Plans for 2012 walks

From http://bvhill-walkers.blogspot.com/

We missed a bit of an opportunity for most of the group to get together last night when Dave appeared at the Legion - I had certainly thought that he wouldn't be around this weekend, but he was.

Nonetheless, although Ken and Ian weren't there, we did discuss next year's plans again, and Dave confirmed that the plans that Ken, Colin and I discussed last Friday, would be OK with him too. As a reminder, these were:

1. 14th - 17th September, 2012 - Lake District
2. October, 2012 - Torridon or Ullapool - to tie in with beer/music festivals

It had originally been suggested that we could finalise everything when Dave's next back - but that's not until 24th December and, knowing how difficult it was to get suitable accommodation in the Lake District this year, perhaps that might be leaving it a bit late?

Ken had offered to make the bookings again next year and I think we should take him up on that offer - does everyone agree? Incidentally, having experienced the clamour for single rooms the last twice we've been away, wouldn't it make sense for us to try and book the maximum number of available single rooms this time?

Less pressure on the West Coast weekend - they haven't even finalised the date for the Ullapool Music/Beer Festival yet - although it's usually about the 20th October.

2012 walks

From http://bvhill-walkers.blogspot.com/

When we were down in Newcastle, the subject of where and when to go next year was raised. As regards timing, I think the weekend we have done both the WHW and the Lake District would work well for me again next year. That would imply leaving here late on Thursday 13th September, 2012, and returning on Monday 17th September. How does that work for everyone else?

As regards location, I'm open to suggestions, but I rather liked the fairly civilised ways in the Lake District, where there was  always a tea/coffee/scone shoppe just around the corner - and even a surprise pub or two for a pit stop! I'm not necessarily advocating we do the exact same again however, but I did come across this on the web:

http://www.macsadventure.com/pdf/hadrians_wall_brochure.pdf

Walking Hadrian's Wall would be relatively civilised too - and having a company who arranges it all for you might take some of the hassle out of the booking as well.

Just a thought - would appreciate other comments and suggestions.