posted on this
bluesurfman123
26-04-2010, 23:04
shame pete never mind hope to catch up soon