Giants Seat Dates

[DaveBromley]

Right chaps

Following on from the gauge the interest thread, I have been up to Giants seat today, IT IS MASSIVE!!!!! There is the main field which can hold over 500 tents apparently and then woodland all around. It is the perfect venue for a regular meet, with several streams and the river irwell running through it.

This is a google map of the place (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=53.540129,-2.342534&hl=en&num=1&t=h&vpsrc=0&z=16)

SO i have booked us in for the 17th -19th of Feb, you can arrive any time after 12noon on the Friday and should leave sight by 3pm on Sunday. We are cleared to camp anywhere on the main field or in the woods, we are allowed raised fires.

I know i dont need to say this but will anyway, we need to make a really good impression here so that we will be invited back again so lets all make sure that our common sense gets packed with the rest of out kit!!


Camp Fees are £5 per person per night, there is no wood pile but there is literally a TON of standing dead wood that we have been cleared to use as well as loads of logs that are lying around all over the place

This is the perfect site for any type of camping whether thats hammocking, tenting, or bivvying.

So if you want to come along add you name to the list!!

DaveBromley
Ratcatcher
Noodoo

Dave

[Jim_aramis]

Oh yes!

DaveBromley
Ratcatcher
Noodoo
Jim_aramis

[kendalphil]

see you on saturday 18th thanks for all your effort
kind regards,

kendalphil &paul .

[Kat007]

Yes count me in! Had a review of the map with Alan this evening, it is enormous. Can't wait :lmao:

[Kat007]

Well done for checking it out. Some decent dry weather and there's so much to do with so much varied space. Last time i was there the trees were quite well placed for tarps and hammocks..... :-)

[bilmo-p5]

Well done, Dave.

Thank you.

DaveBromley
Ratcatcher
Noodoo
Jim_aramis
kendalphil &paul
Kat007
Bilmo

[Cliv]

DaveBromley
Ratcatcher
Noodoo
Jim_aramis
kendalphil &paul
Kat007
Bilmo
Cliv

[Spikey DaPikey]

DaveBromley
Ratcatcher
Noodoo
Jim_aramis
kendalphil &paul
Kat007
Bilmo
Cliv
Spikey Dapikey (maybe)

[Chiseller]

Only an hour away....if I can get the Friday off , could me an er outdoors come along please. Could use some hang time in my new hammock..

[shaggystu]

that looks like a superb site for a meet, well done for sorting it.

does anyone know about public transport to the site (nearest train station would be a good start!)

cheers

stuart

[shaggystu]

....does anyone know about public transport to the site (nearest train station would be a good start!)....

a better look at the map and i spotted it, kearsley station is the closest i reckon

[The Ratcatcher]

Hi, Shaggystu

If you're travelling by train to Manchester, your best bet is to get the train to Picadilly station, and from there get the Metrolink (tram) to Whitefield. It's quicker, and the trams run every 10 - 15 minutes. Whitefield is on the Bury line - make sure you get on the right tram or you could end up very lost.

From Whitefield busses run along Ringley Road West to Outwood about every 20 minutes. Some pass the entrance to the site, but some turn off at the Hare and Hounds, which is about 20minutes walk from the site.

Hope this helps

Alan

[shaggystu]

thanks for that alan

stuart

[The Ratcatcher]

Hi, Stuart

Sorry, but I put a wrong road name in the directions. I've corrected it now. That's what happens when I try to think, talk, and type all at the same time.

Alan

[bilmo-p5]

There's a good travel planner for the Greater Manchester area here. (http://www.traveline-northwest.co.uk/journeyplanner/enterJourneyPlan.do?hss=JhklF5 7212765)

[Wayland]

Sadly I cannot make that weekend but it looks like a great site.

Have fun.

[shaggystu]

There's a good travel planner for the Greater Manchester area here. (http://www.traveline-northwest.co.uk/journeyplanner/enterJourneyPlan.do?hss=JhklF5 7212765)

thanks for that ian, and for your help too alan :You_Rock_

not sure if i'll be able to make this meet yet, but i hope to, i'll see if i can get a pass before i add my name to the list

stuart

[DaveBromley]

This is shaping up to be a great meet!!!

Would anyone be interested in doing any skills share workshops or the like?

I myself would be really interested in

Friction Firelighting
Compass and Map Work (anything as i'm a complete novice)
First Aid (Trauma care etc)
Camp Cooking Tutorials

Just an idea, if people just want to chill out thats fine too lol

Dave

[shaggystu]

This is shaping up to be a great meet!!!

Would anyone be interested in doing any skills share workshops or the like?

