I seem to remember there was a survey asking various people which was England's second city. Brummies said Brum, Mancunians Manchester, folk from Leeds chose Leeds etc.

Scousers said London.

BTW - Mach' isn't in Snowdonia

The end point in Conwy is outside the National Park boundary too, but I suppose that's the point in a route that crosses somewhere.

I'd guess it's just BC guarding against any possible criticism of themselves.

Nice that, Lu. Put a smile on my face.

Have a great time, V!

Planet X have down sleeping bags in their current sale. 200/400/600g of 750fp down, claims to be RDS certified. Prices £80-£136.
Also, synthetic bags £32-£48, down to 4°C comfort rating.
Could be worth a punt for anyone needing something on a budget?

https://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/sale

Another vote here for rolling up a heavy waterproof and strapping it to the front roll or saddle pack.

Popped out on Friday evening for a night alone. Normally I’d check in with local bivvy buddies, but this time, I was bivvying FOR SCIENCE! There’s a chap at Sheffield Hallam Uni who’s doing some research into “solitary activities”. For my part, I needed to do some solitary activity, write a little d...

RIP wrote: ↑Mon Sep 05, 2022 2:28 pm I never was good at labels .

Apart from the ones that say "stout".

You can get Bing OS on mobile using the "Desktop site" option (in Chrome at least), but it's very slow to render.

Please may I have the bottle cage mounts? Will PM you.

Verena wrote: ↑Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:17 pm Cheese kabanossi?!?!

Lidl.

No strops here, just not quite the cordon bleu.



#LiveBivvyAction

Verena wrote: ↑Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:48 pm I remembered the recent comments suggesting we get a bit more sassy with the BAM food.

I've just (nearly) finished repairing a bow for someone that they lent to someone else who proceeded to try and string it backwards, which resulted in 8" snapping off the end - knowing I've saved a £350 bow from the fire is quite cheery. Blimey, that sounds like a bit of a save! Got any pics o...

Heal up soon Bob.

NeilA wrote: ↑Thu Sep 01, 2022 11:57 am ...or involve a 2 monther using the last day + first day.

You do realise that needs to include at least 2 nights?

I've got a foam folding one like this: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/MVsAAOSwbYddUpwT/s-l500.jpg Bit bulky, I carry it in my rucksack. I've also had a lot of success using the foil backed bubble-wrap stuff, akin to what Stu sells for pot cozies. Probably not as effective for long stops, but just fo...

On the upside, they also carry bikes on the ferry replacement launches.

There is a car park outside Alpkit, but it's shared with the local deli and curry house.
I'd suggest trying Oddfellows Road. There's a paid car park there, but also unrestricted parking just opposite next to the tennis courts.

Verena wrote: ↑Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:13 pm I hope it's sourdough??

Not sure, but it was very welcome. Locally sourced craft ale, so I'm still well up on hipster points.

I'm in Edale. It's sunny. I have a picnic table, a beer, and a short wait for a pizza. Things are good.

Congratulations Dave & Helen!

Verena wrote: ↑Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:44 pm

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:49 pm shouldn't we be carrying sun dried tomatoes and Feta?

What, you mean you don't??

This. #TeamVerena