 Where is it? Location
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Overnight Bivvi (Camp) on Peel Island (Made famous by the
book Swallows and Amazons). We intend to meet late afternoon
and paddle down to Peel Island, where we will set-up camp for
the night (Sheltered island with trees which provides a very
sheltered area. Sunday morning leave early for a paddle on the
lake to return to start for the late morning.
 We
intend to meet at Machells Coppice car park on far side of lake
just before Brantwood estate and house.
Any boats welcome as long
as you can find one of us to carry your sleeping bag / any food.
Several open boats and sea kayaks are going.
Peel Island is a small sheltered island with trees)
I will put up a large tarpaulin for people to sleep under (or bring a tent if you prefer but there is not very much
room - see photo below)
We will also have a BBQ to cook on (Just bring some food
if you want to use it).
Please let me know if you are planning on joining us this
weekend. Ideal first camping trip (only 12 hours or less)
Coordinator Keith
Steer
Tel 07719459942
keithsteer@gmail.com
List of Equipment required
You can hire or loan boats and equipment from the club .....
Open boat or sea kayak (if you are prepared to paddle slowly)
Paddling kit for lake (Buoyancy Aid / Paddle / Waterproof etc)
Some form of waterproofing for essential kit (ie dry bag for
sleeping bag)
Sleeping bag / Sleeping mat (Thermo rest)
Tarpaulin and ground sheet (Keith S will set-up large shelter
4m x 5m to sleep approx 10 if required or set-up your own)
Flask / hot drink
Food to eat (Stove is optional for this 12hr trip!) [Lunch/evening
meal, breakfast and snacks]
Torch
Warm clothes to change into - Jumpers / fleece etc
Water to drink
Toilet roll etc.
Travel information
Easiest route to the start is probably via Newby Bridge and
then Greenodd (Turn right and cross the river Crake before you
get to the lake) although many find it easier navigation to come
from North End of the Lake past Brantwood Stately Home as the
bridge / road has been closed in previous years because of repairs.
LA21 8AD
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