'Course there's no objections, everyone is welcome,toddlers to those the age of Filcon.
Ayrshire D&G meet confirmed
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'Course there's no objections, everyone is welcome,toddlers to those the age of Filcon.
I could do with some guidance on any of the following over the weekend if anyone is able to shed some light on it?
Fire bow and drill making - I can make the components, but I don't seem to be using the correct wood combination, because it doesn't work
Tree identification - I find this impossible in winter when there are no leaves (I'm not great with it in the summer either)
Wild foods or useful wild resources (like sphagnum moss for it's anaesthetic properties or for cleaning pans or it's ability to soak up water)
Useful knots (I can do prussic and siberian hitch)
Good tarp configurations
Fire bow and drill making - I can make the components, but I don't seem to be using the correct wood combination, because it doesn't work
Tree identification - I find this impossible in winter when there are no leaves (I'm not great with it in the summer either)
Wild foods or useful wild resources (like sphagnum moss for it's anaesthetic properties or for cleaning pans or it's ability to soak up water)
Useful knots (I can do prussic and siberian hitch)
Good tarp configurations
you got me! 
Went down for a recce today.
All is good to go, no-ones been near the old house.
I'm going to put the 'chute for the communal area near the car park.
There are ample places for your tents, hammocks or bivis.
I've sussed two put ins for canoes but they involve a portage of c. 300m each from the car park.
You could put in the river but theirs a wee weir,only 6" at most near the loch and some gravel beds.
Two carrying the craft and there'll be no probs'.
Watched Raven,Jay,Nuthatch and G.S Woodpecker along with usual other birds.
In a couple of months Wood Warbler, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Pied Flycatcher will be in the woods.
Always keep an eye overhead as Golden Eagle can be seen (if your lucky).
I have, often.
There are ample walking and mountain biking routes and plenty places to chill out on your own.
All is good to go, no-ones been near the old house.
I'm going to put the 'chute for the communal area near the car park.
There are ample places for your tents, hammocks or bivis.
I've sussed two put ins for canoes but they involve a portage of c. 300m each from the car park.
You could put in the river but theirs a wee weir,only 6" at most near the loch and some gravel beds.
Two carrying the craft and there'll be no probs'.
Watched Raven,Jay,Nuthatch and G.S Woodpecker along with usual other birds.
In a couple of months Wood Warbler, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Pied Flycatcher will be in the woods.
Always keep an eye overhead as Golden Eagle can be seen (if your lucky).
I have, often.
There are ample walking and mountain biking routes and plenty places to chill out on your own.
Everyone know where they're going?
From Glentrool village turn at signposts for Bruces Stone.
2/3 mile to visitors centre/car park,from there continue c. 1 1/2 miles and you will see a sign for Start of Loch Trool trail,turn right here and 2/10 of a mile brings you to car park where we're going to be.
Easy peasy.
From Glentrool village turn at signposts for Bruces Stone.
2/3 mile to visitors centre/car park,from there continue c. 1 1/2 miles and you will see a sign for Start of Loch Trool trail,turn right here and 2/10 of a mile brings you to car park where we're going to be.
Easy peasy.
Me and col should not be far behind you ,is there a bit to camp at thats not far from the loch ? me and col are bringing the canoes !
Jason
dont you bother showing me your bits Tam, your a lovely boy and all that, but im a bit to old for doctors and nurses mate!!!!!!!!
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