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Been before? A few things may be slightly different this time. Take a read.
This includes
- the plan
- what to bring
- where to drive to
What to expect from the weekend
This isn't a fixed plan, but may serve as a broad outline for the day.
Friday
We’ll arrive Friday night.
22:00 Make some plans, have a few drinks and a giggle and go to bed.
Saturday
We’ll have breakfast together, and then head off to the crag(s).
We’ll return to the hut for food together, and drinks… and to make lunch and plans for Sunday.
| 08:30 | Breakfast people get up and start breakfast |
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Washing Up |
| 10:30 | leave hut |
| 17:00 | Return to hut |
| 17:10 | tea and showers |
| 18:30 | Dinner prep start |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
| 21:00 | Washing Up |
| 21:45 | Fun and socialising |
Sunday
We’ll have breakfast together, clean and empty the hut, and head off out.
After Sunday’s activities, everyone will head home.
| 08:30 | Breakfast people get up and start breakfast |
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| Clear bedrooms | |
| Clear living room, Have cleaned bedrooms | |
| 10:00 | Clear kitchen, showers |
| 10:30 | Leave hut |
| 11:00 | Caving |
| 17:00 | Head for home |
The hut
The hut has toilets, showers, power, alpine style bunks, basic cooking facilities, fresh cold water. It may not have signal at all on some networks. It does not have wifi. There aren’t any shops nearby. We will have to bring everything with us.
What caves/mines are we going to? What if the weathers bad?
We’ll figure out all plans the night before in the hut.
What should I bring?
Key:
normal text: things you definitely need
italic: optional things you might like to have
Sleeping things
- Sleeping bag (mummy style sleeping bags with a hood are best in the UK)
- Earplugs and eyemask (other people can be loud, can snore and this may help you sleep better)
- pillow
- pillowcase
Caving Gear
Basically, bring what you already have, and we will lend you the rest.
In particular, if you have them, please bring
- Wellies
- extra base layers
Clothes for around the hut.
The weather and time of year is important to think about, but this is the British Isles, we have to plan for all weathers at all times of year.
- Outdoor trousers (not denim or jeans of any type)
- comfortable top
- underwear
- waterproof top and bottom
- an extra warm layer
- sturdy footwear
- thick socks
- a full change of clothes back at camp (for being around the hut)
- an extra warm layer
- hat
- buff / scarf
- swimming costume(!)
- water bottle (at least 1 litre)
- spare batteries
- suncream
- sunglasses
- themos flask
- midge net / insect repellent
- first aid kit with plasters, hay fever medication, painkillers
- phone charger and cable
- book / cards / headphones
- walkie-talkies
Washing
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- toiletries
- all medication you need
- towel
Food
Almost all meals are included in the trip price, and will be tailored to your dietary requirements – specifically:
- Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
- Evening meal on Saturday
Lunch is not included in the trip, mainly because we expect to be underground during "lunch" - so we will have substantial breakfasts and evening meals.
We already have your dietary requirements from the signup form, and everyone will be catered for. If the head chef on this trip (Jen) has any questions or queries, they’ll be in touch directly.
Drinks
All drinks (except tap water!) are not included in the price of the trip. Bring your own Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Where am I driving to?
You are headed precisely to here, but read on for a second.
The hut is above the town of Coniston.
As you arrive:
- As you get 15 mins away, please drop a message into the group chat saying you're approaching and read any announcements from Tim there.
- Despite what you may believe, the Satnav is correct. The last mile is a bit bouncy, but if you see signs saying "except for access", you're on the right track.
- The very final bit to the hut is a right turn, off the main track to a white building behind a tree, called Coppermines Cottage. You may see a large white sprinter van (or hopefully a guiding light) - helping you know the exact location to aim for. We'll try to make it as simple as possible. 🙂
- If you end up driving through a gate into a posh wedding venue, you've gone too far.
If you are the first one there, or likely to be – please message Tim directly for info of how to get inside.
We have the hut to ourselves. Put your sleeping bag in place to reserve that as your place to sleep.
Been before? A few things may be slightly different this time. Take a read.
