Dufton (Cumbria) mostly camping weekend - 9th-11th October 2015

[Kim]

I've added it to the calendar (happily, this weekend coincides with Kim's birthday - I can't think of a better way to celebrate than riding a bike up a great bike hill, except perhaps riding a bike back down the hill...) and updated the OP.

How about riding a bike up a great big hill in the rain?  Because that's what always happens when I take a bike to that part of the country...

[Deano]

Does anyone have anything they want me to ask the campsite?

(Yes, I know, "do they allow open fires", but since the lightweight camping bit was surrounded by static caravans the last time I was there, I reckon that'll be a firm no)

[Deano]

I've added it to the calendar (happily, this weekend coincides with Kim's birthday - I can't think of a better way to celebrate than riding a bike up a great bike hill, except perhaps riding a bike back down the hill...) and updated the OP.

How about riding a bike up a great big hill in the rain?  Because that's what always happens when I take a bike to that part of the country...

That's the spirit.

[mcshroom]

I think I don't get back from tour until that Sunday, so probably won't be there. Have fun everyone

[Deano]

Bugger. Have fun touring, though, M! Where are you off to?

(Let me guess - Scotland)

[mcshroom]

Scotland indeed. North Coast, round to Ullapool, Lewis, Harris, Skye, Ardnamurchan, Mull and eventually back to Ft William

[Deano]

Ah, the bits you missed the last time!

Please don't use up all of the good weather

[JenM]

When I camped there last year the tent site was on a strip to the left of the caravans, not in the middle.

Pub was lovely - good food and atmosphere.

[Steve GT]

Mrs GT will be away visiting family in October, so I am a free man for a couple of weekends. I would love to join you, but do not have any camping equipment. Would there be a problem if I drove up and kipped in the back of my car?

[L CC]

We will lend you a tent, mat, and sleeping bag. No Problemo.

[Steve GT]

Thanks for the generous offer Fboab!
I have an estate car so with the back seat folded down there is enough space to sleep comfortably.

[Deano]

Take the tent, Steve. It'll be good to see you either way, of course.

[Deano]

When I camped there last year the tent site was on a strip to the left of the caravans, not in the middle.

Pub was lovely - good food and atmosphere.

Thanks, Jen. They must have changed it - good to know.

[woollypigs]

That is just up the road, need to give Peli a prod

[Deano]

That is just up the road, need to give Peli a prod

That'd be wonderful - though I'd have to check with Kim about what constitutes an acceptable Kim/dog separation

[woollypigs]

That is just up the road, need to give Peli a prod

That'd be wonderful - though I'd have to check with Kim about what constitutes an acceptable Kim/dog separation

Good point. If distance is needed we will come and say hello and wild camp nearby to lessen Kim/dog interaction

[Polar Bear]

Registering interest from teh Bears.   

[Deano]

That is just up the road, need to give Peli a prod

That'd be wonderful - though I'd have to check with Kim about what constitutes an acceptable Kim/dog separation

Good point. If distance is needed we will come and say hello and wild camp nearby to lessen Kim/dog interaction

I doubt that'll be necessary - it's a freeform campsite, so there will be other folk with dogs. Hopefully Kim will see this and clarify once she's recovered from her Welsh adventuring.

[Deano]

Registering interest from teh Bears.

Hurrah!

[Kim]

That is just up the road, need to give Peli a prod

That'd be wonderful - though I'd have to check with Kim about what constitutes an acceptable Kim/dog separation

Good point. If distance is needed we will come and say hello and wild camp nearby to lessen Kim/dog interaction

I doubt that'll be necessary - it's a freeform campsite, so there will be other folk with dogs. Hopefully Kim will see this and clarify once she's recovered from her Welsh adventuring.

No problem with dogs on a campsite, as long as they're well behaved enough to keep their distance and not slobber on me / my stuff.  It's being indoors with them for prolonged periods (especially doggy houses) that tends to cause problems.

Early October's the best time for me allergy-wise anyway - all the hayfever's gone, but it's not quite time for my annual Whitby Weekend chest infection.

It'll be good to see you.

[Deano]

Sorry for being slack, everyone! I was distracted by PBP.

Everyone (anyone) still fancy this?

[woollypigs]

Yes and Kim meet Tilley this weekend just gone, albeit from a distance. So if she have not come out in hives by Tilley being near, we would like to join.

[Kim]

No Tilley issues here, other than the sense that she's decided that I'm No Fun... which isn't surprising, given some of the competition.

[andrewc]

I've nothing planned for that weekend.  Let me check train times when I've had some sleep.

[Steve GT]

Still a 'yes' from me.