This will be an informal meet so it’s up to people attending to organise walking/climbing groups and travel arrangements. If anyone needs or can offer a lift then please let me know and I will try to put people in touch. Mostly on IMC winter meets walking groups get organised when we are there, but it’s important that people have relevant experience (at least of summer hill-walking) and appropriate winter hill-walking kit. If you have any doubts about your experience or kit please get in touch.

Previously in December we’ve had good weather for winter hill walking, snow/ice climbing, scrambling, even rock climbing – though not necessarily all at the same time….. For those with mountain bikes there are also some good off-road trails in the vicinity, especially at Grizedale Forest.

The venue will be the Fylde Mountaineering Club Hut in Little Langdale. Details and some pictures here. This is the accommodation we used in December 2017 which met with general approval from those present. The facilities are good, it’s a good size for our party, and it’s a short walk from a renowned pub – the Three Shires Inn. It’s convenient for the Coniston and Langdale Fells and not bad for other Eastern Lakes areas, or even Eskdale if the Wrynose and Hardknott passes are open. And it’s one of the shortest drives to the Lake District from Ipswich.

We have to book exclusive use of the whole hut at £214 for the weekend. It sleeps 16, though is probably best for around 10 – 12. I’ll go ahead and book if I have 8 or more definite takers. There’s a £50 deposit to secure the booking so you will need to get me £5 reasonably quickly once I’ve paid. I’m happy to trust everyone to do that and pay the deposit up front.

The accommodation cost per head for the Friday and Saturday nights will be £18.00 if we have 12 takers rising to £27.00 if we have 8 takers – good value compared to other huts/bunkhouses. People can stay Thursday or Sunday nights as well, at an additional cost per night, but we wouldn’t be guaranteed exclusive use for the extra days.

****We have 9 thus far********

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Martin