YHA - Midweek Excursion

[AlanW]

Same YHA destination as before, Ilam Hall in Ashbourne

https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-ilam- ... D4hoCh-0QA

Stopping Wednesday 31st May and returning Thursday 1st June.

I have pencilled it in with the YHA but they will only hold it for 48 hours, so I need to know of people intentions ASAP please.

[Simmo]

I’d like to join you on this Al.

[AlanW]

I’d like to join you on this Al.

Great stuff Si

[Si_Walker]

I’ll only just be back from Portugal on Sunday, so will have to give this a miss, but great idea.

[AlanW]

I’ll only just be back from Portugal on Sunday, so will have to give this a miss, but great idea.

Thats a real shame, but I intend to do more in the year

[David Cole]

I would be interested in this Alan
Dave

[AlanW]

I would be interested in this Alan
Dave

Great stuff Dave, do you want a dorm or camping?

[David Cole]

I'll go for the dorm this time Alan

[AlanW]

I'll go for the dorm this time Alan

Even better.

[AlanW]

I've just spoken to YHA and while there is availability at the moment, private rooms are getting booked up.
I propose booking a private room for six with ensuite, which l think is £109
But that cost does not include my YHA discount.

[AlanW]

Private room for six c/w ensuite booked and paid for, we have space for definitely one more, possibly two more.

But other private rooms of two, three and four people are currently available, but these are being booked up.

[AlanW]

There is still capacity at the YHA if anyone is interested in joining us?

If you need any more info, then please contact me direct

[AlanW]

We have eight riders in total now, but there is still room to accommodate others, but be quick as the private rooms are being booked up

[AlanW]

Just popping this back on peoples radar, still room if anyone wants to join us?

[AlanW]

There are still places available for 2, 4 or 8 people in private rooms, please let me know if you are interested.

[AlanW]

Just a few days remain, and then away we go

[AlanW]

A huge thank you to those on the mini excursion that made for a great couple of days.

Overall, l think it all went according to plan, once we got out of Birmingham on the canal network. You only have to look at my Strava page to see the right royal mess we got ourselves in!

But once we got clear of the town it was plain sailing all the way to Ilam Hall YHA.

To be fair the weather could have been a bit warmer on day one, and the drizzle right at the start wasn't welcome either.

Day two was a bit overcast, but the instant climb at the start soon had everyone warmed up.
By mid afternoon the sun had finally broken free and it warmed up quite nicely for the last 30 or so miles. Perfect end to the perfect ride to be honest.

Ilam Hall YHA is an absolute stunning venue, and if you like climbing, it's well worth a visit. I'll maybe look at a return visit but hopefully exploring some more new roads?

Im now retired so have more time to plan, so look out for the next midweek mini excursion.

[PaulB]

Thanks Alan

Well organised and enjoyed every minute

The thought if sharing a room with 5 other makrs was quite daunting but great venue and some great laffs, AND HILLS, what goes up myst come down

Great time and great company

[Simmo]

Agree with everything Paul said great trip
Thanks for organising it all