Urr Lodge, Scotland

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artyrach
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Urr Lodge, Scotland

Post by artyrach »

Hi everyone,

It's been a while but we'd love to organise this years trip to Urr Lodge in Dumfries and Galloway.

We are limited for weekends due to Tom's shifts but a few dates below for you to think about.

26th/27th/28th April
2nd/3rd/4th August
18th/19th/20th Oct
15th/16th/17th Nov

Rach
SteveW
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Post by SteveW »

Rach and Tom,

Sounds great - I also work shifts but I'm off for 2nd/3rd/4th August weekend, if that's a popular date ?

Please keep me informed.

Regards, Steve W
Danders
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Post by Danders »

Sounds good, but only the latter two would work for me...

David
Jez
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Post by Jez »

Hi Rach,

I'd probably opt for either the April or August weekends, but pretty flexible and at this point any are good.

Jez
HannahW
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Post by HannahW »

YEY! Me and Si would love to come.
April and October are great for us both, and I can come in November.
barberj
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Post by barberj »

Oct or November for me.
jayw
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Post by jayw »

Hi Rach & Tom,
Sounds good to me & Sarah.
April or August would be best for us.
anotherpaul
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Post by anotherpaul »

My favourite place! :-) latter two work best for me and Hiedi.
Cheers.
Paul
artyrach
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Urr Lodge

Post by artyrach »

Hi everyone,

The April dates are now no good for us and August can be a busy time for people with holidays so we propose we go for the 18th/19th/20th October for our biking weekend at Urr Lodge in Dumfries and Galloway.

Please let me know if you can definitely come so I can book.

Many thanks

Rach
artyrach
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Post by artyrach »

Bad news! The hostel has been sold and is definitely closing down in May :-(

Will look into booking somewhere else, perhaps in Wales??

Rach
Jez
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Mountain Biker's Bothy?

Post by Jez »

Just had a look on the 7stanes website and came across an alternative hostel arrangement for £15 per night per person. Whole of October is free at this point. So looks like we could still enjoy a weekend of Dalbeatie and Mabie.....

http://www.7stanesbothy.co.uk
artyrach
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Post by artyrach »

Hi Jez,

Thanks for finding the bothy. Unfortunately you can't have dogs but I've found another!

This bunkhouse in Mabie forest is free the 18th/19th Oct and would cost £36.55 each for both nights. We would have exclusive use of the bunkhouse all weekend which includes use of 2 kitchens, a large lounge and bike storage.

http://www.marthrownofmabie.com/folder- ... -bunkhouse

What does everyone think?

Rachel
Jez
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Post by Jez »

Hey Rach,

You forgot to mention the "Finnish Sauna and a wood-fired Hot Tub", now that should get some interest.....

Jez
artyrach
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Post by artyrach »

Oh yes, had overlooked that detail...brilliant!
lugster77
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Post by lugster77 »

I'd be up for this
Andy
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