This year’s Gogarth Meet is taking place on 15 & 16 June
‘Phew, what a scorcher!’ was the headline from the 2023 Gogarth Meet, and of
course we’ll be hoping for more of the same when we gather this year on Porth Dafarch
beach. In any event, it’s the same old formula that has served us well for the last
twenty years. Come equipped with a rack & rope; a bike; kayak or pair of binoculars; or
just a tube of factor 50 and a bucket and spade – whatever you need to ‘Get Out
There!’ and work up a thirst / appetite. Bring your friends and family – the more the
merrier!
In terms of logistics, plans will be familiar to anyone who’s been along for any of
the last twenty years:
Camping is pre‐booked at Valley of The Rocks Google Maps
– you don’t need to book separately, but on arrival please let
them know you are there. They’re offering a special rate for The Rucksack Club and are
always very welcoming, so be sure to say Hi and thank you!
The Saturday morning rendezvous is the South Stack Café (as usual) Google Maps
They’re open at 10 a.m. NOTE there is now a parking fee at South Stack £6 per day
The machine now takes contactless (or you can pay in the café). Parking is free for RSPB members.
Beers and other aperitifs will be served on the beach at Port Dafarch from 7 p.m.
Google Maps with food from 7:30 or thereabouts. No
whinging if you are late and miss the hot food (or have to incinerate your own!)
We’ll rendezvous at the café again on Sunday at 10 a.m. for another day of fun.
Let me know if you are planning to be there, and whether you prefer your BBQ fare
to be plant‐based or meaty. Get in touch if there’s any more info you need; if you want
me to try to fix you up with a climbing / walking / paddling / sandcastle buddy; or
want or can offer a lift share!
In a bit of an innovation for 2024 you can add all these details HERE
In a further twist, I’m suggesting that we double up on the meet to include the CAC Everest Challenge
If we add up the length of routes we climb we’ve got a chance of making 8,848m!
No obligation to take part, of course, but if people are up for it I’ll set up a fundraiser 🙂
Finally, some pics from last year to provide inspiration & psyche – See you there!
Cheers, Dom & Helen