Finding Hawaii in Dovedale Holoholo Weekend

Aloha kākou. Get a little more out of the year on this evocative Hawaiian event - a little bit closer to home. You will arrive at the tropical themed Ilam bunkhouse overlooking a 'paradise*' reef shaded by 'coconut palm*' trees which will be your relaxation resort for the weekend.

* [a little imagination may be required]

Ilam Park is a 158-acre country park on both banks of the Manifold River five miles north west of Ashbourne. The property is managed and owned by the National Trust.

Many of the rocks in Dovedale used to be parts of active coral reefs. Flowing water aided by rain and wind has eaten away the softer limestone. In some places caverns or arches have been formed, in others where the harder rock has offered more resistance to erosion, huge crags or pinnacles have been left projecting from the sides of the valley.

We will be exploring the area during a full day's walk, and together with it's spectacular scenery and on Saturday night you can wear an Aloha Hawaiian shirt and join in with some Hawaiian party fun!

WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN?

Friday night: Buffet tea, welcome meeting and evening activity.
Saturday daytime: We'll head out to explore Dovedale on a day's hike. Full details will be given on Friday evening.
Saturday night: Relax, socialise & chill out in Hawaiian style. Don't forget your Aloha Shirt. Dinner is included in the event price and we will be having a cheeky cocktail together with specially themed entertainment to make you feel like you're on an island vacation in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean.
Sunday daytime: You are either free to go home or join in a shorter, more leisurely walk or other activity in the local area.

ACCOMMODATION

Ilam bunkhouse was refurbished in April 2012 and now provides high quality group accommodation for up to 16 people. There are 3 bedrooms with bunk beds, with each bunk provided with a locker, night light and plug socket, there is also a hand basin in each room.

There is a sociable main living area comprising of a large dining table with benches, an open plan kitchen area and 2 large comfortable fitted sofas in the sitting room area.

There are 3 individual toilet and shower rooms and an additional toilet room.

Linen and pillows are not provided - please bring your own. 

Dogs: This event is not suitable for dogs. 

Photos: Taken by findingnemo and used with permission. 

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COVID-19 – IMPORTANT, Please read the following before you sign up to this event:

• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
• You must also immediately self-isolate and not attend the event if you or someone in your household or support bubble shows coronavirus symptoms or tests positive. You can find the NHS self-isolation guidance here.
• OutdoorLads’ Covid-19 Policy for hostel and BIG events applies to this event. On arrival, we will need to see evidence that you are fully vaccinated, or have registered a negative lateral flow test in the last 48 hours, or have Covid-19 antibodies. Evidence of this can be obtained via the NHS App in England, with equivalent schemes available in Wales and Scotland. Our full policy and more details can be found here.