I myself would be really interested in

Friction Firelighting
Compass and Map Work (anything as i'm a complete novice)
First Aid (Trauma care etc)
Camp Cooking Tutorials

Just an idea, if people just want to chill out thats fine too lol

Dave

i don't know yet whether or not i'm going to be able to make it along to this meet but if i can i'll quite happily sit down and go through some basic map and compas work with you dave, i'm no expert but i know a little bit. i'd need someone else to bring a map of the area along though, mine are all for this side of the hill

[Priam]

Dave,

I will book myself + 1 if i dont have any conflicts in the diary.

DaveBromley
Ratcatcher
Noodoo
Jim_aramis
kendalphil &paul
Kat007
Bilmo
Cliv
Spikey Dapikey (maybe)
Priam +1 (TBC)

Priam and Sam

[DaveBromley]

Would anyone mind if i were to move the dates to the weekend following the 17-19th? The only reason is that i've just had a job landed on me by work over that weekend, If it means that anyone else can't go i will just have to miss it.

So would it be inconvenient for anyone if the dates were changed to 24th - 26th of feb instead?

Thanks Dave

[Priam]

Would anyone mind if i were to move the dates to the weekend following the 17-19th? The only reason is that i've just had a job landed on me by work over that weekend, If it means that anyone else can't go i will just have to miss it.

So would it be inconvenient for anyone if the dates were changed to 24th - 26th of feb instead?

Thanks Dave

I can't make that weekend as it clashes with the Northwood meet. :(

[DaveBromley]

Bugger!

Dave

[shaggystu]

Would anyone mind if i were to move the dates......to 24th - 26th of feb instead?......

please do, i can definately make it that weekend

stuart

[DaveBromley]

All change again, I've just been told that i'll be working away from the 17th of feb till about the 2nd week in may!!!! so won't be able to make it to this guys Sorry

I will however organise everything anyway, and then ask Alan to collect subs etc on my behalf

SO to clarify the dates of the 17th to 19th stand

Sorry again guys

Dave

[Chiseller]

Phew , me an 'er outdoors have booked the 17th off on the strength of it....respect to yersen for keeping them date's, shame that can't mek it tho :(
Thank you Sir.

[DaveBromley]

yeah i know i'm gutted!!

My new years resolution was to get out and about at least once a month but it looks like that just gone up in smoke!!!

Ahh well cant really complain with loads of people out of work having too much isnt really that big a problem lol

Dave

[outdoorowain]

I am still up for coming to this.
Looking forward to it.

Owain

[merrygold85]

Please sir, may I join in too?

If anyone is going through or from Manchester and would be willing to pick up myself and possibly the missus (have to see how that pans out) give me a shout.

[gan_pi]

Count me in please.

MerryGold85 I'll probably be driving from south manchester - should be ok to give you guys a lift. Perhaps closer to the date everyone should try to figure out who we can transport, leave no trace etc should probably extend to 'lets not create a massive car park' eh?

[DaveBromley]

Glad to see that this seems to be taking off, i think car sharing where possible is a great idea not only to lessen our impact but can create good friendships too!

Dave

[merrygold85]

MerryGold85 I'll probably be driving from south manchester

That would be great, thanks. I'm in Hulme. Do you plan to go on the Friday morning or the Saturday? Just so I can book Friday off if needs be.

[gan_pi]

MerryGold: I was thinking of heading over Friday evening after work. It'll mean setting up in the dark, but its worth it for one more morning sunrise (imho)

[Chiseller]

SWMBO an I will be setting of Friday abaht snap time. Traveling from wakey via mirfield or huddersfield if that helps anyone ?

[firecrest]

Ill come!! I hope. Ill know closer the time

[shaggystu]

definately won't be able to make it along to this one, apparently i have to be at home to celebrate SWMBLT's birthday that weekend (pointing out that her birthday isn't actually that weekend and that she's perfectly capable of celebrating on her own got me exactly as far as you'd expect). hope you all have a cracking time, hopefully i'll make it along to a future meet

cheers

stuart

[wulfgar]

Ok guys, I have managed to get some time off work, including Friday, so its all systems go for Giants Seat.....I must be mad its going to be bloody freezing....but this will be my first 'BushcraftUK' meet so I'm really looking forward to meeting you all......any advice guidance and words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.......see you there

cheers Martin

[DaveBromley]

What does your kit list look like buddy?

It might help us in telling you where you would benefit from improving it the most.

Dave

[wulfgar]

Hi Dave, I've been digging through my old stuff to see what I've got, some of its from when I was it the RAF, some from when I did re enacting and some stuff I have used when normal camping etc

HM Forces issue tarp, budge cords, tent pegs etc
small groundsheet
self inflating kip mat
HM Forces Sleeping bag
Belgian army bivvy bag

are there plenty of trees for putting the tarp up or will I need poles ?
what about water, is there a tap on site or will I need to bring water with me ?

