This meet at Skiddaw House is midweek for the nights of Wed 13th and Thursday 14th February, it has proved very popular and all the places have now all been filled. Those joining Betty will have received additional information via email.
Skiddaw House is in a fantastic setting, remote and surrounded by the higher hills of the northern fells. It sits at 470m above sea level and is approx. 3-4 miles from the road. Access and parking are available at Threlkeld, Latrigg, Mosedale or to the north at Peterhouse Farm near Bassenthwaite.
The young wardens, who previously ran Black Sail Hostel, have made it a welcoming and homely place to stay. There are washrooms and showers, a large kitchen area with hobs, a very comfortable lounge and drying areas. The kitchen and lounge have stoves and there are even hot water bottles in the bunk rooms!
There is no need to carry in all your food as they keep a well-stocked shop where it is possible to buy food for your evening meal and breakfasts. There is usually a good range of bottled beers, wine and spirits should you wish to lighten your load further.
There is plenty of walking from the door with Skiddaw, and Blencathra both close. On my last visit I noted that Suzy, one of the wardens, held the record for the fastest round of the sky line around Skiddaw House.