Planning another quick overnight camp in the woods surrounding Helens Tower Saturday 25th/Sunday 26th. So far it's only Torp and myself but if you fancy it your welcome to join us for a few wee toots round the fire, shout up if your interested.
ATB Glenn.
Room for a wee one?
Certainly is chum plenty of room :) Long time no see.
More than a year since Rams Island! Pencil me in for this and I'll speak to the higher powers...
Propose meeting out at Clandeboye? Might hike in from train?
Sounds like a plan to me mate. I can definitely dander out and meet you, not a problem it's only a hop and a skip in from the road. If I remember rightly there's a walking route from Helens bay station on the walkni website that might be worth a wee look.
Count me in guys!! ;D
Still well up for this. Probably do the hike from Helen's Bay train station, probably looking to arrive late afternoon/teatime. What are you guys thinking for ETAs?
Hoping to be up for around 1 or 2 myself.
Maybe there from Friday but had an argument with a table saw and the saw won lol so will have to see how things go, but def lunch time Sat. ;)
I'm thinking maybe 4pm myself. I've a few bits to do in the morning before I can leave. Is it still best to park at the farm? Also, is it a new spot, if so will someone let me know where pls?
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Sorry the first map shows the camp and the 2nd is for a more generalised map of the local area ie Conlig
Cheers Torp. Where are you guys parking?
Couple of pm's sent guys!
Cheers Glenn!
Thinking now I might drive (not sure I fancy a 6 mile walk through the rear-end of Doris, if you know what I mean...)
Best to park in Conlig?
Quote from: Martin on February 22, 2017, 08:23:30 PM
Thinking now I might drive (not sure I fancy a 6 mile walk through the rear-end of Doris, if you know what I mean...)
Pm sent mate.
Best to park in Conlig?
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Guys looking to park Ark Farm situated at the bottom right of pic in blue
camp area is 10 o'clock from Helen's Tower
Hope this helps
see you there
Torp
After spending all day stripping the tiles off the bathroom I'm so looking forward to getting a night under the stars. :)
Guys don't forget a good breakfast, I always feel a good breakfast on the morning of a camp helps to set you up for the day. Personally I always go for a big bowl of trail mix :P
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Well guys, a great night - thanks for the fireside crack. I made an early start through a gap in the rain, hope to didn't get soaked!
Another great night around the campfire guys, was good to see everyone again and a brilliant laugh.
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Sheltering from the rain.
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I know i pack heavy but thats not all my gear i had a couple of squatters move in during the rain lol.
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Hard at it.
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tucked in nicely.
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Had also got myself a DD hammock underquilt so was keen to give it a go and i have to say i was very impressed it was definitely the warmest nights sleep i've had in the hammock so its a thumbs up for that, well pleased.
good pics Glenn sorry i missed this one mate :'(
Just a few pics I took....
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Nice one mate still raging at missing it
Torp >:(
Nice pics of the old lead mines. Used to play round there as a kid.
That was a fun night with great company and great chat.
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Nice one Dave although you where very quick at pitching that tent lol ;)
Will have to chat with you regarding editing the next time we meet up mate. 8)
Another cracking wee vid mate, I never new I could move that quickly ;D
Looks fantastic guys, shame about the rain but what can you do 8)
I was so so close to joining you. Only that another engagement came up on the Friday night that I had to curtail my plans. Glad you had a good night out, it looks like a nice place.