Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Important info for the Ben Nevis trip

I've included a couple of links below showing the maximum luggage size and photo ID required for internal flights. A passport isn't needed, the list shows all the ID you can take with you.

Easyjet baggage restrictions:-

Easyjet internal flight ID requirement:-

Sunday's forthcoming Pitstone / Ivinghoe Walk route...

Here's a map of the route on Sunday. We are starting at Pitstone Hill car park (free), walking to Steps Hill then on to Ivinghoe Beacon. We'll follow the Beacon path around then through the woods and up the steep hill to Ward's Hurst Farm. From there we'll cross the Ashridge estate woodland and finally on to Clipper Down before returning to Pitstone Hill. It'll give us the chance to tackle a few hills and take in some good views. The entire walk is 6 miles and we can expect to be out between 2 and 3 hours.

Meet at my house after 1.30pm or 2pm at the car park.


Profile of the walk, from start to finish.  Highest point: 789ft, lowest point: 530ft. Distance 6 miles.

Saturday, 4 April 2015

Walk Update

A quick update on walking dates....

The annual London Walk
The postponed walk back to in March is re-arranged for Saturday 16th May. The route will be the same as originally planned, and we'll meet either at St Albans City station to catch the train (there's a discount on multiple purchases) or at Hammersmith station (start of the walk) - which ever suits you best. It's about 9 miles and flat, easy walking following the Thames for a stretch then Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common. Everyone welcome, let me know if you're interested. This walk will be pretty much all day including the travelling.

Chiltern hills practise walk
This will be a fairly short but intense walk close to Ivinghoe/Pitstone on Sunday 31st May. I have to finalise the route and time/place to meet, but the plan is to meet early afternoon and walk for about 2 to 2.5 hours. We'll have several short but steep climbs which will be good practise for Ben Nevis. Everyone welcome though of course, not just if you're coming to Scotland.

Ben Nevis
We're now all booked up for the Ben Nevis trip Friday 26th to 28th. We'll be leaving early on the Friday morning and will arrive in Glasgow to collect our hire car. From there we'll have a 2 hour journey to Fort William. With a bit of luck we'll be at our accommodation by lunchtime! The return flight is about 5.30 in the afternoon on Sunday. We'll have a couple of hours in Fort William Sunday morning before we need to drive back to Glasgow. Remember to book Friday off work and I'd recommend Monday too if you can!


Ben Nevis

This year we're climbing Ben Nevis in June!