10 - 11 June
Gogarth Meet Helen and Dominic Oughton
It was brilliant to get back to ‘Business as Usual’ for the 2022 Gogarth Meet, with
more than seventy Rucksackers and guests enjoying a sunny, if a tad breezy, BBQ on
Porth Dafarch beach (and the odd bit of climbing of course!) We will be crossing
fingers for even better weather this year, but otherwise it’s the same old formula that
has served us well for the last twenty years. Come equipped with a rack and 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
https://goo.gl/maps/WHtttGVJG5DkdWxf7 – 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)
https://goo.gl/maps/8XDRPNpPknzXK4xU6. They’re open at 10 a.m. and they’re
expecting us; they will be laying on extra supplies for bacon or/and egg butties etc.
NOTE there is now a parking fee at South Stack, unless you are an RSPB member –
bring coins (or you can pay in the café).
Beers and other aperitifs will be served on the beach at Port Dafarch from 7 p.m.
https://goo.gl/maps/REsJwAwTGj2f6XsC7 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.
We introduced Beach Yoga for the first time last year! Helen will be putting on
another session or two this year, weather permitting. Keep an eye on the website for
timing details.
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 indeed anything else! We’re looking forward to seeing you all!
Contact Dom via dominic@oughton.uk.com or 07778 873 512.