Yay, we've got a rough plan formulated, here goes.

MEET: We wil be meeting up at The eagles inn. Llanuwchllyn, Bala LL23 7UB. It's at the bottom end of the lake.

WHEN: We'll aim to get away around 11.00pm on Friday night. We will be heading for Porthmadog and hopefully see the sunrise or at least get there early doors.

Sometime on Sat' we will turn-tail and head back inland following a different route than the outward leg. We will spend the night somewhere very nice and a bit special - however, you won't need your 'going out in' shoes or trapping knickers 'cos it's not that special.

Anyone wanting their tea in the pub on Fri night please say so, as if there's a few, Mike has said he'll book a table but it'll likely be for around 7.30 - 8.00. Obviously plenty of food options in Porthmadog and cafes, etc in Bala.

Porthmadog is around 60km from the start and the route is 160km in total - there are options to shorten the return journey if we're tired or whatever. There's a high % of off-road and some climbing BUT the route Mike's put together is a cracker and will probably become an annual classic.

Any questions, shout up and remember, if you want to eat at the pub on Fri night say so asap.

Am i too blind to see a date?
Edit - its this weekend?

Sorry Andy, I thought the date was widely known but 'tis not, so it's July 6th / 7th / 8th

You can book me in for tea at the pub Mike ,

going be a good en!
I need to know numbers for dinner at latest by next Tues so I can make sure we get a table for us. Also I'm currently sorting parking out and will post up location once I know but it will be within walking distance of the pub :)
I will be at the pub for around 630 7pm on Fri evening see ya there

Can't get down till about 9 mate so count me out of the food

Ta Stuart. Yes they stop serving at 9

Anybody have a link to the route? Don't think I can make it, but things might change.

I'm hitchin' a ride with Stu...so count me out for food but in for a crafty pint before departure.

Greetz

S.

No worries Scott

I’m not sure if I can make it for 9 O’clock, I’ll either risk it or grab something on the way.

Put me down for food mike thanks

Anymore for anymore? I'm just about to email out the intended route, so far I have...
Myself
Mike
Scott
Burty
Paramart
Stuart
Steve
Andy
David

Anyone I've missed off or would like to visit the seaside?

I could be interested, need to check logistics of getting there on time and get my arse in gear.

Please add me to the route list.

Add me to the list Stu

Is it worthwhile my bringing a water purifier for group use?
My filter will purify a litre of water in around a minute.

Entirely up to you David but very kind ... I'm sure there'll be a few Sawyers / Trailshots along for the ride.

I will say that ground water is starting to become quite limited, so I'd advise filtering everything.

Bearbonesnorm wrote:
I will say that ground water is starting to become quite limited, so I'd advise filtering everything.

Yup, the other thought was extra water bottles and blag at pubs, cafes etc
Can’t filter water if there ain’t any to filter

I'll also bring the katadyn filters at around the same rate so if people want to leave their trail shots and sawyers at home your more than welcome to use that, coped well enough in the LHC in may

I'll flush my Sawyer before turning up so it flows at the right rate (dirty Sawyer minis take ages).

Greetz

S.

Can’t filter water if there ain’t any to filter

It is still out there, just not much running and what water there is, tends to be quite green with bits

Got 4 for a meal then so I will book the table later. Is everyone ok with around 8pm will give it chance to settle before we climb a big hill

Water shouldn't be too much of an issue we pass some good water sources. And pubs

Oh and don't forget some fire wood and lighters because obviously now it's roasting we will need to get a BIG FIRE going on the evening

Mike wrote:Got 4 for a meal then so I will book the table later. Is everyone ok with around 8pm will give it chance to settle before we climb a big hill

I’m unlikely to make it in time for food.

Got 4 for a meal then so I will book the table later. Is everyone ok with around 8pm will give it chance to settle before we climb a big hill