BACKPACKERS
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2006 Archive Page
DECEMBER 28 2005 – JANUARY 1 2006 NEW YEAR IN LLANGOLLEN **
Submitted 26/07/05. Maps: EX 255, 256 or LR 116, 117, 125, 126. Optional 4 course meal New Year's Eve, with silly hats, champagne and fireworks at midnight, £20 per person. Berwyn Mountains, Moel Ferna, Worlds End, Llantysillo Ridge, Dee Valley, Offa’s Dyke, Llangollen Canal, Castel Dinas Bran Ruin. Arranged by Oxfordshire liaison member.
JANUARY 13-15 2006 PEAK DISTRICT, ALONG THE GRAIN **
Submitted 19/11/05. Maps: LR 119 or OL 24. Easy routes in the Dove & Manifold valleys, 6-8 mile days. Two good food pub nights. Arranged by Diary Co-ordintor.
JANUARY 13-15 2006 NORTHERN LAKE DISTRICT SN
Submitted 10/01/06. Maps: LR 90 or OL 4 & 5. Arranged by Northumberland liaison member.
JANUARY 27-29 2006 WENLOCK EDGE WEEKEND **
Submitted 17/11/05/ Maps: LR 137 or EX 217. Arranged by West Midlands liaison member.
FEBRUARY 3-5 2006 DUNKERY BEACON & SNOWDROP VALLEY **
Submitted 11/05/05. Maps: LR 181 or OL 9. This is a static weekend on the north of Exmoor, between Dunster and the Exe Valley. Arranged by Devon liaison member.
FEBRUARY 10-12 2006 DARK PEAK (DERBYS.) SN
Submitted 03/01/05. Maps:LR 110 or EX 1. Due to health problems, the arranger intends a static weekend/day walking in area of start of Pennine Way. Backpacking options available - make own arrangements for cars with site owner. Arranged by FPD Co-ordinator.
FEBRUARY 24-26 2006 WORCESTERSHIRE WEEKEND **
Submitted 17/11/05. Maps: LR 149 or EX 203 & 204. Arranged by West Midlands liaison member.
MARCH 3-5 2006 YORKSHIRE DALES - INGLETON **
Submitted 12/10/05. Map: LR 98 or EX OL2. Good starting point for Ingleborough and Whernside. Arranged by Yorkshire liaison member.
MARCH 3-5 2006 HAMPSHIRE, CRANBORNE CHASE
Submitted 20/11/05. Maps: LR 184 & 195 or OL 22 & EX 118. Arranged by Hampshire liaison members.
MARCH 5TH 2006 CIRCUIT OF PORTLAND (DAY WALK ONLY)
Submitted 08/01/06. Maps: LR 194 or OL 15. A day exploring the Island. Arranged by Dorset liaison member.
MARCH 10-12 2006 SLIMBRIDGE WILDFOWL WEEKEND **
Submitted 25/09/05. Maps:LR 162 or OL 14. Canal walk to Slimbridge Wildfowl Reserve. Arranged by Somerset Group.
MARCH 17-24 2006 BACKPACKING THE RHINOGS
Submitted 08/01/06. A week in and around what is surely the roughest and wildest mountain mass in Wales. Details TBA. Arranged by Dorset liaison member.
MARCH 24-26 2006 CLUN VALLEY WEEKEND - NOW CONFIRMED **
Submitted 17/11/05. Arranged by West Midlands liaison member.
MARCH 31-APRIL 2 2006 HAMPSHIRE WEEKEND - RESURRECTED AS NEW FOREST
Submitted 27/01/06. Maps: LR 195 & 196 or OL 22. Arranged by Hampshire liaison members.
APRIL 7-9 2006 TREASURE HUNT
Submitted 26/10/05. Clue hunting jaunt in the Lake District, for the Tom Pape Trophy. Details in the Spring magazine. Arranged by South Yorkshire liaison member.
APRIL 7-9 2006 LAMBOURN DOWNS, BERKSHIRE - DATE CHANGED TO AVOID EASTER
Submitted 09/01/05. Maps: LR 174 or EX 158 & 170. Arranged by Oxfordshire group.
APRIL 21-23 2006 WHITE PEAK, MONSAL HEAD – BASLOW **
Submitted 15/12/05. Maps: LR 119 or EX 24. Moderate walking in central Peak District, 8-12 miles daily. Arranged by FPD Co-ordinator.
APRIL 28-30 2006 KENT, MEDWAY AREA. FAMILY AND NEW MEMBER WEEKEND **
Submitted 16/02/06. Map: EX 148 or LR 178. Arranged by Kent liaison member.
MAY 10-17 2006 BACKPACKING TO/FROM THE AGM
Submitted 08/01/06. A week of backpacking to and from the AGM. Black Mountains and more. Full Details TBA. Arranged by Dorset liaison member.
MAY 12-14 2006 AGM WEEKEND - BLACK MOUNTAINS
Submitted 18/09/05. Maps: LR 161 or OL 13. Details to follow in Backpack.
MAY 20-28 2006 SCOTTISH WEEK **- CHANGE OF FINISH VENUE
Submitted 23/10/05. Maps: LR 41 + surrounding sheets. Around Fort William. Information sheet now available. Arranged by Worcestershire liaison member.
MAY 20-27 2006 SCOTTISH WEEK - Achnashellach to Fort William via Cape Wrath Trail
Submitted 20/03/06. Maps: LR 25, 34, 41. Just one member's idea - anyone wish to join in?
JUNE 8-12 2006 THE DORSET ROUND
Submitted 08/01/06. A circular backpacking trip around Dorset. Full Details TBA. Arranged by Dorset liaison member.
