Mid-Wales and the Borders Inaugural Bush Camp 2020 - Important Update

[FerlasDave]

Thanks folks! I’ll look forward to it. Haven’t had the boat out nearly as much as I wanted this year.

 

[Ogri the trog]

We have a saveylor inflatable canoe and are considering bringing it along if that's ok?

Sarah is the Commodore of the sailing club so will keep you posted, but there is no day membership allowed to Clywedog reservoir currently so no canoeing if your not a member I'm afaid.

Hey Greg/Davy569 - Tall Trees put the above quote on the first page - I don't want to spoil your fun as you may be able to paddle elsewhere, but the Clywedog is not possible at this time. I will admit to a family tie with the sailing club - my daughter is a member - and I think it would be remiss of me if I didn't mention it and make the current situation clear.

Cheers

 

[Broch]

Hey Greg/Davy569 - Tall Trees put the above quote on the first page - I don't want to spoil your fun as you may be able to paddle elsewhere, but the Clywedog is not possible at this time. I will admit to a family tie with the sailing club - my daughter is a member - and I think it would be remiss of me if I didn't mention it and make the current situation clear.

Cheers

Sorry Pete, but we have been told we will have limited access (probably 4). See my post earlier.

 

[Ogri the trog]

Sorry Pete, but we have been told we will have limited access (probably 4). See my post earlier.

No worries Broch, if you have permission, that's great. Not for me though, I am very much a land-lubber!

 

[Forgeways]

Just to confuse everyone have just changed profile name from tall.trees to forgeways (It's been my business name for a few years now, so about time to change) still the same old silly bugger underneath

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[cipherdias]

No worries Broch, if you have permission, that's great. Not for me though, I am very much a land-lubber!

I'm with Ogri on that and will happily stay on land


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[John Fenna]

My canoeing days are over (I was a level 4 coach!) so if I manage to come I will be land based!

 

[FerlasDave]

Just to throw even more activities into the mix.. Has anyone any experience fishing the clywedog or surrounding rivers? I can bring my fly rod (and a spare if anyone wants a go) if it’s worth it?

 

[Forgeways]

I have fly fished (floating line and flys) the reservoir 4 or 5 times now and as long as you can cast, you will most likely catch as it stocked weekly with rainbow trout that attack most things. The boys at the club shop will happily sell you the best performing fly of the week.

You cannot fish from any boat other than a fishing club one.

I recommend buying an evening ticket (fish from about 1500) and it's half the day ticket price.

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[Onelifeoverland]

This is a slight aside. For anyone interested, Iolo Williams recently did a series called Wales Last Wilderness.

In the first episode he visited Llyn Clywedog and chatted with the guy that runs the fishing club (or hires out the boats, not sure which) and he also visits the local Osprey nests too.

It is a very beautiful part of the country.

OLO
www.onelifeoverland.com

 

[FerlasDave]

Excellent! An evening on the lake would be magical. Thanks for the tips both!

I watched the golden eagle one last night, I shall have to check out the rest of the series. Love Iolo!

 

[SoldierPalmer]

I am also planning on taking the fly kit. I’m not really a stocked fish fan but I can’t pass a water without fishing it.

 

[Broch]

See here for fishing permit prices on the Clywedog. An evening permit is £14, day £22.50 and you need your EA rod licence.

Fishing Permits - Llyn Clywedog Trout Fishing

2025 SEASON 6th March - 30th Nov Clywedog fishing lodge and boat bookings 01686 412890 Correct Seasonal Environment Agency Rod Licence and Permits are

www.clywedogtroutfishing.co.uk

 

[Wushuplayer]

14th/15th September

1.Broch - Camping
2.Greg & Alison - Camping
3. BJJ - Camping
4. Tall trees - camping (wife Jayne can join in the day)
5. Pjjcarroll - camping

23rd/24th October

1. Broch +1 - Camping
2. cipherdias - camping
3. OneLifeOverland Camping*
4. BJJ -Camping
5. Soldierpmr - camping
6. Ogri the Trog - camping
7. Pjjcarroll - camping
8. Neil - Camping
9. Steve.C - camping
10. Wushuplayer- camping

I'm a total newbie and keen to learn some skills but may flake out and cancel at short notice if that's ok?

 

[John Fenna]

It is looking hopefull for me for the first dates... but I cannot commit until the last minute....

 

[Forgeways]

It would be great to see you John, fingers crossed

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[Broch]

14th/15th September

1.Broch - Camping
2.Greg & Alison - Camping
3. BJJ - Camping
4. Tall trees - camping (wife Jayne can join in the day)
5. Pjjcarroll - camping

23rd/24th October

1. Broch +1 - Camping
2. cipherdias - camping
3. OneLifeOverland Camping*
4. BJJ -Camping
5. Soldierpmr - camping
6. Ogri the Trog - camping
7. Pjjcarroll - camping
8. Neil - Camping
9. Steve.C - camping
10. Wushuplayer- camping

I'm a total newbie and keen to learn some skills but may flake out and cancel at short notice if that's ok?

You'd be very welcome and I'm sure you'll pick up a lot if you can make it.

 

[John Fenna]

Bah! I have a 2 hour training session on the 14th!

 

[Broch]

Bah! I have a 2 hour training session on the 14th!

Doh, is it in the morning? Can you do it on your way?

 

[John Fenna]

In the opposite direction