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Weekend in Arran 28-31/03

We are going to Arran on the 28-31st Of march!

We will be staying in Glen Rosa Campsite

For this trip, you will need to arrange your own journey to the island by public transport. A doc describing this can be found here: https://discord.com/channels/896797114493964288/896827282713378876/1349418059596697611

We reccommend you attended the talk that occured on the 26/03 6:30 - 7:30   in Furness LT1. This is highly important as it allows you to find out what is happening with the trip

 

Kit list:

  • Hiking boots with ankle protection.
  • Headtorch (& batteries/ charger)
  • Thermals or suitable under clothing
  • Insulating layers (At least two warm fleeces/ jackets, + spare)
  • Thick socks (at least 2 pairs)
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Waterproof overtrousers or salopettes
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves - a thin pair (liner), 2 thick pairs
  • change of clothes for campsite and sunday (as your saturday clothes are likely to be wet)
  • shoes to wear around the campsite (trainers, crocs)
  • At least one litre of water 
  • food and snacks
  • Toiletries
  • Any personal medication

Compulsory but can be borrowed from the club:

  • Sleeping bag
  • Roll mat
  • Tent space

Optional extras

  • gaiters
  • compass
  • snow goggles/ wraparound sunglasses (for the snow glare and wind blowing snow into your face)
  • whistle
  • map
  • compass
  • camera
  • thermal flask
  • spare headtorch
  • drinks and snacks for the evenings

Further information can be found on our gear guide page.

 


Hiking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. Hiking club members are responsible for their personal saftey on trips as per our Code of Practice @ Lancaster Students' Union (lancastersu.co.uk) By proceeding to buy a ticket, you agree that you have read and understand this statement. 

We reserve the right to turn away any member who turns up with inappropriate clothing/equipment. .

If you're unsure whether you have the right equipment, shoot us a message and we'll be happy to check it :)

Venue/Timing

Venue : Scotland

Type: Trips Away

Start Date: Friday 28-03-2025 - 08:00

End date: Monday 31-03-2025 - 20:00

Location

Contact Details

https://luhc.org.uk/r/discord

hiking.su@groups.lancaster.ac.uk

Website/URL http://luhc.org.uk

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