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BB1319
: At The Seaside
Thursday
23rd May 2013
James and John went to the seaside.
In Don’s absence, James had volunteered to be this
week’s convener and organiser and although it may sound like an infant school outing,
it was in fact a meticulously well planned (?), all weather
expedition around Silecroft, Haverigg and Hodbarrow
Point.
After parking at the Miner's Arms in Silecroft we
had a quick tour round the village. (James and Catherine
had a cottage in the village many years ago so it was
a trip down memory lane for James.) We then
set off towards the coast and realised we were totally
reliant on James’ memory as we had managed to leave
the map in the car. After climbing a couple of
barbed wire fences and receiving some directions
from a bemused lady who emerged from a caravan to see
what all the noise was about, we were soon on the intended
route towards Haverigg prison. A remarkable collection
of high quality garden sheds was on display outside
the prison. These are all made by the prisoners
and apparently Princess Anne is one of their customers.
After pausing at the Ski Club for a photo opportunity
we walked out along the breakwater which was built to protect the Hodbarrow
Iron Mine.
The seaward side of the barrier is made up of thousands
of individually numbered concrete blocks which
were manufactured locally.
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This
week's caption competition!
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The
Hodbarrow breakwater
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A walk round the lagoon brought us to The Commodore
Inn, which, although closed, had a pleasant, unsheltered
garden which seemed ideal for the lunch stop.
By the time we had unwrapped sandwiches and poured
coffee, the warm sunshine had somehow given way to a
violent hailstorm. After hurriedly packing up
we took shelter in the excellent Beach Café which
was surprisingly full. We requested a Latte and
an Americano and were promptly given two Rombouts coffees
– neither of us had seen one of these for about 20 years!
Suitably refreshed we headed for the beach only to
find our route blocked by nudists.…......or at least by their
private habitat.
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Really??!!!
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Naturists
hiding in their caravan
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Undeterred we ventured onwards through the campsite
since it seemed somewhat unlikely that they would be
out and about. We also reckoned they would be
more wary of us than we would be of them.
The incredible long golden sands of Haverigg beach
presented us with a stunning variety of weather – sunshine,
rain, sleet and another vigourous hailstorm. The
last part of our long, trudge back to Silecroft was
into an exhausting headwind which probably seemed worse
than it was due to the fact that we had just been discussing
the tornado in Oklahoma.
Our drive home took us via Foxfield and James
recommended the Prince of Wales for a restorative pint.
A very friendly, unpretentious pub with an amazing
range of real ales – the strongest one on the menu was
over 11%. The pub is just across the road
from Foxfield station (a request stop). Maybe
a good place for a BootBoy’s social outing?
John,
Thursday 23rd May 2013
Bryan's
Monro Report
Just back myself today from a few days in Scotland.
The three Munros we did on the first day required careful
navigation in the mist; and care on the snow slopes
descending; but it didn't rain. It was a big day with a long walk in and out: 21.5
miles and 4,000ft of climb.
We had clear blue sky for the
two we did on the second
day, although the wind made it pretty cold. A bit easier day although still 15.5 miles and 3,500ft.
On the way home we 'popped up' (3.5 hours up and
down) a sixth Munro (Schiehallion) again in good, but very cold and windy,
conditions (6 miles & 2,400ft)
So the training in the bogs and mist from Kirby Stephen
to Keld paid off!!
Bryan,
Thursday 23rd May 2013
Coast to Coast
by Tim's Support Driver
For
a different perspective of Tim's marathon, see Coast
2 Coast
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| STATISTICS:
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BB1319
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| Date:
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Thursday
23rd May 2013
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| Distance
in miles:
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11.8
(Memory Map / OS)
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| Height
climbed in feet:
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244
(Memory Map / OS)
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| Wainwrights:
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-
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| Other
Features:
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Haverrigg
Prison and sands
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| Comitibus:
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James, John H
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