Mountain Biking
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Bike Trailer
Need to transport your own or the District Mountain Bikes? The District own a bike trailer based at Clogwyn (it can be brought back to Cheshire) which can be loaned to Explorer Units and Scout Groups.
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Garmin eTrex 10 GPS Unit
The District own a number of handheld GPS Units that can be loaned to groups for use in their programme or while participating in Adventurous Activities. We have eight units in total (two of the eTrex 10 model and six of the eTrex 30x model). They can be used for wide games, hill walking, mountain biking, geocaching etc..
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Garmin eTrex 30x GPS Unit
The District own a number of handheld GPS Units that can be loaned to groups for use in their programme or while participating in Adventurous Activities. We have eight units in total (two of the eTrex 10 model and six of the eTrex 30x model). They can be used for wide games, hill walking, mountain biking, geocaching etc..
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Giant ATX 1 Mountain Bikes
Mersey Weaver has ten Mountain Bikes which are available to hire by groups . They are great to use at Clogwyn and we have specialist bike trailer which you can use to transport them. All bikes come with Helmets, Hi-vis, gloves and Safety Specs.
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Map of Snowdon – OS Explorer Map OL17 (Conwy Valley)
Going Hillwalking or visiting the Clogwyn Centre? Then you might need some maps! The District have three laminated 1:25000 Scale maps available for Groups and Explorer units to borrow.
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Map of The Lake District – OS Explorer Map OL6 (South-western area)
Going Hillwalking or visiting the Lake District? Then you might need some maps! The District have three laminated 1:25000 Scale maps available for Groups and Explorer units to borrow.
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Map of The Lake District – OS Explorer Map OL7 (South-eastern area)
Going Hillwalking or visiting the Lake District? Then you might need some maps! The District have three laminated 1:25000 Scale maps available for Groups and Explorer units to borrow.
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Mountain First Aid Kits
The Lifesystems Mountain First Aid Kit has been specified with the help of expedition doctor Hugh Montgomery and members of the British Special Forces medical team. Perfect for use when professional medical care may be some distance away.
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MSR Trailshot Water Filters
The Trailshot Micro Filter is a tiny water filter designed to be used to drink directly from the source and to refill bottles while on the go. With a flow rate of 1L/min you can quickly fill bottles and with its small size it can easily be stashed in a rucksack/running vest pocket or even a jacket or trouser pocket.
Easy one-handed operation filters one litre in a mere 60 seconds, so you can get back on the trail quickly and moving again.
Weighing just 142g, the TrailShot water filter is the ultimate filter for fast-paced, high-mileage adventurers, like trail runners, hikers, fast-packers and mountain bikers.
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Portable Electric Showers
We have three battery powered hose/shower for camping or cleaning bikes after an activity