I haven't got an axe or a saw but presume there will be plenty of dead wood lying about ?

cooker - got an old tiny primus stove or a hexiblock cooker or a meths burner type stove ........not sure what would be best !
lighting - got a UCO 9 hour Candle Lantern, led head torch, couple of hurricane lamps ........not sure what would be best !
pots and pans - various pans, mess tins, crusader cup, spork, kettle etc.........probably just bring the mess tins and crusader cup

clothing ......lots of warm stuff !!!! is it ok to wear DPM waterproofs etc ...I'm not a 'wannabe soldier' honest but the gortex stuff I normally wear for hillwalking cost a bloody fortune and I dont want to knacker it, got some old DPM stuff that's pretty disposable


anything else obvious that I might need !

cheers Martin








QUOTE=DaveBromley;1042627]What does your kit list look like buddy?

It might help us in telling you where you would benefit from improving it the most.

Dave[/QUOTE]

[gan_pi]

Hey Martin,

I don't think we're gonna be too bothered about DPM etc, a fire and a brew are essential - fashion is not on the top of the list.... or I'm stuffed anyway!

the rules are that its no surface fires - is anyone else thinking something like this from Clas Ohlson? http://www.clasohlson.co.uk/Product/Product.aspx?id=167399686

[The Ratcatcher]

Hi, Martin

The basha and sleeping kit will be fine, and there's hundreds of trees. There's dead wood, but all fires must be off the ground as the leaf mould is several metres deep in places and behaves like peat if it catches fire. A candle lantern and a head torch will be OK, and none of us will say anything about DPM (unless they want to know where you got it from!)

Theres a water point at the toilet block, which also has showers. See you there.

Alan

[The Ratcatcher]

Hi folks,

I've just been up to Giants Seat this afternoon for another look around, and had a talk with one of the comittee.

We can use any dead wood we find, and there's lots of it, from twigs to full logs.There are a couple of half oil drums in usable condition, and a few brick fire bases in the woodland area which will need clearing out before we use them. Apparently they've not been used for years, so bring some sort of digging tool if you have one.

There will be a tap available for water, and we will have access to the toilets and showers.

The area is a bit wet at the moment, with some snow still lying in the woods, but there are plenty of dry(ish) places for ground dwellers. You might need to be a bit careful when moving around in the dark, as there are some slippery/boggy patches. Other than that the place is OK.

There may be other groups on the site, so we need to make a good impression if we want to use the site again. If you're coming in a vehicle, please be careful when parking as there is only a limited amount of parking space.

The entrance can be hard to spot, especially in the dark. It's on a bend next to a white house called Milestone House. There's a sign for the scout camp which is hard to see if you're coming from Whitefield, but there's a cluster of "For Sale" signs right next to it. Follow the surfaced track to the end then take the left hand gate on to the rough track and follow that to the camp site. Be warned, there's a steep drop on the left as you're coming in towards the site.

This is an open site, as it's far too big to fence off, and a public footpath runs through the area. I will have a map of the area with me for anybody who's interested.

See you all there

Alan

[Chiseller]

Soindin tiptop :thumbup: roll on friday ;)

[wulfgar]

Cheers for the replies and info, see you at the weekend

cheers Martin

[Priam]

Hi guys,

I am going duck out of this meet as i have to much on.

Pegards,
Priam and +1

[crowman]

hi is there still many folks going to this, me and fox and his nephew are still going just wondered who else is still going see you all there tommorow night.

[bilmo-p5]

I'm still going tomorrow and I think my mate is coming on Saturday.

[gan_pi]

yep, unless the gods of work reign down righteous anger I'm there. but I might only make it on saturday.

is anyone going with experience of MSR whisperlites? I've one and I can't get the thing to run decently - if anyone can give me a some tips I'd appreciate it.

ps yes, I've watched a million youtube vids, primed the beasty, checked & cleaned all I can. still no luck :(
pps yes I will be bringing another stove so I'm not forced to scrounge!

[Cliv]

I will be showing up Friday

[beamdune]

should be there tomorrow

[Chiseller]

Will be there wi swmbo tomorrow;)

[gan_pi]

there isn't inappropriate weather for camping, only inappropriate clothing....

http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Manchester-M26

[Chiseller]

On our way, chuckin dahn cats n dogs, wiper fallen off, thick traffic....lookin forad to pitchin in ddrk....reyt laugh :lmao:

[Chiseller]

Just turnin in. Good craic