Shining Cliff Woods - An offer

[rhyan]

Morning all!

Looks like I have the chance to camp (officially) for 2 nights in Shining Cliff Woods.

So, I would like to open the offer up to 3 other people here. You guys have given me loads of support and advice so I would like to return the favour.

It would be be nice if you don't have anywhere to wild camp or haven't wild camped yet, or are just starting out. There are no toilets etc here, but we can get water from the Hostel (don't think about the movie!)

I was thinking maybe late September (if that's not too soon for them) or maybe a crazy End of January thing? What do you think?

it cannot be publisized or promoted and photos etc cannot be referenced as Shining Cliff woods on public forums or blogs. There are strict rules on waste disposal and rubbish and we would be expected to pick up others rubbish as well as our own.

Its an an amazing spot, I camped there about 20 years ago.

So, who fancies it and why?

 

[rhyan]

No one?

No one fancies a wild camp weekend in the Peak?

Anyone?

Hello?

 

[johntarmac]

Hi Rhyan, got the all clear from the missus to slope off for a couple of days if I want so I'd be up for this.

I've only done one trip so far, an island on the Thames for a couple of nights during a brief hot spell at the beginning of summer. After that the missus became poorly and that curtailed any more galavanting until now so I'm gagging to get out and use my kit again.

No problem with not publicizing the area and clearing rubbish is a given.

 

[Grotzilla]

Hi Ryan,

I'd love to give this ago, I love walking so gave visited shining cliff woods quite a few times and love looking at the derelict Manor!

I'm quite new to bushcraft, I'm mainly a hiker with wildcamping on hills with my bivvy bag and general cooking gear.

In terms of skills this would all be brand new to me, so I may not be of much help but I'd love to get out and have a chance to practice some of the craft!



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[rhyan]

OK, so thats 3 of us then!

We can take tents, Bivis, tarps or hammocks, there is a fire pit, lots of fallen timber etc.

When is good for everyone and I will email the people. I can do September 25 / 26 / 27 (Fri - Sun) I can't do October because we are going to the Lakes for a week, but can do Nov / Dec or we can plan for 2016 - whats good for you guys?

We don't need many skills, I sure we will be fine. I'm more of a hiker, shooting person myself - what could possibly go wrong? (Don't look at my first aid thread.....)

Let me know chaps and we can get planning!

 

[Grotzilla]

Late November/Early December or next year would be best for me, but I'm sure I could wangle my own way with the Mrs for the September dates!

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Ps. Can't wait!

 

[johntarmac]

I'm sure there is a befitting quip from the A Team to suit the moment but I can't think of it right now. Something about a plan coming together.

That September weekend is fine for me, actually anytime is fine for me really since I don't have any constraints to consider apart from my other half. So on that score I'm easy.

I'm the odd one out so far with a dodgy leg and prefer cycling or canoeing to hiking. I can shamble along to wherever I want to get to though with a little rest every couple of hundred yards or so.

I've seen the first aid thread and won't be packing a spade.

 

[ged]

Morning all!

Looks like I have the chance to camp (officially) for 2 nights in Shining Cliff Woods.

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Its an an amazing spot, I camped there about 20 years ago.

So, who fancies it and why?

I do, and partly for the reason you give - it is a lovely spot. There's history too. I too camped there many years ago, and a few of us in the 'Derbyshire Bushcrafters Group' used to meet at Shining Cliff just a few years ago as well.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/group.php?discussionid=197&do=discuss

But the guy who used to organize the meets went off somewhere (I believe he had a kid, bought some woodland, that sort of thing) and the rest of us never really got the act back together.

I'd be glad to join in sometime.

I like winter, not so many schoolkids screaming half the night and tramping through your pitch.

 

[Grotzilla]

It'd be great if we could get the Derbyshire group back up and running! I have absolutely zero friends who hike and camp lol so it'd be great to socialise with like minded people.

Apparently most people my age prefer only spending their weekend hungover with 3 hrs sleep 😕

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[ged]

It'd be great if we could get the Derbyshire group back up and running! ...

Well it sort of is up and running, but now we generally meet near Clay Cross. Check out the 'Groups' link under the 'Community' drop-down at the top of this page.

 

[Grotzilla]

Cheers mate, I'll definitely check it out! I'm on my phone atm so not sure it'll appear on Tapatalk.

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[rhyan]

Brill!
Looks like there could be a group of us forming now.

I will email the organisers tonight and see if we can have a list of date options, then post them here to see what works

 

[Juggernaut]

I'd be interested in getting out and about there as well, I'm in York so about an hour and a half from there
Luke

 

[mick91]

If only I could get down I would have jumped at this! Read good things about the place. Bit of a treck from me though

 

[rhyan]

Coolio! I have just emailed them and waiting on dates. Its £2 per person per night to camp

 

[mbangs]

Hi Rhyan,

I might be up for this if you'll accept a newbie into your midst!
It's quite far for me as I'd be coming from Kent but I'm keen on meeting more people with similar interests because the couple of wild camps I've done so far this year have been solo.

I'll be sure to keep an eye on the thread for dates and such - at the moment I'm quite flexible with timing.

Thanks,

Mark

 

[rhyan]

The more the merrier I say

 

[mick91]

Half tempting to say yes and walk from somewhere with a train or bus station! The missus will never give me a lift down there though

 

[Grotzilla]

Half tempting to say yes and walk from somewhere with a train or bus station! The missus will never give me a lift down there though

Ambergate train station is pretty close, I can pick you up from Derby train station or Willington station is only 2 minutes drive from me!

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[mick91]

Ambergate train station is pretty close, I can pick you up from Derby train station or Willington station is only 2 minutes drive from me!

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That's a hell of an offer! Thanks very much. I'll look into train prices when I'm home