Shropshire Hills Hostel Weekend
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A hostel weekend based at the foot of the Long Mynd and the Stiperstones in the Shropshire Hills Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The location is ideally suited for mountain biking, road cycling, fell running and walking.
There will be a walk on the Saturday up either onto the Stiperstones or the Long Mynd to take in the views of the surrounding countryside. The area is full of history from iron age settlements to more recent lead mining.
After a day's activities, we'll return to our hostel for a home cooked meal and a sociable evening of chatting and very likely, some board games too!
Depending on interest, there will likely to be a shorter walk with a pub lunch on the Sunday. If any mountain bikers sign up, Will (one of the leaders) would be keen to go and do a couple of loops on the Long Mynd on the Sunday prior to lunch.
Feel free to contact the leader with any questions you may have.
Four-legged friends: Unfortunately this event is not suitable for dogs.
Photos: All photos by W Allaway and used with full permission by OutdoorLads.
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What to bring
Walking Kit:
We will be walking in a hilly environment, where the weather is changeable, so please come prepared.
Please ensure you have adequate layers to keep warm and waterproofs to keep you dry. Although the paths are mostly are well-trodden and maintained, many cross fields and through forests and it may be a little wet and muddy underfoot, so you'll need decent boots and perhaps also gaiters.
Please review the information provided on the My First Walk Event page on the ODL website for more information on walking kit.
Note that this is only a guide and you will need to consider the weather forecast at the time.
Hostel Kit:
TBC
Don't forget to bring a towel as well.
Food & drink
Friday night buffet: Please bring one item for the buffet that can be shared easily. Don't go overboard! Just enough for a couple of people to share - and please think imaginatively! If you are unsure what others are thinking of bringing, then please use the comments section of the event page below.
Saturday breakfast: Included in the event cost.
Saturday lunch: Bring a packed lunch, snacks and drinks for the day walk.
Saturday dinner: Included in the event cost. Once I know of any specific dietary requirements, I'll plan something suitable that we can all share.
Sunday breakfast: Included in the event cost.
Tea & coffee: Included throughout the weekend.
Other drinks: Please bring your own tipples.
Please note there are no shops of any consequence nearby.