Peak District, Derbyshire (Fri 28/11/14-Sun 30/11/14)
Join us for our first weekend hike of the year, where we will be exploring the moors and dales, rivers, springs and caverns of the beautiful Peak District National Park.
We will be staying in a caving hut so you will need a sleeping bag
Itinerary: depart on Friday afternoon from Cranfield University, hiking on Saturday, meal on Saturday night. We will do a shorter hike on Sunday morning before going on a cave tour and returning to Cranfield on Sunday evening. Detailed program will be available nearer to the date of each trip
We need drivers so if you are happy to drive and take three others can you let us know in your email
Note, do not email before the stated time as you will not be included on the list. I will be collecting the £40 (non-refundable) the following week to confirm places.
| Activity date: | Friday 28th – Sunday 30th November 2014 |
| Meeting point: | CSA (Cranfield University) |
| Departing time from Cranfield: | 18:00 Friday 28th Nov |
| Arriving time to Cranfield (approx): | 18:30 Sunday 30th Nov |
| Walk length (Km): | ~30 Km (over two days) |
| Club members only?: | No but members gets priority |
| Sign up at: | walking@cranfield.ac.uk with “Sarah-Peak District” in subject title |
| Sign-up deadline: | From Friday 7th November @ 9pm |
| Price: | £40 members, £50 non members |
| Meal provided?: | Breakfast on Sat and Sun, evening meal on Sat |
| Gear: | NO GEAR, NO GO policy for this trip. This means that walking boots (NO other shoes!), waterproofs (including waterproof trousers), warm clothes and a NON-COTTON base layer are a must for this trip. NO jeans please! This is not a hostel so you WILL NEED A SLEEPING BAG!
Contact us if you have any questions about this as we may prevent you from hiking if you are unsuitably dressed |
| Other information: | Transport: car sharing, drivers sought, fuel costs will be paid. Journey duration: 2.5 hours one way (200 km). Food: For the two days of walking you will need to provide yourself with a packed lunch, some high energy food to keep you going throughout the day and at least 1.5 litres of water. Cost includes entry fee to a show cave |
