spider wrote: The smell of burntcoalsocks is something I will always associate with certain huts.
lyndoor wrote:Okay...I have to come out of the closet. For sometime now I've wondered what were the things that excite me on a walk & I've come to the conclusion that, aside from the gorgeous scenery & remoteness, it's the discovery of...huts!!
I'm a Hut-bagger!!!
Yes, I know, a bit sad, but it really gives me a buzz to see that a place has a bit of intriguing history about it. Who knew we had so many? Who built them, who restored them, what was there purpose, etc?
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lyndoor
tomberli wrote:Does anyone know the old hydro hut east of Lake Windermere above the Forth valley? I've seen it from Oakleigh a few times and was wondering what would be the best way to get there. Never yet had the time unfortunately. Has anyone been out there? Is it worth it (for the hut's sake)?
stubowling wrote:This day included a record (?) 2km in 5 hours! When in doubt don't descend to the lake shore, it was horrendous!
corvus wrote:I am also a Hut tragic my compulsion is to Sleep in every one that I visit and so far I have done so (yes even the one you thought was a bit manky lyndor) it was not, just a wee bit rough round the edges
corvus
ILUVSWTAS wrote:Any of you hutbaggers ever been to Lake Rufus hut?? We stayed there last night luckily cause it was COLD and snowy!!!!! and we were WET and tired
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