JUNE 9-11 2006 YORKSHIRE CYCLE WEEKEND ** - NO LONGER PROVISIONAL
Submitted 07/11/05, Maps: LR 105 (York) & 104 (Bradford). Good cycling country, around 40 miles per day. Arranged by Worcestershire liaison member.
JUNE 16-18 2006 PEAK DISTRICT WELL DRESSINGS **
Submitted 06/05/06, Map: LR 119 or OL 24. Central 'White Peak' area. Well dressings in 4 villages over weekend. Good walking and a chance to see this unique local custom. Arranged by FPD Co-ordinator.
JUNE 23-25 2006 WARWICKSHIRE CYCLE PACKING
Submitted 17/11/05, Map: LR 151 Arranged by West Midlands liaison member.
JULY 1-2 2006 SAUNDERS MARATHON CHECKPOINT DUTY
Submitted 10/02/06, Somewhere in the Lake District. Volunteer checkpoint marshals required, please contact club secretary.
JULY 7 2006 EVENING MEET NW DARTMOOR **
Submitted 17/06/06. Maps: LR 191, OL 28 or Harvey’s Dartmoor North. Optionally a full weekend meet. Arranged by Devon liaison member.
JULY 14-16 2006 DARK PEAK MOORS (SOUTH YORKSHIRE)
Submitted 06/05/06. Map: LR 110 or OL 1. Area of upper Derwent valley N. of Derwent Reservoir. Bleaklow. From
quieter area of Peak NP. Arranged by FPD Co-ordinator.
JULY 28-30 2006 RAVENSTONEDALE, CUMBRIA **
Submitted 27/04/06. Maps: OL 19 or LR 91. Either a second chance at Treasure Hunt clues in the Howgills, or head for Wild Boar Fell. Arranged by South Yorkshire liaison member.
AUGUST 18-20 2006 ANGLESEY COAST
Submitted 22/04/06. Maps: LR 114 or EX 262. Static weekend arranged by Club Shop Co-ordinator.
SEPTEMBER 1-3 2006 KENT, FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL
Submitted 16/02/06. Map: EX 149 or LR 178. Faversham Hop Festival, coastal walk and static camp. A very entertaining weekend. Arranged by Kent liaison member.
SEPTEMBER 16-23 2006 IRELAND CYCLE PACKING
Submitted 22/02/06. Ballina to Sligo, details later. Arranged by West Midlands liaison member.
SEPTEMBER 22-24 2006 BUXTON TO THE ROACHES **
Submitted 09/02/06. Maps: LR 118/119 or OL 24 White Peak. Staffordshire moorland & Peak District western edges. Arranged by Cheshire liaison member.
SEPTEMBER 22-24 2006 MAGGIE'S DARTMOOR WEEKEND **
Submitted 01/05/06. Maps: LR 191, OL 28 or Harvey's Dartmoor North. Two nights on the west side of Dartmoor. Arranged by Devon liaison member.
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 1 2006 DORSET STATIC WEEKEND CAMP
Submitted 08/01/06. Maps: OL 15 or LR 195. A static camp in the Dorset area. Arranged by Dorset liaison member.
OCTOBER 6-8 2006 CLUN VALLEY STATIC, BEER TASTING WEEKEND SN
Submitted 30/09/06. Maps: LR 137 or EX 201. Arranged by West Midlands liaison member. Four pubs will have circa 44 beers available to try over the weekend. A free minibus service will run between them.
OCTOBER 13-15 2006 HOWGILL FELLS - RAVENSTONEDALE SN
Submitted 28/09/06. Maps: LR 91 or OL 19. Arranged by Northumberland liaison member.
OCTOBER 14-17 2006 LUNDY ISLAND WEEKEND **
Submitted 28/12/05. Maps: Provided Free and better than EX 139. Day and half day walks or enjoying the magic of Lundy ! Places still available at 04/10/06.
OCTOBER 20-22 2006 WILTSHIRE WEEKEND
29/06/06. Maps: LR 174+173 or EX 157. Savernake Forest and Kennet & Avon Canal. Arranged by Oxfordshire group.
NOVEMBER 10-12 2006 CHILTERN HILLS - WALK FOR WILDLIFE **
20/08/06. Maps: LR 165 +175 or EX 171 + 172. Opportunity to join Walk for Wildlife BBOWT. Arranged by Buckinghamshire liaison member.
NOVEMBER 10-12 2006 BLACK MOUNTAINS SN
23/10/06. Maps: LR 161 or OL 13. A base camp weekend to check out the possiblities for a proper backpacking trip. Hatterrall Ridge, Hay Bluff and Offa's Dyke path are not far away and it's possible to visit the Bull's Head, Craswell an old drovers inn. Arranged by West Midlands liaison member.
NOVEMBER 17-19 2006 PEAK DISTRICT - LIMESTONE WAY **
20/08/06. Maps: LR 119 or OL 24. Typical White Peak dales – Peakland Way, and Limey Way as well as Limestone Way. Arranged by Diary Co-ordintor.
NOVEMBER 17-19 2006 LAKE DISTRICT, LANGDALE, RON HASLAM MEMORIAL WEEKEND SN
18/10/06. Maps: LR 90 or OL 6 & 7. Arranged by Northumberland liaison member.
DECEMBER 1-3 2006 CHRISTMAS PARTY WEEKEND **
18/06/06. Maps: LR 119 or OL 24. Peak District. Details in Autumn magazine 'Backpack'.
DECEMBER 15-17 2006 OXFORDSHIRE CHRISTMAS GET-TOGETHER
29/06/06. Maps: LR 174 or EX 170 & 158. Static pitch with day walk, Saturday night meal. Arranged by Oxfordshire group.
DECEMBER 28 2006-JANUARY 1 2007 NEW YEAR IN CAPEL CURIG AREA, NORTH WALES **
13/06/06. Further details now available. Arranged by Oxfordshire liaison member.
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