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Title: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: RedLeader on June 17, 2013
(http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/images/pics/bloody_bridge_campsite.jpg)
Saturday 29th June, Bloody Bridge Campsite.

We're going to have a gentle nights car camping at Franks. Plan is for an evening around the garden burner plus maybe a BBQ or suchlike. It will be suitable for all ages and since it's car camping everyone can bring their comfy gear.

We could have a bit of a dander either day and maybe a trip up to the pools on the Bloody Bridge river for some fun in the water if the weather is nice or some fishing down at the sea.

We've camped here a few times before and it's always been a good night, as ever, everyone welcome! If you can make it up but can't stay over, no problems. If you want to come up later and camp that is fine too.

More details to follow, reply if you're coming and feel free to make suggestions.

Please remember to review the safety and responsibility notice.
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/forum-news-information-and-help/ni-wild-meets-safety-and-responsibilty/

Attendees:
Redleader +1
Dowser +2
Matt +1
Kayakgirl
Landyliam
Kilmegan + 1
Suspectmonkey + Kat
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: Dowser on June 17, 2013
Count me in for this one  :D
Title: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: Kayakgirl on June 17, 2013
Yep count me in too..
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: whoRya on June 17, 2013
Unfortunately we are away that weekend, pity.  Get along folks, my kids still talk about the last one down there.
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: Mourneman on June 17, 2013
GLAMPERS  8) 8)  the lads & myself are away that night doing a bivvy in the mournes
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: Matthew on June 20, 2013
I'm in too.
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: Rumblebum on June 20, 2013
Sorry gang but il have to pass on this one but hope you get a good night for it!

 ;)
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: kilmegan on June 20, 2013
Sounds like a perfect camping intro for me and junior. I'm interested!
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: Wolf_Larson on June 21, 2013
Quote from: Mourneman on June 17, 2013
GLAMPERS  8) 8)  the lads & myself are away that night doing a bivvy in the mournes


 ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: Dowser on June 21, 2013
Quote from: kilmegan on June 20, 2013
Sounds like a perfect camping intro for me and junior. I'm interested!

It'll be great to have you along :)

If you've any questions about the camp don't be afraid to ask.

8)
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: kilmegan on June 21, 2013
Quote from: Dowser on June 21, 2013
Quote from: kilmegan on June 20, 2013
Sounds like a perfect camping intro for me and junior. I'm interested!

It'll be great to have you along :)

If you've any questions about the camp don't be afraid to ask.

8)

thank you Dowser, i shall!
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: RedLeader on June 24, 2013
Weather is looking surprisingly good.... Low winds and sun  8)

(http://i.imgur.com/Ks9h11Q.jpg)
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: kilmegan on June 24, 2013
what time is kick-off, or is it a relaxed affair?
Glad to see the weather looks (looks) good so  far  ;D
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: RedLeader on June 24, 2013
Totally relaxed, whoever is down first speak to Frank and let him know the numbers we'll be bringing. We'll try and get the field on the right, the first one you pass on the way up the lane, it's usually quietest. I'll be aiming to be there around lunch or after I'd have thought.

Quote from: kilmegan on June 24, 2013
what time is kick-off, or is it a relaxed affair?
Glad to see the weather looks (looks) good so  far  ;D
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: kilmegan on June 24, 2013
yes, glad you mentioned Frank :-)
I have no idea where the site is!
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: RedLeader on June 24, 2013
This is the website but I think it is fairly inaccurate http://www.bloodybridge.com/html/campsites.html. Basically drive out of Newcastle on the coast road to Annalong until you get to the Bloody Bridge Car Park on the left handside. The campsite is up the farmers lane beside the start of the Bloody Bridge trail on the other side of the road. Just open the gate and drive up. Bloody Bridge Campsite is first on the right I think. Depending on where you're coming from you could travel down in convoy with us if you like. Just PM me.

Quote from: kilmegan on June 24, 2013
yes, glad you mentioned Frank :-)
I have no idea where the site is!
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: kilmegan on June 24, 2013
thanks for that Red.

I shall be coming from Antrim, but will likely stop off at home just outside Castlewellan first.
Will pm if I need to hook up.
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: RedLeader on June 24, 2013
If anyone's interested, this was our last trip. Or the last trip I can remember!
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/blog/2011/07/bloody-bridge-bouldering/
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: Glenn B on June 24, 2013
Hope you all have a good one unfortunately me and my wingman wont be able to make this one as it's caravan season so wont be able to make any camps until the autumn/winter so roll on the dark nights for us...
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: LandyLiam on June 25, 2013
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Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 27, 2013
Here's Google maps links to the camp site:

http://goo.gl/maps/eepNc
and this is the drive way up to it.
http://goo.gl/maps/3jVn6
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: LandyLiam on June 30, 2013
Another great night was had, good to do a bit of glamping again and just throw stuff into the car until nothing else fits  :) even brought the bike. I had to fade a bit early myself, went to tuck the little one in at 1am and promptly nodded off myself >:( Twas a lovely dry evening, midges weren't too bad and a little spray kept them at bay, its hard to tell whether they got me as i'm already covered in bites from the previous evening.

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(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/P1040023Small_zps60dec369.jpg)
now whats going on here then, dowsers at the fire and everyone is standing well back


(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/P1040028Small_zps542ac2ad.jpg)
aha
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: whoRya on June 30, 2013
Quote from: LandyLiam on June 30, 2013
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now whats going on here then, dowsers at the fire and everyone is standing well back

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/P1040028Small_zps542ac2ad.jpg)
aha

Ach, I kinda liked Dowser.  R.I.P.
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: LandyLiam on July 01, 2013
oh he's still here, he just has less hair now  ;D
Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: RedLeader on July 01, 2013
Great stuff guys, it's definitely nice once in a while to be able to take all your gear without having to worry about weight or bulk. Even better that the kids can bring all their toys and have a nice day playing together in the outdoors.
The weather was brilliant, we had a nice hours (unsuccessful) fishing in glorious sunshine down at the shore and the weather was lovely right up until the next morning. It was just a shame about the midges, they were out in full force!

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Title: Re: Family Summer Camp - Bloody Bridge - Sat/Sun 29/30th June
Post by: Rumblebum on July 01, 2013
Looks like a great camp guys, it would have been good to have caught a few fish to slap on the BBQ.

Youl get them next time.