This includes
- the plan
- what to bring
- where to drive to
Key people:
- Trip director: Judith
- Caving/Activity Co-ordinator: Tim
- Food coordinator: Jane
- Trip reporter: all of you
Covid-19
Please be encouraged to take Lateral Flow Tests and play it safe - don't come if you have symptoms. Let's keep the Clan safe. <3
I need a lift?
Tim will be in touch to arrange lift sharing.
What to expect from the weekend
Times are all subject to change, and are mainly for illustration and to start conversation.
Friday
We'll arrive Friday night - you'll need to sort your own dinner out.
21:00 Make some plans, have a few drinks and a giggle and go to bed.
Saturday
We'll have breakfast together, and then head off outside.
We'll return to the hut for food together, and drinks... and to make lunch and plans for Sunday.
| 08:30 | Breakfast people get up and start breakfast |
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Washing Up |
| 10:30 | leave hut |
| 16:00 | Return to hut |
| 16:10 | tea and showers |
| 17:30 | Dinner prep start |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
| 22:00 | Washing Up |
| 22:45 | Planning |
Sunday
We'll have breakfast together, clean and empty the hut, and head off out.
After Sunday's activities, everyone will head home.
| 08:30 | Breakfast people get up and start breakfast |
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| Clear bedrooms | |
| Clear living room, Have cleaned bedrooms | |
| 10:00 | Clear kitchen, showers |
| 10:30 | Leave hut |
| 11:00 | Activities |
| 17:00 | Head for home |
The hut
The hut has toilets, showers, power, bunks, cooking facilities, fresh drinking water. It may not have signal at all on some networks. It may have WiFi. There aren’t big shops nearby. We will have to bring everything with us.
What are the plans? What if the weathers bad?
Caving is rarely affected by bad weather. We'll figure out all plans the night before in the hut.
What should I bring?
Key:
normal text: things you definitely need
italic: optional things you might like to have
Sleeping things
- Sleeping bag (mummy style sleeping bags with a hood are best in the UK)
- Pillow
- Slippers?
- Earplugs and eyemask (other people can be loud, can snore and this may help you sleep better)
Caving Gear
If you have your own personal caving gear, bring that. If there's specific rope lengths you want or other kit, mention it in the group chat beforehand.
I don't have any kit
If you don’t already have them, we'll be lending
- Caving Oversuit to go over your undersuit
- Caving Undersuit to go underneath your oversuit
- Caving Helmet with Caving Headtorch and fully charged Batteries
- Wellies
Clothes
The weather and time of year is important to think about, but this is the British Isles, we have to plan for all weathers at all times of year.
- a set of clothes for caving each day.
- Leggings
- Thermal base layers
- Outdoorsy t-shirts (or long sleeved)
- Thick socks or Neoprene socks
- Wellies (we do have spares if necessary, but the sizes and stock are limited). These aren’t special wellies – £12 wellies from go-outdoors or sparkling pink wellies with fur linings are great for caving.
- A spare a full change of clothes back at camp (for being around the hut)
- Any important medicines you take
- Contact lenses or string for your glasses.
- Some full sealed snacks you enjoy eating (eg a mars bar)
- phone charger and cable
- book / cards / headphones
- buff / scarf
- swimming costume(!)
- suncream
- sunglasses
- themos flask
- first aid kit with plasters, hay fever medication, painkillers
- hat
Washing
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- toiletries
- all medication you need
- towel
Food
Almost all meals are included in the trip price, and will be tailored to your dietary requirements - specifically:
- Large Breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday
- Evening meal on Saturday
We already have your dietary requirements from the signup form, and everyone will be catered for. If the chefs on this trip have any questions or queries, they'll be in touch directly.
Where am I driving to?
You are headed precisely to here, but read on for a second.
Parking
There is plenty of car parking space within the cottage compound, but park efficiently and be prepared to be blocked in.
If you're first to arrive
If you are the first one there, or likely to be - please message The Crew directly for info of how to get inside.
Where to sleep
We may be sharing the hut with other users, and we don't segregate on perceived differences, put your sleeping bag in a bunk to reserve that as your place to sleep.
Questions
Got any questions? Suggestions? Not sure if something you have is suitable? Ask in the group chat and we’ll reply super quickly - always happy to clarify things.
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